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Monday, June 23, 2014

It's Happening....! 6-23-14

The LORD of Hosts says, “The day of judgment is coming… But for you who revere My Name, the Sun of Righteousness, will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.” Mal 4:1-2

Lord of Hosts… Sun of Righteousness….
Let’s explore these names:

Lord: Jehovah = "the existing One"
Hosts: “tsaba’”: means host of an organized army; host of angels; host of moon and                         stars; host of whole creation
Sun: “shemesh” means sunrise out of the East; sunset in the west; publically; openly;    shields and glittering, shining battlements.

“For as lightening comes from the East is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man…they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven
 with power and great glory.” Matt. 24:27, 30
Righteousness: “tsedaqah” means judge; ruler; king; messiah; vindication; justification; salvation of God and people.

“I saw heaven opened, and a white horse was standing there. Its rider was named Faithful and True, for He judges fairly and wages a righteous war. His eyes were like flames of fire, and on His head were many crowns. A name was written on Him that no one understood except Himself. He wore a robe dipped in blood, and His title was the Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in the finest of pure white linen, followed Him on white horses. From His mouth came a sharp sword to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He will release the fierce wrath of God, the Almighty, like juice flowing from a winepress. On His robe at His thigh was written
 this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.” Rev. 19:11-16

Let’s now read the above Malachi scripture with its “fleshed out” context:
The Existing One, Host of all of creation, angels, moon, stars and the armies of heaven says: But for you who revere My Name, like a sunset is seen in the West or a sunrise in the East, I, Jesus am coming with My heavenly armies. ALL will see Me: Magnificent Messiah, Ruler, King and Judge, who brings God’s vindication, justification and salvation to peoples of earth. You who revere Me will rise with healing in your wings and you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall.

Prophesy is unfolding at a rapid pace. E.g.: Just this week, current events in Iraq (remember Babylon will be the epicenter of evil in the last days), Christian beheadings in numerous nations, rampant evil judges who devise wicked schemes…

“When you see all these things, you can know His return is very near, right at the door.” Matt. 24:33


May we be ready.  Much love this week. ~Shaun and Betsy

Monday, June 2, 2014

Course Change? 6-2-14

“Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.” Matt. 7:21

Do you know someone dear to your heart that professes Jesus as Lord, but by his or her actions denies Jesus?

“The Lord is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.” 2Pet. 3:9

God constantly sends messengers to “woo” rebellious hearts back into His loving embrace.  He declares:
“I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before Me.” Mal. 3:1a

Prepare “panch” means:
to turn, clear away, to turn away, to put out of the way, to be turned back.

Way “derek” means:
course of life, journey, direction; of moral character, manner, habit or way

“Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come…says the Lord of Hosts.” Mal. 3:1b

Lord:  “Yehovah” means: the Existing One

Of Hosts “tsaba” means:
that which goes forth; host of an organized army; host of angels; host of sun, moon and stars; host of whole creation.

Do you see this? God, the Existing One, who goes forth as HOST of an organized army, Host the angels, Host of the sun, Host of the moon, Host of the stars and
Host all of creation constantly sends messengers to woo us back to Himself!
…“Messengers” who clear away rebellious habits, turn hearts away from sinful pleasures and destructive life courses, and towards Lord God.

Remember, likened to infectious leprosy, sin numbs, deteriorates, and separates us from those we love, including God. Yet, we have glorious hope, just as Jesus heals infectious diseases, He heals the sinner who repents, then showers us with blessing.

As we pray for our rebellious loved one, let’s ask ourselves, “How am I walking?”

(And…Perhaps you’re sensing: “The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for He has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, the blind will see, the oppressed will be set free.” Lk. 4:18    God Speed. Xo)

Love and hugs this week; He is coming soon.

Shaun and Betsy