The Bible and our Sanctification

Almost everything we do daily ultimately involves spiritual warfare. Are we depending on the human weapons, or the spiritual weapons God has provided?

Our battle is not with flesh and blood (Eph. 6:10ff; Matt. 16:18). No battle with the unseen is easy. We cannot fight such a spiritual battle with carnal weapons.

One of the marvelous things the Holy Spirit does in the Christian’s life is to apply the Scriptures to the deep recesses of the mind over a period of time. As we meditate and memorize the Scriptures the Holy Spirit brings them to our conscious mind and we are able to put our confidence and trust in the Lord during trials, temptations, difficulties, and turbulent times. I am convinced the Spirit also uses His Word in that part of our mental life that is not within the immediate presence of our conscious mind and from which we cannot always recall the feelings and thoughts to our conscious mind. The Holy Spirit uses those Scriptures we have studied and memorized to conform even our subconscious mind to the likeness of Christ.

The Psalmist David wrote, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way to me, and lead me in the everlasting way” (Psalm 139:23-24).

The apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 tells us that we are in a spiritual warfare and the Christian’s weapons are not “according to the flesh” (v. 2). “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh” (v. 3). We do not act on purely human, abilities and worldly standards. Flesh is the willing human instrument of sin. We live in this frail, human body of weakness, but our spiritual “weapons of warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses” (v. 4).

Goodspeed described these “fortresses” or “strongholds entrenchments and fortifications of opinion, in which men strengthen themselves against the gospel.” They belong to the realm of the will and intellect. This metaphor recognizes the defiant and mutinous nature of sin.

The apostle Paul tells us how God destroys or tears down and overpowers these forces that are against the kingdom of God. “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (v. 5). In the next verse Paul tells us to act on what we know to be the truth of God. “And we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete” (v. 6).

What are these “fortifications” against the kingdom of God? They are “speculations,” reasoning, a thought which are the things we reckon or count on. The word suggests the contemplation of actions as a result of the verdict of conscience. Every evil act begins with a desire which was at first only a feeling in the heart, but which, being nourished long enough, became an evil act (James 4:1-3).

The “lofty things” are the metaphor of a summit or mountain, a high thing lifted up as a barrier or in antagonistic exaltation. It is anything that “is raised up against the knowledge of God.”

They are also “every thought” that is opposed to Christ. What are you saying to yourself about Jesus Christ, the LORD God, the Holy Spirit and His will for your life? It is in the realm of the thoughts, cognitions, and intentions of man’s mind, our thinking processes, design, that produces our emotions and behaviors. The apostle admonishes us to take “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.”

Are we “ready to punish all disobedience”? That is where the battle is won or lost. We tend to focus on the outward visible works of the flesh, but the battle is spiritual, that which is unseen to the human eyes.

These prisoners the apostle Paul has in mind are the thoughts—the cognitions of man’s mind, and they are everyone led captive into the obedience of Christ.

It is imperative in this spiritual warfare that we submit our minds daily to the Word of God. Our understanding should be brought into captivity, led submissive, as though bound with handcuffs. We take captive every design to make it obedient to Christ. We make them a prisoner of Jesus Christ. As a person thinks in his heart so is he. Our thinking controls our emotions and behavior. “Every thought of whatever kind” refers to the perceptive or intellective center of our being and they must be brought into submission to Christ.

“Once the walls of the mind have been torn down, the door to the heart can be opened,” says Warren Wiersbe. “Paul is the most daring of the thinkers,” says A. T. Robertson, “but he lays all of his thoughts at the feet of Jesus.” The great apostle is academically free in Christ.

It is our responsibility as we abide in the Spirit to take captive in the hidden realms of our personality, which are the imaginations, that can take over and we find ourselves involved in a thousand things that we would be embarrassed for our friends and family to know (Matt. 15:19-20). It is this principle of evil in the heart that must be brought into subjection to Christ. Bring into submission to Christ all that is not holy and all that is not true in your mind and heart. God works in our souls to increasingly take control of our total being. When we acquaint ourselves with God He gives us a deep peace of mind and heart that passes all understanding. Thus He gives us a purity of heart, and that is where the spiritual battle must take place daily. Our whole being can thus be filled with God, even in the hidden areas of our personalities. “Our battle is to bring down every deceptive fantasy and every imposing defense that men erect against the true knowledge of God” (2 Cor. 10:5, Phillips).

