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THE ENSIGN MESSAGE

MALE AND FEMALE

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“But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.” (Mark 10:6)

There words of Jesus to the Pharisees are perfectly clear. In fact, no case could be so clearly stated. Even so, the world has turned them around in order to satisfy the purposes of a vociferous minority. Sadly, the media has taken uop the cause, and what was once forbidden territory is now acceptable by the majority. How has this come about? It could be that one of our national characteristics is tolerance. Whilst this, in certain circumstances, is a plus factor, it does have its downside. For example, we have allowed and encouraged all manner of factions to gain hold over our thinking processes. The Concise English Dictionary explains the meaning of ‘factions’ thus: ‘self-interested, turbulent, or unscrupulous party spirit’. This sums up the current situation perfectly.

These factions have been active by stealth for at least seventy years. Because of our tolerance, we have failed to observe the signs. Here a little, there a little, who will notice? Even worse, who cares? The One-worlders, with limitless funding, are clapping their hands and rejoicing. They have no concept that there is a Mighty Creator God who saw their plans even before time began. He therefore built into His creation a tolerance factor. He saw the pollution of seas and rivers which is destroying marine life. He saw the holes in the upper atmosphere which could cause lethal radiation to penetrate the earth’s surface. All this the Lord saw eons ago, and for this cause He built into His creation the tolerance factor, the difference between life and death. Man’s tolerance allows evil to enter with no antidote. God’s tolerance factor has taken everything into consideration.

The destroyers of our Christian based society have no concept of what they are taking on. They rejoice as they stamp underfoot every memory of who, and what we are! They are forcing what they re pleased to call ‘British Standards’ upon us. This is total control of the minds of our children. Christian  schools  are  their  number  one  target. Teach sexual deviation – or else! O Lord, how long will you tarry?

Is the  purpose of  the  tolerance  factor to spin out the world’s agony merely for the sake of it? Indeed no! What we see here is God’s wonderful love for His creation. Although His people, Israel, have disobeyed Him even from the time of Moses, His arm is never too short that it cannot save. Today, we are  in extra time. It has  graciously been given to us in spite of  our  rejection. In these last days who will respond? As we are surrounded by unsound and devil-inspired teaching in many churches, it becomes harder every day to bring people to Christ. We are unwelcome travellers in life, not wanted on voyage; trample Bible believers under foot!

In the event that you may disagree, then think about the fact that in many third world countries, people are coming to Christ in  their  thousands. Why is that? Because their minds have not been preconditioned to reject the Saviour. They  are fallow ground that has not been subjected  to years of political correctness. They willingly accept the simple, uncluttered message of our wonderful Saviour. That is why thousands come to Him with eager hearts. That is why the hearts and minds of Western man reject the simplicity that is in Christ.

“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” (2 Corinthians 11:3)

Now we are  able to see why we face a monumental task when we witness to those around us. Those with stony hearts who have no concept of sin, or that they are sinners say ‘I’ve never done anyone any harm’ retort. We need to get back to basics, because  the western mind has become too engrossed in carnal affairs. This extra time, the tolerance factor, has been granted in order to give us time to make a final effort to bring lost souls to our wonderful Saviour.

very minute of our time should see  us about our Father’s business. This is not coffee break time, it is hard-work time, graciously granted by a God who cares.

Take heart all who  are  miserable and  downcast, all who are  faint-hearted  and  have  given  up  hope as we see our nation sliding towards the cliff edge. God’s promises and commands will never fail. He has sworn by His Holy Name that they stand for all time.

Many may laugh and scorn at those they refer to as ‘fundamentalists’. What is wrong for believing God and taking Him at His word? Is this not what He intended? Did not our Lord challenge Satan thus?

“Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).

This is a mighty challenge. To each of us and we dare not ignore it. It was James who wrote down what we must do, and  it is a personal challenge to each of us.

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” (James 4:7-8).

Notice, He will flee from you. A definite statement of fact. Most Christians have no concept of the power and authority that we have at our command. These powers are meant to be used, so we must use them, not keep them in a box! How many times do those of us who love the Lord come under Satanic attack? For the closer we draw nigh unto Him, the more attention we will receive from the evil one.

Many pastors today have no concept that mankind, especially, the Israel nations, are under full-scale warfare. ‘God is love’ they say, we are safe, nothing can touch us, why is it necessary to resist the devil? We must be logical and understand that Satan knows that his time is short. So how do we  resist him? There is only one  way, and  that is to plead for the protection of the shed blood of Christ. When we  admonish Satan in this way, he has no option other than to leave  us unharmed. Read Ephesians 6:10-18

10″Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in  the  power  of  his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles  of  the devil.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,  against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.13 Wherefore take unto you the  whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;15 And your feet shod with   the   preparation   of   the   gospel    of peace;16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication  for  all saints”

Verse 17 surely is the  key. The spiritual implications are truly amazing. Not only are we supplied with  complete  protection from Satan’s attacks but are also given the greatest weapon that heaven can supply. That is, the Sword of the Spirit. The written word of God.

To those pastors who play down the power of Scripture, they have allowed themselves to be taken over by Satanic powers. Even worse, they have allowed their congregation to be blinded. They have a heavy price to pay!

Whilst the world, mostly,  has  accepted  same sex marriage, supported by many churches, and other  unscriptural  activities,  remember  this: God is the same yesterday, today and forever. His eyes and ears know everything that goes on in the nations.

Although He is longsuffering, the time shortly coming when He will cry ‘Enough is enough’. Justice and equity will prevail, and Israel will be cleansed. A mighty cleansing that will make us ready for the New Age which is closer than we think. Will we be ready?

During these last  days of  spiritual  wickedness in high places, we must pray for the protection of Christ’s shed  blood at Calvary, Satan cannot abide it. There are many texts which clearly show the importance of this, namely, Romans 3:25, 5:9, Ephesians 1:7, I John 1:7, Revelation 5:9. What do these texts all add up to? They are  a gift freely given to us through His shed blood. Justified and saved from wrath. Redeemed  and  sins forgiven. We walk in His light and have fellowship with one another, and we are cleansed!

All these are free gifts, and we walk in His light both now and for all eternity. Thank you, Lord.

Amen

 

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