It is no longer a Moses LAW game of life,  now it is all about Jesus.  Moses shared about the shadow of things to come.   It is now, Jesus that it is all about in TRUTH.  Over 300 prophesies in the Old Testament about Jesus and most have been fulfilled.   The Kingdom will not be about traditions or culture but about GOD’S Holy Truth in Christ Jesus in Righteousness.  It is about having totally clean air,  no smell at all.   I will always be a Kentucky Hillbilly as a starting point in time but today I don’t even look or smell like one because of Jesus.   I dearly loved my Great Grandfather but Jesus is now LORD.  We are to be conformed to HIS image and likeness and not to any other.   As Women are more like the Holy Spirit, I point them in that direction.

The Jews hated the departure of Jesus  from their vain traditions and murdered  HIM.   And their house was left desolate, destroyed.  Not one stone left standing upon another.   We so tend to build houses of Pride so our little ego is comfortable.   Pride is always looking for a home better than next door,  but pride must be put on the cross.   Before honor is humility and God resists the proud and gives Grace to the humble.   Christians are to teach and preach Christ Jesus as Lord and HIM crucified for our sins and then God will Honor what we are about.  Otherwise it is a  waste of life and like being parked on a side tract like a train going no where.  In Christ Jesus I am no longer a Jew or a Gentile but a new creation in Christ Jesus.

Culture can not change TRUTH nor add to it.  Culture may be a flavor,  but that is it.   Traditions and Culture made the Word of God ineffective according to Jesus and they were Jewish Traditions and Cultures.   We will never experience the resurrection power of Jesus on earth except by walking in the TRUTH of GOD as HE gave it to us.   And I would be the first to say that I also need more fine tuning my self.   But any obsession with any culture or with the Jewish culture and traditions did the Jews no good so why should we expect it to be different with us or anyone else.   Traditions and  Culture only tends to breed Pride and Ego.   It is in walking out  the Truth of God that sets us free by HIS Grace.

Obedience, if in obedience and humility to change direction to the light what is revealed by God in Christ Jesus,  is what works.   But God resists the proud but and gives Grace (Power) to the humble.  The way up, is down.  We should only want to bring to the table  what is clear in the Holy Scriptures, “Once Delivered.”  Personally,   I am happy with  that and truly want my Adamic rebellious sinful nature to die and be dead in Christ Jesus.  I prefer to be like Jesus than Adam.  And my Creator has seen to it that I have a personal choice to renounce my past and be born into the Family of God.    My new nature in Christ Jesus as LORD has nothing to do with my old culture or family.  It has only to do with  God’s Truth.  I have moved through many interesting “Cultures” in my life and none seem to have contributed much if anything to God’s Truth.  Most have been in the way.  Most only seem to elevate me as a person or perhaps an organization and ultimately cause a division between the soul and the Holy Spirit who is seeking to bring me into a John 17 unity with my Creator, my heavenly Father.   Ever really study through the Lord’s Prayer in John 17 ?   What ever Jesus prayed for will come to pass.  All have been invited into this Godly Unity in Righteousness but most have responded that the are just a bit too busy to attend.  Hope you will be there at the great banquet feast of unity in the Kingdom of God,  Rev. 19

There is but ONE Church of Christ Jesus as LORD;
All who Love Honor and Obey Jesus are eternal members.

In a shallow relationship with God, we will find ourselves being tossed to and fro by stormy waves of circumstance. James describes such a person as “double-minded” and unstable. In his trials, he cannot exercise faith because he hasn’t gone deep with the Lord. However, when we seek that deeper relationship with Him, we can enter another perspective on what’s happening at the surface. Seeking and abiding in the depths of Yeshua, our Sar Shalom (Prince of Peace) will bring a peace that passes understanding, even in the midst of great storms. The double-minded man has not yet sought or found this place — since not everyone is willing to spend the time or effort for a deep relationship, however, it is available for all who truly desire and take the time for it.   George Rivka, Mansfield, Texas

WORD of  LIFE   “Worth Considering”   2/16/21    From Ken Smith<><

Tonight as I was doing my mail and wondering what I could send to you that might be helpful in your daily  combat with the enemy of our soul and our Adamic carnal nature that we received from Adam.  And I felt that I could not improve upon what has already been written by John “The Beloved”  as per his personal testimony concerning Jesus Christ, as his LORD.

