2/27/2004
Revelation 19:10 ... For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
Genesis 13:13 But the men of Sodom were exceedingly wicked and sinful
against the Lord.
Genesis 19: 24-25 Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and
Gomorra, from the Lord out of the heavens. So He overthrew those cities, all
the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground.
Revelation 6:16 -17 "Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on
the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! "For the great day of His wrath has
come, and who is able to stand?''
There is a change happening in America.
Yesterday, Rosie O'Donnell was married to Kelli Carpenter. The editorials
written to the editor of the San Francisco Chronicle are all pro-gay marriage.
It's a sad day for America, our moral fiber seems to be pulled to shreds. Do I
approve of gay marriages, absolutely not. The word says that woman was made
for man, not that man was made for man. This is the same word
that, if received in the heart and acted on, become the basis of a covenant, a
contract, an agreement, between God and man. HE will be YOUR God.
There is only one God, so, therefore, if I want to get into heaven, I ought
to do it His way. After all, would you let a murderer into your home to sleep
over night? How about a rapist? Well, God is also exclusive. While he will
allow a sinner, the sinner must first confess their sins, turn from their
ways, and change. A contrite, repentant heart will be accepted by the Lord.
So, what will happen to each person wedded in San Francisco, or in
Massachusetts, or in any civil court across America? What would you do? Would
you allow a thief into your home to sleep over night?
Yes, these weddings seem like love. The same San Francisco Chronicle has
statistics regarding the number of gay marriage divorces ( in Sweden ) vs. the
divorces among straight couples. The differences are amazing. The statistics
show a gay couple is less likely to divorce than a straight couple. A straight
couple has the devil and his demons working desperately to break up a marriage,
which is approved by God, and has no need to break up a gay marriage. It is
already sinful and no work is required by the devil to break it up. The devil
himself know this scripture:
2 Peter 2:
4-6. For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell
and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; and
did not spare the ancient world, but saved Noah, one of eight people, a preacher
of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly; and turning
the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes, condemned them to destruction,
making them an example to those who afterward would live ungodly;
10. and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of
uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed; they
are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries,
14. having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, beguiling
unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are
accursed children.
15. They have forsaken the right way and gone astray ...
So, it's not about love. Love should not be the issue, because, we are all called to love one another. We are not called, however, to have a sexual union of man-to-man or woman-to-woman. That is scripturally called an abomination. What's worse, however, is that in San Francisco, and now in New Paltz, NY the equal rights of the individual have become more important than our relationship with God. We have traded the perfect for the imperfect. We have accepted less, when we could have had more. We have pushed the envelope on the limits of the constitution where as government supports gay marriage, it also is turning a blind eye to the truth. Our relationship with God requires we be turned toward Him, not away. On this issue, it is written:
Romans 1:
24. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts
of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves,
25. who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and
served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
26. For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their
women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.
27. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in
their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and
receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.
Can any one of us claim to be more righteous, more self-less, more anything? I
think not. However, our choices make a difference is how we are viewed by God.
Now is the right time to repent, put an end to - or never start - to follow
these ways. God is still ON the throne, He is still watching. He is requiring
that we not speak evil of dignitaries, not put the constitution higher than His
own Word. Our goals need to be set higher, because anything less just won't
make it to heaven.
As to the dignitaries of our government, I present to you this warning from Jesus Himself:
Luke 17
1. Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no offenses should
come, but woe to him through whom they do come!
2. "It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and
he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little
ones.
I caution you to cease your activities. You too need to change your thinking, change your ways, and repent.
This is a new spirit of toleration. This new spirit that is invading
America, is one that asks us to allow what is not allowed. Tolerate what should
not be tolerated. How fitting that this is all happening at the same time that
the movie The Passion of the Christ is released to movie theaters. Is the movie
a work of fiction? No, it is a dramatization of what happened. The American
news press only sees that the movie is the most violent movie ever produced.
I don't disagree. While released on Ash Wednesday, God has provided an
opportunity for every Christian, of every denomination to realize one important
thing: If you were not bold before in the Lord, He has broken the ice for
you. God alone has given us a Road to Emmaus opportunity to say "Are you
the only one who doesn't know what has happened in Jerusalem?" Consider that
God Himself has opened the door. What will you do with the opportunity. This
is also a different Spirit, one from heaven itself.
So, the two Spirits are released at the same time::
The Spirit of Lust, Self-Will, and Adultery
And the Spirit of God to allow YOU and ME to talk to people about our Risen
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The Passion of the Christ is only a movie. The opportunity tells me we are
approaching, or are already in the time of Joel 2:28 "... I will pour out My
Spirit on all flesh. " Which spirit will YOU choose?
Not choosing is a terrible option, in case this seems to be your choice. If
you are not drawn to God, then you are drawn away from God and you are not a
part of His Life and His Light.
I was in San Francisco. I saw the Passion of the Christ. I have started.
If you are gay, remember Jesus loves you and wants to help you overcome. I
do not condemn you. I truly want to see you come into a loving relationship
with the Lord. Don't be fooled by those who claim equal-rights. This is the
conclusion of the matter...
2 Peter 2:19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of
corruption...
You can only be bound to that which you choose to be bound to. Pray with me
now:
Lord Jesus, I cannot free myself from the bondage that satan has over my life. I need Your help. Please forgive me of my sins and don't forget me. I have been deceived, but, you are my one and True Advocate, my help in time of need. Thank you Lord for hearing my prayer. I will never forget that at this moment when I prayed you heard me, You looked into my heart, and you said "Yes" to me according to the truth that is in my heart. Your mercy endures forever.