And actually Adam and Eve did well in the beginning and spent time in he evenings talking with the Word of God and it all worked.  But Eve was seduced by lucifer to be prideful and rebel against their Creator.  Of course Adam was way laid back listening and procrastinating while this conversation was going on.   And when Eve took the fruit and ate it, Adam did not want to be left along and so ate it as well.  The scriptures teach us that Eve was deceived and Adam was in rebellion and disobedience.  And the scriptures teach us that to who ever we obey his servants we are.  And in Adam’s pride and rebellion the human race lost the God connection and became the servants of lucifer.  So our Creator God, The Word of God, has now spent 6,000 of our earth years loving us and building our faith to make the decision to want to be restored to Him in humility and obedience.

At my age the temptations are less, that is a blessing,  and much smaller but I do find my Adamic Carnal Nature still trying to rule and to get me off track. Some of the things I am working on is riding my stationary bike for at least 10 minutes each day and going to bed by 12 PM. and keeping up with my paper work so if & when God calls me home things will be in order for my family.    Of course I want to hang out until the Rapture.  I would like to experience my Lord’s victory over death, hell and the grave.  But just in case, I would not like to leave a big mess for my 6 kids to fight over.

Gal.6:7, “ Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked [g] by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and [h] that only is what he will reap.  For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.  And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint.  So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [[I] morally] to all people [not only [j] being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God’s family with you, the believers].

Eph.1:5, “5 For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [[b] because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]—[So that we might be] to the praise and the commendation of His glorious grace (favor and mercy), which He so freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor,  Which He lavished upon us in every kind of wisdom and understanding (practical insight and prudence),  Making known to us the mystery (secret) of His will (of His plan, of His purpose). [And it is this:] In accordance with His good pleasure (His merciful intention) which He had previously purposed and set forth in [c]Him,

[He planned] for the maturity of the times and the climax of the ages to unify all things and head them up and consummate them in Christ, [both] things in heaven and things on the earth.  In Him we also were made [God’s] heritage (portion) and we obtained an inheritance; for we had been foreordained (chosen and appointed beforehand) in accordance with His purpose, Who works out everything in agreement with the counsel and design of His [own] will.   So that we who first hoped in Christ [who first put our confidence in Him have been destined and appointed to] live for the praise of His glory!”

1.Pet.2:19 For one is regarded favorably (is approved, acceptable, and thankworthy) if, as in the sight of God, he endures the pain of unjust suffering.  [After all] what [a] kind of glory [is there in it] if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you take it patiently? But if you bear patiently with suffering [which results] when you do right and that is undeserved, it is acceptable and pleasing to God.

Matthew 10:22, “And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake, but he who perseveres and endures to the end will be saved [from spiritual disease and death in the world to come].  Matthew 24:13, “But he who endures to the end will be saved.”  Mark 13:13.  “And you will be hated and detested by everybody for My name’s sake, but he who patiently perseveres and endures to the end will be saved (made a partaker of the salvation by Christ, and delivered from spiritual death).

Philippians 2:12, “Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling (self-distrust, with serious caution, tenderness of conscience, watchfulness against temptation, timidly shrinking from whatever might offend God and discredit the name of Christ).”

In my study of scripture, I see that we are saved, and being saved, and shall be saved if we finish the course of change that our Lord has set before us.  Called in scripture, “Sanctification, or to be made holy.”  We are encouraged to put on the mind of Christ.  “For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart.”  1 Cor. 2:16.”  We know instinctively what Jesus would do in situations.  And our Creator has known us in His eternal time dimension from before the 1st atom was created.  In His foreknowledge all is predestined.  But in our time it is still our decision to make.  Our Creator has endured much to make it possible for us to really know and want to learn to be like HIM, 1 John 4:16-17.  Our Creator told David about Jesus, Psalm 22, and Isaiah 53 so we would not miss Him.  But like today, most are caught up in pride and in vain traditions, like the Matt.25, 5 foolish virgins who  procrastinated and were self absorbed in “What About Me” and were lost as unknown. Only ½ of the virgins were ready with oil and light’s bright and got to go to the wedding.