SELAH! Pause – reflect- just think of that!

Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2006 Anyone is free to use this material and distribute it, but it may not be sold under any circumstances whatsoever without the author’s written consent.

Psalm 23 Explained in Todays Terms

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

In His presence I am supplied with all I need for today.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He leads me beside quiet waters,

In His presence I am quieted from the turmoil in and around me.

He restores my soul.

In His presence I am built up, forgiven, refreshed.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

In His presence I am guided along the right paths for me, paths that will honor His name.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for You are with me;

In His presence I can be fearless in trusting Him even with destruction and death are all around me.

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

In His presence I am comforted because I know He is equipped to watch over for me.

You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my enemies.

In His presence I am nourished and protected even when I’m in unfriendly territory.

You anoint my head with oil;

In His presence He anoints me with healing and with love.

My cup overflows.

In His presence I am filled to overflowing regardless of outer circumstances.

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
I am pursued by His mercy and His goodness every day.
His presence calls me.

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
In His presence I am secure for today and forever.

To Find Out If

The Bereans were eager to hear what Paul and Silas said and studied the Scriptures every day to find out if these things were true. Acts 17:11 The Holy Bible The New Life Version

If everybody behaved like the Bereans did, do you think we would have suffered through two years of the covid scam?

How many other scams and suffering could be prevented if men and women would stop being so lazy and take the time and energy to listen to the opposing side of a debate?

And of course if we all searched the scriptures every day and obeyed what The Holy Spirit is speaking to us how many of us would not fall for scams because Jehovah was warning us about them?

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Immeka (Judges 6:12 The LORD Is with You ) for blessing me with the best tutor, The Holy Spirit to guide me to verses in Your Book of wisdom ( the Bible ) and explaining them to me in a easy manner for me to understand how to live by Gods Law which affects every aspect f my mental, physical, financial, and spiritual welfare. I praise You in the name of the best Rabbi, Jesus Christ. Amen

Seleh- stop and think about it.

This photo and article @ Joseph- Anthony a son of Jehovah 2023

Lord, You Bless Those Who

Do Lord, you bless those who do what is right; you protect them like a soldier’s shield. Psalms 4:12 The Holy Bible The New Life Version

The shield was meant to protect you from your opponent from slashing your heart.

The sword of the word was meant to go for the heart to pierce you with great sadness as they belittle you and make fun of you and tear you down.

There are those who get great delight out of piercing anothers heart with their words and actions to bring them sorrow and pain.

The shield not only protected against the slashes of another sword but from stones hurled by slingers which would be like a bullet today.

The stones were meant to go for the head ( brain ).

There are those that love to mess with your head with their false teachings to enslave you to them.

Think of the scamdemic. Big pharma, MSN and the government conned society into taking a Frankenstein injection that has more adverse affects than it does any good. All the while, big pharma was raking in billions while many politicians were making millions off of the suckers.

As well, it protected against fiery arrows from the archers. The arrows were to set you on fire.

There are those that love to set you on fire with anger so they can control you into doing stupid thing like the government and MSN tried to get the vaccinated to hate and shame the unvaccinated.

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Maginnenu (Psalms 89:18 The LORD Our Defence ) for teaching me how to use our constitution and Charter of Rights, here in Canada to protect myself from the wicked who were pawns of the satanic W. E. F. From poisoning me with their lethal poison so they could enrich themselves off of my body and from their tyrannical dictatorships attempting to abuse my God given rights. I praise You in the name of He who protected His disciples from the government goons when He walked amongst them, Jesus Christ. Amen

Seleh- stop and think about it.

This photo and article @ Joseph- Anthony a son of Jehovah 2023

You Don’t Always Need A

“You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.”Mandy Hale

Because He is

Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. Psalms 25:16 New International Version

He is the best comforter.

Have you ever heard of the old saying: You can be in a crowd of people and feel like the only person in the world: “You can be alone and be the most contented person in the world.”

