July 23, 2023 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

A Series on the Last Days, What Must I Do?

#2 The Wrath of the King

God’s love includes judgment. This truth is evident in the Scriptures and through the working of the Holy Spirit in these last days. It is both scary and obvious to believers and non-believers alike that God not only offers love but also judgment. God’s judgment can either be in your favor or it works against you. One cannot have it both ways.

As the Bible states in Hebrews 10:13, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God,” when we find God, we find not only His love but also His judgment. The justice of offering love and judgment is that you have a choice. God does not pressure you into a decision nor does He force Himself on anyone. You get to choose, and it is your choice (an act of faith) that opens a door to His love or to His judgment.

We always have a choice that’s what makes God a fair and righteous judge. Your choice, your consequences, your outcomes. But make no mistake, God’s judgment is always right and just no matter what you might feel or desire. This is the essence of the Fear of the Lord. This is how the concept of the Last Days or Armageddon will play out in this world. It is embedded in the Wrath of the King and a fair and righteous judge.

Repeatedly through examples in the Scriptures, it is the Fear of The Lord that guides individuals into the will of God and eventually receive God’s great mercy and redemption (Isaiah chapters 61 through 63. The best two examples of the fear of God manifesting itself are the life of Job (Book of Job) and the death of Christ (the Four Gospels). When everything is falling apart God’s judgment is at work and your redemption is only found in the fear of God. It is this truth—from the judgment of God, keeping the fear of God, to eventually the redemption of God.

John, the disciple of Jesus, saw it all—all the events of the last days and the coming of Christ. It scared him. He saw the Christ of Judgement and when he did, he fell at the feet of Christ as if he was dead, but it is this Christ that we find redemption if only we will accept the will of God, the wrath of the King, and the redemption Jesus offers through His blood in these last days.

God showed John all that was to come and what is to lead up to the Second Coming of Christ (read the Book of Revelation). John was fearful, he had never witnessed the Wrath of the King (the wrath of Jesus Christ), but at the end of the Book of Revelation, John says, “Come, Lord Jesus, Come.” John accepts this Jesus—His wrath, His dominion over all creation, and His redemption.

We must do the same. All nations will be destroyed even America. It will not be easy to accept yet those that do not give up their faith, trust, and love of Jesus Christ will be saved. Satan, the Devil, the Antichrist, and the Beast will offer you hope, but not before you worship him, accept his ‘mark of the beast’ in your body, and do what the Devil tells you to do.

That is why I pray almost every day too, “Come, Lord Jesus, Come!” Scared yes, without hope no. I want and accept God’s will to be done—this is the Fear of the Lord, and this fear will save me and all those who also fear the Lord.

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July 11, 2023 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

Question for the Week

Do not ask yourself, “Am I beautiful or handsome?” Don’t ask others if you are beautiful or handsome. Rather, ask God, “Am I beautiful to you, God?”

This is real wisdom without pride, arrogance, or selfishness.

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July 10, 2023 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

A Series on the Last Days, What Must I Do?

#1 The Line Is Being Drawn In The Sand

In every direction, one turns to see God’s activity in this world you see how the line is being drawn between the forces of good and evil. There is no middle ground and the church which has tried to be ‘acceptable’ to the world at times by finding a middle ground will no longer be able to do so. We were born to choose, and your choice is an activity of faith. “Who will you choose today?” the Bible asks, (Joshua 24:15a).

Do you or do you not believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? That will be your decision and hopefully the ‘fruit of your faith’ in action. If you do believe in the Jesus of the Bible, your faith—your choice will set you free. The Church will be hated; the world will be jealous of the blessings of God upon your life.

I want to believe that the final battle between good and evil is quickly coming upon us. Those who will not believe in Jesus will eventually take upon themselves the Mark of the Beast, as stated in the Book of Revelation (what a fun book to read). Did you know that this book is all about Jesus Christ as stated in the very first verse, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ…” Revelation 1:1a. If you do not understand this book, you do not understand Jesus Christ. This is Jesus Christ in His fulness—the Jesus of yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever (KJV).

When Jesus was on earth, He came to fulfill the verses in Isaiah chapter sixty-one, verses 1 & 2a but not part b of verse 2 (and the day of vengeance of our God). How do I know this, because of Christ’s testimony of Himself in Luke 4:17-20. Jesus left out “and the day of vengeance of our God” 61”2b. This part was to be fulfilled during the next 2000 years, after His death, and before the Second Coming of Jesus Christ—the time in which we are now living.

