I TELL YOU THE TRUTH
Wednesday – June 3, 2020, Sivan 11, 5780
Greetings dear and precious saints of God and welcome back to this powerful and insightful Bible Study of the Book of John. Please take a moment to share this as widely as possible. As I sit here and write this Monday thru Thursday Bible Study of the Book of John on the 4th of May the nation and the Church community is embroiled in confusion, paranoia, and wide-ranging discussions about the Coronavirus. Many Pastors have opened their Churches and many are set to open their Churches in the next week or two (from May 4th) in defiance of the State and local governing authorities. What would be a good reason to defy the laws of our Nation, State, or locality? Do we have a reason to defy the law of God?
Pastors are eager to be back in Church, and I understand that desire. Only God and they, not I, know the thoughts and intents of their hearts. A common argument is that we are commanded not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together (Hebrews 10:25). This is assumed to mean we are commanded to gather in a Church building. What did it mean right after the ascension of Christ in the first century Church? At the present time, fact and fiction is difficult to distinguish except by the revelation of God. Even to the casual observer this is a serious and sometimes lethal infection. People argue that “only 2 in 100” die of this. The question is this: which two people’s death is acceptable to you? What are the Prophets saying with regard to this pestilence and what are they saying about the idea of reopening Church? Once again, I suggest you read the Word (Prophecy) the Lord gave me on the 15th of March and reflect on it in light of what you know right now.
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As Church leaders make plans to open their Churches in defiance of the civil governing authorities’ guidelines, consider the following. Are we being asked to violate any of God’s moral laws? No, we are not. Is the following passage still in the Bible?
Romans 13:1-4 (KJV)
1 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.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3 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:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
When a Church is opened in violation of lawfully implemented Emergency Mandates the natural consequences (which can be substantial) may be the least of our problems. The consequences of violating God’s law is far greater for it takes us outside His protective umbrella. Violating God’s law (commands) is sin, that pastor (ministry leadership) are in a place of darkness, and without repentance these actions will have eternal consequences. As devastating as this virus is and has been in and out of the Church, we would be wise to ask ourselves why is this and a multitude of other awful things happening. The simple short answer is unbelief, our failure to exercise our authority, the tradition of men, and the doctrine of devils espoused from the pulpit. Subsequently there is no power in our individual lives or the Church. Now, let’s turn our attention to our primary Bible text in John.
John 16:4-7 (KJV)
4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
5 But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
6 But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
I realize that I have not spent a lot of time on our primary Bible text this week but the Lord is working on me with these things so I pass them on to you. The Church is in a very bad way and sadly don’t have any idea of the terrible darkness in which they walk. The Church as a whole does not honor the Apostle or the Prophet to set things in order. Some don’t even believe there are Apostles or Prophets, what a sad situation. The Lord had placed a phrase in me that many have heard me say for years, God will have a people, will you be one of those people. Well, what is our answer? The first step out of any mess is always repentance. Messes have to be allowed by God due to our evil, wicked, actions. Go even one again to Deuteronomy 28:14-15, and 2 Chronicles 7:14). Where is the repentance in all of this? Rebellious pastors are being held up as heroes when all the while they and the people who follow are walking into destruction. Just as Jesus told them that day, He was telling them the Truth so am I telling you the truth. It was to their and our advantage that Jesus go away and send the Comforter who is the Holy Spirit. Jesus was limited by a human body but the Holy Spirit is with and in all of us who are born again. The Comforter is the Power of God, He is God (third person of the Triune co-equal God), and leads us into the perfect will of God. Not only does He lead us into that perfect will but when we exercise our authority, He is the power to perform it. Where are the David’s? The Church today like the Israelite army of old is cowering while the giant Coronavirus taunts us.
Until our next publication, as a Bible Teacher and Prophetic Voice I speak this blessing over each and every one of you, receive it, believe it, and speak over yourself and your family by faith in Jesus name! Quit asking God to bless you, you are already blessed, you have the Blessing, give Him something to do by the words of your mouth. Once you know the will of God, decree the thing (Job 22:28, Isaiah 45:11, Mark 11:23). (The Blessing is the Holy Spirit) We have left God way to long with nothing to do in our lives.
Numbers 6:24-26 (AMP)
24 The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you;
25 The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you;
26 The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually).
By: Dr. David Wood, Author, Bible Teacher, and Prophetic Voice
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