items in your life. I believe it is healthy to formulate your concerns in a logical manner and express them to the Lord. Just spend some time telling him why you love him and what he means to you and how much you appreciate him. Ever get the phone call from someone you have not heard of in a while. You answer the phone and the whole time you are thinking, “I wonder what they want?” Ever think when you call on God, He may intercept he prayer and think, “I wonder what they want now?” Wouldn’t it be nice if they just called and said some kind words and stated they did not want anything today, just to talk and tell you why they appreciate you. Call upon God for a day and just tell him you love and appreciate him. You can pray the prayer of desires tomorrow or some other time. Oh yes, while you have his attention, ask him for some advice and counsel. (Just a thought.) ☺ When we pray, we are many times asking for a move of God. Do you often pray without expecting anything to happen? Do we pray and repeat the same thing over and over until we become a person of nagging? In (James 4:3 KJV we read: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lust.) The word amiss is something done in a mistaken way or in a faulty way. Is there a way to pray in a faulty way? We are taught from a small child that we should just spend time praying. May times, I think this is requested in an effort to try to make God think you care. Say a short prayer or a long one or an emotional one or one of just pure demand. Wow, I have heard prayers of pure demand. I just cringed and thought. “I would not talk to God that way.” I did not talk to my earthly father that way and I certainly would not talk to my heavenly Father that way. (Notice the small f and large F on the word Father.) I prefer the prayer of faith. “Sometimes there seems to be a fine line between faith and authority in the Spirit. Some think if they profess something, then God has to do it. Well, he does not have to do your bidding! Many have forgotten the words of Jesus in Matthew 10:28-29. “And fear not them which kill the body but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy
both soul and body in hell. 29: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” Again, notice the capital F. There is a healthy fear and there is pride. Pride seems to push our younger generation to a point to try to prove they have, no fear. The fear of the Lord is founded on a great respect. Pray with respect to our Lord and Savior. I would like to encourage anyone that reads this to try something different than you have been taught in finance school and business school. This is going to be different that you may have heard in the past. This is one of the first attempts to formally express a Christian method in business. I feel it hinges on trying very hard to understand the methods and ways of God. He does not work as a man. He works as a God. Let’s start by reading the words of Nebuchadnezzar after God had humbled his spirit. Daniel 4:34-36: 34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation: 35 And all The Humbling of Nebuchadnezzar the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? 36 At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. Building a Business: In our time, there are educational institutions that have mastered the art of, “Marketing Education.” It does not seem to matter too much if you have the funds or know your destiny. Most just want you to become
“educated” at their establishment. Often the big dollar amounts that you may be able to acquire are shown to better insure you that you will someday be able to pay for this advantage in society. I know that education is very valuable and is beneficial, as long as it is interlaced with the word-of-God. When the education is not interlaced with the word-of- God, you are set up for an occupation of stress and confusion. I am often asked how our company went from a small personal investment to be able to generate sales of several million dollars per year. I will just mention a few in this book. These are my guides to begin your journey. Study them and see how they may fit within your life. Lesson 1: Determine who provides for you. How does God provide for so many people on planet earth each day? Could you provide for one town of 2,000 people per day? How does your method of thinking differ from God’s method? Lesson 2: Does faith mean I do not have to plan? God’s word tells us that we should consider the cost before we build. There are many scriptures in the word that offers advice on this topic. Here is a few you may consider; Arc size given to Noah, Building size given to Moses, Building plans given to Solomon, Army size given to Gideon, Scriptures that are prophecies about future happenings and many more. Lesson 3: What is the differences between lawful to do and working within God’s laws? Consider words on widows, oppressing others, the less fortunate, the poor, others in need, taking advantage of those in trouble or in need, to name a few. Lesson 4: How and when do I make a major decision? How does God communicate to you or when does he communicate to you? This one is critical, and you will have to work this one out. Lesson 5: Determine the priorities in life. What are your main relationships and responsibilities? These are spelled out in God’s word. Look for key words like neighbor, wife, children, friend, minister, and others you consider key.