We all go though the times when we feel lonely and we go through times of trouble where it seems as if no one cares.

This is the best time to take it to God and talk with Him as if He is your best friend, because He is.

Whenever I feel lonely or like no one cares I pour my heart out to God and a feeling of peace and love comes over me.

Prayer: Thank you Jesus Immanuel (God amongst us) for always being there whenever we need you. I give thanks in Your loving name. Amen.

May the sweet sunshine of Jesus’ precious love bless you today and every day.

Can You Imagine If

Everyone lies to his neighbors; they say one thing and mean another. Psalms 12:2 The Holy Bible The New Century Version

They say, “Our tongues will help us win. We can say what we wish; no one is our master.” Psalms 12:4 The Holy Bible The New Century Version

Can you imagine a politician answering a question truthfully?

Can you imagine an entire newscast or daily paper publishing an entire paper without any lies?

Can you imagine if companies told you the truth about their products?

Can you imagine if teachers taught the truth to their students instead of brain washing them with the politically correct nonsense ( and it is no- sense as it is not sensible )

Wow, what an earth shattering day that would be huh?

Can you imagine if the health officials told us the truth about the covid vaccines?

They are arrogant and think they have impunity and are getting away with it.

Can you imagine if they were held accountable for their lies?

Do not worry, they are.

Jehovah is a just judge and there is no manipulating their way out of their punishment.

The Lord will stop those flattering lips and cut off those bragging tongues. Psalms 12:3 The Holy Bible The New Century Version

But the Lord says, “I will now rise up, because the poor are being hurt. Because of the moans of the helpless, I will give them the help they want.” Psalms 12:5 The Holy Bible The New Century Version

But the wicked are all around us; everyone loves what is wrong. Lord, you will keep us safe; you will always protect us from such people. Psalms 12:8-7 The Holy Bible The New Century Version

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah El Gemuwal (Jeremiah 51:56 The LORD GOD of Recompenses ) that the wicked shall receive their appropriate punishment for their vile deeds. I praise You in the name of He whose anger is hot against these wicked souls, Jesus Christ. Amen Seleh stop and think about it.

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But God Has Not Allowed Him

But he has cheated me, changing my wages ten times. But God has not allowed him to do me any harm. Genesis 31:7

So he gathered a group of his relatives and set out in hot pursuit. He caught up with Jacob seven days later in the hill country of Gilead. But the previous night God had appeared to Laban the Aramean in a dream and told him, “I’m warning you leave Jacob alone!” Genesis 31:23-24 The Holy Bible ,The New Living Translation

Laban had cheated Jacob but out of this Jacob was blessed with an increase of flocks over Laban.

Jacob noticed Labans family had become so angry with him they were ready to kill him.

Jehovah spoke to Jacob and told him to vamoose.

Labans family took off in hot pursuit. Jehovah warned Laban not to harm Jacob.

What do you think would have happened if Laban had of tried to harm Jacob?

Many times the wicked will lay traps for the righteous but God will bless us with prosperity instead of failure. This will enrage the wicked. But God will advice us to vamoose.

The wicked will come after us with a blood lust.

But God will protect them.

Do you think Jehovah will allow them to harm a child of His? I do not.

That is why I was never afraid of the threats the tyrants in the government made to the unvaccinated ( like me ) when I refused to put that Frankenstein poison ( vaccine ) in my body .

Is it not interesting how the vaccinated are suffering much more than the unvaccinated?

Or when threatened for refusing to to wear the face diaper- face mask ( like me ).

Jehovah spoke with me at the beginning of this scam and told me not to comply.

If He tells me not to do something do you think He will allow some bully to hurt me for obeying Him?

My history says He will not .

Remember follow The Holy Spirits guiding not mans.

The Holy Spirits is for your own good while mans is for his own profit ( and how much profit did the drug companies ( legalized dope pushers ) and government lackies make off of that covid scam? ) .

The evil ones will try to hurt you for refusing to submit to them and choosing to obey God rather than them but God will not allow that to happen.

