John 8: 31-32 Jesus therefore was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of mine; 32. And you shall know the truth , and the truth shall make you free.”
What being a Christian means to me. One of the most important things I learned is, being a Christian is not depending on organized Religious orders. In fact most of them is further away from the truth of Christ, than the non Christian world. One of the requirements of knowing Christ is abiding in His word. Oh how this has been misconstrued, ask most confessing Christians what the Word of God is, and they will tell you the Bible. This is partly true. However this belief has, and is still holding a majority of the people in bondage. I am reminded how Jesus responded when being tempted by Satan. “If you are the son of God command these stones become bread.” Jesus answered and said “It is written, Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” Every “WORD” that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Evidently God has not stop speaking, and everything He says is not written down on Paper, or the Bible. In fact it would be good to ask your Pastor where he gets His sermons. He will more than likely say, He prayed and got it from the Spirit. I want to assure you The Father is still speaking to His Children today. You can hear Him for yourselves. He will direct you in all the paths of you life. It is not a matter of studying the Bible continuously, but rather hearing the Spirit of the Lord when He speaks to you. If you ask the Lord He will answer you. This is abiding in His Word. I know it is being taught today if we adhere to all the do’s and don’ts, our Pastors and Elders, tell us we will get to heaven. If not we will end up in hell. When in reality being in hell is being bound by the doctrines of men, and their religious systems.
Am I concerned YES I can understand very well why Jesus drove the money changers out of the Temple, it is obvious they have found their way back.
These are the ministers of darkness, when you set in the midst of them and listen to the garbage they teach, You are setting in the midst of Hell itself. Most who are ministering in the organized religious system know, if they were to minister the truth, they would be out of a job. You see Truth sets people free not bind them down to some religious order. Makes no difference what name you put on your building, You are not the true Church. There is but one true Church, and Jesus Christ is the head. I know they will tell you they are under Shepard’s. Wrong Scripture teaches us “By their fruits you will know them” Matt 7: 20 This chapter in Matthew goes on to explain not all who say Lord, Lord, will enter in but they that do the will of the Father. Even if they cast out devils, and do all kinds of work, this does not prove they are from God. How do we know them? “By their fruit you will know them.” I must say Today we have brilliant minds operating in all phases of life. And I am certainly not against this. However I know the most brilliant among us is foolishness to God. His ways are not our ways, nor is His thoughts our thoughts. The ego in man drives him towards the things of the world, materialistic gain, and power, or position of authority. He can gain mind boggling wealth, and notoriety, and yet be the most miserable. Treasures in God is not measured in wealth, and fame. Even some of the most wealthy, try and sooth themselves by giving large sums to different groups, or worthy causes. Making sure it is well published, after all they are giving back to the world for being so good to them. You tell them go get your Husband/Wife, nine chances out of ten, they will tell you I don’t have a Husband/Wife. True and the one you are shacked up with is not you Husband/Wife. I know people don’t want to hear this, after all we are living in the modern day when this is acceptable, even by the Church, especially if you are rich, and a good giver. It is time for this society to take a good look at what being Christ like really means. To be Christ like, Is literally dieing out to self, and the mind set of the religious order. You don’t say Jesus come into my heart, then walk away doing you own thing. You better seek the Lord in all things. He will lead you in the path of righteousness. It is being led by the Spirit, Not seeing some cause and being moved by emotions to support it. Sometimes people are in circumstances they have made for themselves. Often when you try and help people. It is never enough in the eyes of the one you are helping. Its hard to have wealth, and be dead to your own feelings. But this is the example our Lord gave us. In self we can do nothing, But we can do all things through Christ. The fact is to be in Christ, you must be dead to self. You must see your true identity. You are a member of the Body of Christ. Not your own. And when you make Spiritual decisions with your intellect, it will all come to naught, You can count on it.
I am aware there are good well meaning people, trying to make the world a better place. I hate to be the bearer of the news that will burst your bubble; It is not going to get better, as far as those outside of Christ is concerned. When I speak of being outside of Christ, I am not saying Christ is not in them I am saying they don’t know where He is. Most have been taught all of their lives Christ is up in a high heaven somewhere, sitting down on a big throne with God, waiting to come down, and cast most of the Souls in hell. And bring a few of His creation, back to live with Him. This is rubbish. Our Father is a “God of love.” He came to save mankind, not just a few of the Christians. Jesus was lifted up on the cross, and He will draw all men unto Him. Just as Adam represented all of mankind dieing, Jesus Christ is the life of all mankind. He is the light, that lights, every man that comes to the world. I am not writing about reconciliation so we will move on.
You, are not going to make the world a better place. God’s plan has been playing out ever since creation, and it is obvious, there are very dark days ahead for the nations. Not just one or two, but every nation will feel the presence of the Lord, as He appears in His Sons. Yes it is a dark day for some, but it is the most glorious day for those in Christ, that the world has ever seen. So while the fear of darkness, and death, is being taught by those in authority, Know who you are in Christ. Rise up and give praise to our God. The secret of knowing, and hearing Him, is to be still. Come before Him, with no thought. Be very still not a thought. Just know He is God, and He has heard the prayer of Jesus, when He ask Him, to make us one as they are one. Are you willing to let go of the past doctrines, that were preached at you all your life? Are you willing to lay down the load, and be still and know “He is God?” He will not turn you away, He loves you with an unconditional love, even when you are snowed out of your mind, He loves and cares for you. Even when you are counted unworthy, to go to the modern Church, He loves you, and cares for you. In fact he is not welcome in most of the Churches. They have their own images, and gods, they worship. So don’t be concerned what the church thinks of you. Come on back to Fathers house, There is nothing in this world that will satisfy your longing and loose you from the bondage that has you bound. Only in Fathers house do we find rest. We can be in the midst of turmoil here on earth, and it not touch us. We see the plan of our Father, we know the end of the matter will bring peace on earth. Not because of our goodness, but because Father loves us, and He will never leave us. All His creation is waiting for liberation, the appearing in His Son’s will bring to the world. When your eye is single, and you can see Christ in your Brother/Sister. Then you will know Him as He is. And Child of God, “As he is in this world so are we.” You are important to Him.
Love and Blessings
Bill Green.