The closer to the Second Coming of Christ the more divided and morally corrupt the world will become. There is certainly climate change but not because of pollution or natural warming of the planet (the scientific community and media are lying to you), it is because of our sin and our rejection of Jesus Christ. People do not want to believe in God or His Son Jesus. It is far easier to believe that we are in control of our destiny and climate change is something we can fix, than to believe in the words of Jesus. What fools we become when we do not believe in God!

Climate change is the result of our sins and the vengeance of God. God is making Himself known and visible to the whole world. What we now are witnessing is God’s promise to His Son Jesus, “Come sit at my right hand until I place all your enemies under your feet” or another translation, “The LORD said to my Lord, ‘Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet’.” (Psalms 110:1, Gateway Bible).

The first step in these last days is to realize that God is in control, and it will be through patience and humility that you will survive what is to come. There will only be more and more lies ‘that there is no God’ and you will be told repeatedly ‘to trust in your government and the medical profession’ for the necessities of life and health. When things get very bad, many Christians will fall away rejecting God because of all the destruction in the earth and about half of the population dying.

This series of articles will help you survive and overcome all that is to come. My prayer for you is one, that you listen to the Holy Spirit; two, repent often; three, allow the angel of God, that is over your church, to guide you; and lastly, to resist the Devil, the Beast, not believing in his lies. Your faith, your decision to follow Christ will guide you in these last days of great temptation and destruction.

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July 6, 2023 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

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Open Letter to the Church

The welfare of both individuals and society, as a whole, depends upon our facing reality honestly, compassionately, and courageously.

Admittedly, I offer the following at the risk of being accused of “church bashing.” Therefore, let me state at the beginning, church bashing is never appropriate at any time or on any level. That said, there are some things that need to be voiced given the on-going crisis the Church faces today regarding LGBTQ and related issues.

To date, the pro-gay agenda has more than accomplished everything they have set out to accomplish. In many respects, it is as though the gay community has come fully and completely out of the closet with the Church running into the closet and taking up comfortable residency.

The spiritual apathy within the Church regarding homosexuality and gay rights has all but taken on the appearance and posture of attempting to please everyone by traveling down the “middle of the road.” Today, many Christians have labeled themselves moderates and are unwilling to take a stand on much of anything.

We must examine our hearts regarding the crisis of homosexuality in the Church. If we truly pride ourselves on not being fearful, not being antigay, and not being gay rights promoters, but rather middle-of-the-roaders, then I submit we must ask ourselves whether or not we have a passion for ministry based on a burning love for Jesus.

I remain convinced if the Church remains all but apathetic and complacent regarding what seems to be a growing acceptance of homosexuality in the Church, we need to ask for a considerable fresh dose of God’s Spirit of conviction until our passion is reignited.

The Church is in great peril largely due to far too much of God’s wisdom has been pushed out and now man’s wisdom is doing its utmost to prevail. How is it the Church is no longer setting societal standards but is conforming more and more to the standards of popular culture?

As representatives, Ambassadors for Christ, do we not have a responsibility to preserve our freedoms and stand for Christ, witnessing to His grace and power?

Those of us who have experienced Christ’s healing and transformation power in our lives have a responsibility to bring His power to a society, a world, a Church that has too often jumped to a conclusion that there is no cure for the ills that exist regarding same-gender attraction.

The churches to which Peter wrote were all but monuments of dedication to righteousness in a sea of paganism. Peter encouraged the churches with these words, “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the Name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you” (1 Peter 4:12-14).

All of us at His Way Out Ministries fully admit that combating what seems to be a growing acceptance of homosexuality is a considerable challenge. However, at His Way Out Ministries, we are unwavering in our belief the reason God birthed His Church, the reason God has anointed His Church, and the reason God continues to build His Church, is that He intended His Church from the beginning to be the answer to life’s challenges which includes the issue of same-gender attraction.

Do we, the Church, still believe that God can do the impossible?

The Church has become far too fractured regarding homosexuality with viewpoints differing widely. Far too often the person struggling with homosexuality is often completely confused about the Christian viewpoint on homosexuality. Those who struggle with homosexuality need to be loved, to be embraced in fellowship, to become known for who they really are, not based on sexuality as much as on interests and personality.

