This was written by Bill Britton (1918-1985) in the 1960s.
THE HARNESS OF THE LORD - from Eagle Saints Arise - Bill Britton Ministries
There is a terrific operation of the Spirit going on today to bring the Sons of God into an absolute confinement to the perfect will of God. This is the Day of His Preparation, the day in which He is preparing the channel through which He shall pour forth His Glory for all the world to see. This channel is His Body in the earth, that glorious company of people who are being conformed through much tribulation and fiery tests to the Image of the Son of God. This is His "battle axe and weapons of war" with which He shall subdue kingdoms and overcome all His enemies. This is His "mighty and strong One" to whom He shall commit the work of judging this world. This is His Overcomer, His "great army" with which He shall bring the nations into submission. The weapons of their warfare are not carnal, natural weapons, but they are mighty weapons, mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. These are those who shall "be strong and do exploits."
But before God can commit this great and tremendous ministry into their hands, they must submit themselves to the discipline of the Lord, letting Him truly be the Lord of their entire lives. We have long since dealt with the question of open sin, but now God is dealing with the inward rebellion of our own wills. Some good Christians are not now being so dealt with, for they are not in this Firstfruits Company, but nevertheless there is a real dealing of God going on within those who are called into the High Calling of God. This is a very real thing, and is the work of the Refiner's Fire. To those who are going through it, some of its aspects are horrible, but very necessary, and the end result thereof is glorious as we are brought into absolute and complete submission to the will of our Lord.
It was in a minister's conference and convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma that God gave me a vision which I want to share with you concerning this harnessing of our own wills. There were more than 30 ministers present in this particular Thursday morning service, and God, the Father of spirits, was present to deal with His sons, to correct them and discipline them to absolute obedience to His will. There was such a stern dealing in the Spirit that no one could go to the pulpit and minister, there was a reluctance among the ministers to say anything except that which was directly ordered by the Spirit. And as those men of God sat there in the awesome presence of Almighty God, some of them having many years of ministry, some missionaries, all of them capable of getting up and preaching a powerful sermon, I was impressed by the way they responded to the discipline of the Spirit. And in the midst of this terrific dealing of God with out spirits, the Holy Ghost gave me a vision…
I Saw the King's Carriage
On a dirt road in the middle of a wide field stood a beautiful carriage, something on the order of a stagecoach, but all edged in gold, and with beautiful carvings. It was pulled by six large chestnut horses, two in the lead, two in the middle and two in the rear. But they were not moving, they were not pulling the carriage, and I wondered why. Then I saw the driver underneath the carriage, on the ground on his back, just behind the last two horses' heels, working on something between the front wheels of the carriage. I though, "My, he is in a dangerous place; for if one of those horses kicked or stepped back, they could kill him, or if they decided to go forward, or got frightened somehow, they would pull the carriage right over him." But he didn't seem afraid, for he knew that those horses were disciplined and would not move till he told them to move. The horses were not stamping their feet nor acting restless, and though there were bells on their feet, the bells were not tinkling. There were pom-poms on their harness over their heads, but the pom-poms were not moving. They were simply standing still and quiet, waiting for the voice of the Master.
There were Two Young Colts in the Field
As I watched the harnessed horses, I noticed two young colts coming out of the open field, and they approached the carriage and seemed to say to the horses: "Come and play with us, we have many fine games, we will race with you, come catch us…" And with that the colts kicked up their heels, flicked their tails and raced across the open field. But when they looked back and saw the horses were not following, they were puzzled. They knew nothing of harnesses, and could not understand why the horses did not want to play. So they called to them: "Why do you not race with us? Are you tired? Are you too weak? Do you not have strength to run? You are much too solemn, you need more joy in life." But the horses answered not a word, nor did they stamp their feet or toss their heads. But they stood, quiet and still, waiting for the voice of the Master.
Again the colts called to them: "Why do you stand so in the hot sun? Come over here in the shade of this nice tree. See how green the grass is? You must be hungry, come and feed with us, it is so green and so good. You look thirsty, come drink of one of our many streams of cool clear water." But the horses answered them with not so much as a glance, but stood still, waiting for the command to go forward with the King.
Colts in the Master's Corral
And then the scene changed, and I saw lariat nooses fall around the necks of the two colts, and they were led off to the Master's corral for training and discipline. How sad they were as the lovely green fields disappeared, and they were put into the confinement of the Corral with its brown dirt and high fence. The colts ran from fence to fence, seeking freedom, but found that they were confined to this place of training. And then the Trainer began to work on them, with his Whip and His Bridle. What a death for those who had been all their lives accustomed to such a freedom! They could not understand the reason for this torture, this terrible discipline. What great crime had they done to deserve this? Little did they know of the responsibility that was to be theirs when they had submitted to the discipline, learned to perfectly obey the Master, and finished their training. All they knew was that this processing was the most horrible thing they had ever known.
Submission and Rebellion
One of the colts rebelled under the training, and said, "This is not for me. I like my freedom, my green hills, my flowing streams of fresh water. I will not take any more of this confinement, this terrible training." So he found a way out, jumped the fence and ran happily back to the meadows of grass. And I was astonished that the Master let him go, and went not after him. But He devoted His attention to the remaining colt. This colt, though he had the same opportunity to escape, decided to submit his own will, and learn the ways of the Master. And the training got harder than ever, but he was rapidly learning more and more how to obey the slightest wish of the Master, and to respond to even the quietness of His voice. And I saw that had there been no training, no testing, there would have been neither submission nor rebellion from either of the colts. For in the field they did not have the choice to rebel or submit, they were sinless in their innocence. But when brought to the place of testing and training and discipline, then was made manifest the obedience of one and the rebellion that lay hidden in the heart of the other. And though it seemed safer not to come to the place of discipline because of the risk of being found rebellious, yet I saw that without this there could be no sharing of His glory, no Sonship.
Into the Harness
Finally this period of training was over. Was he now rewarded with his freedom, and sent back to the fields? Oh no. But a greater confinement than ever now took place, as a harness dropped about his shoulders. Now he found there was not even the freedom to run about the small corral, for in the harness he could only move where and when his Master spoke. And unless the Master spoke, he stood still.
The scene changed, and I saw the other colt standing on the side of a hill, nibbling at some grass. Then across the fields, down the road came the King's carriage, drawn by six horses. With amazement he saw that in the lead, on the right side, was his brother colt, now made strong and mature on the good corn in the Master's stable. He saw the lovely pom-poms shaking in the wind, noticed the glittering gold bordered harness about his brother, heard the beautiful tinkling of the bells on his feet… and envy came into his heart. Thus he complained to himself: "Why has my brother been so honored, and I am neglected? They have not put bells on my feet, nor pom-poms on my head. The Master has not given me the wonderful responsibility of pulling His carriage, nor put about me the golden harness. Why have they chosen my brother instead of me?" And by the Spirit the answer came back to me as I watched. "Because one submitted to the will and discipline of the Master, and one rebelled, thus has one been chosen and the other set aside."