These 5 will be a good start to begin your thoughts into a business or ministry. Many of these answers can be found by searching in Psalms and Proverbs and words of Jesus and his disciples. We have heard that what we don’t know won’t hurt us. It may not hurt you, but it may prevent you from experiencing many attributes of liberty and freedom in this world in which we live. It is my desire that you live a full life that is filled with joy. However, we must arm ourselves. We read in 1 Peter 4:1,2 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. Your business or ministry must be guided as best you can to the will of God. Allow me to make one more comment. Look for the ways of God in your life. Seek out the way he does things with his people. Do you know some of his people? How does he take a little and turn it into an abundance? He can do above and beyond what we even think. Prayer to God is a good thing, however labor is mentioned as a requirement throughout the scriptures. Plan to work. (James 2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.) Your works are considered to be the fruits of the spirit: (Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.) Your work should produce these fruits. Your works should not produce or promote the following; (Galatians 5:15-21) But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envying, murders,
drunkenness, reveling, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. This sounds easy to do but takes many talks with God and your wise counselors. May God bless you in your journey? Enjoy the path. Follow the path. Understand the path. And, stay on the path that leads to righteousness. COMMENTARY In college I suffered through professors who expound theory but had no practical knowledge of the subject. In today’s media there are Hollywood elites and sport’s heroes that have confused their popularity with wisdom; they seem to be in need of a humbling experience like King Nebuchadnezzar. In a test of forbearance, many of the government official that make decision affecting the nation have never worked a day of physical labor. Contrary to all that nonsense, Pastor and business entrepreneur, Dan knows of what he speaks. The machining business that he built is proof of the integrity of God’s word, and one can feel the spirit of that when entering the business premises. To absorb the narrative of Dan’s experience would be better than having a college degree. Leonard CHURCH & STATE Dramatically Different Thinking CIVICS LESSON Separation of Church and State: The Big Lie to Keep Church Out of Government
A Supreme Court ruling in 1948 that taxpayer monies could not assist religious instruction and excuse student of a legal duty to attend religious classes. It was said that this action does not “manifest a governmental hostility to religion” and “rests upon the premise that both religion and government can best work to can achieve their lofty aims if left free from the other within its respective sphere.” This marked the beginning of the expansion and reinforcement of \"Separation of Church and State\" ideology. Over the course of seven decades, the implied common meaning and the purpose of the phrase \"Separation of Church and State,\" (which is not written as part of the constitution)\" is strictly to tell the church to stay out of the state's business. This has been misused so often that church members commonly think that our constitution prohibits church involvement in government - and the IRS even tries to enforce it. This is the big lie that a generation of Americans have lived under. Lesson for the Church: United States Constitution says “Congress shall make no law against the exercise of religion.” The Church can no longer tolerate the lie of separation of church and state. Our effectiveness in our present godless world depends upon it. Activism vs Constitutionalism: Activism expands or extend interpretation of laws to new legal standards in view of certain public sentiments. Constitutionalism - the Supreme Court determines the validity of a legal action in regard to that permitted by the Constitution, not to be an instrument of social, political or economic change. In recent decades, liberal activists have used the court to diminish religious liberty and alter the social values of the United States. Roe v. Wade expanded the right to privacy to have an abortion.
