When JESUS returns

 

Zechariah 14:4

King James Version

4 And his feet shall stand in that day 

upon the mount of Olives, 

which is before Jerusalem on the east, 

and the mount of Olives shall cleave 

in the midst thereof 

toward the east and toward the west, 

and there shall be a very great valley; 

and half of the mountain shall remove 

toward the north, 

and half of it toward the south.

When will JESUS return?

How shall He return?

What happens when He does?

Scripture tells us what we need to know.

Like, when JESUS will come back:

Matthew 24:36

King James Version

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, 

no, not the angels of heaven, 

but my Father only.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

King James Version

5 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, 

ye have no need that I write unto you.

2 For yourselves know perfectly 

that the day of the Lord so cometh 

as a thief in the night.

3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; 

then sudden destruction cometh upon them, 

as travail upon a woman with child; 

and they shall not escape.

4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, 

that that day should overtake you as a thief.

We know that JESUS was taken up to heaven this way:

Mark 16:19

King James Version

19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, 

he was received up into heaven, 

and sat on the right hand of God.

We also know JESUS will return this way:

Acts 1:11

King James Version

11 Which also said, 

Ye men of Galilee, 

why stand ye gazing up into heaven? 

this same Jesus, 

which is taken up from you into heaven, 

shall so come in like manner 

as ye have seen him go into heaven.

And when the LORD returns, expect this:

Zechariah 14:1

King James Version

14 Behold, 

the day of the Lord cometh, 

nd thy spoil shall be divided

 in the midst of thee.

Zechariah 14:2

King James Version

2 For I will gather all nations 

against Jerusalem to battle; 

and the city shall be taken, 

and the houses rifled, 

and the women ravished; 

and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, 

and the residue of the people 

shall not be cut off from the city.

Zechariah 14:3

King James Version

3 Then shall the Lord go forth, 

and fight against those nations, 

as when he fought in the day of battle.

Zechariah 14:4

King James Version

4 And his feet shall stand in that day 

upon the mount of Olives, 

which is before Jerusalem on the east, 

and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof 

toward the east and toward the west, 

and there shall be a very great valley; 

and half of the mountain shall remove 

toward the north, 

and half of it toward the south.

Zechariah 14:5

King James Version

5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; 

for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: 

yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled 

from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah 

king of Judah: 

and the Lord my God shall come, 

and all the saints with thee.

Zechariah 14:6-7

King James Version

6 And it shall come to pass in that day, 

that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:

7 But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, 

not day, nor night: 

but it shall come to pass, 

that at evening time it shall be light.

Zechariah 14:8

King James Version

8 And it shall be in that day,

 that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; 

half of them toward the former sea, 

and half of them toward the hinder sea: 

in summer and in winter shall it be.

Zechariah 14:9

King James Version

9 And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: 

in that day shall there be one Lord, 

and his name one.

Zechariah 14:10

King James Version

10 All the land shall be turned as a plain 

from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: 

and it shall be lifted up, 

and inhabited in her place, 

from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, 

unto the corner gate, 

and from the tower of Hananeel 

unto the king's winepresses.

Zechariah 14:11

King James Version

11 And men shall dwell in it, 

and there shall be no more utter destruction; 

but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.

Zechariah 14:12

King James Version

12 And this shall be the plague 

wherewith the Lord will smite all the people 

that have fought against Jerusalem; 

Their flesh shall consume away 

while they stand upon their feet, 

and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, 

and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.

Zechariah 14:13

King James Version

13 And it shall come to pass in that day, 

that a great tumult from the Lord shall be among them; 

and they shall lay hold every one 

on the hand of his neighbour, 

and his hand shall rise up 

against the hand of his neighbour.

Zechariah 14:14

King James Version

14 And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; 

and the wealth of all the heathen round about 

shall be gathered together, 

gold, and silver, and apparel, 

in great abundance.

Zechariah 14:15

King James Version

15 And so shall be the plague of the horse, 

of the mule, of the camel, and of the ass, 

and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, 

as this plague.

Zechariah 14:16

King James Version

16 And it shall come to pass, 

that every one that is left of all the nations 

which came against Jerusalem 

shall even go up from year to year 

to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, 

and to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Zechariah 14:17

King James Version

17 And it shall be, 

that whoso will not come up 

of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem 

to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, 

even upon them shall be no rain.

Zechariah 14:18-19

King James Version

18 And if the family of Egypt go not up, 

and come not, that have no rain; 

there shall be the plague, 

wherewith the Lord will smite the heathen 

that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.