John writes:
 [We are writing] about the Word of Life [ [a] in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands.    2 And the Life [ [b] an aspect of His being] was revealed (made manifest, demonstrated), and we saw [as eyewitnesses] and are testifying to and declare to you the Life, the eternal Life [[c] in Him] Who already existed with the Father and Who [actually] was made visible (was revealed) to us [His followers].   3 What we have seen and [ourselves] heard, we are also telling you, so that you too may [d] realize and enjoy fellowship as partners and partakers with us. And [this] fellowship that we have [which is a [e] distinguishing mark of Christians] is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ (the Messiah).  4 And we are now writing these things to you so that our joy [in seeing you included] may be full [and [f] your joy may be complete].  5 And this is the message [the message of [g] promise] which we have heard from Him and now are reporting to you: God is Light, and there is no darkness in Him at all [ [ h] no, not in any way].  6 [So] if we say we are partakers together and enjoy fellowship with Him when we live and move and are walking about in darkness, we are [both] speaking falsely and do not live and practice the Truth [which the Gospel presents].  7 But if we [really] are living and walking in the Light, as He [Himself] is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses (removes) us from all sin and guilt [keeps us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].  8 If we say we have no sin [ refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude and lead ourselves astray, and the Truth [which the Gospel presents] is not in us [does not dwell in our hearts].  9 If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just (true to His own nature and promises) and will forgive our sins [dismiss our lawlessness] and [continuously] cleanse us from all unrighteousness [everything not in conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action].  10 If we say (claim) we have not sinned, we contradict His Word and make Him out to be false and a liar, and His Word is not in us [the divine message of the Gospel is not in our hearts].  1 John 1-10

See what [ [a] an incredible] quality of love the Father has given (shown, bestowed on) us, that we should [ be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! The reason that the world does not know (recognize, acknowledge) us is that it does not know (recognize, acknowledge) Him.  2 Beloved, we are [even here and] now God’s children; it is not yet disclosed (made clear) what we shall be [hereafter], but we know that when He comes and is manifested, we shall [ [b] as God’s children] resemble and be like Him, for we shall see Him [c] just as He [really] is.  3 And everyone who has this hope [resting] on Him cleanses (purifies) himself just as He is pure (chaste, undefiled, guiltless).  4 Everyone who commits (practices) sin is guilty of lawlessness; for [that is what] sin is, lawlessness (the breaking, violating of God’s law by transgression or neglect—being unrestrained and unregulated by His commands and His will).
5 You know that He appeared in visible form and became Man to take away [upon Himself] sins, and in Him there is no sin [ [d] essentially and forever].  6 No one who abides in Him [who lives and remains [e] in communion with and in obedience to Him—deliberately, knowingly, and [f] habitually] commits (practices) sin. No one who [habitually] sins has either seen or known Him [recognized, perceived, or understood Him, or has had an experiential acquaintance with Him].  7 [g] Boys (lads), let no one deceive and lead you astray. He who practices righteousness [who is upright, conforming to the divine will in purpose, thought, and action, living a consistently conscientious life] is righteous, even as He is righteous.  8 [But] he who commits sin [who practices evildoing] is of the devil [ takes his character from the evil one], for the devil has sinned (violated the divine law) from the beginning. The reason the Son of God was made manifest (visible) was to undo (destroy, loosen, and dissolve) the works the devil [has done].  9 No one born (begotten) of God [deliberately, knowingly, and [h] habitually] practices sin, for God’s nature abides in him [His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him]; and he cannot practice sinning because he is born (begotten) of God.  10 By this it is made clear who take their nature from God and are His children and who take their nature from the devil and are his children: no one who does not practice righteousness [who does not conform to God’s will in purpose, thought, and action] is of God; neither is anyone who does not love his brother (his fellow [ I ] believer in Christ).  11 For this is the message (the announcement) which you have heard from the first, that we should love one another, 1 John 3:1-11

Please read this over many times and let the truth sink deep into your heart of hearts as I also need to do the same.   John is my favorite of the Apostles, the one most like Jesus from what I feel down deep.  All would do well to read the 5 writings that we have from John in a very serious way.   With “The Jesus Revelation”, I have some notes if you would like them.  ken@trinity-aloha.org