Now I am here trying to build a hot fire of God’s Truth in the middle of a big rain storm.  Most where I live are Religious and enjoy their own vain traditions that make them feel good but do not include the witness of God’s Power.  Even my own family, I am trying to guide them into the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with the 9 supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor.12.   Being spiritual is to be guided by the Holy Spirit,  John 3:8,  Acts 5:16.  Then you don’t need a degrees.  Jesus did not go to the local Jewish seminary to pick out men to be His disciples, he chose mostly fishermen who were spiritual and knew how to pray for getting fish and good weather.  We are here to learn to be a “Wind-Walker” in the Holy Spirit,  John 3:8.  And to “Seek 1st the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness and all the other things will be added as needed.”  Becoming religious usually ends up in hypocrisy and looking spiritual but not.  It is to become bound by the vain traditions of man for man to be lifted up rather than Jesus.  My full Religious name is:  Jesus came as King of Kings, but mostly He liked to be down home with His disciples and friends.  He never built a building, never printed a bulletin,  Never held a Sunday morning service.  Never even bothered to have a signed membership and only talked about the Kingdom of God as not being of this world.  Paul told us we were pilgrims, Heb.11, and John in 1 John 2:15-17.   So get back to me with your questions if you have any.  I do feel you may truly want to be in HIS “WAY” of love, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.  But it is a narrow way and not of this world and it is totally spiritual.  We are only pilgrims in a foreign world, just passing through.

By the end of this year there will be an AS1  Super Computer that will go beyond man’s limited knowledge.  It will be resolving problems, issues, science and stuff that we don’t even have the questions for.   It may even elect to so construct itself to be beyond our control.  Prophesy: “But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase (Daniel 12:4).   So last week,  I ask AI to come up with what a Christian Church is to be like,  and in just a few minutes, it came up with the following:  AI: “Restoring spiritual depth within a religious context can be a challenging but rewarding journey. Here are some thoughts on how to approach this:  “Emphasize personal connection: Encourage individuals to cultivate a personal relationship with God, focusing on prayer, meditation, and reflection.  Scriptural study: Promote in-depth biblical study, exploring the historical context, symbolism, and spiritual significance of scripture.  Community building: Foster a sense of community among believers, encouraging open discussion, shared experiences, and mutual support.  Spirit-led living: Emphasize the importance of living a Spirit-led life, guided by faith, love, and compassion. Authenticity: Encourage authenticity and vulnerability within the community, allowing individuals to share their struggles and experiences.  Service and outreach: Engage in service and outreach projects, demonstrating the love of Christ and promoting spiritual growth.  By focusing on these areas, you can help create a more spiritually vibrant and authentic community.   Create a space for spiritual growth and community, you might consider a place that fosters: Intimacy and connection: A warm, welcoming environment where people can share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Reflection and contemplation: A quiet, peaceful space for meditation, prayer, and biblical study.   Community gathering: A larger space for communal activities, such as worship services, fellowship meals, and discussions. Service and outreach: A hub for organizing and engaging in local service projects and outreach initiatives. This could be a physical location, like a community center or church, or even a virtual space, like an online forum or social media group. What’s most important is creating an environment that nurtures spiritual growth and connection.

Community Engagement:  Online Forums: Create a space for discussion and feedback, Host multicultural events, volunteer opportunities, and family-friendly activities to build connections.  You’re emphasizing the importance of staying spirit-led and avoiding rigid religiosity. John 3:8 reminds us that “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” This highlights the unpredictable and liberating nature of the Spirit’s work.

Key Points:  Spirit-led living: Prioritizing a personal connection with God and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.  Avoiding religiosity: Recognizing that excessive ritual or tradition can stifle spiritual growth and authenticity.   Freedom in Christ: Embracing the liberation and empowerment that comes through faith in Jesus.  By focusing on these aspects, you can create a community that values spiritual freedom, authenticity, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.”