Prayer: Thank you Jehovah Immeka (Judges 6:12 The LORD Is with You ) for blessing me with The Holy Spirit to walk with me and guide me through out the day, every day. Thank you that He warns me of scams that will hurt me. Thank you for His undefeatable protection from the wicked ones that seek to devour the righteous. I praise you in the name of my Heavenly King You have blessed me to serve, Jesus Christ. Amen

This photo and article @ Joseph- Anthony a son of Jehovah 2022

Guard You From The

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 The Holy Bible, The New Living Translation

Prayer: Oh Jehovah-Ganan (The Lord is Our Defense Psalm 89:18 ) I come to You with the fears of what is happening this world in prayer for Your protection.

Each day it seems as if we are going darker and darker into satans world, and so I run to You, our all-knowing God.

For the answers I do not have to protect myself and the worry that threatens to consume my days, I ask Your provident hand of peace to stretch out over me.

Please remind me You are sovereign, that nothing happens out of Your control.

For the wickedness I witness daily, and fear it will invade my own life, please provide an unexplainable calm and upholding of my faith that the whole world truly is in your hands.

Please help me to be a bright shining light in this ever darkening world so as to guide others to You.

I humbly request this in the name of The Light of the World, Jesus Christ. Amen

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All Things in Christ

Do you want your life to count to the greatest degree imaginable for the glory of God?

Years ago I decided that I wanted to live to the hilt of every situation that I believe to be the will of God. I want to experience the full measure of the blessings of Christ in my life and ministry.

Every spiritual blessing we enjoy comes in and through Jesus Christ. Every believer is an “heir of God and co-heir with Christ” (Romans 8:17).

The apostle Paul wrote Timothy, “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17).  Jesus said, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

John Calvin expresses this provision in Christ beautifully: “If we seek salvation, we are taught by the very name of Jesus that it is ‘of him’ (1 Cor. 1:30). If we seek any other gifts of the Spirit, they will be found in His anointing. If we seek strength, it lies in His dominion; if purity, in His conception; if gentleness, it appears in His birth. For by His birth He was made like us in all respects (Heb. 2:17) that He might learn to feel our pain (cf. Heb. 5:2). If we seek redemption, it lies in His passion; if acquittal, in His condemnation; if remission of the curse, in His cross (Gal. 3:13); if satisfaction, in His sacrifice; if purification, in His blood; if reconciliation, in His descent into hell; if mortification of the flesh, in His tomb; if newness of life, in His resurrection; if immortality, in the same; if inheritance of the Heavenly Kingdom, in His entrance into heaven; if protection, if security, if abundant supply of all blessings, in His Kingdom; if untroubled expectation of judgment, in the power given to Him to judge. In short, since rich store of every kind of good abound in Him, let us drink our fill from this fountain and from no other” (Institutes of the Christian Religion, p. 527-28).

Are you available to God to do what He wants to do in and through you to be a blessing to a lost world? God will not bless you abundantly if you are self-centered, and much of our desire for God to bless us as Christians is purely selfish. Do I sincerely want God to bless me so that I may be a spiritual well-being to other people? To some people it might be revolutionary, but may I suggest that you think of your life as a means by which God can impart spiritual blessings to other Christians, and the lost world. God wants to bless us so that we might be a blessing to others.

Everything in the Christian life begins, continues and ends in Christ Jesus. C. S. Lewis once said the greatest heresies in the church are not the denials of Christian truth, but additions to it. It is what Lewis called “Christ and …” Christ and Islam, Christ and Buddha, Christ and works, Christ and humanism, etc. No, Christianity is Christ, alone. All true spiritual blessings come through Christ alone for God’s glory alone.

God is not looking for men and women who will trust in their abilities, but on His power and wisdom alone. “God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before Him. It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: ‘Let Him who boasts boast in the Lord’” (1 Cor. 1:27-31).

God is glorified when we make ourselves available to Him to bless us so we can be His blessing to others. Are you available to Him to do whatever He wants to do with you? That is what is required of you and me. There is no limit to the imagination what God can do through you if you are entirely surrendered to Him.Selah!

Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2006

Anyone is free to use this material and distribute it, but it may not be sold under any circumstances whatsoever without the author’s written consent.