Notes Week of 2/28/20

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NOTES :   by Ken Smith,  week of  2/28/10

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“God always visits his people when they reach the point of desperation.”  – Stephen Olford
“It is an undoubted truth that every doctrine that comes from God, leads to God; and that which doth not tend to promote holiness is not of God.”  – George Whitefield
“We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee.”  – Marion Wright Edelman.
“Eternity to the godly is a day that has no sunset; eternity to the wicked is a night that has no sunrise.”  –   Thomas Watson
“Humility is the key to the Kingdom”  – Art Katz.
“Put all your heart into what you do, or else put none of it in.”   – C.H. Spurgeon

2/24/20
The problem is that there are many demonic deceptions that say they are of Christ Jesus but are not.   Paul taught us that if there was no real power, to go some place else.  “ But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. 2 For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane, 3 [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal,haters of good, 4 traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith];  From such turn away.”  2 Tim.3

2/25/20  Ken’s Thoughts:    The primary reason for our Creation is to give us the opportunity to choose love and righteousness and light over sin and darkness and then to bring glory to God in our love for HIM.  It was extremely costly for our Creator to make this choice available to us.  Jesus was the first to make it though our fallen world into God’s Glory and presence.   And HE has also provided the way for us to follow HIM into truly becoming the children of God.  Our Great Creator is well aware that we were born dead of Adam which was not our fault.  So HE has provided a way through Christ Jesus for us to be born again from above, John 3.   And not only that but also to be given the Grace or Power by God to overcome the world.  Romans 8 if we will decide to learn to use it.

2/26/20   ” Now if you are exempt from correction and without discipline, in which all [of God’s children] share,  then you are illegitimate children and not sons [at all].  9 Moreover, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we submitted and respected them [for training us]; shall we not much more willingly submit to the Father of [a] spirits, and live [by learning from His discipline]? 10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. 11 For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose]. Heb. 12:8-12.  AMP”

2/27/20  Many Christians have been taught how to be a church member and join a denomination.  Even the non-denominations     become denominations.   I spent many years in pew polishing,  listening and tithing and totally board.  Not like the exciting Church of Acts at all, especially Acts 5: 12-16.   I have come to the conclusion that: ‘There is but one Church of Christ Jesus and all who truly LOVE & OBEY Him are members.”

2/28/20      Always  remember  that  Content  without  Context  is  Pretext.  
 
18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself].  20 Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do super abundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen.   Eph. 3 AMP

Our Victory in Christ

31 What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us? 32 He who did not spare [even] His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself]. 34 Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us. 35 Who shall ever separate us from the love of [d]Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 Just as it is written and forever remains written,
“For Your sake we are put to death all day long; We are regarded as sheep for the slaughter.”

37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]. 38 For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

GIFTS & BLESSINGS OF GOD

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GIFTS & BLESSINGS OF GOD,    2/18/20, “WORTH CONSIDERING” by Ken Smith

Today’s Scripture (Across my Desk this morning from Joel.)
“…Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…”  (Ephesians 3:20, NIV)

Blessed in the Dark Places
Have you adapted to a limited environment? You have big dreams in your heart. You know there’s a new business in you, a management position, a book, a better house, but you’ve gone as far as your family members and friends have gone in the past. No, don’t settle there.

There is potential in you right now just waiting to come out. You have gifts that will cause new doors to open, talent that will bring new opportunities. Quit making excuses to settle where you are. You may be in a limited environment that includes dysfunction, addictions, and depression. The good news is, you don’t have to stay there. God is saying, “This is a new day. You’re a barrier breaker. I’m going to take you further faster than you’ve imagined. You’re going to defy the odds.” Now do your part. Let this seed take root in your spirit. Don’t talk yourself out of it. Get in agreement with God.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that I can get in agreement with You and believe that this is a new day with new doors to open and new opportunities before me. I believe that You are going to do immeasurably more than all I can ask or think. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
In other words, REMOVE ALL LIMITATIONS, both real, projected or imaginary.  And to be transparent, many of our so called limitations were given to us by others and projected upon us.

Let’s take a look at that quoted section of Scripture in Context with expanded meaning.


 Always  remember  that  Content  without  Context  is  Pretext.

   

18 be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; 19 and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself].  20 Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do super abundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, 21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen.   Eph.3:18-21  amp
                                            

So now we also see the conditions of
how to move into that dimension of blessing.