A Famine in the Land
Then I saw a great drought sweep across the countryside, and the green grass became dead, dry, brown and brittle. The little streams of water dried up, stopped flowing, and there was only a small muddy puddle here and there. I saw the little colt (I was amazed that it never seemed to grow or mature) as he ran here and there, across the fields looking for fresh streams and green pastures, finding none. Still he ran, seemingly in circles, always looking for something to feed his famished spirit. But there was a famine in the land, and the rich green pastures and flowing streams of yesterday were not to be had. And one day the colt stood on the hillside on weak and wobbly legs, wondering where to go next to find food, and how to get strength to go. Seemed like there was no use, for good food and flowing streams were a thing of the past, and all the efforts to find more only taxed his waning strength. Suddenly he saw the King's carriage coming down the road, pulled by six great horses. And he saw his brother, fat and strong, muscles rippling, sleek and beautiful with much grooming. His heart was amazed and perplexed, and he cried out: "My brother, where do you find the food to keep you strong and fat in these days of famine? I have run everywhere in my freedom, searching for food, and I find none. Where do you, in your awful confinement, find food in this time of drought? Tell me, please, for I must know!" And then the answer came back from a voice filled with victory and praise: "In my Master's House, there is a secret place in the confining limitations of His stables where He feeds me by His own hand, and His granaries never run empty, and His well never runs dry." And with this the Lord made me to know that in the day when people are weak and famished in their spirits in the time of spiritual famine, that those who have lost their own wills, and have come into the secret place of the most High, into the utter confinement of His perfect will, shall have plenty of the corn of Heaven, and a never ending flow of fresh streams of revelation by His Spirit. Thus the vision ended.
Interpretation of the Vision
"Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it." (Habakkuk 2:2) "Harness the horses: and get up, ye horsemen" (Jeremiah 46:4). I'm sure that many of you who can hear what the Spirit saith to the Church, have already seen what God was showing in the vision. But let me make it plain. Being born into the Family of God, feeding in the green pastures and drinking of the many streams of the unfolding revelation of His purposes is fine and wonderful. But it is not enough. While we were children, young, undisciplined, limited only by the outer fence of the Law that ran around the limits of the pastures, (that kept us from getting into the dark pastures of poison weeds), He was content to watch us develop and grow into young manhood, spiritually speaking. But the time came to those who fed in His pastures, and drank at His streams, when they were to be brought into discipline or "child-training" for the purpose of making them mature Sons. Many of the children today cannot understand why some of those who have put on the harness of God cannot get excited by the many religious games and the playful antics of the immature. They wonder why the disciplined ones run not after every new revelation or feed on every opportunity to engage in seemingly "good and profitable" religious activities. They wonder why some will not race with them in their frantic efforts to build great works and great and notable ministries. They cannot understand the simple fact that this Company of saints is waiting for the voice of the Master, and they do not hear God in all this outward activity. They will move in their time, when the Master speaks. But not before, though many temptations come from the playful colts. And the colts cannot understand why those who seemingly appear to have great abilities and strength are not putting it to good use. "Get the carriage on the road", they say, but the disciplined ones, those in God's harness, know better than to move before they hear the voice of the Master. They will move in their time, with great purpose, and great responsibility.
And the Lord made me to know that there were many whom He had brought into training who had rebelled against the discipline, the chastising of the Father. And they could not be trusted with the great responsibility of mature Sonship, so he let them go back to their freedom, back to their religious activities and revelations and gifts. They are still His people, still feeding in His pastures, but He has set them aside from the great purposes for the end of the age. So they revel in their freedom, feeling that they are the Chosen ones with the many streams of living water, not knowing that they have been set aside as unfit for His great work in this end of the Age.
And He showed me that though the chastising seemeth grievous for the time, and the discipline hard to endure, yet the result with all the glory of Sonship is worth it all, and the glory to follow far exceeds the suffering we endure. And though some lose even their lives in this training, yet they will share alike in the glory of His eternal purposes. So faint not, saints of God, for it is the Lord that doth bring thee into confinement, and not thine enemy. It is for thy good, and for His glory, so endure all things with praises and thanksgiving that He hath counted thee worthy to share His glory! Fear thou not the whip in His hand, for it is not to punish thee, but to correct and train thee, that thou mightest come into submission to His will, and be found in His likeness in that Hour. Rejoice thou in thy trials, in all thy tribulations, and glory thou in His cross, and in the confining limitations of His harness, for He hath chosen thee, and He hath taken upon Himself the responsibility of keeping thee strong and well fed, so lean thou upon Him, and trust not in thine own ability and thine own understanding. So shalt thou be fed, and His hand shall be upon thee, and His glory shall overshadow thee and shall flow through thee as it goes forth to cover the earth. Glory to God! Bless the Lord, He's wonderful! Let Him be Lord of your life, friends, and complain not at that which He bringeth to pass in your life.
Plenty in the Time of Famine
For in the hour when famine sweeps the land, He shall feed by His own hand those who are submitted to His perfect will, and who dwell in the secret place of the Most High. When terror stalks the land, those in His harness shall not be afraid, for they shall feel His bit and bridle and know the guidance of His Spirit. When others are weak and frail and fearful, there shall be those who shall be strong in the power of His might, and shall lack for no good thing. In the hour when the traditions of the religious systems have proven false, and their streams have dried up, then His Chosen ones shall speak forth with the true Word of the Lord. So rejoice, Sons of God, that you have been chosen by His grace for this great work in this last hour.
The fence which kept the colts in their own meadows and their own pastures mean nothing to the team in the harness, for the gates open to them, and they go forth pulling the king's carriage into many strange and wonderful places. They do not stop to eat the poison weeds of sin, for they feed only in the Master's stable. These fields they trample under their feet as they go forth on the King's business. And so to those who are brought into absolute subjection to His will, there is no Law. For they move in the Grace of God, led only by His Spirit where all things are lawful but not all things are expedient. This is a dangerous realm for the undisciplined, and many have perished in sin as they leaped over the fence without His harness and His bridle. Some have thought of themselves as being completely harnessed and submissive to Him, only to find that in some avenue of their life there dwelled rebellion and self-will. Let us wait before Him until He puts His noose around us and draws us to His place of training. And let us learn of the dealings of God and the movings of His Spirit until at last we feel His harness drop about us, and hear His voice guiding us. Then there is safety from the traps and pitfalls of sin, and then shall we abide in His house forever!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Part 16: Jezebel vs Sarah - Headship and Divine Order
As this series of posts is brought forth, there is a stirring and shaking of what must be stirred and shaken in us. In days to come, and, even today already as judgment has begun in the church, pretenders in the Lord's kingdom will be exposed. On the other hand, those who humble themselves will be exalted. Let's accept and help each other to accept the work that is to fall willingly on The Stone.
At this point in the series the importance of modeling should be understood, recently noting the exalted reality of Christ and His Bride and how a man and woman are intended to correctly model this relationship in marriage. The scriptures make this plain, as read soberly in the Light of Day, so to speak. There is another closely related model for a man and woman that is based upon headship and glory.
Those of us in the Kingdom of the One who is the true Light of the world (John 8:12) may take a lesson from what is manifesting as the counterfeit, letting it speak to us about the importance of earthly representations. Satan's schemes leverage modeling using falsified forms to accomplish his goals and exploit the ignorant. He mimics what the true God does but only ever in forms bent and bending, and we ourselves have been bent by conforming to the bent models and rejecting the true!
The so-called Hermetic maxim, "As above, so below," is the common pagan and mystery tradition acknowledgement of a spiritual reality that is also presented in the scriptures. "As below, so above" is the corollary unspoken proposition of the Hermetic maxim, which means more directly that what we see and hear is more than a reflection and tangible witness of the intangible reality in another realm or realms. It means that what is in the natural influentially involves what is in the supernatural. You will know, if your eyes have been opened to such, that what is presented to the physical eye in logos and visual imagery, and what is presented to the physical ear in the ringing of bells, tonal combinations and rhythms and, yes, words spoken, truly has supernatural influence. Such things are inspired to be made and done to bring forth such influence! The saturation of our environment with Satan's mimicry testifies of the evil behind it as a source, yes, and this modeling of twisted forms in the natural powerfully influences the supernatural realm and its resident angelic agencies.