What about the unreached homosexual population? I am confident the Church realizes the need to bring the Gospel to every tribe, tongue, language, and nation – to touch and reach every culture. What about gay culture?

There is no doubt we, the Church, have a lot to learn about bringing Jesus to the gays and lesbians who knock at the doors of our churches. We, the Church, must not underestimate ourselves. We, the Church, hold the only answer there is to the present and on-going crisis of homosexuality.

God Himself desires to reach homosexual people. Church is where healing and wholeness occurs. When we, the Church, embrace the truth and totality of Scripture as it relates to homosexuality without compromise and show unconditional love without fail, Jesus Christ becomes apparent in our midst, and He empowers us to walk in His purposes.

We, the Church, must call fear, complacency, and neglect exactly what it is – a barrier to accomplishing God’s will for our lives and for His Church. Paul reminded Timothy that he was not given a spirit of fear- neither are we (2 Timothy 1:7).

Is it possible if we, The Church, humble ourselves, weep and lament for our nation, the world regarding homosexuality, God may just yet intervene and restore decency to this crazy world? If we are unwilling to weep before God regarding the many that have been ensnared by homosexuality, are we then truly fit to fight before men? I’m just asking.

Maybe before God changes the minds of those embracing the “gay is good” notion, He will begin by changing our hearts.

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July 4, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

The Saying for the Week

I am amazed to see so many verses in the Bible being fulfilled today.

Almost every day there is another promise made by God coming to life before me.

Make no mistake, what God has said, promised, or predicted will be fulfilled.

I like what Jesus said 2000 years ago,

“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away,”

Matthew 24:35, KJV.

And here we are today!

Jesus’s words are being fulfilled, and the earth is failing and will soon pass away!

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July 2, 2023 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

Pride #1 Evil

Pride has become the most pervasive and deadliest evil in America. Pride not only corrupts but destroys relationships and even ends up pushing people to commit murder or suicide. Prideful individuals rejoice in their nature of being prideful and the outcomes it produces. A person can have pride in so many things and it displays itself in multiple ways so that our society gives honor to those who are prideful people who manifest their pride for all to see. Pride is evil and we must counter its influences through humility, unity, and peace.

I consider Pride to be the #1 enemy in America. It is easily recognized in the LGBTQ+ community. They rejoice in their pride and consider their sexual orientation to be their identity, strength, and power in society. Their pride pushes them to seek power and control over others. In fact, the LGBTQ+ community believes that their destiny is to have total control over America as well as all Western societies. They believe their pride makes them mentally superior, but their actions display their weaknesses and disregard for others who choose an ethical standard outside of their philosophical and behavioral standards. (Author’s note: I have personal friends that are gay or have rejected the gay lifestyle that do not nor ever did identify with the LGBTQ+ philosophy or its political influence.)

The Bible has lots to say about PRIDE, and it is Satan who wants every person to be as prideful as possible. It is because of pride that people turn to Satan and away from God. I see so many people today already having the “Mark of the Beast” as predicated by Jesus and the Bible. It begins with pride and continues with a lust for power and control over others.

If you want to overcome pride in your life, it begins with humbling yourself, considering others to be of more worth than self, and striving to help others reach their goals in Christ instead of comparing oneself to others thereby seeing how one is better than others.

The Church will never become what Christ wants us to be through pride. Unity demands humility and the operation of faith only comes through humility. When humility is the primary force in our lives and not pride, we will begin to love as Christ has loved us, and not before. Love is the opposite of pride and love is what God wants us to model and operate in this world—read First Corinthians chapter thirteen for the particulars of being anti-prideful.

It is time Church to confront pride not only in our lives but everywhere we see it in our society and nation. Either we shine forth as a light in this world or we allow darkness to overcome our light and allow it to be extinguished.

The choice is yours—choose light or choose darkness. My prayer is that your faith will confront the darkness and that your shield of faith will protect you from the evil of pride. That is What Jesus Would Want Me To Do!

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June 24, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

A Saying Full of Wisdom

Pride & Self-esteem

When a person builds their self-esteem on pride there’s no self-esteem at all.

A prideful self-esteem only produces a life of disappointment with little self-worth.