It is a much much deeper a relationship with our Creator than only a few hours per week.   It is learning to have a  24/7 walk in the fullness of God every hour of every day that brings God blessings.  There is no place where we get to take a detour into the darkness for just a little while and leave God and that HE is cool with our little side adventure into darkness.    He wants to train us in the Holy Spirit to be joyfully walking with HIM 24/7 everyday.  That in each day we learn to yearn for the Holy Spirit to open up God’s blessings for us through our humility and obedience to our Creator in every moment of every day.  That we allow HIM to help us learn to totally avoid the darkness of this world.  The darkness that continues to attack us all the time and yet HE give us HIS victory.  Rom. 8   Jesus was/is also body, soul and spirit and was tempted in all points even as we are.  And because in HIS obedience HE learned  how to have absolute victory. Now HE is also willing to teach us how to do the same thing.  But it means to in humility learn to hear HIS voice and in humility to also learn to become totally obedient.  God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.    Before honor is humility.  These six things the Lord hates;  Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him:   17 A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue,  And hands that shed innocent blood,  18 A heart that creates wicked plans, Feet that run swiftly to evil,  19 A false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths], And one who spreads discord (rumors) among brothers. Prov.5:16-20….

Yesterday was an interesting day.   The person who was to assist me in removing 1500# of sand from my truck on Monday, procrastinated each day and it was now Thursday.  So I am driving around with 1500# of sand in back of me.  A quick stop and a big problem.  So I am asking the LORD what to do.  Well the little voice deep in my spirit said load up the trash for the dump?  So now I have a big load on the Truck and was told to take the trash to the dump, not very far away.  Not usually open on Thursday, but it was.   And on the way home to stop at the little Fujihara Store for help with the sand.  So I did and asked the clerk if she knew of anyone?  She did not.  No one else was there?  So got an ice cream bar, my favorite and enjoyed it in my truck.  Turned the key to leave with my sand and a young man comes walking by.  I asked him if he had time to unload the sand for $20. and he said he did and it very nicely done, also cleaning out the truck bed, and hanging a stalk of bananas for me.  He took some bananas & trees home, may be coming to the gathering tonight….  Divine Appointments in the Spirit are really lots of fun for me.   This kind of thing is beginning to happen more and more as I get closer to walking 100% of my time in the Holy Spirit.  Funny thing about walking in the Holy Spirit, if I say NO!, all goes on hold until I change my mind (repent) and then the training or sanctification process continues.  HIS goal, to make us like Jesus….  If we want HIM to?

Yours in HIS great Love and wonderful Grace and Mercy, Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org
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There is but one Church of Christ Jesus
And all who Truly Love & Obey HIM are members.



Christian News:  ‘People running to the altar with no invitation’: Organizers of Tennessee revival hope for nationwide aftershock.  A revival in eastern Tennessee that began last year with a young pastor’s decision to pray and fast for 30 days is expected to reach 100,000 people, and organizers are hoping it will lead to nationwide revival.     Four Wheaton College students who had been banned from preaching in Chicago’s Millennium Park were granted the right to return to their evangelism after a federal court ruled in their favor.     worthybrief@worthynetwork.com

DARKNESS & LIGHT

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DARKNESS & LIGHT,   “WORTH CONSIDERING” 2/27/20,   By Ken Smith
     
Today’s Scripture    (Across my desk this morning.)
“…If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God…”  (Isaiah 50:10, NLT)

Blessed in the Dark Places
All of us at some point will go through a dark place—a sickness, a divorce, a loss, a child who breaks our heart. It’s easy to get discouraged, give up on our dreams, and think that’s the end. But God uses the dark places. They’re a part of His divine plan. Think of a seed. As long as a seed remains in the light, it cannot germinate and will never become what it was created to be. The seed must be planted in the soil, in a dark place, so that the potential on the inside will come to life.

You may not realize it, but it’s only in the dark places that the seeds of greatness in you,  dreams, goals, talents, potential—will come to life. These times of darkness are where your character is developed, where you learn to trust God and persevere, and where you gain blessings you cannot gain in the light.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for the seeds of greatness that You’ve placed in me that will only come to life in dark places. Thank You for using the times of darkness to build my character and bring me blessings. I will rely on You in the dark places. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s thoughts,
This is very true, but Christ Jesus taught on this and we should carefully consider HIS thoughts.    Matt. 13:18-30  “Listen then to the [meaning of the] parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom [regarding salvation] and does not understand and grasp it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the one on whom seed was sown beside the road. 20 The one on whom seed was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and at once welcomes it with joy; 21 yet he has no [substantial] root in himself, but is only temporary, and when pressure or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles and falls away [abandoning the One who is the source of salvation]. 22 And the one on whom seed was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the worries and distractions of the world and the deceitfulness [the superficial pleasures and delight] of riches choke the word, and it yields no fruit. 23 And the one on whom seed was sown on the good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands and grasps it; he indeed bears fruit and yields, some a hundred times [as much as was sown], some sixty [times as much], and some thirty.”

