Are You Ready for the Mark? (10/10/2014)

Hello everyone, I just want to remind you to place your trust in GOD, because He NEVER ISOLATES HIMSELF from tending to your needs; IF/WHEN YOU are feeling a void, feeling overwhelmed, and/or in need of an 

unbiased shoulder to cry on, STOP EVERYTHING AND PRAY, then, SEEK GUIDANCE IN THE WORD OF GOD. Never depend on man, no matter his/her status (parent, pastor, teacher, etc.), to guide you spiritually. The Word reminds us to"study to shew thyself approved" (refer to II Timothy 2:15); the words of man can be distorted by our own interpretations rather than being led by the Spirit. Thus, God warns us to "... attend to My Words; incline thine ear unto My Sayings. Let them not depart thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh" (Proverbs 4:20-22).

Healthy living tip:

1. "Keep your sleep schedule: To promote better sleep, stick to a regular bedtime, even on weekends. Create a soothing ritual to help you relax before bed, such as taking a warm bath, listening to soft music or curling up with a good book" (para 3).
2. "Add some spring to your workout step: Listen to music while exercising to make the experience more fun. Music may also reduce your sense of exertion, based on research reviewed by the American Council on Exercise. Because you feel less fatigued, you may exercise harder, especially if the music has a fast beat" (para 2).
3. "Clean up a negative perspective Pessimistic thinking saps your enjoyment of life. Replace self-defeating thoughts with more realistically positive ones. For example, let's say you find yourself thinking, "This is a hopeless disaster." Think instead, "This is a problem, but I can brainstorm a solution" (para 5).

(Loma Linda University Health. (2014, August). Tips for healthy living. A Healthy Tomorrow, pp. 4)

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TRANSFORM your body, mind, and soul TODAY because tomorrow is NOT promised; by feeding your body healthy nutrition, and being cautious of what things you allow your eyes, ears, and spirit to be exposed to (e.g. media, books, TV, music, etc.), YOU can start anew and become a better you. CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN... Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "be the change that you want to see in the world." Have a blessed rest of the week.

Lord please clear our minds, and open our eyes and ears so that we may see, hear, and receive your intended message from this fellowship. In the name of Jesus, Amen!

 

Passage - Revelation 13:16-17: 

"And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name."

***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible***

 

We are closer to the 2nd Coming than most of us think. I opened with scripture this time because it is imperative that in these days we dwell in the Word so that God leads our Spirit. Those who fail to study for themselves and allow God to reveal His truth, will be fooled by the Antichrist in these days. The mark of the beast seems to be a controversial subject for many, both Christians and not, but if we truly knew the Word, what is there to dispute? God is NOT the author of confusion, Satan is; if you are not 100% positive of what God's word says, then I suggest you pick up the Bible for yourselves after asking God for a much needed revelation. Now let's look at the passage... it states that "ALL" people will be forced to receive the mark if they want to buy or sell. I have heard many theories of what this mark will be: a tattoo of some sort; 666 literally tattooed or branded on one's head or hand; or some form of a microchip. Me personally, I must admit that I believe the mark will be in the form of a microchip for a few reasons. One, the government has already begun its mass production of microchips to replace paper and electronic medical records (http://www.cbsnews.com/news/microchip-implant-to-link-your-health-records-credit-history-social-security/), as well as a microchip (read its terms and conditions here http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/Legal_Documents/TermsBuySale.pdf) that will soon replace all currency (a prediction for implementation as early as 2017; http://investmentwatchblog.com/nbc-predicts-all-americans-will-receive-a-microchip-implant-in-2017-per-obamacare-videos/). Two, there are already people in the active military being implanted with said chips, as well as people working for the companies that have produced them. Three, the Word says that "NO MAN might buy or sell, save he that had the mark" (Proverbs 13:17). Perhaps the mark can be any of the previously mentioned, the key however as NOT to be fooled: IF this microchip does replace all currency, which means you CANNOT "BUY" without it, then my friends, you have embarked on a decision to choose Heaven or Hell. 

"Identifying this mark is NOT as important as identifying the PURPOSE of the mark. Those who accept it are showing their allegiance to Satan, their willingness to operate within the economic system he promotes, and their rebellion against God. To refuse the mark means committing oneself entirely to God, preferring death to compromising one's faith in Christ. In every generation, Christians need to maintain a healthy skepticism about society's pleasures and rewards. in our educational, economic, and civic structures, there are incentives and rewards. Cooperating Christians must always support what is good and healthy about our society, but WE MUST STAND AGAINST SIN. In some cases, such as Satan's system described here, the system or structure becomes so evil that there us no way to cooperate with it" (Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Revelation. Life Application Study Bible: King James Version: Notes 13:16, 17 (pp. 1957). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.). Revelation 14:9-11 states, "... If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: and the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name." "Those who worship the beast, accept his mark, and operate according to his world economic system will ultimately face God's judgement. our world values money, power, and pleasure over God's leadership. To get what the world values, many people deny God and violate Christian principles..." "... in this life we can choose to repent [confess and turn away from sin] and restore our relationship with God... If in this life we choose to be independent of God, in the next life we will be separated from Him forever'" (Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Revelation. Life Application Study Bible: King James Version: Notes 14:9-11, 14:11 (pp. 1958-1959). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.). 

Again, I urge you to pick up the Word and study for yourselves to challenge today's lesson (refer to I Thessalonians 5:21). "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him" (Jame 1:5). For a clear and concise understanding of passage Revelation 13:16-17, do NOT lean on your own understanding (refer to Proverbs 3:5) nor should you accept someone else's interpretation and/or opinion at face value. Instead, seek counsel from the Lord; all things that are vague will be made clear to those who truly find refuge in the Lord (refer to Hebrew 11:6). BE PREPARED not by someone else's forewarning, but by guidance that God provided in His word. I know that some of you may have missed the lesson regarding the Bible translations and how verses were completely omitted and tainted to introduce a hidden agenda, so I encourage you to check out the proceeding video and do NOT take it for face value, but follow along; if you have other versions of the Bible handy, keep all of them nearby so that you will see for yourself as God reveals His truth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1gSC6MTxGs. Be blessed!

Prayer of the Day:

Father God we thank you for life, health, and strength. We thank you for the strength we need to forgive those who have wronged us, the same way you continuously grant us forgiveness, and for placing upon those we have wronged the same desire, that we too may be forgiven by them. More so Father, we thank you for removing the guilt we once placed on self, and for removing every thought that has held us captive in our own minds. We thank you for transforming our image into one that mirrors Jesus, so that His goodness is reflected in all that we do. Thanks for blessing us with a double portion of your Spirit, and for closing every unnecessary door that is open in our lives. Thanks for opening supernatural doors in our lives that lead to peace, prosperity, clarity, contentment, and happiness. We thank you for providing each of us with the clear and concise revelations we need in order to overcome the adversary. Thanks for helping us to see, hear, and feel your presence through every trial and tribulation, and for the courage to rearrange our priorities, placing you at the top of our list. We thank you for discernment to know the difference between good and bad, right from wrong, and your will vs. our own desires. Thanks for provision, guidance, and protection from Satan’s attacks. By the authority in our words, we reverse all the negativity spoken into existence within our individual lives and the lives of our loved ones and associates. We take back everything the enemy has stolen from us, and bind every evil and malicious plot, plan, and scheme devised against us, in the matchless name of Jesus. Lord we also grant your angels permission to do our bidding on Earth without recourse. This is our affirmation of faith Father God; we submit our petition to you and thank you in advance for working it all out. All these things we claim in the name of Jesus, Amen!

Respectfully,
Tylesha "Tye" Allen, CEO/Founder

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