If you follow me so far, you understand that what model we follow in our life conforms us to one image or another, to Christ or antichrist, Bride or Mystery Babylon, mother of harlots, to Sarah or Jezebel. The model we choose through obedience or rebellion will mold us and influence others around us. What we do and don't do in obedience, and, what we do and don't do in disobedience is behavior that manifests in the natural yet impacts in the supernatural. The marriage relationship is one very important model that we walk out in the earthly in literal shoe leather that bears a powerful testimony in heaven. Another that is also based upon headship order is head covering. These two that relate particularly to headship are primary targets of Jezebel as she leads women and men in rebellion. Friends, the devil is not stupid. He doesn't make three dollar bills and he doesn't invest his efforts where he gets no return.
Consider this revelation of divine authority from the fifth chapter of Ephesians, where the great mystery about the Bride model is set forth.
There, it's explaining why the women are to submit themselves to their own husbands. The divine order of authority is presented in the eleventh chapter of 1 Corinthians as a basis for this related model.
Note that there are two kinds of heads. One is a superior bodily appendage that generally has hair, the other kind has the appointment of relative divine authority. The head that would be covered or not would be the kind of head with hair that may be covered with something akin to a hat. With that simple understanding, the action involved is not hard to understand. I've made a lengthy presentation on the subject already (Headcovering - a highly recommended read) so I won't be duplicating it here, but the point about this as a necessary model for the daughters of Sarah must be made.
Both models are important, submission within marriage and headcovering. These both involve men and women and the right model of headship. One is for married men and women, the other for men and women without regard to marital status. If you understand what I described as an "as below, so above" principle, you should have insight into the marriage model I've been presenting and also into the glory covering and uncovering action of the hat.
Most folk these days think such as hats, bonnets, scarves, burkahs, kippahs and tallis are as empty symbols that are devoid of power. They generally don't get that "symbols rule the world" (Confucius). They don't get that ignoring the second commandment has brought such a curse that they are easy prey when the mark of the Beast is introduced. They don't get that ignoring commands about things that appear to be of no consequence invites curses of demonic deception and possession. Most folk won't get it until too late. I pray that's not you.
Angels are specifically referenced in the passage about headcovering, yet most take no heed.
Let's make some simple observations. Our response to the Lord's commands is the basis for blessings and curses. The realm of the supernatural engages on our behalf or against us, depending upon our obedience. Jezebel is the spiritual dynamic of our culture, and that of most of the world. She is given particular authority because we most particularly in the church have adopted a "feminist" doctrine and practice that is parallel to antichrist. Husbands and wives who rebel against the Christ/Bride model and men and women who rebel against the head covering model reap unto themselves curses related to headship. These demonic curses counter the very authority of Christ as expressed through His appointed models in the earth.
If I declare that those who reject these models in favor of some variant have mutton on their breath, can any legitimate argument be made to the contrary? Does it offend you that I should even suggest such a thing? Am I your enemy because I tell you the truth? Folks, if you really want to know why Jezebel reigns and spirits of control and sexual perversity are so pervasive, here's your answer.
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 marvellous in our eyes?
43) Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
44) And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder
Matthew 21:42-44
43) Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
44) And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder
Matthew 21:42-44
At this point in the series the importance of modeling should be understood, recently noting the exalted reality of Christ and His Bride and how a man and woman are intended to correctly model this relationship in marriage. The scriptures make this plain, as read soberly in the Light of Day, so to speak. There is another closely related model for a man and woman that is based upon headship and glory.
Those of us in the Kingdom of the One who is the true Light of the world (John 8:12) may take a lesson from what is manifesting as the counterfeit, letting it speak to us about the importance of earthly representations. Satan's schemes leverage modeling using falsified forms to accomplish his goals and exploit the ignorant. He mimics what the true God does but only ever in forms bent and bending, and we ourselves have been bent by conforming to the bent models and rejecting the true!
The so-called Hermetic maxim, "As above, so below," is the common pagan and mystery tradition acknowledgement of a spiritual reality that is also presented in the scriptures. "As below, so above" is the corollary unspoken proposition of the Hermetic maxim, which means more directly that what we see and hear is more than a reflection and tangible witness of the intangible reality in another realm or realms. It means that what is in the natural influentially involves what is in the supernatural. You will know, if your eyes have been opened to such, that what is presented to the physical eye in logos and visual imagery, and what is presented to the physical ear in the ringing of bells, tonal combinations and rhythms and, yes, words spoken, truly has supernatural influence. Such things are inspired to be made and done to bring forth such influence! The saturation of our environment with Satan's mimicry testifies of the evil behind it as a source, yes, and this modeling of twisted forms in the natural powerfully influences the supernatural realm and its resident angelic agencies.
If you follow me so far, you understand that what model we follow in our life conforms us to one image or another, to Christ or antichrist, Bride or Mystery Babylon, mother of harlots, to Sarah or Jezebel. The model we choose through obedience or rebellion will mold us and influence others around us. What we do and don't do in obedience, and, what we do and don't do in disobedience is behavior that manifests in the natural yet impacts in the supernatural. The marriage relationship is one very important model that we walk out in the earthly in literal shoe leather that bears a powerful testimony in heaven. Another that is also based upon headship order is head covering. These two that relate particularly to headship are primary targets of Jezebel as she leads women and men in rebellion. Friends, the devil is not stupid. He doesn't make three dollar bills and he doesn't invest his efforts where he gets no return.
Consider this revelation of divine authority from the fifth chapter of Ephesians, where the great mystery about the Bride model is set forth.
22) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.
23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Ephesians 5:22-23
23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Ephesians 5:22-23
There, it's explaining why the women are to submit themselves to their own husbands. The divine order of authority is presented in the eleventh chapter of 1 Corinthians as a basis for this related model.
3) and I wish you to know that of every man the head is the Christ, and the head of a woman is the husband, and the head of Christ is God.
4) Every man praying or prophesying, having the head covered, doth dishonour his head,
5) and every woman praying or prophesying with the head uncovered, doth dishonour her own head, for it is one and the same thing with her being shaven,
1 Corinthians 11:3-5 (YLT)
4) Every man praying or prophesying, having the head covered, doth dishonour his head,
5) and every woman praying or prophesying with the head uncovered, doth dishonour her own head, for it is one and the same thing with her being shaven,
1 Corinthians 11:3-5 (YLT)
Note that there are two kinds of heads. One is a superior bodily appendage that generally has hair, the other kind has the appointment of relative divine authority. The head that would be covered or not would be the kind of head with hair that may be covered with something akin to a hat. With that simple understanding, the action involved is not hard to understand. I've made a lengthy presentation on the subject already (Headcovering - a highly recommended read) so I won't be duplicating it here, but the point about this as a necessary model for the daughters of Sarah must be made.
Both models are important, submission within marriage and headcovering. These both involve men and women and the right model of headship. One is for married men and women, the other for men and women without regard to marital status. If you understand what I described as an "as below, so above" principle, you should have insight into the marriage model I've been presenting and also into the glory covering and uncovering action of the hat.
Most folk these days think such as hats, bonnets, scarves, burkahs, kippahs and tallis are as empty symbols that are devoid of power. They generally don't get that "symbols rule the world" (Confucius). They don't get that ignoring the second commandment has brought such a curse that they are easy prey when the mark of the Beast is introduced. They don't get that ignoring commands about things that appear to be of no consequence invites curses of demonic deception and possession. Most folk won't get it until too late. I pray that's not you.
Angels are specifically referenced in the passage about headcovering, yet most take no heed.
because of this the woman ought to have [a token of] authority upon the head, because of the messengers; [angels]
1 Corinthians 11:10 (YLT)
1 Corinthians 11:10 (YLT)
Let's make some simple observations. Our response to the Lord's commands is the basis for blessings and curses. The realm of the supernatural engages on our behalf or against us, depending upon our obedience. Jezebel is the spiritual dynamic of our culture, and that of most of the world. She is given particular authority because we most particularly in the church have adopted a "feminist" doctrine and practice that is parallel to antichrist. Husbands and wives who rebel against the Christ/Bride model and men and women who rebel against the head covering model reap unto themselves curses related to headship. These demonic curses counter the very authority of Christ as expressed through His appointed models in the earth.