So in this Parable humanity is seen as 4 different kinds of soil and the seed is the Word of God.  And here Jesus is teaching us to carefully evaluate the kind of soil that we are.  Please realize that only one out of the 4 types actually was found really saved.  And that is was fruit bearing that defined the success.  In nature, we expect what we plant to have a return of some kind.  If not a valid return the we classify it as a weed and cut and destroy it.  So it is not enough just to know the Gospel (Good News) but whether we ingest and produce fruit from the Gospel.  Notice also in this parable that half of the soils produced (germination) life but it died due to being shallow and weedy.   As a Christian, we are taught to judge ourselves in 1 Cor.11:28 so as to not be condemned with the world.  So as we walk through the darkness of this world we are really making our decision to really go for the light or not, that is to totally focus on the light.  Let nothing tie you to the darkness of this world.  Let your roots go deep into God’s Word and allow the Holy Spirit to help you pull all of the weeds.  Do expect to produce fruit, that is what you were created to do.  And the fruit you produce is to look like Jesus and belong to HIM.   A true Christine is seeking to make disciples who are like Jesus.  It is a community effort as in Eph.4:11-16 but every single soul has a part.

Many Christians have been taught how to be a church member and join a denomination.  Even the non-denominations become denominations.   I spent many years in pew polishing, listening and tithing and totally board.  Not like the exciting Church of Acts at all, especially Acts 5: 12-16.   I have come to the conclusion that: ‘There is but one Church of Christ Jesus and all who truly LOVE & OBEY Him are members.”   And in HIM there is no option but to learn to be like HIM and to produce fruit that is like HIM.  We are given this opportunity of life on earth to learn to have faith, love, humility and obedience to Christ Jesus as our LORD and to produce fruit in kind.   The New Testament says it all and very clearly.  So totally ingest it for understanding and connect to the Holy Spirit and the Elders who are given to guide and support as they also follow the New Testament.  In the Unity factor of GOD’s Truth in Love we also get to enjoy the Power of the Kingdom while here on earth.  We get to enjoy the Victory over the darkness for ourselves and others.  We can become the extension of God’s Love in the birthing, healing and deliverance process.  Please don’t miss out.

Yours in HIS great LOVE and
Wonderful Grace and Mercy,   Ken<><


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CDC announces first US case of coronavirus with ‘unknown’ origin.  Officials on Wednesday announced a new case of coronavirus in California, which could be the first known instance in the United States of the virus spreading among the general public.    1,600 Israelis are in 14-day quarantine for coronavirus..all across the country, stretching from Kiryat Shmona in the very north all the way down to Be’er Sheva in the south.     President Trump put Vice President Mike Pence in charge of coordinating efforts to address the new strain of coronavirus, worthybrief@worthynetwork.com     If found in Hawaii, the prime source of income would stop over night.   So it would be good to have a couple of months or so of food and essentials on hand.  Along with plenty of fuel and garden seeds if you have anywhere to plant for food.

OBEDIENCE FACTOR

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OBEDIENCE FACTOR,    “WORTH CONSIDERING”   2/26/20  by Ken<><

Today’s Scripture   (Across my desk this morning.)
“…A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words…”  (Proverbs 12:14, AMP)

The Power of “I Am”
Whether you realize it or not, all through the day the power of “I am” is at work in your life, for whatever follows those two simple words will always come looking for you. When you say, “I am so unlucky,” you’re inviting disappointments. “I am so overweight.” Calories come looking for you. It’s as though you’re giving it permission to be in your life. That’s why you have to be careful what follows the “I am” and not wield its power against you.

The good news is, you get to choose what follows the “I am.” Get up in the morning and invite good things into your life. “I am blessed. I am strong. I am talented. I am wise. I am disciplined. I am focused. I am prosperous.” When you talk like that, talent gets summoned by Almighty God: “Go find that person.” Health, strength, abundance, and discipline start heading your way, and it costs you nothing!