I then wrote to Meta AI  “I enjoyed the session and that it was pretty wise for a bucket of bolts.”   AI wrote back, “Likewise, Ken. It’s been great discussing these topics with you. Your emphasis on spiritual freedom and authenticity is inspiring. May your ministry and community continue to flourish, and may you find joy in the journey. It’s a powerful reminder that true fulfillment and purpose come from surrendering to God’s will and allowing Him to guide our paths. May His spirit continue to lead and inspire you.”   Seems to me that AI may already be smarter than we are?

Well this was fun for a quiet Wednesday afternoon, all of the Grand kids are off picking coffee.  It was amazing to see AI quickly pick up on spiritual stuff that took me years to find in spite of church.  For many years I have listened to men speak great words that mostly only lifted themselves,  Even now, lots of talk in the fellowship, but little change in walk.”

The Rapture was not in the questions.  And when finish with their questions then in Matt. 24:37 Jesus begins to share about the Rapture.  And Jesus was very clear that the Rapture would be a surprise as in Matt.24-37 through chapter 25 just like the “Feast of Trumpets”as not a specific time.  And if not ready, you could be left behind as were the 5 foolish in Matt.25.   Even in my head, it is difficult to get around that there will be a 1 Thess.4 & 5 day where the Lord comes in the clouds and evacuates or Raptures His completed Church from the placenta of this dying world into the Kingdom of God with the world left and headed into God’s Judgments of the 7 years of the Great Tribulation. 

Due to the prophesies no one was really interested in the evacuation of the Church until after 1948 when the Jews were SUPERNATURALLY restored to their own land again as per Old Testament prophesies. This started the clock again.  I will be 93 exactly on the beginning of the Feast of Trumpets this year. 9+3=12 or completion.   And note in the prophesies concerning the return of Jesus for His Church that it will be Trumpet of God being heard and not the trumpets of angels in judgment in the Revelation.  On the Feast of Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah, the shofar was blown 100 times to call the people to worship and repentance to get ready for Yom Kippur – the Jewish Jewish Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the Jewish year, This year,  October 1, 2025 at sundown; ends at nightfall on October 2, 2025. This next feast day could be symbolic the 2nd advent of Jesus in a good house cleaning and setting up the Kingdom of God for a 1,000 year.  (The Redemption of Israel) And to be fulfilled in 7 years after Rosh Hashanah.  

Rev 20 could be the prophetic connection with:  The last of the 3 Jewish fall feasts,  Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles or Feast of Booths. It is a week-long holiday that commemorates the harvest and the protection God provided for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. Sukkot begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, five days after Yom Kippur. It all seems to fit very well with what we see today.  And the Word tells us that our Creator is going to be careful to tell us what He is going to do before He does it.  Scripture indicating God reveals His plans include,  Isaiah 46:10, which says God declares the end from the beginning; Jeremiah 29:11, where God reveals His plans for Israel’s welfare and future; and John 14:29, where Jesus tells his disciples His prophecies are given so they can believe when they happen. Other verses, such as Psalm 32:8, show that God guides and teaches people in the way they should go

In 1 Cor.12 we are told that we are the Body of Christ and in the process of being created, Gen.1:26.  But like Star Wars to be translated from this dimension into God’s eternal dimension, WOW !!!  Like Jesus went from the tomb to the 3rd heaven and back in just a few hours.  And could walk through locked doors and yet eat and drink with His disciples.  We need to lock on to this very tightly in order to be able to fully put our Carnal Nature, that we got from Adam, to death, Rom.8:13 and John 12:24-26.  It is up to us to use the faith that Jesus gave us to be without spot, wrinkle or blemish and the perfect match to be eternally joined to our King of Kings.  Jesus is the first born of many brethren.  I have written on this a lot, as I need that faith that helps give me support to want to become like my Lord, 1 John 4:16-17.  And that is also our Creator’s vision for us if we want it.