Current additions to the Supreme Court are very important to future of all churches in America. GOD BLESS AMERICA Editorial Opinion by Leonard Pattern Made in Heaven: God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) rules over the Kingdom of heaven, and a replica kingdom is to be implemented on earth by the Church. In like manner the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches of government are to be in unity in promoting the general welfare and securing blessings of liberty for the people. Lesser kingdoms (states, communities and families) have corresponding responsibilities in their domains. Those with a fundamental knowledge of the Bible recognize \"Thou shalt have no other gods before me\" as the First Commandment of God. Whether we are considering nations, communities or families, there is a clear order prescribed with an extraordinary promise scribed by the Kingdom writer Matthew: \"...seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (6:33).\" Designing a Nation: Accordingly, our nation's earliest formulating documents assert \"endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights\" and appeals to the Supreme Judge of the world. Throughout its history, this is confirmed by continued invoking divine guidance and calls for Christian prayer and thanksgiving by the Congresses. In the 1950's the government explicitly added \"under God\" into the pledge of Allegiance and \"In God we trust\" on all currency. By divine plan the United States of America is to continue to evolve as one nation under God as we pray, \"Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth...\" Corruption: However, in more recent years, our country has surrendered statesmanship to become mired in politics. Politics was once the art and
science of the administration of government. Now it has degenerated into the process of manipulating a governmental body for subversive control. Once statesmen worked for the general welfare and the assurance of liberty. Now, just look at the politicized media and see a government plagued by narcissism, promoted by deceit and is fast becoming evil. Never has there been a more perverse political endeavor than the blatant undermining of the Office of the President as in 2017 - 2019. This attack upon the Office is an attack upon headship conducted by a cabal made up of the majority of Democrats, in-name-only Republicans, elites, deep state bureaucrats and the left-wing media. Moreover, this has been allowed by Believers who do little or nothing. Not surprising, the corruption has even soaked down into communities and the headship of families. Predictably, Evangelicals are being told they must be quiet, and that Christians are not qualified to hold office. However, Gabriel is sounding an alarm that 2018/2020elections are, among other things, a referendum on religious freedom and the renewal of America. Healing the Land: So how is this systemic destruction to be stopped? The answer is in the spiritual realm - a government that superimposes all others. The disciples of Christ are to partnership with the Holy Spirit to build a kingdom/government on earth patterned after that which is in heaven. Warriors are called to take their place on battlefields to bring the Kingdom and His will to earth. Per instructions to the new generation of Believers, as with ancient time, God cautions in the 30th Chapter of Deuteronomy, that He has set before man \"blessings and curses\" and advised us \"to choose life.\" Corporately the Church and individuals must choose to be accountable to heaven remembering the goodness that overcomes evil is not passive. The lamb has been sacrificed; we are now to be Kingdom Warriors of righteous fire that destroys darkness with the goodness of light.
LOOK FOR SECOND COMING Opinion of Leonard Congregations pray “Thy Kingdom Come; Thy will be done…” as they seek asylum by rapture, expecting light to withdraw from darkness. Gloryman Concept of Pre-Tribulation Rapture: Theology of many Anglicans, Baptists, Presbyterians & Pentecostals • During the medieval times (200-600 AD) an idea was promoted that Believers with a pure heart would escape horrors of the condemnation of sin prior to a time of tribulation. • The Great Apostasy of 2 Thessalonians 2:3 was regarded as \"departure or lawlessness lead by the Anti-Christ\" until King James translators (1611) termed it \"falling away\" with the addition of the phrase “that Day will not come” unless man’s sin is revealed. (Correction or Fundamental Mistake?) • Puritans in the 17th Century, espoused that Believers would be caught up into the air and escape the world before the Second coming. • An account of a 15-year-old girl's vision of rapture stimulated Darby in Scotland in 1830 as the basis for Dispensationalism and pre-tribulation rapture. • In response to a nightmare, Cyrus Scofield published in 1909 this point of view in more detail, followed by Hal Lindsey (1970) and Tim LaHaye. Does it seem strange that people pray “Thy Kingdom come,” and simultaneously look for a rapture, because earth has become so evil that God takes His home (Light retreating from darkness!)? This is so contrary to “God so loved the world” and “brings deep darkness to light.” This theological confusion, called rapture, is eliminated by a clear understanding of the sequence of distinctive events of first the Second Coming, and then Judgement Day.