If I declare that those who reject these models in favor of some variant have mutton on their breath, can any legitimate argument be made to the contrary? Does it offend you that I should even suggest such a thing? Am I your enemy because I tell you the truth? Folks, if you really want to know why Jezebel reigns and spirits of control and sexual perversity are so pervasive, here's your answer.
5) This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
6) If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 1:5-7
6) If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
1 John 1:5-7
Monday, December 27, 2010
Part 15: Jezebel vs Sarah - The Refiner's Fire in our Midst
When it comes to perceiving Jezebel and her agents of control, many of us have begun to discern with eyes that see how the land is filled with just such a kind of people, and yes, it can be rather disconcerting. A season of recognition and heightening awareness is necessary for the work of deliverance and sanctification. What I've been engaging in so passionately about logos and symbols is a parallel work. Like as though scales have fallen from our eyes, many of us now see the world in ways that affirm and clarify to us what the Lord has been declaring in the scriptures all along!
The eye-opening revelation insight granted by the Lord informs us of our state of rebellion (even and especially our very OWN) and reveals how we have come under curses that involve blindness, powerful spells of deceit. What is perhaps most shocking is to finally get a glimpse of just how subtle is the working of Satan's wicked devices, just how vast a deception is wrought through an array of behaviors that seemed to us so incredibly trivial and inconsequential.
When I began to draw attention to such a matter as the wearing of braids early in this series, it appeared to some as utter foolishness. A willingness to overlook commands that seem small in our eyes has drawn us so far down a slippery slope that there's nearly no where to look but up! As it has oft been said, "the devil is in the details." This, my friend, is the reason why I am bringing such as this message forward, so you can consider the weightiness of each of the Lord's commands. There is nothing trivial being addressed. When you and I have stood before the Lord and received our due, will these words not ring true? I implore you to mind the little things.
A fire burns that refines pure gold, and has it not been kindled by the Lord himself? I have become as a servant employed to shovel coal in a late hour. Despite adversity and distraction, the truth must be proclaimed in this hour. Let your life testify of the passionate love of The Bridegroom with His Bride! Forsake the way of liars, of Jezebel and Mystery Babylon. This is the day for the daughters of Sarah to be brought forth as arrayed in her Husband's glory.
Let's focus our attention on practical matters, what some of the little things look like as the Lord constrains us to obedience in the marriage relationship. If you've been a lurker here so far, there's yet been no benefit to you. You cannot be a hearer only, you must be a doer.
Men, what the Lord asks of a husband and father in this day is a very difficult and awkward thing. To appear to rule your wife and children well seems to be acceptable in today's culture, but you have to know that seeking to actually rule well and truly honor the Lord will very likely thrust you into situations that will appear quite unacceptable before neighbors, friends and family, and perhaps a few official government agencies. It may feel like, as a family man, you're in a no-win situation. If you feel that way, that's a sign that you lack faith in God. Brother, when you obey God, you win. Let me encourage you to seek and find His help. If you're waiting for courage it's found along the way but seldom if ever before you start.
Men, if you think you're going to just let your wife (and children) usurp your authority without further consequence, you're not thinking right. If you think you're "keeping peace" by compromise, you are making a bad trade, trading what's extremely valuable for what's absolutely worthless. If you suppose letting women and children rule makes them happy and contented, you could not be further from the truth. Your failure to rule well brings a curse, and they share in it.
Wives, are you ever attentive to and availing yourself of opportunities to "share information" with your husband? If this "guiding light" is unsolicited, you have mutton on your breath, dear sister. No joke. This is not a matter of "worthiness of information." If your advice is not in response to an explicit request from your husband inviting you to offer counsel, you have been deceived into leading and taking authority over your husband. Should your husband foolishly extend something akin to an open invitation for you to proffer counsel, you should recognize that he has been deceived into giving away what is not his to give. Bite your tongue. Hold your peace. If he commands you to give counsel on a specific matter, you must do so, trusting in the Lord. Otherwise, restrain yourself, no matter how intensely you feel the need to share information. The scriptural basis for this has yet to be addressed in the blog, but, Lord willing, that day is coming soon. Many of you will say amen by the spirit of holiness.
Imagine going to a marriage counselor and being told this. Right. If you happen to know any, you might want to give them the courtesy of a gentle challenge to reconsider their standards.
A woman is to be subject to her husband in the same way as a servant/slave is to their master/owner, and, indeed, as to Christ. Woman, be a valuable servant, the most valuable servant your husband could have. Don't be an empty headed "stand around wait until you're told what to do" kind of servant. Bowing your head like you're ashamed of your role or of your master and shuffling along behind is no glory. Hold your head up as one who truly is given an honorable estate, and give your husband the honor due him. Watch your husband closely and trust God to show you how to serve with your whole body and soul as a most valuable and trusted servant, fully invested. If you earn his trust, he will exalt you and richly reward you, yet not so as to become equal "in the throne." Servitude has been denigrated.
Men, help, encourage and let your wife become such a servant, valuable, trustworthy and worthy of being exalted in her estate. Trust God to reveal her need to you, and give yourself fully to her in that regard without reserve. This is how Christ loves the church, is it not?
In closing, beware of The Silent Treatment and withholding sex, as these are common means of abusing a spouse. Let there be forgiveness, and, in that, what action or response to whatever offense may have occurred may be brought forth in love.
The eye-opening revelation insight granted by the Lord informs us of our state of rebellion (even and especially our very OWN) and reveals how we have come under curses that involve blindness, powerful spells of deceit. What is perhaps most shocking is to finally get a glimpse of just how subtle is the working of Satan's wicked devices, just how vast a deception is wrought through an array of behaviors that seemed to us so incredibly trivial and inconsequential.
When I began to draw attention to such a matter as the wearing of braids early in this series, it appeared to some as utter foolishness. A willingness to overlook commands that seem small in our eyes has drawn us so far down a slippery slope that there's nearly no where to look but up! As it has oft been said, "the devil is in the details." This, my friend, is the reason why I am bringing such as this message forward, so you can consider the weightiness of each of the Lord's commands. There is nothing trivial being addressed. When you and I have stood before the Lord and received our due, will these words not ring true? I implore you to mind the little things.
22b) Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
23a) For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.
1 Samuel 15:22b-23a
23a) For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry.
1 Samuel 15:22b-23a
A fire burns that refines pure gold, and has it not been kindled by the Lord himself? I have become as a servant employed to shovel coal in a late hour. Despite adversity and distraction, the truth must be proclaimed in this hour. Let your life testify of the passionate love of The Bridegroom with His Bride! Forsake the way of liars, of Jezebel and Mystery Babylon. This is the day for the daughters of Sarah to be brought forth as arrayed in her Husband's glory.
Let's focus our attention on practical matters, what some of the little things look like as the Lord constrains us to obedience in the marriage relationship. If you've been a lurker here so far, there's yet been no benefit to you. You cannot be a hearer only, you must be a doer.
Men, what the Lord asks of a husband and father in this day is a very difficult and awkward thing. To appear to rule your wife and children well seems to be acceptable in today's culture, but you have to know that seeking to actually rule well and truly honor the Lord will very likely thrust you into situations that will appear quite unacceptable before neighbors, friends and family, and perhaps a few official government agencies. It may feel like, as a family man, you're in a no-win situation. If you feel that way, that's a sign that you lack faith in God. Brother, when you obey God, you win. Let me encourage you to seek and find His help. If you're waiting for courage it's found along the way but seldom if ever before you start.