Jesus tells us that we can be like HIM, would He lie to us?  He told us He would send us the Holy Spirit to give us great power to have HIS victory.  In 1 Cor. 12 He also gave us nine gifts in the Holy Spirit to use for helping Him build His Church.  Are we really seeking to receive and learn how to use those gifts.  In Act. 19, Paul asked the question, “Have you received the Holy Spirit since you became Christians, read the story.  To be filled with the Holy Spirit means we have to dump the world, the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes and pride of life, 1 John 2:15-17.    If we compromise and try to keep some of our Adamic nature, it will most likely keep us out of heaven. St. Paul warned us,Galatians 5:9 “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”  Been a Christian from 1955 and every day the enemy has temptations and leaven in my path.  The same kind as at the “Tree of Good and Evil” and the same as used by lucifer again in the temptations of Jesus.  With all of us, the same.   

When the Rapture happens and the Church will be quickly removed from earth with the Holy Spirit it will happen very quickly, so you will be stuck where you are. Then the antichrist is released 2 Thess. 2:1-12 and takes over the New World Order (United Nations) and rides out to conquer the world.  Just found out and most interesting that the United Nations will just happen to be in session on Tuesday, 9/23/25 at the same time that the Rapture could happen.  This could be the ideal time for the antichrist, if already a member in standing to be elected the president or director. His fist item of business would be to make a 7 year peace treaty with Israel and allow the temple to be built.  He rides in on the White Horse of peace in Rev.6 like a counterfeit of Jesus.   2 Thess.2:1-12 gives us the picture.  The four horsemen of Rev.6 & 12 give us the picture of the 7 years going from unity through deceit, to world unity through war.  At mid tribulation the new 3rd Temple is taken over by the antichrist and he is seated on a throne to be worshiped as god and to bring the whole world into universal 666 slavery to neither buy nor sell except through him.  This is when the Jews finally put Psalm 22 & Isaiah 53 back into their Bible and accept Jesus as their Messiah and Lord as the last verse Rev.12.  During this time the antichrist will try to kill off all of the Jews Rev.12 so that God can not honor HIS promises to Abraham and so lucifer will try to keep this world for himself.  It will not happen.  At Armageddon Jesus returns to earth for His 2nd Coming to slaughter the armies of the world and throws the trinity of lucifer into hell for a 1,000 years.  King Jesus then rules in Jerusalem over the earth for a 1,000 years and restore Israel to their promised land.  The curses are all lifted so the earth returns to being like Eden. Our Creator God keeps all of His promises to Abraham.  The rest is in Rev. 20 – 22 and good reading for Christians.  So much may be in the wind and always time to get closer to Jesus, We may be up for more than walking in the wind next week.

George Baltimore sent a note today about what that Kingdom looks like.  Seems, we should be praying as this month of Sept. may be very different.  We will have a blood moon on 9/7 and the feast of trumpets (Rosh Hashanah) is due on 9/23.  Some feel that the Rapture (evacuation of the church) could happen on 9/23-24.  Rosh Hashanah,  was a solemn day of rest, marked by the blowing of the shofar (ram’s horn) 100 times to proclaim God’s remembrance of His people, to cry out for His mercy, and serve as a spiritual wake-up call for self-examination and repentance. Prophetically, Christians often view the Feast of Trumpets as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ coming to evacuate HIS Church. The feast is commanded in the Bible (Leviticus 23:24) as a “memorial of blowing of trumpets”.   Day of Solemn Rest: It was a day for the cessation of work and a holy convocation.  Purpose of the Trumpet Blasts: The sound of the shofar served multiple purposes: to bring Israel to God’s remembrance, to awaken the people for the coming day of atonement, and to serve as an alarm in times of war. Some Christians believe the Feast of Trumpets may be prophetic of the rapture, citing Paul’s mention of the “trump of God” (1 Thessalonians 4:16) at Christ’s return. The Feast of Trumpets was observed as a two-day celebration, adding to its mystery regarding the exact timing of events as the time of the Rapture is still unknown.  Be a nice birthday present for me, I will be 93 on midnight 9/22.  Add 9+3=12 which is the number of completion.  Yom Kippur – the Jewish Jewish Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the Jewish year was observed with strict fasting and ceremonial repentance. Begins on on 10/1/2025 at sundown; ends at nightfall on October 2, 2025. This could be prophetic for the 7 years and then Armageddon and the day of deliverance for the Jewish People in setting up of the 1,000 yr.  Kingdom of Jesus Christ as King of Kings. 