Worthy Brief <worthybrief@worthynetwork.com&gt;    China Used Secret Microchip to Spy on US ComputersChina’s exploitation of products made by Supermicro, as the U.S. company is known, has been under federal scrutiny for much of the past decade, according to 14 former law enforcement and intelligence officials familiar with the matter.   The wide-reaching Equality Act championed by Democrats would put the hiring practices of faith-based organizations in “jeopardy” and will create additional religious freedom concerns for Christian schools, churches and ministries, a prominent legal nonprofit argues.   Four pro-life bills have passed in Montana’s state House and its Senate Judiciary Committee, and are now on their way to the state’s full Senate for consideration, Life News reports. The bills had passed 67-33 in the House last month, before passing in the Judiciary Committee on February 9.    Over 500 British churches have joined a UK-wide initiative to welcome Hong Kong residents escaping China’s increasingly oppressive policies in the city, the Christian Post reports.    Blues Clues peddles gender identity propaganda to pre-schoolers

Virus Active areas 35     https://www.eatthis.com/covid-19-high-risk-places/
Vaccine Facts?    Publicity,  Selling a membership but perhaps some good facts???? https://pro.inhresearch2.com/p/THCVAC20201G/LTHCWC14/?sid1=1012&sid2=&sid3=aff_unique1&h=true    (Let me know what you think about this.  I am still praying,  Do I trust the shots or the LORD the most?   Have had 4 strong witnesses against and none for,  but lots of fear?)

I know that there are many who say well if God want’s them HE can save them but I have to be about making my daisy chain and feeding the stray cats & mongoose.   Who! Me! My brothers keeper, not my job.  But Our Great Creator has invited us to partner with HIM in HIS vision for creating a family in HIS own Image and Likeness.  So the invitation has been sent to and through everyone who has the faith to believe it.  One of the last verses in the Bible for Jesus tells us this.

The [Holy] Spirit and the bride (the church, the true Christians) say, Come! And let him who is listening say, Come! And let everyone come who is thirsty [who is painfully conscious of his need [d] of those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, and strengthened]; and whoever [earnestly] desires to do it, let him come, take, appropriate, and drink the water of Life without cost.  Rev. 22:17.    And what are they invited to:

3 Then I heard a mighty voice from the throne and I perceived its distinct words, saying, See! The abode of God is with men, and He will live (encamp, tent) among them; and they shall be His people, and God shall personally be with them and be their God.  4 God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away.  5 And He Who is seated on the throne said, See! I make all things new. Also He said, Record this, for these sayings are faithful (accurate, incorruptible, and trustworthy) and true (genuine).  6 And He [further] said to me, It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I [Myself] will give water without price from the fountain (springs) of the water of Life.  7 He who is victorious shall inherit all these things, and I will be God to him and he shall be My son.  Rev. 21:3   You should deeply study Rev. 19-22 as it is in believing the great and precious promises that we grow into becoming like Jesus.

How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it].  10 With my whole heart have I sought You, inquiring for and of You and yearning for You; Oh, let me not wander or step aside [either in ignorance or willfully] from Your commandments.  11 Your word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against You.  12 Blessed are You, O Lord; teach me Your statutes.  Psalm 119:9-12.         So really our decision to become obedient to Christ Jesus as LORD is the beginning of the changes that we need to become like HIM and to be made ready to live in HIS Kingdom..

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus as LORD
and all who Love, Honor and Obey HIM are eternal member.

China’s military increased both warship and warplane missions in the South China where two U.S. aircraft carriers recently conducted operations to bolster international rights to the seas there, the commander of a carrier strike group in the region said.     The Hamas terrorist group ruling Gaza has replenished its arsenal since a 2014 war with Israel and now has a vast collection of rockets, guided missiles and drones, a senior Israeli military commander said Thursday.   The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is projecting a whopping $2.3 trillion budget deficit in fiscal year 2021, though that deficit would be $900 billion less than the one in 2020.    Two Christian men were flogged by a Sharia law officer Monday for the criminalized offenses of drinking alcohol and gambling in Indonesia’s province of Aceh, the Christian Post reports. Aceh is the only province in Indonesia with the “legal right to apply Islamic law in full.”    Seven Christian families in India’s Odisha state have now been driven from their village after they built a small house in which to gather for worship last October, International Christian Concern reports.   China is viewed as an Ally … and Israel … who knows? Biden Foreign Policy!  Why is the National Guard Still in D.C.?   As Big Tech continues its efforts to censor conservative voices, YouTube has banned the website LifeSiteNews from its popular video-sharing platform and removed all of its pro-life videos.