Men, if you think you're going to just let your wife (and children) usurp your authority without further consequence, you're not thinking right. If you think you're "keeping peace" by compromise, you are making a bad trade, trading what's extremely valuable for what's absolutely worthless. If you suppose letting women and children rule makes them happy and contented, you could not be further from the truth. Your failure to rule well brings a curse, and they share in it.
Wives, are you ever attentive to and availing yourself of opportunities to "share information" with your husband? If this "guiding light" is unsolicited, you have mutton on your breath, dear sister. No joke. This is not a matter of "worthiness of information." If your advice is not in response to an explicit request from your husband inviting you to offer counsel, you have been deceived into leading and taking authority over your husband. Should your husband foolishly extend something akin to an open invitation for you to proffer counsel, you should recognize that he has been deceived into giving away what is not his to give. Bite your tongue. Hold your peace. If he commands you to give counsel on a specific matter, you must do so, trusting in the Lord. Otherwise, restrain yourself, no matter how intensely you feel the need to share information. The scriptural basis for this has yet to be addressed in the blog, but, Lord willing, that day is coming soon. Many of you will say amen by the spirit of holiness.
Imagine going to a marriage counselor and being told this. Right. If you happen to know any, you might want to give them the courtesy of a gentle challenge to reconsider their standards.
A woman is to be subject to her husband in the same way as a servant/slave is to their master/owner, and, indeed, as to Christ. Woman, be a valuable servant, the most valuable servant your husband could have. Don't be an empty headed "stand around wait until you're told what to do" kind of servant. Bowing your head like you're ashamed of your role or of your master and shuffling along behind is no glory. Hold your head up as one who truly is given an honorable estate, and give your husband the honor due him. Watch your husband closely and trust God to show you how to serve with your whole body and soul as a most valuable and trusted servant, fully invested. If you earn his trust, he will exalt you and richly reward you, yet not so as to become equal "in the throne." Servitude has been denigrated.
Men, help, encourage and let your wife become such a servant, valuable, trustworthy and worthy of being exalted in her estate. Trust God to reveal her need to you, and give yourself fully to her in that regard without reserve. This is how Christ loves the church, is it not?
In closing, beware of The Silent Treatment and withholding sex, as these are common means of abusing a spouse. Let there be forgiveness, and, in that, what action or response to whatever offense may have occurred may be brought forth in love.
31) Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
32) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
32) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Part 14: Jezebel vs Sarah - The Degree of Submission
I don't expect to be dwelling long before moving beyond the topic of submission within marriage. I may return to the subject, I cannot say, but it's necessary to shortly address other gender role issues relating to Jezebel vs Sarah and the curses and blessings that impact our lives so dramatically in these last days.
I'm not dealing here with hypothetical situations or the so-called marriages (of convenience and mutual exploitation) between unbelievers, whatever profession may be made of faith. Those who truly aspire to be found pleasing to Him do submit, and He will have a Bride whether or not you or I personally rise up to become worthy. If you personally still struggle with matters of braids, gold, pearls and apparel, and struggle with submission as it has been presented even after reading this post, this series may not be for you. I have encouraged folks to be patient with this work, and will ask you, once again, to please be patient with this as it unfolds here and in your life.
In walking out the practical matter of submission in a marriage, I'd like to be very clear about the degree to which the wife is to be in subjection so there is no confusion.
To embellish upon the simplicity of that declaration is to change it. I field arguments to the effect that "every thing" really means "most things." I reject them. You see, the example provided for the wife to follow doesn't allow for the exercise of "better judgment." Granted, the reality of life presents difficult challenges. Please consider how that if one permits oneself to go down the road of rationalizing what extreme conditions might justify a woman's disobedience to her husband, one has departed from the model given. Such a departure takes one off the Rock and places one on the proverbial slippery slope down which a continual series of slides is the prevailing scenario.
I believe those who struggle against this matter of full submission don't yet grasp the magnitude of the importance of correctly modeling the Bride of Christ. Neither do they grasp the value of the experience gained and lessons learned and relationships developed in becoming willing to walk it out, then walking it out. If your faith does not permit acceptance of such a radical consideration as "subject in every thing," you are in the vast majority, if there's any comfort in that. There are many churches and forums and websites and blogs where you'll be quite comfortable. Yet, the Bride model stands for those who accept the Bridegroom's radical invitation.
From 1 Peter 3 the direction is given that wives should be as Sarah, who trusted God, being in subjection to her own husband, and who even called him, lord. A comparison is made to illustrate the wife/husband relationship through the example of the servant/master model. That comparison is given a little more attention here for the sake of clarity. The servant/master is not as employee/boss but rather slave/owner. It's also important to note how the wife/husband and servant/master models are different from the citizen/ruler model. The "In like manner" of 1 Peter 3:1 refers in context to 2:18 but not further back to 1 Peter 2:13-14. The wife/husband model matches the servant/master model but, far less so, the citizen/ruler model.
Servants in our culture ARE employees but servants in the New Testament context were typically slaves or bond-servants. Such were therefore not free to quit or act independently of their master's will. Please consider:
1. Onesimus, a servant/slave - from Philemon 1 - Greek word "oiketes" (Strong's G3610)
2. In 1 Peter 2, Peter does not suggest any distinction between servants as slaves or non-slaves, which implicates the cultural norm of servants as slaves and their masters as owners.
"Jesus is recorded as mentioning slaves in one of his parables. It is important to realize that the term "servant" or "maid" in the King James Version of the Bible refers to slaves, not employees like a butler, cook, or maid. Here, a slave which did not follow his owner's will would be beaten with many lashes of a whip. A slave who was unaware of his owner's will, but who did not behave properly, would also be beaten, but with fewer stripes." (Slavery in the Bible)
A wife compares to a slave as owned by her master/husband rather than as an employee. She is not free to quit. Divorce is permissible (with respect to the scriptural constraints), but such a case biblically does not equate to an employee quitting a boss.
The typical marriage vow had long been for a woman to obey her husband until "death do them part," in good times and bad. Such is not the employee/boss model of our culture. Neither is this, of course, the model of citizen/ruler. In our culture, the biblical wife/husband relationship more closely matches that of soldier/commander in the armed forces. It's not an exact model, but soldiers do, for a contract season, vow to obey those in an appointed chain of command even unto death, and they are required to do so under the most severe of conditions. That is, "required" as in "required," not as in "requested as an option." This is not meant to suggest that a wife's insubordination is cause for the equivalent of a season in the brig, courtmartial or summary execution, or that a husband's behavior should resemble that of an abusive drill sergeant, yet, it should be noted that this familiar model is a far better model of the biblical wife/husband relationship than that of employee/boss.
Peter was given to write what he did in 1 Peter 3:5 to present a manner of adornment that is not merely due to wives being in subjection to their own husbands but, as such subjection is in the context of trusting in God. Then, what is given as the example makes sense.
It's important for slaves and wives to obey, yet with the reason why fully in mind. While some accuse the Lord of being an evil, unjust and sadistic taskmaster, those who really know Him understand He has something awesomely wonderful in store for those rare and precious few who trust Him, confident in His unfailing love.
If one doesn't trust in God, the temptation to compromise in subjection will be irresistible. Temptation will come when trying to walk this out in practice because the Lord is so kind as to allow us to be challenged and thereby discover our character, proving our love. When you start down that road of compromise where conditions that might justify rebellion are explored, having already taken to yourself the responsibility of knowing "where to draw the line," you are going to walk in darkness as you strive to figure out where that line should be drawn. I'm convinced that all arguments to the contrary are most simply counter to the plain declaration of scripture.
Saul went down that road of compromise and justification by habit. I have briefly presented the Jezebel/Mystery Babylon model as contrasted with the Sarah/Bride of Christ model. Consider a parable from the Older Testament about the church as Babylon typified in Saul, from which a relevant lesson on a very personal level may be ascertained.
