Seeking HIS Face

The Kind of Revival We Need

Don’t you love the writings of Spurgeon?  He is in my top (5) all time favorite preachers. You know his messages are anointed when they touch you just by the reading of them: I can only imagine what it was like to sit under his preaching–to hear him preach the many sermons we find on the internet today, and in the volumes of books available.

This is a few quotes from: The Kind of Revival We Need by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

IT IS GOOD for us to draw nigh unto God in prayer. Our minds are grieved to see so little attention given to united prayer by many churches. How can we expect a blessing if we are too idle to ask for it? How can we look for a Pentecost if we never meet with one another, in one place, to wait upon the Lord? Brethren, we shall never see much change for the better in our churches till the prayer meeting occupies a higher place in the esteem of Christians.

The Mystery of Runes

There is a very good teaching posted today at Crossroad: The Mystery of Runes by Carl Teichrib

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…symbols form a visual shorthand for ideas—and yet their functions and meanings extend to something much more than that. — Jack Tresidder, Dictionary of Symbols, p. 6.

The crucial question, of course, is what kind of meaning is being conferred by the use of certain symbols—what stands to be gained, what lost, and by whom. — Baigent, Leigh, and Lincoln, The Messianic Legacy, p. 136.

This article marks the tenth in an ongoing series on occult symbols. But before I begin, I need to explain upfront that while this particular article discusses “runes,” I am not an expert on ancient Nordic languages. However, there is enough information on the subject of runes within occult and New Age literature that one can draw some substantial conclusions.

In order to be properly understood, symbols must be examined within their context. Where are these symbols found? Who’s using them and for what reason? What other significant markings or texts can be linked to the symbol in question? What is the symbol’s spiritual history—does it have a religious or mystical background?

Code Pink and Witchcraft

On some days, lately more days then not, I think this country has gone so far over the edge that there is no turning back.

From Foxnews: Code Pink Protesters Try Witchcraft at Anti-Marine Rallies

Code Pink is now resorting to witchcraft to beef up the number of its supporters protesting a controversial Marine Corps Recruiting Center in Berkeley, Calif.

RADIO INTERVIEW: Watchmen Radio

Passing this on to anyone who may be interested….

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Last weekend Andrew Strom was interviewed on WatchmenRadio concerning the Florida Healing revival (along with MatthewStephen). This may fill in some background for people. Please take a listen. Simply click on the link at the TOP RIGHT that says “FLORIDA DECEPTION??” on the following website: Andrew Strom, *or click Deceptive Doctrines of Demonic Delusions.

The Gift of Christ

By Chip Brogden

“It is the truth concerning JESUS that inspires all prophecy” (Revelation 19:10b, Knox).

The prophetic word is given to point us to Jesus. Everything the Holy Spirit would speak, reveal, teach, and show us is towards this same end, which is CHRIST. We do not need to mull over every dream, vision, word, or prophecy, trying to exegete its hidden meaning, struggling to extract some spiritual significance where none exists. If what we see and hear does not point us to Jesus then it is not prophetic and should be discarded. This simple test will keep us from distraction.

From The Crisis of a  Christless Christianity

Iran clerics rebuke Ahmadinejad over ‘hidden imam’

I got a kick out of this story, mainly because it shows the similarity of people and governments in the world: though in the case of Iran its the Islamic Clerics who call the shots. Don’t these Clerics sound like our Senators and Congressmen in Washington when talking about inflation and US social problems?

From Breitbart:

Clerics have told President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to stick to more worldly issues after he was quoted as saying the “hidden imam” of Shiite Islam was directing Iran.

Most Contagious Anointing - Florida

Newsletter sent out tonight by Andrew Strom with a request from him at the end; Most Contagious Anointing - Florida - Warning

Todd Bentley has declared that his Florida anointing is the most”contagious” that he has ever imparted to people. (In other words, the most easily transferable). And indeed this seems to be the case. It is spreading rapidly throughout the world.

God made pre-humans into people, Vatican newspaper says

Can you believe this nonsense?

CatholicNewsService:

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While apes evolved naturally into pre-human creatures, it was the will and desire of God that turned them into humans, an article in the Vatican newspaper said.