Concerning of Freedom of Speech,
Often we are offended and disconnected when some one disagrees with us.  In fact a lot of folks will only make friends with those which they agree.  And if there is another way of looking at things, we often think the person is just stupid.   Sometimes we are offended even though the other person has done nothing.  Only they remind of someone who hurt us in the past. That is exactly why the Forefathers of our Constitutional Republic made it a law that people can not be silenced by fear into keeping quiet.  As sometimes those who are quiet really have the right answer but are not allowed the room to express it without condemnation. That is why that the Bible teaches that before honor is humility.  Humility is the ability to sincerely listen with respect in understanding a truth regardless of personal position.  Not much example of humility these days.  Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a great fall.  And we have sure seen that at work lately.

With true Christians following the teachings of Jesus different points of view are treated with love and faith that with a careful hearing of both sides of an issue, the Truth of God will come to the surface.  It is not an ego match to protect a personal pride position but a sincere effort in love to find God’s Truth that sets us free.  It is not a matter of winning but a matter of coming into unity in the very truth of God.  I grew up in a church pride position that kept me in a small box for years.  Through the kind and loving efforts of another Christian brother I was able to be freed from that little box into a totally different world in the Holy Spirit.  And in a short time found myself teaching the very doctrine that my old church was totally against.  The church preached salvation very well, in fact most of the time.  But as to the gifts and ministries of the Holy Spirit they knew very little except for the words.  And it is amazing how we can, over time, change words to mean what we want them to mean and totally miss what the Holy Spirit was trying to share at the time.

So when you come to Christian Doctrine that makes one church divided from another if you smell the air, you know that something is wrong.  If they both had God’s Truth, ACTUALLY, then there would be no division, they could even have the same bank account.  As the Moderator for the churches in Kona one year I was bringing up the fact of the lack of real unity.  And the other ministers were offended.  So I simply said, “When you all can have the same bank account I will believe you.”  No one had a word to say, they all just walked away.  And I am not saying that we as Christians should have the same bank account, that would be stupid.  In fact I feel that even shall house churches should establish their own stewardship of the stuff for the LORD.

The Unity Factor of John 17 and the details of Eph.4:11-16 and much of the New Testament make it our responsibility to come into the Unity of the Faith in the Bond of Peace.  In other words if you find any disunity. to in love, patiently work on the basis of the disunity in humility until Gods Truth prevails and HIS FREEDOM is experienced in His Truth.  This is the way of Unity and Unity is the way of experiencing God’s Power for healing and deliverance.  United we Stand, Divided we fall.  A divided house can not stand.   How can two walk together except they be agreed?   The concept to agree to disagree is purely demonic and totally contrary to Holy Scripture.  Humility listens, evaluates in context, seeks not its own, 1 Cor.13.   Pride on the other hand will shout loudly to Maintain a position even when untenable.   Atheism is loud but is totally illogical.  You must know all about everything to know that something does not exist.  The Greeks even figured that one out with all of the gods that they believed in they could have left one out so had a place to worship even the unknown god.   Apostle Paul used this to great advantage in preaching the Good News to those guys.   A rule for knowing the truth from the Word of God is that you can not “Proof Text.”  You can prove very little with only one scripture on a subject.  But if you take a concordance and go through the 66 books on the same subject as per Isaiah 28 and check line upon line and precept upon precept  to really understand a position of truth and doctrine.  there is no “Progressive” Gospel.  As our Creator God has absolute foreknowledge he never makes a mistake and never has to change HIS MIND.  In HIS image HE created us to be able to become like HIM including a free will.  So how are we doing in learning to use our free will effectively for walking in righteousness?  In Adam it did not work out so well.  The sales pitch of lucifer to Eve was a beaut.  All of the charm and half truths you could muster up on a short notice to make a sale.  Now our whole world if full of false advertising to get this or that to make us happy.  Does it work?  Out of 1 to 10 perhaps a 5 and then sliding eventually into some place in storage.  Our whole world is full of buying and listening to someone who has the inside tract on real life. So the best truth that I can share with you is that God and His Prophets never give us anything but TRUTH and that you can take to the Bank.   Don’t know your Bible? You will go down for the count and may totally miss out on God’s best for you.