Consider, too, the model of Vashti and Esther. Read the book of Esther, comparing how these women honored their husband/king. Let it speak to you about wives drawing lines, setting the limits of subjection. Let it speak to you about consequence and reward.
The Lord is no fool. He commands but knows few will submit willingly. Lord, help us be willing to submit, and help us submit, rendering to you what is your due, because you alone are worthy.
I'm not dealing here with hypothetical situations or the so-called marriages (of convenience and mutual exploitation) between unbelievers, whatever profession may be made of faith. Those who truly aspire to be found pleasing to Him do submit, and He will have a Bride whether or not you or I personally rise up to become worthy. If you personally still struggle with matters of braids, gold, pearls and apparel, and struggle with submission as it has been presented even after reading this post, this series may not be for you. I have encouraged folks to be patient with this work, and will ask you, once again, to please be patient with this as it unfolds here and in your life.
In walking out the practical matter of submission in a marriage, I'd like to be very clear about the degree to which the wife is to be in subjection so there is no confusion.
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
Ephesians 5:24
Ephesians 5:24
To embellish upon the simplicity of that declaration is to change it. I field arguments to the effect that "every thing" really means "most things." I reject them. You see, the example provided for the wife to follow doesn't allow for the exercise of "better judgment." Granted, the reality of life presents difficult challenges. Please consider how that if one permits oneself to go down the road of rationalizing what extreme conditions might justify a woman's disobedience to her husband, one has departed from the model given. Such a departure takes one off the Rock and places one on the proverbial slippery slope down which a continual series of slides is the prevailing scenario.
I believe those who struggle against this matter of full submission don't yet grasp the magnitude of the importance of correctly modeling the Bride of Christ. Neither do they grasp the value of the experience gained and lessons learned and relationships developed in becoming willing to walk it out, then walking it out. If your faith does not permit acceptance of such a radical consideration as "subject in every thing," you are in the vast majority, if there's any comfort in that. There are many churches and forums and websites and blogs where you'll be quite comfortable. Yet, the Bride model stands for those who accept the Bridegroom's radical invitation.
From 1 Peter 3 the direction is given that wives should be as Sarah, who trusted God, being in subjection to her own husband, and who even called him, lord. A comparison is made to illustrate the wife/husband relationship through the example of the servant/master model. That comparison is given a little more attention here for the sake of clarity. The servant/master is not as employee/boss but rather slave/owner. It's also important to note how the wife/husband and servant/master models are different from the citizen/ruler model. The "In like manner" of 1 Peter 3:1 refers in context to 2:18 but not further back to 1 Peter 2:13-14. The wife/husband model matches the servant/master model but, far less so, the citizen/ruler model.
Servants in our culture ARE employees but servants in the New Testament context were typically slaves or bond-servants. Such were therefore not free to quit or act independently of their master's will. Please consider:
1. Onesimus, a servant/slave - from Philemon 1 - Greek word "oiketes" (Strong's G3610)
2. In 1 Peter 2, Peter does not suggest any distinction between servants as slaves or non-slaves, which implicates the cultural norm of servants as slaves and their masters as owners.
"Jesus is recorded as mentioning slaves in one of his parables. It is important to realize that the term "servant" or "maid" in the King James Version of the Bible refers to slaves, not employees like a butler, cook, or maid. Here, a slave which did not follow his owner's will would be beaten with many lashes of a whip. A slave who was unaware of his owner's will, but who did not behave properly, would also be beaten, but with fewer stripes." (Slavery in the Bible)
A wife compares to a slave as owned by her master/husband rather than as an employee. She is not free to quit. Divorce is permissible (with respect to the scriptural constraints), but such a case biblically does not equate to an employee quitting a boss.
The typical marriage vow had long been for a woman to obey her husband until "death do them part," in good times and bad. Such is not the employee/boss model of our culture. Neither is this, of course, the model of citizen/ruler. In our culture, the biblical wife/husband relationship more closely matches that of soldier/commander in the armed forces. It's not an exact model, but soldiers do, for a contract season, vow to obey those in an appointed chain of command even unto death, and they are required to do so under the most severe of conditions. That is, "required" as in "required," not as in "requested as an option." This is not meant to suggest that a wife's insubordination is cause for the equivalent of a season in the brig, courtmartial or summary execution, or that a husband's behavior should resemble that of an abusive drill sergeant, yet, it should be noted that this familiar model is a far better model of the biblical wife/husband relationship than that of employee/boss.
Peter was given to write what he did in 1 Peter 3:5 to present a manner of adornment that is not merely due to wives being in subjection to their own husbands but, as such subjection is in the context of trusting in God. Then, what is given as the example makes sense.
18) Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
19) For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20) For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21) For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
1 Peter 2:18-21
19) For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20) For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21) For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
1 Peter 2:18-21
It's important for slaves and wives to obey, yet with the reason why fully in mind. While some accuse the Lord of being an evil, unjust and sadistic taskmaster, those who really know Him understand He has something awesomely wonderful in store for those rare and precious few who trust Him, confident in His unfailing love.
If one doesn't trust in God, the temptation to compromise in subjection will be irresistible. Temptation will come when trying to walk this out in practice because the Lord is so kind as to allow us to be challenged and thereby discover our character, proving our love. When you start down that road of compromise where conditions that might justify rebellion are explored, having already taken to yourself the responsibility of knowing "where to draw the line," you are going to walk in darkness as you strive to figure out where that line should be drawn. I'm convinced that all arguments to the contrary are most simply counter to the plain declaration of scripture.
Saul went down that road of compromise and justification by habit. I have briefly presented the Jezebel/Mystery Babylon model as contrasted with the Sarah/Bride of Christ model. Consider a parable from the Older Testament about the church as Babylon typified in Saul, from which a relevant lesson on a very personal level may be ascertained.
18) And the LORD sent thee [Saul] on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.
19) Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?
20) And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.
21) But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.
22) And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
23) For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
24) And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
25) Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.
26) And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
27) And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
28) And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
1 Samuel 15:18-28
19) Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?
20) And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.
21) But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.
22) And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
23) For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
24) And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.
25) Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.
26) And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
27) And as Samuel turned about to go away, he laid hold upon the skirt of his mantle, and it rent.
28) And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.
1 Samuel 15:18-28
Consider, too, the model of Vashti and Esther. Read the book of Esther, comparing how these women honored their husband/king. Let it speak to you about wives drawing lines, setting the limits of subjection. Let it speak to you about consequence and reward.
The Lord is no fool. He commands but knows few will submit willingly. Lord, help us be willing to submit, and help us submit, rendering to you what is your due, because you alone are worthy.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Part 7 - See, it's the "i" of Horus! The Crucial oracle reveals how to gain gnosis
Some may see the computer memory merchant Crucial's comet logo as suggesting that their computer will be fast, like a streaking comet, but there's really far more involved on a deeper level. The Crucial brand is marketing gnosis as attained through the seeing Eye of Horus. Their logo presents Eye of Horus imagery by connecting the "i" to the "c," dotting it with what looks like a comet. It's the c-ing "i"! 
The white comet against the blue pictures one of many kinds of celestial bodies in the heavens. Stars and other celestial lights represent angels, and given the second commandment prohibition against graven images, the logo's comet represents a fallen angel. As dotting the "i" of Horus, the fallen angel signified is that very ancient god. The c-ing "i" or seeing eye is the connection to that realm, and, indeed, to Horus himself as an identity of the coming Antichrist Beast. That statement is true on more than one level, with an application pertaining to the symbol itself, to the pineal gland, and, further, to the coming mark of the Beast. According to popular testimony, it's the awakening or activation of the Eye of Horus that brings illumination and gnosis. Crucial's ad slogan attests to the seeing eye gnosis: "Crucial knows notebook memory."