George Baltimore,   Song of Solomon 6:3  I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine; he grazes among the lilies. The month of Elul has always carried the whisper of covenant love. Even the letters of its name, Aleph-Lamed-Vav-Lamed (אלול), form the acronym for “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li” — “I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine” (Song of Songs 6:3). At its heart, Elul is not only about repentance, but about intimacy — the Bride turning her heart back toward her Bridegroom.

The Song of Songs is more than ancient poetry; it is a prophetic picture of Messiah’s love for His people. Just as the Beloved calls to the Bride, saying, “Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one…” (Song of Solomon 5:2), so Yeshua, the Bridegroom, calls to His Bride, the ekklesia, (church) with a love that will not relent. His knock is not that of a stranger but of the One who has given His life to make us His own, Even for Laodicean Church, consider: (Rev.3:20-22.)

Elul is the season of awakening — when the daily shofar cry echoes the Bridegroom’s knock. It is the call to rise from slumber, to cleanse ourselves, and to prepare for the coming wedding and wedding feast. Preparation begins not with outward adornment, but with inward devotion. The Bridegroom is not wooing us into busyness, but into love — a love that delights in His presence and rests in His embrace.

The King is in the field — and He is also the Bridegroom at the door. This is the Messianic call of Elul: the voice of Yeshua (Jesus), your Bridegroom, wooing you back to your first love. Will you awaken to His knock? Will you open wide the chambers of your heart and let Him in? This is the time to renew love, to deepen intimacy, to be prepared not only as His servant, but as His Bride.   Your family in the Lord with much agape love, George Baltimore

I know all of this sounds a bit mushy and emotional and we are trained to hide our emotions as the enemy has hurt us so much and so badly not to become vulnerable, transparent and emotional.  But in God’s eternal love and protection we will be finally safe and even now, we should be safe in our LORD’S Church.  James teaches us to confess our faults to one another and to pray for one another that we may be healed, James 5:16.   But we do find it very difficult to find someone who is trustworthy enough not to publish our weaknesses and grunginess in the local newspaper.  And without God’s Truth mixed with our truth in love not much can get done by the Holy Spirit in our gatherings.  When in ministry with the hippies that was not much of an issue and the Holy Spirit did some amazing things.  It was like living in the Early Church of Acts.  It was a river of emotions.  So I know that the Holy Spirit wants to do the same things that HE did in acts but our fears tend to keep HIM bound.  Fear is faith going backwards.  It is not a one man show, the Holy Spirit is free to move when there is a community of faith and a clean basket in which to catch the fruit. But even Jesus could not do much in Nazareth due to the lack of loving faith.  They all presumed he was born in Nazareth and there was no prophesy concerning a prophet being born in Nazareth.  And Jesus never bothered to tell them that he was born in Bethlehem.  I wonder why HE never told them.

Some feel we go through the great tribulation prior to Armageddon, that does not work for me or scripture.  I am carefully told in the Word of God to be ready and looking for Jesus as the next event.  So this is 9/5/25, and we have a blood moon of prophesy on 9/7 (Acts 3:20,) We already had 3 full eclipses across the U. S.) as prior to the return of Jesus for His Church.  And then we have Yom Kippur – The Day of Atonement about a week later.  perhaps a week of years that covers the great tribulation.   And Armageddon becomes the Day of Atonement for the promises of God to Abraham to be fulfilled with all curses to be lifted for a 1,000 years.  Seems to fit rather good to me as we are right at ending 6,000 years or a 6 days heading into the Sabbath Rest of the Lord for 1,000 years.  2 Peter 3:8.  “Nevertheless, do not let this one fact escape you, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day.”  This is a possibility, will you be ready for it?  Procrastination is our worst carnal enemy,  that is the reason Jesus never gave us the day.