The other day we were driving to the store listening to Christian radio.  It was one me, me, me song followed by another me, me, me song, followed by another..... until finally I heard one song that glorified our Lord and worshiped Him. The focus was all on Him. 

Then I noticed I had an "aition" stirring in me.    I'm not quite sure if it was frustr-aition, irrit-aition, or inspir-aition or a combination of all three. But it is my hope to plant an aspir-aition in your heart by the end of this.  

There is a trend among Christian artists whose songs are played on Christian radio and also in many churches. Its seems like the lyrics and focus of the song is me, me, me, me.... Help me, bless me, heal me, save me, prosper me..... me, me, me, me!  You know, almost everything we do today in a modern worship service is focused on blessing the people. Helps, healing, teaching are all good and necessary. God loves and cares about ME and every other "me" that is out there.

I hope you don’t misunderstand, but the worship service, where we sing, lift our hands, praise Him and worship by bowing down, kneeling or giving tithes and offerings is the only part of the service focused on Him. We give Him so little when He is worthy of so much.  He is worthy of all praise, all thanks, all glory and all honor. 

Personally, I love the songs that focus on Him. I want to hear Him, Him, Him, Him, in modern day hymns!  Did you catch the word play?  Or I want to hear the song focus on His word so that as we sing we are proclaiming His truth; His word! 

Scripture says:

How about the news?  It moves from crisis to crisis as major media competes for ratings, politicians compete for power, businesses compete for customers.... the list goes on.  Bottom line, they are all competing for your time and money as that translates to power, wealth, control and pleasure for those who capture it. 

The question is, what's your motive?  What is their motive?  How does a Christian determine what to pray and how to act?  How do you navigate this life so that you reach the destiny God planned for you so that you may hear these glorious words, "Well done you good and faithful servant.... enter in to the joy of the Lord. (Matt. 25:23)"

Moral Compass
The key is to filter every situation through the lens of scripture recognizing that our moral compass struggles with the the same thing a real compass struggles with.  It's called deviation. Deviation is introduced through the magnetic attraction from this world and it introduces error. We can correct for that error once the true is known.  

Each person't moral compass is impacted by the attraction of this world as well.  Deviation is determined by comparing a situation in this world with the truth and determining how far off it is.  Then we know how much correction must be introduced to ensure our moral compass is calibrated and points to the truth.  We do this by holding up a situation, an action or a motive and looking at it through the corrective lens of scripture.  

If we fail to correct deviation our moral compass will point us the wrong way. We will think we are doing the right thing, and going the right way but we'll be disappointed and frustrated.  We won't reach our goals.  We will end up in places we did not plan to go because our compass is in error. It's off. Not only will it impact this life but we may miss out on reaching our eternal home in heaven if we do not re-calibrate our moral compass with the Truth.  

It is important to remember that:

• In every sphere of society such as media/entertainment, government, business ect. that there is a war that is being waged.  It's heavenly battle that spilled from heaven to earth as Michael and his angels cast Satan and his demons out of heaven.  (Rev. 12:7-12)
• Revelation 12:17 reveals.... "he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ."
• The issue at hand are the souls of men and women and their eternal destiny in heaven or in hell. 
• The nature of God.  He is the Way, the Truth and the Life!  It is impossible for God to lie and God is love and demonstrated that through Jesus sacrifice on the cross.  (John 14:6, Heb 6:18, 1 John 4:8, Rom 5:8)
• Satan comes to kill, steal and destroy.  He is the father of liars, murderers and deceivers.  (John 10:10 & John 8:40-45)
• A spiritual man or woman is called by God to judge all things (1 Cor. 2:15)
• We will recognize a false minister by their fruit/character (Matt 7:15-20, Gal. 5:19-23

With these things in mind we are prepared to look at the current situation in this world concerning the mid-term elections and the migrants from Central America and other countries heading towards US southern border?   Remember that:

• Media competes for ratings
• Politicians compete for power
• Businesses compete for customers
• etc.... and they are competing for your time, attention and money!

Does the Bible shed any light on how to respond to these situations? 

A valley is a low point created by and in between hills and mountains. In Christendom today the concept of the 7 mountains of society has been presented for the last 30+ years.