19 This shall be the punishment of Egypt, 

and the punishment of all nations that come not up 

to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Zechariah 14:20

King James Version

20 In that day shall there be 

upon the bells of the horses, 

Holiness Unto The Lord; 

and the pots in the Lord's house 

shall be like the bowls before the altar.

Zechariah 14:21

King James Version

21 Yea, every pot in Jerusalem and in Judah 

shall be holiness unto the Lord of hosts: 

and all they that sacrifice 

shall come and take of them, 

and seethe therein: 

and in that day there shall be no more the Canaanite* 

in the house of the Lord of hosts.

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*Canaanite religion

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Caption: "The third summit (southern most summit) of the Mount of Olives looking east from Jerusalem over the Kidron Valley."

 

SON of GOD

 

Isaiah 9:6

King James Version

6 For unto us a child is born,

unto us a son is given: 

and the government shall be upon his shoulder: 

and his name shall be called 

Wonderful, 

Counsellor, 

The mighty God, 

The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.

In these end times, what are we to believe?

Who shall we believe?

A born again knows what to believe.

JESUS is the Son of GOD.

Scripture's got proof:

Matthew 1:20-21

King James Version

20 But while he thought on these things, 

behold, the angel of the Lord 

appeared unto him in a dream, 

saying, 

Joseph, thou son of David, 

fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: 

for that which is conceived in her 

is of the Holy Ghost.

21 And she shall bring forth a son, 

and thou shalt call his name Jesus: 

for he shall save his people from their sins.

Matthew 2:15

King James Version

15 And was there until the death of Herod: 

that it might be fulfilled 

which was spoken of the Lord 

by the prophet, saying, 

Out of Egypt have I called my son.

Matthew 3:16-17

King James Version

16 And Jesus, 

when he was baptized, 

went up straightway out of the water: 

and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, 

and he saw the Spirit of God 

descending like a dove, 

and lighting upon him:

17 And lo a voice from heaven, 

saying, 

This is my beloved Son, 

in whom I am well pleased.

Matthew 14:33

King James Version

33 Then they that were in the ship 

came and worshipped him, 

saying, 

Of a truth thou art 

the Son of God.

Mark 1:1

King James Version

1 The beginning of the gospel 

of Jesus Christ, 

the Son of God;

Mark 14:61-62

King James Version

61 But he held his peace,

 and answered nothing. 

Again the high priest asked him, 

and said unto him, 

Art thou the Christ, 

the Son of the Blessed?

62 And Jesus said, 

I am: 

and ye shall see the Son of man 

sitting on the right hand of power, 

and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Luke 1:31-32

King James Version

31 And, behold, 

hou shalt conceive in thy womb, 

and bring forth a son, 

and shalt call his name Jesus.

32 He shall be great, 

and shall be called the Son of the Highest: 

and the Lord God shall give unto him 

the throne of his father David:

Luke 4:41

King James Version

41 And devils also came out of many, 

crying out, and saying, 

Thou art Christ the Son of God. 

And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: 

for they knew that he was Christ.

John 1:34

King James Version

34 And I saw, 

and bare record 

that this is the Son of God.

John 3:16

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him 

should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

John 3:17

King James Version

17 For God sent not his Son into the world 

to condemn the world; 

but that the world through him 

might be saved.

John 8:18-20

King James Version

18 I am one that bear witness of myself, 

and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me.

19 Then said they unto him, 

Where is thy Father?

Jesus answered, 

Ye neither know me, nor my Father: 

if ye had known me, 

ye should have known my Father also.

20 These words spake Jesus in the treasury, 

as he taught in the temple: 

and no man laid hands on him; 

for his hour was not yet come.

John 8:54

King James Version

54 Jesus answered, 

If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: 

it is my Father that honoureth me; 

of whom ye say, 

that he is your God:

John 14:13

King James Version

13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, 

that will I do, that the Father 

may be glorified in the Son.

Acts 13:33

King James Version

33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, 

in that he hath raised up Jesus again; 

as it is also written in the second psalm, 

Thou art my Son, 

this day have I begotten thee.

The true born again believes in JESUS.

We live by His WORD.

We await His return.

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BECAUSE it's complicated

 

Isaiah 43:19

King James Version

19 Behold, 

I will do a new thing; 

now it shall spring forth; 

shall ye not know it? 

I will even make a way in the wilderness, 

and rivers in the desert.

