November 11, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Simple Truth #4 Try hating sin!

Sin is complicated and set everything in motion that is bad and wrong in this world. Adam blew it! He had everything perfect and a great relationship with God, but he was willing to accept his wife’s decision and thought ‘Maybe God is not telling me everything I could really have in this world. Maybe Satan is right.’ Oh, how wrong he was, and I am sure he regretted his decision up until his death.

You cannot beat sin. You are not stronger than your sin. Your sin is much too powerful than anything you can do or not do to erase sins’ effects in your life. Sin has spiritual components so powerful that it takes spiritual warfare to eliminate its effects within one’s life.

Sin is so powerful and complicated that it is man’s #1 enemy. It is sin that is destroying our way of life, all that America originally stood for, and every good relationship—turning even the best relationships sour.

God gave all that was dear to Him in order to help, allow, and strengthen man to overcome its hold on our lives. Sin creates lifestyles that are deadly; sin kills what is good and healthy; sin hides in so many ways so you will not reject its hold on your life. The Bible helps identify what sin is and how it controls your life.

You need to hate all that is sin, just as God hates sin. Romans 1:18-32 (KJV) has the best descriptions of sin. Read it, listen to it being read, memorize it, and begin to hate sin.

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.

24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves:

25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31 Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Let’s begin to hate sin and replace it with loving God. We do not hate the sinner but do all we can to help those who do not know the truth of God to see the error of their ways.

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November 10, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Simple Truth #3 There is a spiritual component in everything

Good or bad, there is a spiritual component in everything. What we do, what we say, what we think, what we write, what we decide, what we try to do, and what we fail to do. All of creation has a spiritual component that can guide us in what we make, our attitudes, every motive, our plans, and how we accomplish them. God has made everything to respond either favorably or rejecting Him through the spiritual aspects of what, how, when, and why we do what we do.

Furthermore, and without debate, we are made for relationships and that has a spiritual component as well, either for good or for bad. You and I cannot avoid this truth. There is nothing in all that is that does not include a choice and therefore a spiritual aspect. Spiritual components are like a two-edged sword. No matter how you swing it, it cuts and produces results.

There are choices (decisions) before us all the time. You have a choice and Satan cannot stand in your way of making that choice—you must exercise your choice in everything you do. Satan wanted Christ to choose him when He was tempted in the wilderness during His 40 days of fasting. No matter who you are or what you are doing there is always ‘a choice’ before you. How you handle your spiritual component/your spiritual dilemma/your choice never goes away. You are always destined to choose, and that choice reflects on your spiritual condition. It is important to “choose wisely”, we hear this time and time again, and it is even more critical in these last days.

As the Bible states, “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision” Joel 3:14.

There are consequences for all our decisions and choices and your choice always has a spiritual component that supports your outcome for either good or evil. This is why, God gave us Jesus so we could have positive results to what we decide and good can be on our side. Do not forget the man who came to Jesus having 2000 demons. People tried to restrain him, Satan was always tempting him, yet he chose to approach Jesus. He had a choice no matter what, and Satan along with the people could not restrain him. This is a story worth reading—a good choice with positive outcomes; it is always ‘good overcoming evil’ whenever you read the Bible. Mark 5:1-20

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November 8, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Another Simple Truth: I am never worthy, the path to faith

I do not want to be noticed. I do not want to be ‘patted on the back’. No need to remember my name—I am not that important. I do not serve Christ to be recognized or serve the Body of Christ to make a name for myself.

I am unimportant, an unworthy servant, a sinner. If there is any good that I do or any kindness, strength, or faith that I pass on to others, it is only ‘Christ in me’, not me!

I am that servant that Jesus stated in Luke 17: 5-10: “So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘I am an unworthy servant; I have only done what was my duty.’”

This is great faith! Not the many answered prayers, not the number of healings at the laying on of my hands, nor the numerous miracles that got recognized by my actions. My faith is in humility and obedience to what the Holy Spirit wanted to do—this is my faith.

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November 8, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Simple Truth: The righteous never feel full

Jesus stated in the Beatitudes: Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Jesus was saying that ‘the righteousness’ are hungry and thirsty all the time. They always want more of God and even when God gives them more, they still do not feel full but there is a constant and everlasting desire to want more and more—this is righteousness in action!