Second Coming: Kingdom Established: The lawlessness of the Anti-Christ will be defeated in the “The Day of the LORD” as righteous fury comes upon those who corrupt God’s will (Zechariah 14). This starts the “Thousand Year Reign” whereby Satan is bound in the bottomless pit. However, during the process, many will be left behind clinging to false notions of religious pride. “…you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven (2nd Coming), whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath (against sin) to come during tribulation (1 Thess. 1:9-10).” Kingdom Believers have nothing to fear, neither should they expect a pass. Final Judgement: It will be the most solemn event in the history of mankind, Judgement Day. Remember these words of Jesus about that day: Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness (Matthew 7:21-23)!’
EXPECTATION There is a false expectation of Christianity that thinks: Because Jesus did all the work for our salvation, then the Holy Spirit must now be our butler to make our lives comfortable. Such lazy thinkers, who expect to sail smoothly through life, should be reminded that the Promise Land was given to God's people, but Israel had to fight to possess that land. So, it is when we pray \"Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done in earth...\" we are talking about a battle. Jesus redeems those who submit their lives to Him as Lord, and the Holy Spirit equips those who walk in God's will for their life. Nevertheless, it is still our job is to make the enemy His footstool. As surely as light overcomes darkness, goodness overcomes evil (Why? Because love never fails). However, for the battles to be won we must take our place in the field - knowing according to Romans 8:28 \"...all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose\" So, forget the luxury cruise, and enlist to learn the enemy's tactics, equip yourself for battle and become an effective warrior in the Kingdom. Open God’s Glory and discover your place in it.
GOD’S PLAN to bring His Glory to earth. “All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore, I (Jesus) said that He (Spirit of Truth) will take of Mine and declare it to you.” John 16:15 Strengthen your spirit by diligently seeking. Study the Scriptures of St. John Chapters 14,15, & 16 and other related Scriptures of your choosing, to discover the mysteries of God’s Glory! Write out for yourself the specific Scriptures that relate to these points: God’s Glory________________________________________ Jesus was given Glory_____________________________________ Jesus gave His Glory to us - _________________________________ The Kingdom comes on earth ______________________________________________________ _____________________________ Someone can present the Truth, and you may become inspired. When you diligently search, study, pray and meditate, then you know. Therein the application of Truth may manifest into our lives.
AUTHOR’S BIO-SKETCH Daniel Pastor & Business Entrepreneur Born in 1958 in a small town in southern Ohio. Grew up on a farm raising various animals and grain farming. Father and grandfather were ministers and pastors of churches. Earned a BS Degree in Business Management in 2002 at Wilmington College in Ohio. Called to the work of a minister at age 16 and began ministering at age 21. Pastored several churches and assisted others to foster growth in the congregations. Mission work includes, food pantry, school supplies for children, water well for Maasai, assisting in school and planning for school for Maasai, planting of church, and assisting as I feel directed by the Holy Spirit within our community. Technical and Business Entrepreneur experiences include the completion of a Tool and Die apprenticeship in 1982. Worked in several areas of the company that include; Tool and Die, Production, Manufacture Engineering, Quality Engineering, Product Development that included traveling to Europe and Asia. Began full time business in 2002 as a contract machining company with two employees. Business has grown since the beginning to house over 80 employees. The growth is attributed to the council and wisdom of our Lord. I continue to be amazed and stand in awe on a daily basis of how God deals with his children. The writings in this book are to open the eyes of the heart to see the awesomeness of the spiritual world in which we live. May God bless and anoint you with eye salve as you share in these views written in this writing.