Israel: Sanhedrin Calls to Reject ‘Messianic’ Sects

This young Messianic believer and the controversy over her participation in the Bible quiz, has sure stirred the pot in Israel. Though in a previous post on this controversy I said it wasn’t clear what God was doing in this situation, I’m beginning to think now, it was to draw the Christian world’s attention to the persecution of Messianic Jews inside Israel.

From IsraelNationalNews:

The Sanhedrin organization called Thursday to reject groups and individuals calling themselves Jewish who promote Christian belief as a part of Jewish identity. Individuals professing a belief in Christian theology have left the Jewish faith and become apostates, even if they continue to identify as Jewish, the group said.

Such individuals should not be allowed to enlist in the IDF or participate in activities on behalf of the Jewish people or the Jewish state, they said, because their goal is usually to convince other Jews to accept the Christian faith. Members of the Sanhedrin said non-Jews, including Christians who identify themselves as Christian and not Jewish, should be allowed to act on behalf of the Jews or the Jewish state if they so wish, because they are not falsely representing themselves or attempting to convert Jews away from their faith.

The ruling came as part of the controversy over this year’s annual Bible quiz. One of the teens who plans to participate in the competition belongs to a family of “Messianic Jews”—Jews who accept Christian beliefs but insist that such beliefs are actually Jewish.

Lakeland Revival: Todd Bentley, Bob Jones, and some things to consider

Let me begin by saying, in the last few days I’ve received some pretty nasty letters from those who were angry with me for posting some of the teachings of Todd Bentley; why? Because they believe this revival and Todd Bentley’s teachings are from God. I’ll respond now to those letter with this: In my 28 years of serving the Lord I’ve learned this: its better to obey God then man, and from Man I have nothing to fear, but from God I have much to answer for if I fail to obey.

moving on…

Below I’d like to just present a few links, quotes, and things to consider on the subject of this so-called Angel called ‘Emma’ and this revival with the understanding that what is posted will most likely not change the minds of those who are defending this man’s visions or ‘Angel sightings’…but, nevertheless I’ll obey the Lord. I feel this is important mainly because at least (2) well know Christian leaders and/or Org. are now promoting this highly: one is Lee Grady of Charisma magazine the other the CBN network.

The Day You Met the Master! O’ Glorious Day!

What a wonderful day of emancipation when you come to the end of your own deadly doings and find yourself shut up to the Lord Jesus and His rest in glory!

Whereas you had cried from your heart, ” Oh that I
had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away,
and be at rest,” you now find your rest is near at hand,
nearer than breathing, closer than hands and
feet.

You find your all in the Lord Jesus Christ, and there you are. The boat of your life which, with all your toiling and rowing, had been brought no nearer its haven of rest, has immediately arrived at the land. In His glorious presence with its fullness of joy there is no absence, no distance, no departure, no separation.” - L.E.M.

“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing because, when ye received the Word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it, not as the word of men but as it is in truth, the Word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe”(1 Thess. 2: 13). - Miles J. Stanford

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Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3

An Evangelical Manifesto: Clarifying the ‘Evangelical’ label?

Global, Global, Global, seems to be the key word in this document released today, along with a Political tone. The very title: An Evangelical Manifesto -  The Washington Declaration of Evangelical Identity and Public Commitment, is political. I find that very odd when the reason given for why this document was deemed necessary was, and I quote: “the drafters are troubled that in recent years the term “Evangelical” has often been used politically…”

Its copyrighted but you can read it here: An Evangelical Manifesto

Also from one news now: Clarifying the ‘Evangelical’ label?

A new document purports to “set the record straight” about what it means to be an evangelical Christian.

Drafters of “An Evangelical Manifesto” say they are trying to clear up the “confusion” and “consternation” that surrounds the term “Evangelical” in the U.S.  The document was unveiled today at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, by a collection of theologians and religious leaders, including Dr. Os Guinness, Christianity Today editor-in-chief David Neff, and public relations expert Larry Ross.