When a Christian no longer has that desire to want more and more, he/she is not considered by God to be righteous. This truth applies to each of the Beatitudes. We are always poor, mournful, meek, merciful, pure in heart, a peacemaker, and persecuted. These qualities are always in a Christian who believes in Christ and does His will. We never find complete attainment but are always on the journey to be more like Christ—always a humble servant of faith. As Jesus stated about having faith in Luke 17: 5-10: “So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, ‘We are unworthy servants;[c] we have only done what was our duty.’”

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October 31, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Is God’s Church Going to ‘blow it’ Again?

Jesus asked the question, “Will there be, or will He find, faith on the earth when He returns?” My purpose in God is to make sure that does not happen—there must be great faith manifested on the earth before He returns! This is the kind of faith Jesus said, “We would produce greater miracles and healing than He did because He goes to the Father victorious and would send the Holy Spirit (the first Pentecost).”

I recently told you that a great awakening will be coming, and it started in the month of February. It has begun and there have been many prophecies and personal testimonies to this very fact. It is coming like a storm in the distance, you will see it and feel the wind of this Second Pentecost (this is what I call it since God told me not to call it a revival) before the storm is upon you.

It will be a combination of all movements of the Holy Spirit for the last 2000 years into one final movement of God with all the fulfillment of every verse of the Bible. But there are requirements for this second moving of the Holy Spirit. I will be writing many short articles called, “Simple Truths,” to help the Church acquire Righteousness, the righteousness you have never seen, felt, experienced, or manifested. You cannot become a part of this next great movement of God without it. Your light must shine, and you must produce works of righteousness that allow the unity of the saints so Christ can come back. It is now!

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October 24, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

The Difference Between…

Theology will tell you that Christ could not carry His cross because He was too weak from all the beatings He received at the hands of the Romans.

But that is not true! It has never been the truth!

He could have carried His cross but instead, He was carrying all the sins of the world. My sin, your sin, sin past, and sin to come. That is why He needed help. It was the burden that God asked Him to carry that forced Christ to be unable to carry His cross.

God placed all the world’s sins, iniquities, and sicknesses upon Christ so you and I could be free—that is the truth, not some theological ideology.

This is the difference between theology and God’s truth and faithfulness.

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October 19, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Personal Theology That Makes the Difference

All the good you do or attempt to do in your life cannot make up for or cancel the immoral or unkind things you do during your lifetime.

It always will be and still is only Jesus that cancels the wrongdoing I have committed.

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October 6, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

The Forever Jesus

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8.

I have often wondered about this verse; every Christian has their ‘own-take’ on the meaning of “yesterday, today and forever.” I am no exception. I believe we try to read too much into this verse and thereby ‘cloud its meaning’. Simply stated the author of the Book of Hebrews was trying historically to connect the Jesus of the Old Testament with the New Testament. With that in mind, it becomes much easier to understand.

We know by Jesus’s own testimony in the Bible that He refers to Himself before God decided to make the heavens, earth, and all the creation—that He is the ‘Jesus of yesterday’, which we have little knowledge of; then there is the ‘Jesus of today’, which of course is the Jesus that walked this earth and the New Testament is written chiefly about Him; and then there is the ‘Jesus of forever’ that the Bible refers to in only a few places.

The point the author is making is there is One Jesus though we see or understand that there are three distinct roles that Jesus plays: one, from before the creation; two, His life on earth, and the Jesus that will reign forever. These are all the same Jesus. Jesus will/has played three distinct roles—each one is different than the other, but all are still Jesus. This is what makes Jesus so wonderful, powerful, and indeed the Son of God!

We will soon be face to face with the Forever Jesus. He is coming back, and this is when we will see His judgment and His wrath that the Bible so clearly states. He is not a ‘happy-camper’ upon His return, and He is to be feared and with much rejoicing if you are a Christian and have this testimony, “That you please God.”