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that my words have creative power, and I can use the power of ‘I am’ to become who You say I am. Thank You that You call me a masterpiece and Your treasured possession. I will use my words to invite good things into my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
When I started reading this, this morning, I thought the devotion was going towards the wonderful  name of God “I AM. ” Our Creator God whose, one of many, names is “I AM” who lives in an eternal dimension where time does not exist.  The Word of God, spoke through Jesus three times in John 8 using this name.  The 1611 translators did not catch the meaning so added the word (he) which is not in the Greek.  Read John 8 and see if you can find “I AM” 3 times.  In the above message that I received there is also a key word missing, the word obedience. Jesus clearly told the Religious Leaders that in their disobedience they were LOST.   God’s, born from above, kids who are truly making Christ Jesus Lord are all in the school of obedience.  The same one that Jesus went through in learning obedience.  If you are one of God’s kids and not learning obedience then you are under judgment like Paul teaches:  “That [careless and unworthy participation] is the reason why many among you are weak and sick, and a number sleep [in death]. 31 But if we evaluated and judged ourselves honestly [recognizing our shortcomings and correcting our behavior], we would not be judged. 32 But when we [fall short and] are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined [by undergoing His correction] so that we will not be condemned [to eternal punishment] along with the world.  1 Cor.11:23-34.”      And in in Hebrews,  the teaching is: ” Now if you are exempt from correction and without discipline, in which all [of God’s children] share, then you are illegitimate children and not sons [at all]. 9 Moreover, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we submitted and respected them [for training us]; shall we not much more willingly submit to the Father of [a] spirits, and live [by learning from His discipline]? 10 For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. 11 For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose]. Heb. 12:8-12.  AMP”      Also concerning Jesus:  “7 In the days of His earthly life, Jesus offered up both [specific] petitions and [urgent] supplications [for that which He needed] with fervent crying and tears to the One who was [always] able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission toward God [His sinlessness and His unfailing determination to do the Father’s will]. 8 Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered. 9 And having been made perfect [uniquely equipped and prepared as Savior and retaining His integrity amid opposition], He became the source of eternal salvation [an eternal inheritance] to all those who obey Him,”   Heb.5:7-9 

So don’t expect blessings or a pat on the head unless you are getting GOOD GRADES in God’s school of teaching us Faith, Love, Obedience and Humility. 


Yours in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus
And all who truly Love & Obey HIM are members.




A vaccine for the coronavirus is on track to be ready for human trials sooner than anticipated, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday.

When Believers Gather in true unity and  Prayer, ‘Everything Changes’: Collegiate Day of Prayer Set for Thursday,  College students across the country will be uniting in prayer this Thursday. worthybrief@worthynetwork.com

PEACE, END OF THIS AGE

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PEACE,  END OF THIS AGE. “WORTH CONSIDERING” 2/25/20   by Ken Smith
    
Today’s Scripture    (Across my desk this morning.)
“…Be still, and know that I am God!…”  (Psalm 46:10, NLT)

Stay at Peace
It’s easy to live frustrated because somebody is not doing what we want, discouraged because of a disappointment, upset because our dreams haven’t come to pass. But God doesn’t remove every frustration. He doesn’t change every person we don’t like or take away everything that’s bothering us. When He says, “Be still and know that I am God,” this implies that if we’re not still, if we’re upset, frustrated, and worried, we’re not going to know that He is God. Most of the time when we’re frustrated, we’re trying to change things that only God can change. We’re trying to be God and fix things over which we have no control. You can’t make people do what’s right or make yourself get well. If you’re trying to control everything, you’re going to be frustrated. Do what you can, then turn it over to God and let Him take care of the rest. Stay at peace, knowing He’s in control.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that I can be still and know that You are God. Help me to stop trying to change what only You can change and stop trying to fix things over which I have no control. I declare that I’m going to stay in peace and know that You are in control. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
The primary reason for our Creation is to give us the opportunity to choose love and righteousness and light over sin and darkness and then to bring glory to God in our love for HIM.  It was extremely costly for our Creator to make this choice available to us.  Jesus was the first to make it though our fallen world into God’s Glory and presence.   And HE has also provided the way for us to follow HIM into truly becoming the children of God.  Our Great Creator is well aware that we were born dead of Adam which was not our fault.  So HE has provided a way through Christ Jesus for us to be born again from above, John 3.   And not only that but also to be given the Grace or Power by God to overcome the world.  Romans 8 if we will decide to learn to use it.