Consider the icon that appears in your browser tab when you visit Crucial's Web site. It's an eye made with a white "c" inside a blue circle. Meaning? C/See with your illuminated eye the divine heavenly light! These enlightened folks present themselves as something of an oracle on their home page by making a gimmick out of a pretty common kind of lookup feature. Let's pay attention as the oracle coaches us on how to acquire gnosis. "The Crucial Memory Advisor™ tool is a quick, 3-step process to find guaranteed-compatible memory for computers and motherboards." We are instructed by the c-ing "i" oracle that gnosis is acquired by means of the number three, highlighting the expression "3-step process" in bold to call out an allusion to the third eye and three strand DNA!
Still inside the same graphical space on their home page and underneath a dotted line, another hint is provided to make sure we get it. It's another tool. "Crucial System Scanner tool Or, you can scan your computer to find out what is already inside your system and get recommended upgrades." We are instructed by the c-ing "i" oracle that gnosis may involve scanning "to find out what is already inside your system." They highlight the phrase "what is already inside" in bold. What is already inside? What kind of scanning might be involved?
To respond confidently to those questions, let's take one more clue into consideration. The word "crucial" means, "involving a big decision; of the greatest importance, involving a final or supremely important decision or event."
The word is derived from the French, which is from the Latin "crux", or "cross." If you've been following this series, you should realize this feature compares with the letter "t" cross in the Citi logo and the letter "X" cross in Xfinity, two Eye of Horus brands that make similar references to illumination and gnosis. 
Crucial, as "involving a final or supremely important decision" points to one that everyone will have to make in the not too distant future concerning the mark of the Beast! When the mark of the Beast is offered, the deal will be almost irresistible. The options will eventually reduce down to two clear choices. Cross 1: The cross of Christ, the son of the one true God. In the season of decision deception will be great but the correct choice will look like accepting the impending threat of death. Cross 2: The cross of antichrist that is the cross-species/kind union of the sons of god with the daughters of men. It's the promise of extending this life that ensures another death.
23) And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.
24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
25) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26) If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 12:23-26
24) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
25) He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
26) If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
John 12:23-26
The branding elements together with the company identity as "Crucial" also pictures what is known by some as the crossroad. Bob Dylan testified that he went to the crossroad like Robert Johnson had before him. The crossroad is where a bargain is made with the devil, offering your soul in trade. Such a trade is legitimate and binding. The loss of one's soul is no joke. The promise of fame, fortune, influence, the fountain of youth, illumination or gnosis tempts people to make a bad deal. When the time arrives when the mark of the Beast is offered, the most attractive benefit will be the mere persistence of this life of the flesh.
The questions about what is already inside and what kind of scanning might be involved find answers in the context of DNA and the activation of the Eye of Horus and the mark of the Beast.
Isn't there a lot of probing and scanning being undertaken to find out what's already inside? That's what 23AndMe and such as deCODE Genetics are doing as they probe your very genes! Also, aren't implanted RFID microchips scanned as a data connection interface to see what's inside the tagged biological entity's system? 
Search such keywords as barcode DNA project or scanning DNA. If you really want to get carried away with this search eye third horus activation and DNA activation. The implications of Crucial's subtle imagery should become overwhelmingly obvious. The issues here seem to resolve to two, identification and transformation. 
Crucial's slogan presents them as the memory experts. When you're aware of the professed memory experts' implicit link to DNA transformation you can confidently connect the dots to the Memory Tower featured during the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The reason that tower was cryptically called a memory tower and designed to model DNA transformation and man's ascension to godhood is because DNA persists the form and nature of its ancestors, "remembering" its ancestors. 
The mark of the Beast scheme is to rewrite the DNA memory, blotting out the Creator by means of installing a substitute! Crucial signals that they are complicit, and, by their signaling are advancing the scheme through subliminal and supernatural influence.What was exalted in Beijing will be repeated on an even greater scale in London at the Olympic Park, when the 115 meter high tower named the ArcelorMittal Orbit is finished in advance of the 2012 Olympics!
What the Lord continues to expose is a plan laid out from long ago. The parade of witnesses testifying to how the plan is playing out is very entertaining, in a way, yet the testimony is chilling. The season prophesied from ancient times is unfolding before us and the conclusion is inescapable. The time for judgment has come like a springing trap. Thank you, Lord, for preparing us in advance of these things that have come and are coming in the earth. Thank you for the eyes of our understanding being enlightened, with Truth for salvation.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Part 6 - See, it's the "i" of Horus! "Citi never sleeps" - after the third eye is awakened!
Continuing the survey of Eye of Horus imagery, Citi witnesses to the seeing eye enlightenment of the mark of the Beast through their corporate branding and marketing. The Citibank branding as simply, Citi, is very cleverly concealing and revealing the third eye and dimensional portal, associating it with the union of the sons of god with the daughters of men!
It's Horus and Shiva "Trilochana" (three eyed). Two eyes are presented by calling out two "i"s with dots replaced by a spanning red arch. That arch extends to the "c" to form the third eye, the c-ing eye!
Because the brand's slogan is "Citi never sleeps," the red arch appears as the Sun either rising or setting over the "citi." The Sun is a messianic Bridegroom symbol (Psalm 19). Given that such a representation is prohibited by the second commandment (Exodus 20 - graven images), this instance is a cursed symbol of the antichrist bridegroom aka Apollo and Horus.
Together with the red arch, the verticals of the "i"s are the pillars that present an arched gateway
(Masonic Royal Arch), comparing to how the letter "n" is used in the Xfinity logo (see Part 5 in this series). Passing through that dimensional gateway is the way to acquire the third eye enlightenment. At that portal we find a "t" that is a cross. The sacrifice at this cross is not that which the Bible declares pertains to your salvation and mine, involving the son of the one true God. Citi's "t" represents the union of the sons of god (vertical) with the daughters of men (horizontal), the sacrifice of one's soul that will be counter to salvation at the implementation of the mark of the Beast! Acquiring enlightenment by way of the third eye comes but by taking the wrong path to the wrong door.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 14:6
John 14:6
On the Citibank North America site, the slogan appears next to the logo: "Citi never sleeps." The eye of Horus activation is also called an awakening. The third eye is identified with the pineal gland, which acts as an interface and dimensional gateway. This gland also produces the hormone called melatonin, known to regulate sleep and waking cycles. The slogan "Citi never sleeps" is signaling us about the pineal gland, the awakened hidden eye, the all-seeing eye that never blinks!
So, with enlightenment comes gnosis, right? What will we know? "I never know where each day will take me," we're told in the primary marketing space on their home page. "But I do know that there's a card that can keep up." One interpretation is that there's a card that can keep up with you, wherever the day might take you. However, in the context of the awakened third eye gnosis, the implication is that there's a card that can keep you up. Citi never sleeps, remember? Unfailing gnosis, the unblinking third eye, awake. Supporting this is the picture of the divers from underneath. We see they are up, towards the light, illuminated. They play on feelings of insecurity, enticing us, drawing us towards the false light. At the far right of the space is the prompt, "Learn more*" - meaning, "Get enlightened."
The little "Registered Trademark" symbol is itself an Eye of Horus, appearing next to the arch like the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
It's all so subtle. That's why it's so effective. It's one subtle layer on another, over and over again! What is it about Citi, or "city" that we should know? The first occurence of the word "city" in the Bible is found in Genesis chapter 4.
16) And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.
17) And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.
Genesis 4:16-17
17) And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch.
Genesis 4:16-17
The first murderer was marked by God, and not long afterward, this first man sired by the serpent had offspring to continue the line. He is acclaimed for having built the first city.
Given their signaling logo and Citibank's business as bankers facilitating merchants with their Citi brand, they would do well to note the following about a city.