Mocking the Holy Spirit

I’ve heard demonically inspired tongues before: its horrible, and leaves a sense of ‘unclean-ness’. It can also make the hair on the back of your neck stand up, because you discern the evil behind it. While I have no scriptural proof, its my opinion that this type of tongues is actually blaspheming God in some unknown language, at least not known to the one speaking it or those present. I’ve also heard the God given gift of tongues…and it’s powerful and can even be beautiful at times. A lady in my old Church use to ’sing’ in tongues. You just ‘knew’ praises and worship to our God were coming forth from her…

This isn’t demonically inspired tongues, but is just mockery coming forth from this man’s own spirit. How disgusting. As I watched and listened to this, it struck me that if there had been present at the time, one truly Spirit filled Christian at this meeting, The Holy Spirit would have risen up within them, and this mockery would have been openly rebuked. Thats exactly what I felt like doing while watching it…

From EndTimesProphecticWords: A video for all you Todd Bentley healing revival fans…

“…Todd Bentley ministering at John Arnott’s church, the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship, a few years ago - pre his tattoos and piercings! Anyway, around 3.55 in this video - you can fast forward to it - a girl comes forward. After some ministry from Bentley, Todd says: Could we pick her up, I’m not done messin’ with her yet? which is a very odd thing to say, even in jest, and then there is something even odder he says about a minute later - it is like really mocking tongues or mocking ministry - Blablahblahblahblah be drunk! Blah blah blah blah blah blah - he says - what on earth is that about?”

Video Here

The title of this clip, Demonstrating The Kingdom With Power, is a mockery in itself. Is there no fear of the Lord today?

‘Giving an Offering’ or ‘Sowing’ to Receive the Anointing of God

Who said this?

“If an anointed point is made by a minister of the gospel and an associate wants that particular point activated in their life, they will immediately sow into it.

By that I mean, they will run up to the pulpit or the altar—“I want that”—and sow into the anointing in that moment of glory, by placing an offering there. Bam! Just whatever is said, they sow into it. Of course they can’t buy the anointing, but on the other hand they can sow into it.

Don’t know? go here: EndTimePropheticWords

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And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,  Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.  But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Acts 8:18-20

Satan’s Bellwether

This little Illustrations From Nature came to me this evening, so I searched through my files hoping to find it. When first coming across it some years back I remember thinking this was a perfect example of what happens to Christians who follow man instead of Christ. When talking to a Pastor about this concept of Bellweather’s he told me that instead of a Sheep being used , a goat many times is used in the same manner: to lead the sheep to slaughter. This goat is called the Judas Goat.

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Satan’s Bellwether, To Lead You To The Slaughterhouse, (Illustrations From Nature)

“Sheepherders train a bellwether to lead the rest of the sheep, sometimes to their destruction. The leader is drilled to respond to his master’s whistle, then wherever the ‘wether’ goes, the rest of the sheep follow. By this means an entire flock is enticed to board a truck. After it is loaded, the gate is closed and then the bellwether is whisked out of the truck by a different route, only to be used to lead another flock into another truck. In this manner an entire herd has been loaded and dispatched on its way to the slaughterhouse.

God’s people often follow a leader of Satan’s choice into evil and eventual disaster…”

Heresy: Talking to the Dead, Angels & a Different Message

Our brother Steve at youtube, has put together a very good 2 part video message on a very serious topic. I pray that you who see this, will watch it: especially part 2.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:8

He asks:

Lots of people are straying from the narrow path. Please pray before you watch this video.

Part 2

The Night the Angel Didn’t Come

This is lovely…a wonderful commentary by Jon Bloom at Desiring God blog:

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Luke says it so quickly, so matter-of-factly: “[Herod] killed James the brother of John with the sword” (Acts 12:2). In the flow of the story this little phrase sets the stage for Peter’s dramatic prison rescue by the angel. So that’s what we remember. When Peter later wrote, “The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials” (2 Peter 2:9), this is the sort of rescue that easily comes to mind.

But the night that James sat in prison the angel didn’t come.

Soulforce Marches On

Jan Markell at OliveTree  Ministries sent out a newsletter today concerning the The American Family Outing due to kick off this Sunday, Mothers day.

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Soulforce is on the march again. On my radio program two years ago, I featured the Provost of Bethel University in St. Paul, MN, my alma mater. The Provost had decided the best option with regards to Soulforce, a militant gay organization led by Mel White, was to welcome them in and let them deal with students as they wished. Other Twin Cities’ Christian colleges had literally barred the doors to protect the students. Bethel gave them a lot of room and grace.