Life seems complicated.

Only because the enemy made it so.

There's chaos, confusion, deception, destruction.

And yet, if you belong to GOD, things can be easy.

Understanding Scripture, for one.

Knowing about Jesus, for another.

The SPIRIT of GOD makes things clear, easy, and comprehensible.

The enemy does the exact opposite.

So, if you don't believe in JESUS, expect to have chaos and deception.

If you accept JESUS, expect joy, peace, and clarity.

It's nearly 32 months I've been born again.

I am no longer lost.

I am no longer confused.

I no longer search for truth.

I have found truth.

JESUS is TRUTH.

I know what to believe in.

I turn to the BIBLE each time.

I know who to turn to.

I pray to JESUS each moment.

I know who to listen to.

I listen to the HOLY SPIRIT for prompts.

No matter the chaos in this world, all is clear.

SCRIPTURE gives truth and comfort.

JESUS gives strength and clarity.

GOD is a constant in a Christian's life.

We turn to the LORD.

For everything.

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Jesus and the Holy Spirit of God

 

Matthew 3:16-17 

King James Version

16 And Jesus, 

when he was baptized, 

went up straightway out of the water: 

and, lo, 

the heavens were opened unto him, 

and he saw the Spirit of God 

descending like a dove, 

and lighting upon him:

17 And lo a voice from heaven, 

saying, 

This is my beloved Son, 

in whom I am well pleased.

How much do you know about the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD?

The Holy Spirit is a gift from God, prayed for by JESUS, to teach us, to comfort us, and to help us remember His teachings.

These verses speak of the connection of JESUS with the HOLY SPIRIT of GOD.

God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit.

Acts 10:38 

King James Version

38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth 

with the Holy Ghost 

and with power: 

who went about doing good, 

and healing all 

that were oppressed of the devil; 

for God was with him.

John the Baptist spoke of how Jesus will baptize us.

Matthew 3:11-12 

King James Version

11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. 

but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, 

whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: 

he shall baptize you 

with the Holy Ghost, 

and with fire:

12 Whose fan is in his hand, 

and he will throughly purge his floor, 

and gather his wheat into the garner; 

but he will burn up the chaff 

with unquenchable fire.

Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, 

to face temptation.

Luke 4:1-2 

King James Version

4 And Jesus 

being full of the Holy Ghost 

returned from Jordan, 

and was led by the Spirit 

into the wilderness,

2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. 

And in those days he did eat nothing: 

and when they were ended, 

he afterward hungered.

Jesus prayed to God to give us the Comforter -- 

the Spirit of truth.

John 14:15-17 

King James Version

15 If ye love me, 

keep my commandments.

16 And I will pray the Father, 

and he shall give you another Comforter, 

that he may abide with you for ever;

17 Even the Spirit of truth; 

whom the world cannot receive, 

because it seeth him not, 

neither knoweth him: 

but ye know him; 

for he dwelleth with you, 

and shall be in you.

Jesus left us the Comforter, 

to teach us all things.

John 14:26 

King James Version

26 But the Comforter, 

which is the Holy Ghost, 

whom the Father will send in my name, 

he shall teach you all things, 

and bring all things to your remembrance, 

whatsoever I have said unto you.

Jesus asked His disciples to teach, 

and baptize all nations.

Matthew 28:18-20 

King James Version

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, 

saying, 

All power is given unto me 

in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, 

and teach all nations, 

baptizing them 

in the name of the Father, 

and of the Son, 

and of the Holy Ghost:

20 Teaching them to observe 

all things whatsoever I have commanded you: 

and, lo, 

I am with you always, 

even unto the end of the world. 

Amen.

Jesus explained the functions of the Holy Spirit.

John 16:7-14 

King James version

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; 

It is expedient for you that I go away: 

for if I go not away, 

the Comforter will not come unto you; 

but if I depart, 

I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, 

he will reprove the world of sin, 

and of righteousness, 

and of judgment:

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, 

and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

12 I have yet many things to say unto you, 

but ye cannot bear them now.

13 Howbeit when he, 

the Spirit of truth, 

is come, 

he will guide you into all truth: 

for he shall not speak of himself; 

but whatsoever he shall hear, 

that shall he speak: 

and he will shew you things to come.

14 He shall glorify me: 

for he shall receive of mine, 

and shall shew it unto you.

The Spirit of God raised Jesus from the dead, 

with the same promise for us.

