My time in the military service!

I cursed the time of my service in the USMC. I saw my military service as a waste of time compared to those who gained a college education. I saw no benefit from the time I served. I couldn’t apply my military skills toward getting a job in the workplace. I served during peace time.

Today, I have a change of heart. I thank God for the privilege to have joined and served a noble cause.

There are thousands and thousands of people in the military service who have made the ultimate sacrifice, who gave up all in defense of the freedoms we as a nation cherish.

The truth is, I gained a college degree in doing life from the USMC. Today, I realize I have benefited greatly from my time in the service. I purchased a house through the veteran’s administration.

One of the benefits that I am deeply grateful for is the discipline of physical exercise. Four years of military service drilled into my consciousness the discipline of exercise, keeping the body physically fit. I never lost that discipline, that mental attitude. It has been a blessing to me over many years. I control my body, and my body doesn’t control me.

I have more faith in God’s love and, in my daily routine of discipline, then I do in the medical profession. These things have been developed over a lifetime.

I appreciate those who have taken their military experience to help others escape the pressures of life.

Ephesians 5:20 says, “Giving thanks for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

The military service taught me from thousands of years of military history how to perform in the battle of life.

Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

We can all look back and give thanks for some unpleasant experiences or hardships. There is much to be thankful!

Grace & peace!

Satanic Cities

Jesus, speaking to the Church in Pergamos, says, ‘Satan’s throne is located in this city.’ See Revelation 2:12.

Satan has a kingdom, Luke 11:18.

Satan showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the earth. Satan is the legal ruler over these nations. Satan has been defeated, cast down and out according to Revelation 12:7-12.

Satan is still mounting warfare, and it is a matter of time before the kingdoms of the earth become the kingdoms of God, Revelation 11:15, this is accomplished by God according to Revelation 11:17.

Satan has children, Matthew 13:38

Satan has worshippers within the religious worship system, Revelation 2:9

Satan canvassing for followers, Matthew 4:9; Ephesians 2:2

Satan works through those who yield their lives and resources to him.

We can see various cities located throughout earth that are wholly given over to the worship of Satan, Acts 17:16.

Erase the national borders

See the world as a community of cities. You can identify areas where Satan’s people are working, places like New Orleans, San Francisco, Mexico, Gaza, etc…

Working through music, art, politics, and corporations, criminal enterprises, cartels, etc… Particularly in world economics!

However, the kingdom of God rules over all. God works through partnership and covenant. Wherever there is a lack of knowledge in areas of partnership and covenant, Satan rules.

According to Galatians 4:1-3, as long as the heirs of God are children spiritually, they are the same as servants, though they be lord of all. These children are in bondage to the elements of this world over which Satan is god.

Wherever there are weak believers, you will increasingly see wickedness prevails. You will see murder, suicide, sickness, disease, death, and destruction.

“…I was not disobedient to the Heavenly Vision”

What is the heavenly vision? The apostle Paul received a visitation from Jesus, which he calls the heavenly vision, in Acts 26:13-19. The Heavenly vision is one vision. It is the heart of God for humanity. It has been written down for us to read and know:

Acts 26:15-18

“And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, and said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which I will appear unto thee; delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”

That’s the Heavenly Vision

Acts chapter 19 is a case history of how a city can be turned from darkness to light; from the power of Satan to the power of God. For is the will of God, Acts 26:15-19

Prayer and Intercession

Prayer and intercession followed by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is the way forward. The battlefield is, first of all, in the home.

The weapons of our warfare are the Name of Jesus and the elements of his sacrifice. Similar to when God gave Israel the token of the blood to be applied to their houses in Exodus 12:13.

Judgment is coming… Revelation 11:17, and the nations are angry… God’s wrath is come Revelation 11:18.

The gods, the princes of this world system, are judged.

My advice to you for your region is prayer. Ask God to expose drug rings, sex trafficking rings, criminal enterprises, particularly those stealing people’s identities, etc…

Pray the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers into his harvest fields, believers who know it is their calling to win souls.

Pray for those in a dark place, suicidal, bi-polar, and mental illness. Pray light into the darkness