You see, it all works by faith.  It is like a road map.  I once used a road map to go from New York to go home to Eugene, Oregon.  I would have easily been lost without one and never made it home.  There were so many choices to make each day.  Any one of them could have taken me miles out of the way.  And some even could have been a dead end with no way to get turned around in my 27 foot R.V.   So the New Testament is our Road Map and not the folks on the side of the road.  If you listen to them you can get into all kinds of alley ways and dead ends.  Start with the Gospel (Good News) of John, then ACTS and then Romans and you will find most of the good markers for finding your way home.  But make the New Testament your only Road Map as that is why it was giving to us through our Creator’s First Born Son and HIS Prophets.  Adam is also a son but was created from the dust.  But Jesus was born of man as body, soul and spirit in perfection.  And HE became the perfect guide and salvation for us all.  In Adam all died so also in Christ Jesus all shall be made alive.  “21 For since [it was] by a man that death came [into the world], it is also by a Man that the resurrection of the dead has come. 22 For just as [a]in Adam all die, so also [b]in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s [own will be resurrected with incorruptible, immortal bodies] at His coming.”  1 Cor.15:21-23.   So are you in Christ Jesus and are you on the road home to becoming like HIM?  Then you can walk through this crazy sinful world in PEACE.  Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.] John 16:33.

Yours in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy,  Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org

There is but one Church of Christ Jesus
And all who truly LOVE & TRUST Him are members.


Around the World     worthybrief@worthynetwork.com
World must prepare for potential COVID-19 pandemic says WHO,  World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom on Monday told countries to brace for a ‘potential pandemic’ of COVID-19.  Coronavirus Containment Window Shrinking As Virus Spreads to More Countries.  Canada’s border measures to guard the country against incoming cases of the novel coronavirus, or COVID−19, will likely become less effective as transmission of the virus spreads to more countries outside of Canada, the country’s chief medical officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Monday.  Wall Street plunges on fears of coronavirus pandemic.  The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday suffered their biggest one-day percentage losses in two years after a surge in coronavirus cases outside China fanned worries about the global economic impact of a potential pandemic.

We have a prophetic “anchor”…a fundamental sign, missing throughout all of Church history, until our day. This sign is the rebirth of Israel as a nation. Many of the OT prophets foresaw the in-gathering of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland in the latter days. [Jeremiah 30; Isaiah 43:5-6; Amos 9:14-15; and many others]. Isaiah prophesied the nation’s rebirth in a single rhetorical question, “Can a nation be born in a day?” [ Isaiah 66:8]. One hundred years ago Israel, (then called “Palestine” by the Romans, as an insult to the Jews), was a barren, sparsely inhabited province in the Ottoman empire, and Jerusalem was hardly ever mentioned in conversation unless someone was reading scripture. Today, Israel is a thriving resurrected nation, reclaimed from desolation, established in one single day, (May 14, 1948), and Jerusalem is in virtually every daily newspaper, the subject of intense controversy throughout the civilized world. This one sign assures us that we are really and truly living at the end of this age of the Gentiles.  Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.    I have a paper on all this if interested:    Ken@Trinity-Aloha.org

LIFE, ABUNDANT

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LIFE,   ABUNDANT   “WORTH CONSIDERING”     2/24/20,     By Ken Smith   www.Trinity-Aloha.org
   
Today’s Scripture (Across my desk this morning.)
“…There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears…”   (Philippians 1:6, MSG)

A Flourishing Finish
How you start is not important. Don’t let what you think is a disadvantage or a bad break cause you to say, “If I’d had a better childhood, if I had more support, if I didn’t have this dysfunction, I could do something great.” That’s where you started, but that’s not where you’re going to finish. The beginning doesn’t determine your destiny.

The apostle Paul did not say that God will bring you “to a defeated finish,” “an unfair finish,” “a lonely finish,” or a “bankrupt finish.” God has a victorious finish, an abundant finish, “a flourishing finish.” When those thoughts tell you, “It’s never going to work out. You have too many disadvantages,” let those lies go in one ear and out the other. God has established the end, and He loves to take people who start with the odds against them and shine down His favor, give them breaks, increase them, and cause them to do extraordinary things.”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that Your plans for me are for good. I may not understand everything along the way, and it may not have been fair, but I’m not going to live worried, upset, or discouraged. I know You’re bringing me to a flourishing finish. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts,
What a wonderful opportunity!!!   You mean that the Bible teaches that I don’t have to put up with this sorry sinful nature that I inherited from GGGGrand-daddy Adam?   You tell me that the Holy Word of God offers me an opportunity for a new beginning for a righteous life without sin and the hangover of guilt!   That I can truly be a brand new person in Christ Jesus?  That I can really truly be delivered from the oppression’s, obsessions and possessions of this world if I allow Christ Jesus through the Holy Spirit to become my LORD and allow myself to become fully obedient to HIM, WOW!!!   Not only that but with other true believers I can also learn to do what Christ Jesus did while HE was with us on Planet Earth?  And I can still cancel the agreement at any time?

So what is the problem, seems this is the deal of a life time????