Leonard: Speaker, Author & Missionary Born in 1945, and grew up on a dairy farm in Greenback, Tennessee. Earned a BS Degree in Engineering Science at the University of Tennessee. Technical work included nuclear research at Oak Ridge National Laboratories, a Quality Assurance supervisor for the Apollo moon mission at IBM and diverse consulting jobs. Also worked in marketing and consulting in various fields. Ministry experience includes 11 years of intense prison ministry and has been active for 16 years in mission work with the Maasai, the most primitive society in the world. Given the honor to speak boldly on four continents to a variety of denominations. The wisdom presented here did not come from a seminary training or from reading a book. Most of the articles that I have written about came from life experiences. Sometimes it came from a prophetic gift of revelation; in these cases, I am merely the scribe; so the signature is simply Gloryman. Worthy: The preparation and distribution of this book is our sincere effort to serve. It is intended to help those who seek to become more aware and effective in the Kingdom on earth. I believe that those who have been challenged or enriched by “Open God’s Glory” will show their appreciation recommending this book to acquaintances. Those who have financial means, may consider the worthiness of this related ministries: There are two extraordinary happenings in Kenya that will affect all of Africa and impact the world! One involves the astonishing ancient secret of the one of the most primitive tribes in the world. The second is the prospect of defeating deadly Malaria with a home- grown herbal tea. http://message-network.com/African-Restoration.html
LAST WORD FOR FULLNESS OF LIFE Embrace the Holy Spirit Dan says: As you have read through this book that is titled “Open God’s Glory,” you found several mentions of the Holy Spirit. Some refer to this as the Holy Ghost. The names are synonymous. Through the scriptures you do not find a different name given. You will find reference to the Holy Spirit throughout the scriptures. Many ministers will not teach or preach on the gift of the Holy Spirit. There are many reasons given for this kind of action. However, this is what has pushed the effect of the church in a negative direction for many years. The church and the effects of the Holy Spirit, or lack of the Holy Spirit, has been the topic of many discussions between Leonard and me. We could spend a lot of time on attempting to determine the reason for the moral decline in our country. We may never resolve the reasons. We can move ahead and forgive those that were before us. Moving ahead in a positive direction is going to be critical for the next few generations. What you do in your church and community will affect the future of our country. This may sound pessimistic, but at some point, in time, we must face the truth. What is the truth? The truth is whatever God says is truth, so we must search the Scriptures for His truth. Dan continues… The Scriptures refers to the Holy Ghost as the Comforter. In the Book of John, Jesus gets more specific on this topic. (John 14:26) But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. We read in the book of Matthew how that Jesus would baptize with the Holy Ghost. (Matthew 3: 11-12) 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear:
he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: 12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. These few verses tell us that we should be baptized with the Holy Ghost and have the Comforter as our help and guide. Why are so many skipping this part in their Christian life? I find that many do not think this pertains to them, but only to an elect few. The belief is that many do not belong to this group. I feel the need to interject one more truth in this section, (Hebrews 8:9-11) 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. The scriptures did not leave you out! It included every person. Every person can get into communication with the Holy Spirit. You can get in communications and have a relationship with the Father. You must feel worth to the kingdom of God. It is very important to your Christian life. You may ask how can I be an important person in the kingdom. Let me ask you another question. If every man earnestly tried to be a good husband, father, citizen, and Christian, would the amount of problems in our country be reduced? If every woman tried earnestly to be a good wife, mother, citizen, and Christian, would the amount of problems in our country be reduced? If every child tried their best to serve their parents, would the amount of problems be reduced? You may see my point. It would be nice if we could give awards to men known as an “Honorable man.” Why not give an award to a “great mother?” We would have a different country if our Christian household goals were centered around
creating a family that was pleasing to our Lord? Maybe we would never be perfect. But maybe we could strive for perfection. Families would realize they need the guidance of the Holy Spirit. After all, we must serve God in spirit and truth. As Peter spoke with the Lord this conversation in (John 6::67-69_ 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. When we are SURE and UNDERSTAND where we shall go and who we must listen, we understand the importance and necessity of LEARNING to Listen to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Leonard says: I explored diverse denominations, and even dabbled in mysticism and Buddha teachings. Searching, trying to turn over every rock, I worked my way to the bottom and back up. Finally, the pieces began to come together for me and fit rightly. The Father so loved… Jesus gave His life… The Holy Spirit still hovers over the earth… and it is my great honor to share. Assuming you have found that love and the path to redemption, now it is time to bring glory to life. It’s all hidden in mystery for those who diligently seek His Kingdom. “Christ in you” is the hope of glory that yearns to bring glory to life. Dan and I hope that our book has placed helpful signposts pointing beyond church as usual and to inspire you to discover even more. Allow us to further encourage you to be faithful to continually study the Scriptures, so that you and you partner, the linkhttp://message-network.com/Holy- Spirit. The Holy Spirit will fulfill the destiny that God created just for you.