Romans 8:11 

King James Version

11 But if the Spirit of him 

that raised up Jesus from the dead 

dwell in you, 

he that raised up Christ from the dead 

shall also quicken your mortal bodies 

by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

How we are gifted the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38 

King James Version

38 Then Peter said unto them, 

Repent, 

and be baptized 

every one of you 

in the name of Jesus Christ 

for the remission of sins, 

and ye shall receive 

the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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What is God's Will?

 

Oftentimes, 

the simplest question,

produces 

the most profound answer.

That's the paradox of life.

What is God's will?

Have we really looked into it?

Has anyone told you what it is?

Have you every wondered, and searched, what it really was?

What does Scripture say about it?

Of course, Scripture would know.

The one who showed us the way was JESUS.

He always taught us by example.

John 6:38 

King James Version

38 For I came down from heaven, 

not to do mine own will, 

but the will of him that sent me.

And what is the will of the Father -- for JESUS?

John 6:39 

King James Version

39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, 

that of all which he hath given me 

I should lose nothing, 

but should raise it up again 

at the last day.

But how can you accept that, if you're not a believer first?

You must trust the One showing you the way.

Jesus tells us more:

John 6:40 

King James Version

40 And this is the will of him that sent me, 

that every one which seeth the Son, 

and believeth on him, 

may have everlasting life: 

and I will raise him up 

at the last day.

Simple, isn't it?

You would want to be with Jesus, the Prince of Peace, right?

Would forever be enough?

I've chosen, and I became born again freely 17 months ago.

It has been the most exciting journey of my life, with my eyes focused on Jesus alone, and on His Word.

Being born again is the only way to understand clearly, and simply, things of the Spirit, and the real nature of the world.

Scripture was very clear about that.

Updated 18 October 2023

Let the God of Peace Prevail

 

1 Corinthians 14:33 

King James Version

33 For God is not the author of confusion, 

but of peace, 

as in all churches of the saints.

Do you wish for real peace in this world?

How we all long for real peace!

Where there is love, trust, peace, joy, harmony, and contentment, as we serve the Lord.

That there are no more thoughts of world domination, whether in business, in governments, in beauty, in technology, in culture, in religion, and all serve the same God.

And I think of what Jesus showed His apostle John, in a vision, about the "New Jerusalem":

Revelation 21:1-4 (KJV)

21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: 

for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; 

and there was no more sea.

2 And I John saw the holy city, 

new Jerusalem, 

coming down from God out of heaven, 

prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, 

Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, 

and he will dwell with them, 

and they shall be his people, 

and God himself shall be with them, 

and be their God.

4 And God shall wipe away 

all tears from their eyes; 

and there shall be no more death, 

neither sorrow, 

nor crying, 

neither shall there be any more pain: 

for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:22-26 (KJV)

22 And I saw no temple therein: 

for the Lord God Almighty 

and the Lamb 

are the temple of it.

23 And the city had no need of the sun, 

neither of the moon, to shine in it: 

for the glory of God did lighten it, 

and the Lamb is the light thereof.

24 And the nations of them which are saved 

shall walk in the light of it: 

and the kings of the earth 

do bring their glory and honour into it.

25 And the gates of it 

shall not be shut at all by day: 

for there shall be no night there.

26 And they shall bring the glory 

and honour of the nations into it.

Everyone will be pure of heart.

Revelation 21:27 (KJV)

27 And there shall in no wise enter into it 

any thing that defileth, 

neither whatsoever worketh abomination, 

or maketh a lie: 

but they which are written 

in the Lamb's book of life.

Continue believing in that New Jerusalem, for it has been prophesied.

Choose to be born again, and believe in Jesus, for He did promise:

Matthew 5:8-9 (KJV)

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: 

for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: 

for they shall be called 

the children of God.

Let this not be the question Christ will ask of us when He comes back for us:

Luke 18:8 (KJV)

8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. 

Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, 

shall he find faith on the earth?

What other option does the world have, apart from the ONLY choice, which is God?

If the world is a paradise right now, then we chose well.

If it isn't, and it sure isn't, we have erred greatly in our judgement.

But all is not lost.

Jesus did say:

John 6:39-40 (KJV)

39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, 

that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, 

but should raise it up again at the last day.

40 And this is the will of him that sent me, 

that every one which seeth the Son, 

and believeth on him, 

may have everlasting life: 

and I will raise him up 

at the last day.

So, I watch, and pray.

And I await the Lord's return.

At a day God chooses to.