The problem is that there are many demonic deceptions that say they are of Christ Jesus but are not.   Paul taught us that if there was no real power, to go some place else.  “ But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. 2 For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane, 3 [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal, haters of good, 4 traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith].”  
 2 Tim.3     A.D. 66   (Just 4 years prior to Emperor Titus booting all of the Jews out of all of Israel.)

Another issue is that most so called Christians believe it is OK to agree to disagree but have not really taken the unity of what Jesus prayed in John 17 to heart.  And in fact have traded emotions and traditions for God’s Truth as they do not know the Holy Scriptures in context for finding God’s Truth.  God’s Truth is made available to only those who really want it as a guide for their life.  It is hidden from those who want to built their own little kingdoms or to just be an actor, a hypocrite as Jesus taught:

“They worship Me in vain [their worship is meaningless and worthless, a pretense], Teaching the precepts of men as doctrines [giving their traditions equal weight with the Scriptures].”  Mark 7:7

Actually to make the change to being spiritually alive and at light speed is to really be willing to allow the Holy Spirit through God’s power or grace to change us into being like Jesus.  But if your motive is only to escape the judgment that must come it really won’t work very well   We all know that what we have sown, that shall we reap and that what goes around will come around.  Except that there is repentance, restitution, faith, forgiveness and a total change of direction.  A totally basic change from being drawn into the darkness of this world to totally seeking God’s Truth & Light you may not make it.   Check it out, read: Rev. 3:13-22,   Got to be an overcomer to make it in spite of all the nice songs to the contrary. 

We all have had a Bad beginning and especially, “the preacher’s kids.”  But there are no excuses that will stand in not taking God up on HIS really great and loving offer to allow us to have a new beginning.   A new start in eternal life at any time in this life that we would like to start over.  What a lot of real love and trust HE is offering to us as the children of Adam.  The choice to become really alive and live eternally with our Loving Creator.

Yours, in His great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org
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18 Therefore as by the offence of one (Adam) judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one (Jesus) the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.  19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.  20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Rom.5:

26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
Rom.16

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Cor.10:5

4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)  5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;  6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 2  Cor.10

Though he were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered; Heb.5:8

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
1 Pet. 1:2

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: …  Rom.13:1-7

8 The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.  9 For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.  10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.  Matt. 8:8-10

Then cometh the end, when he (Jesus) shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when He (Jesus) shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.  1 Cor.15:24

Apostle Paul wrote:  “These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”  Titus 2:15

So where is your school for learning obedience to Christ Jesus as LORD?

Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.  Psalm 127:1    20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:  21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.  22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Rom. 1:20-22

OBEDIENCE

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OBEDIENCE,   “WORTH CONSIDERING”   2/21/20    By Ken Smith  
    
Today’s Scripture    (In my mailbox this morning.)
“…Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert…”  (Isaiah 35:6,)

Out of Season
There are times when things aren’t going your way, business is down, the medical report isn’t good. It’s not your season. The good news is that God specializes in doing things out of season. He doesn’t wait for the perfect circumstances to line up, for you to have the training, for the right people to believe in you. He does things unexpectedly. He’ll make water pour out in your dry places and cause you to blossom out of season. What happened? God blessed you out of season.

Do you feel out of season as though you’re stuck in some area? Stay encouraged. God has you in the palms of His hands. Get ready for an “out of season” blessing, for an “it’s beyond my imagination” healing, for an “it doesn’t make sense” promotion. God is about to do something unusual, something that’s bigger than you’ve dreamed, where you’re going to say, “Wow, God! I didn’t see that coming!”

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You are not limited by seasons or the right conditions to be in place in order for You to do what You want. Thank You that You’re always working behind the scenes on my behalf. I believe that You will bless me out of season. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts:
In my life time I have had both good and bad times, mostly learning what not to do.  But I have never missed a meal unless I wanted to.  Even during the great depression one of my friends father owned a bakery and another the bus line so even as a kid we ate good and had free rides.  But it is not about the stuff, it is about the heart.  Now at 87 my house (body) is getting older…  Last night was tough getting through and the door into eternity is not far away but my heart of hearts is set on Jesus as the WAY, TRUTH & THE LIGHT and I have no fear at all.  Just getting ready for a long beautiful vacation in light.   

Isaiah wrote about this some thousands of years ago.  He wrote:   16 Therefore thus says the Lord God, Behold, I am laying in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tested Stone, a precious Cornerstone of sure foundation; he who believes (trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone) will not [b]be ashamed or give way or hasten away [in sudden panic]. 17 I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plummet; and hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and waters will overwhelm the hiding place (the shelter). Isa.28:16-17 And Jesus used this scripture to be about Himself: 42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?  Matt.41-43 And apostle Paul goes even further:   And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; Eph. 2:20.