My final word: Don’t allow the enemy to get away with saying “Who do you think you are?” Tell the enemy, “It’s not about how good I am. Jesus died for me, and I live for Him. Look out Satan; the power that raised Jesus from the dead, has partnered with me. EZEKIEL’S VISION America is under attack by elitist that want a one world government. Christianity is a primary target with an assault on religious freedom. Unfortunately, much the population is not aware of the harbinger before us. Ezekiel’s vision is a description of what we must do. Church as usual may take us this first thousand cubits. This book was written to inspire Believers to go another thousand cubits. Of course, greater challenges are ahead. Perhaps, you the reader are already aware of our enemy’ intent and are engaged as a Kingdom Warrior. We will have swim (to flow in the Spirit) if we are to find our place in God’s glory. Ezekiel 1:1-6 \"Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the right side of the temple, south of the altar. He brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to the outer gateway that faces east; and there was water, running out on the right side. And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, ...\"
\"And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles.\" \"Again he measured one thousand and brought me through the waters; the water came up to my knees.\" \"Again he measured one thousand and brought me through; the water came up to my waist.\" \"Again he measured one thousand, and it was a river that I could not cross; for the water was too deep, water in which one must swim, a river that could not be crossed (by foot).\" Take the challenge and open God’s glory! APPENDIX to SECOND EDITION
As a first-generation descendant, I reckon that World War II surely birthed our nation’s finest days of courage and sacrifice, saving much of the world from certain destruction. Faith built and the war disciplined these men and women such that they are presently valued as the greatest generation of Americans. However, since that time three subsequent generations have slacked-off into diminished standards. To the point, most of the younger generation today bears little resemblance to character of their forefathers. Electronic texting and games have displaced depth of relationships. Showing merely a façade of popular correctness, rather than standing for righteousness, is but an example fragment of the decay contributing to the progressive darkness. Such is obvious testimony to the popular term “progressive” being misapplied to much of society - for what in reality is actually ever-increasing darkness. This author lists seven distinct elements of evil that are held to be primarily responsible for that decay: • God is not the cornerstone of many households in America today. • Schools no longer fear God, and correspondingly do not honor America. • The entertainment media promote sensationalism, self-interest and disrespect. • The new media has become primarily propagandist for hire. • Fear of people/peer influence inhibits individual initiative and courage. • Pursuing things of this world have become the ultimate priority. • Comfort and pleasures have exaggerated importance.
Notwithstanding, there are still campfires of righteousness, that continue in opposition. However, Christian conservatives, though in the minority, cannot hold themselves blameless for the decay. We, the people of God, surrendered to these evil forces without much of a fight. Believers wrapped in religious pride and thinking themselves as good, withdrew to their bunkers, denying their cowardliness. Satisfied in protecting me and mine, hid from the battlefield. Now the “Children of Decay” have the authority in the land, and godlessness has taken over most every segment of society. The political veil of deep state corruption misdirects attention from truth as it sells false narratives of racism and inequality. Church as usual disregards demonic assaults while giving “well wishes” to a sick and dying world. Families fancy their busyness yet have no time to attend to their own internal decay. It is upon us to start an awakening, come to repentance and usher in the move of God that will bring restoration – an awesome righteous fire of Christian Revival and rebirth of freedom in America. Explore the Vision http://AmericanRevival.info
Did you get your ticket and expect to sit on the pew and wait for a bus? CHOICE Christians are besieged by a world that is going to hell, and at the same time the relevance of the church is being challenged. What’s more, the ability to stand strong today is hindered by an inadequate knowledge of both God's intention and the enemy's tactics. We can malinger, or we can become equipped to live more effectively in the Kingdom on earth. OPEN GOD’S GLORY Gloryman ISBN 978-1-7923-0424-8
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