When issues arise in society we often find these issues in the valleys.  They are low points in our society. 

The low points provide an opportunity for people to make decisions.  Judgments if you will. 

These decisions reveal how they view God's word and truth.  Jesus teaches us  that we will give an account for every "idle word" (Matthew 12:36) we speak.  Each of us will stand before our Lord to give an account of how we stewarded our life on this earth at the judgment seat of Christ.

Today there are a lot of low points.  One occurred yesterday. The Republican's during the last election had run on a promise to defund Planned Parenthood (Murderhood).  Yet, when Senator Rand Paul presented his bill to do that, they voted "no," again.  They missed another opportunity to keep their campaign promise. This decision reveals the priorities of their heart as there are some things more important to them than the "shedding of innocent blood" and keeping their word.  That just created a valley of decision between the government, family and religious mountains.  Click for The Hill's report on the  Senate rejects Paul's effort to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding. 

Truly, it is a low point, A VERY LOW POINT! It is a "valley of decision" that reveals what's really in their heart and what they think about God and truth. 

This situation was created in large part because God choose to play His "Trump" card in this last election. The life of the unborn was one of the major issues brought to the forefront during the election. God chose a vessel who would create many opportunities to reveal the hearts of men.  

This is not the first time God has done this in history.  In fact, it's a theme that's been played over and over.  For example Jesus describes in Luke 7 how the Pharisees and the lawyers (religious & political spheres) failed to recognize the people God sent to represent His heavenly agenda. 

The pattern is being repeated today and how we respond to each situation reveals the judgments we've made in our hearts towards God and His Truth.  Jesus said in Luke 7:33...

I was listening to Brother Sadhu the other day (founder Jesus Ministries & Angel TV) and he shared something about Church history that shocked me.  I had never heard what these Evangelical theologians did in Germany in 1909. It shocked me because the moment I heard about the Berlin Declaration I immediately knew the cause of World War I and World War II.   In fact, he went on to describe the understanding Christ gave me by the spirit.

You see, if you understand the Bible you can understand how the world works.  But if you choose to ignore God's word and history, well you can continue to play the fool.  Fools are the ones whom pride blinds to truth. 

 In America we all know about the Azusa Street Revival where Holy Spirit was poured out in 1905.  However, I was unaware of what Holy Spirit was doing in other nations like Germany. What I did not know is summarized in the 11/30/2012 Charisma article "Is Revival Emerging in Germany?"  It said,

"Germany’s Pentecostal church can be traced back to 1905, when a group of Lutheran Pietists from the Fellowship Movement experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit. The move of God, which happened in Mülheim in the Ruhr Valley, saw 3,000 conversions recorded in six weeks. Opposition surfaced after that, and Lutheran church leaders signed the Berlin Declaration in 1909, rejecting Pentecostalism as “from below.”
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The Berlin Declaration click for Wikipedia article, ..... "was a theological statement by 56 leading Evangelical theologians in Germany.[1] The declaration condemns the German Pentecostal movement which had started two years earlier in Kassel. It stated that the Pentecostal movement was “not from above, but from below..."  

Bottom line, a significant portion of Evangelical leaders blasphemed Holy Spirit. In doing so, they set themselves up to receive an anti-Christ spirit.... and they did!   The results:

World War II & the Holocaust
 Why do I say that? 

Years ago I played high school and college football. I played defensive end and our defense was rated #2 in Florida at the time.  We played at a pretty high level.  The way that was accomplished was by focusing on and practicing the fundamentals consistently.

Whenever our team started doing poorly, it was often a sign that it was time to go back and review the fundamentals. 

Today, the Church in America is in crisis.  I've had numerous interactions with ministers whose character falls far from the standard set in God's word and or have little or no power.  While I am sure there must be some ministers from bible colleges and seminaries who walk in the character and power of Christ, in the last several years I've interacted with far to many who do not.  It's no wonder that the Church in America is in the condition that it is in.  

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The Greek and Hebrew words are much more expressive than English.  Insight into "how" Jesus destroys the works of the devil is revealed by looking at what the Greek words actually mean.  The Strong's Concordance says:

• Devil (gk 1228), diablos, is translated as Satan, false accuser, devil and slanderer. It's also a metaphor for the prince of demons the author of evil.
• Destroy (gk 3089), lyo, is translated as breakup, destroy, loosen, dissolve or melt.  To loose one who is bound and set them free. 