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June 19, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

Wisdom for the Week

God’s hand is in my hand.

That’s right, He is holding my hand daily. I feel Him pulling me, guiding me, and comforting me as we walk together. He refuses to let go of my hand.

I remember the time when He wrapped His arms around me and did not let me go. Ever since that time, I have been trying to wrap my arms around Him as He did to me.

Need a helping hand? I can tell you from experience that He is there wanting to grab hold of your hand and when He does, He brings the Kingdom of Heaven with Him.

You will never be the same again!

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June 16, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

Father’s Day Perspective

My father, John Wentland, passed away on June 3, 2007. I remember the day vividly and still miss him today. But my father would have wanted me to remember our Father, the God of all things, who always loves us and gives us everything pertaining to love & life.

So, let’s be thankful not only to our biological father but also to our Spiritual Father this Father’s Day.

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June 13, 2023 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John (2SoJ)

Since It’s Gay Month

Introduction by Steve. I have a few gay friends and the ones that I have are great people. The majority are extremely conservative, smart, and friendly people. I like them and help them whenever I get a chance. I do not judge people by their sins, I am a sinner also, and I rather channel my energy into forgiving and loving rather than judging and hating. The Church has not reacted nor treated gay individual well or the way Christ would treat them. Therefore, the article below by Phillip expresses what I feel and believe. Anyhow, enjoy the read!

Article by Phillip Lee

How would Jesus approach the LGBTQ community?

Even those with a limited knowledge of the Bible will remember that Jesus was scorned and ridiculed for spending time with what were considered the “worst” sinners and the most “unclean” people of His day.

However, Jesus was always determined to focus on those who had the deepest need for Him. As He said, “He was sent not for the healthy, but for the sick,” (Matthew 9:12) and He had little tolerance for those who failed to see their own brokenness.

Clearly, Jesus hung out with sinners. He dined with prostitutes and tax collectors. He interacted with adulterers and harlots. He touched those who were ravaged by socially unacceptable disease.

Simply loving them, He listened as much or more than He talked, and His compassion for them and His understanding of their hurt was clear.

If we are to reach the individual struggling with same-gender attraction or the gay community, we must do the same. A very simple scanning of the gospels offers a good picture of several attitudes and actions that characterize Jesus’ way of relating to those who did not know Him and who were lost in their sin.

Jesus routinely broke religious and cultural boundaries. Jesus healed people on the Sabbath, He entered the homes of undesirable people, and He spoke publicly to people the religious leaders ignored.

Clearly, Jesus sacrificed tradition and reputation for the sake of the lives He sought to impact. Boy, now there’s a lesson: being more attentive and mindful of our character rather than our reputation.

Jesus began His interaction with sinners by loving them first. In other words, he had a genuine love for them and wanted to get to know them. Remember?

If we are going to be effective in speaking into an individual’s life, we must first establish a relationship. Jesus was all about building relationships with sinners. Certainly, Jesus, being Jesus, had quicker relational success than we might have, but His example in getting to know people and letting them see Him is vital for our evangelism efforts.

Jesus physically touched people. In other words, He wasn’t afraid to get a bit dirty. He touched lepers, blind people, and prostitutes. Frankly, I believe physical touch was Jesus’ physical manifestation of His love for people.

In His day, it was considered unclean to even be in proximity with such people. His own disciples often tried to keep “those people” away from Him. But Jesus not only didn’t avoid those people, but He also sought them out. And it was His touch that healed them both physically and spiritually.

Jesus offered people something better than their sins.

He pulled their attention away from their sin and enabled them to consider and focus on what He could give. He told the woman at the well that He had living water, and then He offers her Himself.

After He saved the adulterous woman from being stoned, He offered her freedom from condemnation. After the harlot anointed His feet, He forgave her sin and saved her for eternity. Now, catch this. While Jesus healed many people of their physical ailments, He often indicated that the forgiveness of their sins was the true gift, even more so than the physical healing they so desired. If we are going to reach the homosexual community, we must offer them something better than their sin.

How do we love them like Jesus?

Jesus’ own examples provide us with several practical tools for reaching our gay and lesbian friends, neighbors, etc.

Please take this to heart – you have permission to love your gay friends or family members. And, frankly, you have more than permission, you have a mandate from the Lord.

Pastor Phillip Lee, Executive Director, His Way Out Ministries

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