So in our life time if we truly trust Jesus as the corner stone of our existence and learn to become truly obedient.  If we allow HIM to restore us, through the Holy Spirit, to our original God created design in Adam before the fall, We shall enjoy an eternity in righteousness living in light with our Creator and finding ourselves in HIS Image and Likeness as did Jesus.   But obedience is one key of many, the disobedient will not be allowed entry.  So have you been to HIS school to learn obedience?  We each are given a special school of obedience.  But it is up to us whether we attend classes or not.  

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org

“The only right a Christian has is the right to give up his rights.”  – Oswald Chambers

“If Jesus ever commanded us to do something that He was unable to equip us to accomplish, He would be a liar. And if we make our own inability a stumbling block or an excuse not to be obedient, it means that we are telling God that there is something which He has not yet taken into account.” – Oswald Chambers

“A person repents when he comes to the place where he discovers that the  will of God is the government of his life and the glory of God is the reason for his life. He only has repented who has changed his mind about his reason for being.” – Paris Reidhead

“Ministers often preach about the Gospel instead of preaching the Gospel. They often preach about sinners instead of preaching to them.” – Charles Finney



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HEART (clean)

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HEART (clean)   “WORTH CONSIDERING”  2/20/20  by Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org

Today’s Scripture
For I acknowledge my transgressions…Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts” Ps. 51.3,6

Have a Clean Heart   (Received in my email this morning.)
Psalm 51 is a prayer of repentance in which David acknowledged a sin he had covered up. His first step was to accept responsibility. You can’t overcome what you don’t confront—a hidden addiction, a failure, a hurt. When you hide things, it’s going to eat away at you like a poison. David went on to say that God requires truth in our inner parts. You can’t pretend and have God’s blessing at the same time.

If you’re covering things up, it’s not going to magically go away. When you come to God and ask for His forgiveness and mercy, He’ll begin to restore and put you back on the path to your destiny. David says, “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Restore to me the joy of my salvation.” He got it out in the open and asked for forgiveness—that was the turning point. God forgave and restored him, and David went on to do great things.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and great compassion that blots out the stain of my sins. Thank You that I can come to You for forgiveness and mercy and truth in my heart. I ask for a clean heart and to walk in the joy of my salvation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts,
This is so very true and so needed in the church today…  The church is so organized today that folks are afraid to make any ripples,  even in the Holy Spirit.  The world sees this as hypocrisy and the church wonders why the world does not want to come in out of the rain.  And even in the Church when there is a conflict between Tradition and Bible, the Church often adjusts the Bible to support their traditions.  We want to go with what feels good and make us look good rather than submit to the obvious simplicity of what is the context of TRUTH is in the teachings of the New Testament.   It is unfortunate that we have so few of the original letters that were written but what we do have is very illuminating as to God’s Truth.

When I first became a Christian I attended a church all of us with the same Scofield Bible.  The pastor would just give us the page number to turn it.  It was very convenient and efficient.  Only problem was that the doctrine that was supported left out all of the time dimension conditional scriptures that made us responsible for our own actions.   That in our time dimension the Great Creator had giving us free will so that our decisions were personal.  So for 13 years I really thought that I was one of the Elect due to God’s choice.  A lot of spiritual pride was captivated by that assumption.  But in 1968 I found out that in God’s dimension that HE also has absolute foreknowledge of what I will decided to do and will extend grace as needed when I am headed in the right direction.  That my decisions are mine, in time, only that GOD, because of HIS foreknowledge, had woven those decisions into HIS eternity before I had made them.  That is why the answers to prayers are on the way even before we pray.  The reason for this is to sort out the obedient hearts from the rebellious in a place where less damage would be done.  God had to give us free will to be able to love as HE wants us to learn to LOVE for knowing HIM is love.  Without Love you can not know God. and you can not fulfill HIS vision to become in HIS image and likeness like Jesus did.  Jesus was the first man to ever become in the image and likeness of our Creator.   And HE has opened the door for any one else who would like to follow in HIS steps to become in the Image and Likeness of God.  He is the first to be born of many brethren.  Problem is, we have to get real about to our weaknesses and find GOD’S grace to overcome as in Romans 8.  And many of us are fat and lazy and like things the way they are.  Or we are on a quest for bigger and better in the shape of this world which is soon to be headed for recycling at the end of this time of testing & decision, Rev.20.  So God’s design for this world is to give us a choice that will ultimately make us into HIS image and likeness to live with HIM.  Or it will send our eternal soul, without body, into a very lonely black eternity where God does not choose to exist.  He has given each of us a life time with a temporary body in which to decide. 