John 6:70 says "Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?”"

We understand even better what Jesus was saying when you understand what the word He used actually means.  It could be translated, "Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a slanderer and a false accuser."

How are Slander, False Accusations and Lies Destroyed?

Truth!  John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Jesus came to set people free.... FROM LIES THAT BIND, KILL, STEAL, DESTROY AND OPPRESS. (Rom. 6:22, Rom. 8:2)

The truth is, believers have been given the keys to the kingdom and our job is to loose the people.  We've been commissioned to use the truth to set the captives free.  

In John 6:70 "Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?”

Do you know what the Greek word Jesus used here actually means?  Strongs Concordance says it's a name used for Satan and it means false accuser and slanderer. 

Therefore, this scripture could read, "Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a false accuser and a slanderer?" 

There is a saying that "the devil is in the details."  Man, how true is that!  

Whenever you see slander and false accusation you know the devil is at work. That's who is really at work behind all of the lies "fake news" propagates today. 

When you recognize that Jesus is called "the Truth" in John 14:6 it provides great insight into 1 John 3:8. 

Truth Destroys Lies, Slander & False Accusation 
Truth is God's business!  Are you busy about our Father's business or are you entertaining and repeating false accusations, slander and lies?

Did you realize that the Bible says:
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1. God's word created the world? - Hebrews 11:3
2. Death and life are in the power of your tongue? - Proverbs 18:21
3. Mankind is made in God's image? - Genesis 1:26-28

Therefore, our words are used to create our world.  You and I have authority over our words.  We can decide what to speak and when.  Our words can be used for us or against us.  It's truly our choice.  In fact, our words can employ angels or give demons license to operate.

For example:

Well it happened again!  Some were sure Jesus' second coming was scheduled for September 23rd!  I think, which part of Mark 13:32 don't you get?  You know, where it says "of that day and hour, no one knows."  

Why don't we know?  Well, part of the reason is God is exercising God COMSEC (Communication Security according to Wikipedia is "is the discipline of preventing unauthorized interceptors from accessing telecommunications in an intelligible form, while still delivering content to the intended recipients" I submit He's waiting on the Church to accomplish an assignment and he also knows that we are people, have difficulty with our tongues and "loose lips sink ships."  ​Hebrews 10:12-13 says;

 "But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool."

He is Waiting Until....

His enemies are made His footstool.  Psalm 110:1-2 was quoted by Jesus in Matthew, Mark and Luke where it says: 

"The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion.  Rule in the midst of Your enemies!"  

When this was written the context was, whenever a king was seated on His throne, it was where He placed His feet.  That was a footstool and it went with the throne.  

The Church has a Job To Finish! 

Due to North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons and growing hostility and threats the world is drawing closer to the brink of war. But, the truth is history is in the hands of the intercessors and leaders who pray.

In 2 Chronicles 20 King Jehoshaphat and Judah was threatened by Moab and the people of Ammon.  So the king and the people of Judah gathered together to seek the Lord. Then the spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel and he prophesied:

Believe God's Prophets and So Shall You Prosper
It goes on to say in 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, "So they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper."And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: “Praise the Lord, For His mercy endures forever.”  Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated."

King David established this model in Mount Zion in the Tabernacle of David.  What model do I refer to?  It's the king who writes decrees (ie. Psalms) which the priests and people use in song and in prayer.  You'll find this in 1 Chronicles 16:7 when David delivered his first Psalm to Asaph.  

Psalm 68:11, a Psalm of David, says, the Lord gave the word and great was the company of those who proclaim it. 

That's the pattern Jehoshaphat used and it is the same today.  It's one of the key principles found in the 1Church1Day system.  Click here to get your app and join in with the decrees that follow. 

What Do the Prophets Say Regarding North Korea?
I'll share that in a moment.  But let me be clear.  Almost all prophetic words are conditional. It requires God's people to pray and act in faith based upon God's word. God's word says, the Lord gave the word!  That's one of the roles of a prophet is to share what's on God's heart. The question is, will a great company rise up to proclaim it?  

So what did the prophets say about North Korea?