This verse and my interpretation of this verse does not make Jesus less or different. Rather it states the importance of Jesus, being God’s Son, and His complete and total role in all of God’s purposes and plans. The Forever Jesus is the Jesus spoken of in the Book of Revelation. The Jesus, John the beloved disciple of Jesus did not recognized but fell at His feet as though he was dead. This is the Jesus, whom God the Father said, that He would put all things under his Jesus’s feet. This is the Jesus whom the whole world become afraid of and wants to die instead of facing Jesus at His return. This is the Forever Christ!

Do you really understand the importance of this verse? How it can impact your faith, increase your belief system, and your knowledge of the truth? If you would only believe in the greatness of Christ and respond through faith to all He has done and offers to you, nothing would be impossible for you in Christ.

Yes, the Forever Christ! This is who I worship, believe in and waiting His return.

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October 5, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

A Time For Judgement

I received an email from “The Briefing” out of Colorado. This is a wonderful ministry and full of truth. Its ministry is centered around ‘prophetic insight for strategic intercession’. I thought their most recent article, The Briefing 113- A Time For Judgment, is timely and important. I liked how they approached recent events and their reasoning behind their words. Please take a read. You will find #113 on their website, info.

You will find it refreshing and enlightening. Here is the introduction to their message:

Letter From the Editor:

In just a few days, a remnant of believers will gather at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs in response to a divine summons. Many others will join via livestream. I encourage you, if you can, to be here in person. It’s not that often that God calls His people to a solemn assembly, holy to the Lord. Meanwhile, today’s Briefing shares the latest prophetic insights that we are stewarding together in prayer leading up to the event. Even if you are not able to participate on Saturday, the prophetic insights below will help you to enter into what God is doing in this hour. Let’s be His ekklesia through whom these purposes can come into being.

– Cheryl Amabile

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October 4, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

Guest Author/article writer/Dr. David Fisher

Jacob Wrestled

Jacob was on his way back home from Haran to Canaan, with his family and his herds of cattle. Suddenly, he met a band of angels and knew he was on sacred ground. He named the place "Mahanaim" ("the double encampment of God").

He must have been wanting to meet with God, because he sent all his family and his possessions across the river that night and remained alone at God’s camp, Mahanaim.

Then an unusual man showed up and entered into a struggle with Jacob, a kind of wrestling match that lasted all night long! As the morning drew near, the man "saw that he would not win the match", but he was able to injure Jacob’s hip. "Let me go, for the dawn is breaking!" the man cried. Jacob responded, "I will not let you go unless you bless me." Genesis 32:26 NLT

Wow! We interrupt this broadcast with a news bulletin! A Hebrew man just held Almighty God in custody!

Here it is from the Bible: "’What is your name?’ the man asked. He replied, ‘Jacob.’ ‘Your name will no longer be Jacob,’ the man told him. ‘From now on you will be called Israel, because you have fought with God and with men and have won." Genesis 32:27-28 NLT

What a victory! Many people believe that God wants people in this world who have no will of their own. Just the opposite is true. God chooses strong-willed people to do His Will! So do military leaders and businesspeople in this world. Weak-minded "milquetoasts" never get anything done for God or anyone else.

When Jesus said, "Not my will but Yours be done," He was not a spineless, wimpish "Que será será," kind of guy. He waged a bloody struggle in the Garden before submitting His Will to His Father.

Israel (Jacob) had one more request from God. "’Please tell me your name,’ he asked." No answer at that time. It was way too early yet.

I believe Jacob had a "pre-incarnational encounter" with Jesus Christ. Why?

1) He did not reveal His Name. Angelic beings usually identified themselves.

2) After Jacob saw Him, he said, "I have seen God face to face." Genesis 32:30 NLT He even named the place "face of God" (Peniel). "So, we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 4:6 NLT

3) The Man changed Jacob’s name (which stands for his character) and blessed him. Only God can change someone’s nature. Also, we find in Hebrews that you are always blessed by a better person. "The One who blesses is greater than the one who is blessed." Hebrews 7:7 GNT This Man was greater because He blessed (added something to) Israel!

What if Jacob had let go of God too soon? What if God got away before He blessed him? What if Jacob’s tenacity and his fierce desire to be blessed lessened and he started thinking, "It’s not worth all this. I’m outta here."

Are you being tempted to give up on something you have been holding on to concerning the will of God? Learn from Jacob and don’t quit too soon!

Dr. David Fischer, Pasadena CA

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