Yours, In HIS great love and wonderful grace and mercy, Ken<>< www.Trinity-Aloha.org

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Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Phil. 4:11.    Charles Swindoll wrote about these men who bring in animals from Africa for American zoos. They say that one of the hardest animals to catch there is the ringtailed monkey. For the Zulus of that continent, however, it’s simple. They’ve been catching this agile little animal with ease for years.     The method the Zulus use is based on knowledge of the animal. Their trap is nothing more than a melon growing on a vine. The seeds of this melon are a favorite of the monkey. Knowing this, the Zulus simply cut a hole in the melon, just large enough for the monkey to insert his hand to reach the seeds inside. The monkey will stick his hand in, grab as many seeds as he can, then start to withdraw it. This he cannot do. His fist is now larger than the hole. The monkey will pull and tug, screech and fight the melon for hours. But he can’t get free of the trap unless he gives up the seeds, which he refuses to do. Meanwhile, the Zulus sneak up and nab him.     There’s a pretty clear moral to this story, wouldn’t you say? If we really want to be free, we must let go of the things we love. The more we hold on to our earthly possessions, the more frustrated we will get and eventually, we will be entrapped.  From:  worthybrief@worthynetwork.com

WORDS

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WORDS,   “WORTH CONSIDERING, 02/19/20   By Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org
   
Today’s Scripture   (In my mail box this morning.)
“…The tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. A great forest can be set on fire by one tiny spark. And the tongue is a flame of fire…”  (James 3:5–6, TLB)

Start Some Good Fires
We need to realize that God hears what we say every day. He hears us when we bless people, when we compliment and encourage them, and when we push them forward. He hears when we criticize and stir up trouble. The prophet Isaiah said that we will eat the fruit of our words. If you sow disrespect, sarcasm, discord, and judgment, you’re going to reap those things. But when you sow kindness, encouragement, and mercy, that’s what you’re going to reap.

James said that our tongue is like a fire, and one spark can set a whole forest on fire. One word can start a major problem or a major blessing. You can start some good fires. Ignite dreams, ignite hope, ignite passion. Your words can put people on their feet, breathe new life into their dreams. Don’t be a part of the problem, be a part of the solution. Be a lifter, be an encourager, be a healer.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You for the people You have placed in my life. I want to love them like You do. Help me to use my words to start some good fires. I believe that You are making me into a lifter, an encourager, a healer. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Ken’s Thoughts.
We have all heard that the pen is mightier than the sword.  And I have personally seen the Word of God in the Holy Spirit transform many many lives during my life time to become more like Jesus.  So whether the Word is spoken or written if it is God’s Truth it will accomplish what it is sent to do.  So what seems to be the problem.  What is causing the mess and pain that is in the world today and that even exists in denominations, thousands of factions not reading John 17. 

There are many ways in which the enemy seeks to bury the Word of God so that it can not go forward and accomplish what it is intended to do. 

1.    Just simply unbelief, we have judged God’s Truth to be secondary in our lives to other things.   We don’t seek first the Kingdom of God and HIS righteousness before things.
2.    We tend to try to modify God’s Truth to say what we want it to say to support our sin.
3.    Many feel it is the responsibility of others to share God’s Truth and not a personal responsibility.  But the Glory that we bring to Jesus are those whom we bring with us.
4.    We decide that it does not work because some try to use our old Adamic  flesh nature to minister it in our own power and for our own good.  We seek to bask in God’s Glory.
5.    We use it to gather souls to us rather than to Jesus as LORD.   And the list is really very long.  We are so good at being led astray by Bible thumpers making a name for themselves.   Each one of us needs to know the Bible for ourselves, line upon line…..  Isa. 28

So what does the Bible say about God’s Word?

But he (Jesus) answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.  Matt.4:4.  (You have been)  Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.  Mark 7:13.   And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.  Luke 4:4.    And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 8:21.   For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. John3:34.   He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. John 8:47.   And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.  Acts 4:31   And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7.    Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.  Acts 13:46.   So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.  Rom 10:17.   For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.1 Cor.4:20   Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Eph.5:6.    For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 1 Thess.2:13   For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Heb.4:12   But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 1 John2:5    And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.  Rev,19:13    And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.  Rev.22:19.

RE: Scripture:     And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.  Luke 24:27    Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. John5:39.   These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.  Acts 17:11   And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:  17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.  2 Tim.3:15

Yours, in HIS great love and wonderful Grace & Mercy, Ken<><   www.Trinity-Aloha.org


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