9) And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning,
10) Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
11) And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
Revelation 18:9-11
10) Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
11) And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more:
Revelation 18:9-11
That's a major 9-11, Revelation 18:9-11!
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Winter Solstice and lunar eclipse of 12/21/2010
A celestial event will begin within a matter of hours after posting, so this won't be read until afterward by most. Sorry about the delay. I won't be able to see it here in Silicon Valley due to the weather.
This is a very rare celestial event, a lunar eclipse occurring on the day of the Winter Solstice. The numbers of the date are interesting enough to make this a day worth watching for signs. As for what kind of signs we should particularly watch for I can't say because I have no particular insight. The date numbers do however sum to 9 as by 3*3, which suggests the theme of the mark of the Beast triple-helix DNA transformation. 1+2+1+2+2+0+1+0=9 12/21/2010 1+2/1+2/2+0+1+0 = 3/3/3/
From SpaceWeather.com:
RARE LUNAR ECLIPSE: The lunar eclipse of Dec. 21st falls on the same date as the northern winter solstice. Is this rare? It is indeed, according to Geoff Chester of the US Naval Observatory, who inspected a list of eclipses going back 2000 years. "Since Year 1, I can only find one previous instance of an eclipse matching the same calendar date as the solstice, and that is Dec. 21, 1638," says Chester. "Fortunately we won't have to wait 372 years for the next one...that will be on Dec. 21, 2094."
WHEN TO LOOK: The total eclipse lasts more than an hour from 02:41 am to 03:53 am EST on Tuesday morning, Dec. 21st. Any time within that interval is a good time to look. For other time zones, consult Shadow & Substance's animated eclipse.
If you're interested in reading up on the meaning of a lunar eclipse and related heavenly signs, visit Heavenly Sign Watching, a two part study.
An unrelated link of interest is How the Animated Series G.I. Joe Predicted Today’s Illuminati Agenda by The Vigilant Citizen
This is a very rare celestial event, a lunar eclipse occurring on the day of the Winter Solstice. The numbers of the date are interesting enough to make this a day worth watching for signs. As for what kind of signs we should particularly watch for I can't say because I have no particular insight. The date numbers do however sum to 9 as by 3*3, which suggests the theme of the mark of the Beast triple-helix DNA transformation. 1+2+1+2+2+0+1+0=9 12/21/2010 1+2/1+2/2+0+1+0 = 3/3/3/
From SpaceWeather.com:
RARE LUNAR ECLIPSE: The lunar eclipse of Dec. 21st falls on the same date as the northern winter solstice. Is this rare? It is indeed, according to Geoff Chester of the US Naval Observatory, who inspected a list of eclipses going back 2000 years. "Since Year 1, I can only find one previous instance of an eclipse matching the same calendar date as the solstice, and that is Dec. 21, 1638," says Chester. "Fortunately we won't have to wait 372 years for the next one...that will be on Dec. 21, 2094."
WHEN TO LOOK: The total eclipse lasts more than an hour from 02:41 am to 03:53 am EST on Tuesday morning, Dec. 21st. Any time within that interval is a good time to look. For other time zones, consult Shadow & Substance's animated eclipse.
If you're interested in reading up on the meaning of a lunar eclipse and related heavenly signs, visit Heavenly Sign Watching, a two part study.
An unrelated link of interest is How the Animated Series G.I. Joe Predicted Today’s Illuminati Agenda by The Vigilant Citizen
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Part 5 - See, it's the "i" of Horus! More disCERNment plus Comcast/Xfinity is cast into the light
The cryptic CERN logo is signaling us to "disCERN" with hidden eye illumination. This can be "disCERNed" by deconstructing the esoteric graphic elements and recognizing the Eye of Horus features, like the letter "C" used to form part of an eye.
Will the LHC project discover the God particle, breaking through to Luciferian enlightenment? Will the illumined gods of destruction break through the 666 portal?If agreement between the meanings of occult marketing imagery, art, entertainment media, Bible prophecy and the words of the prophets means anything, the answers to those questions is probably, yes.
In addition to the elements disCERNed in the larger graphic, when the logo is flipped 180° as though viewed in a reflecting pool, a 69 (23*3) appears, the double digit number signaling the mark of the Beast triple helix DNA transformation.
Comcast/Xfinity and the Eye of Horus
One of the ubiquitous C-ing eye logos in my environment is that of Comcast.
The initial letter "c" forms the pupil of the red "c" that surrounds it. Comcast is the largest cable operator and home internet service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service. In this utility's customer relationship, they "C" everything coming in and going out as the all-seeing eye with gnosis. If knowledge is power, what passes through their fiber-"optic nerve" gives them the potential for control beyond most other agencies, even exceeding the domain of the Goo-Goo-Google eye within their market share.
The Comcast branding is changing over to Xfinity, the name for the re-branded triple play services. While the hidden eye was a powerful occult symbol in their Comcast logo, with the Xfinity logo they are definitely trading up!
According to Comcast, the name Xfinity stands for infinite content choices and cross-platform features. Uhhhhh, no. That's just a pretext.Let's examine the esoteric symbolism with a critical eye.
To identify the eye of Horus symbolism we first have to "see" what's "not there" because it's all about the hidden eye. Notice that the letters of the logo are all lower case. Also notice that, of the two letters "i" in xfinity, neither is dotted. A missing dot over an "i" is the missing or hidden eye. Get it?
There are two eyes, and, even though the gradient lighting effect is pretty subtle, you should be able to perceive Horus "who rules with two eyes."
The lighting of the xfinity graphic is perhaps even more subtle than the gradient used by LG, but, if you look closely you can tell that the source of radiant light that illuminates the whole word appears to be located at the right "i" (on our left). This makes the left eye darker and the right eye lighter, which signals Horus "who rules with two eyes"!
A big part of how the xfinity logo works involves the symmetry of the design. Compare the forms of the bookends "x" and "y," and the matched "f" and "t." The central pivot is the letter "n," which, in lower case form, presents us with an arch, a gateway like the Masonic Royal Arch.This is the portal and open door to transformation through which we're invited to pass as to "infinity and beyond" (Toy Story's "Buzz Lightyear" famous expression) with xfinity's apparent promise of infinite, or, eternal illumined life. The arched gateway "n" is located between the "i"s - as the portal between the eyes referencing the "third eye" that is the pineal gland!
Comcast's rebranding markets the activation of the eye of Horus through the mark of the Beast. Their signaled intent is to bring this key phase of the serpent's plan to reality!
Oh, Comcast. We're on to you!
The "X" in Xfinity means "trans" and "cross" and also Christ, like how "Xmas" substitutes for "Christmas." This is the Antichrist transgenic - transhuman - transformation that is for "infinity," forever. It's referencing a crossing over from mortality to immortality, not through Christ but through Antichrist. This is actually going to ensure death and a season in the lake of fire because, once you cross that line, you can't cross back!
Comcast/Xfinity's evil intent is verified by the cryptic marketing slogan for this ad. "Xfinity connects you to your world like never before." The microchip implant is the point of connection interface they're referencing here, which will connect those who fall prey to the scheme to the Beast network technology and biology through DNA transformation. This reference to "connection" will be familiar to those of you who remember this blog's ncr.com series.
When it's claimed that Xfinity stands for "cross-platform features," allusion seems to be made to cross-species features, the transformation from man to hybrid beast.
The name is identified with "triple play services" by the company, making reference to the number 3, a resurrection/regeneration number. This also references the three strand DNA characterizing the biological manner of regeneration.
It should be noted that the "x" in xfinity is referencing chromosomes.The "x" in the logo is called out with an extended stem that matches to the "y" as its partner. Because the "x" is the female chromosome when compared to the male "y," sexual reproduction is in view - the mating of the sons of god (y) with the daughters of men (x). The x and y bookend the graphic presentation of Horus "who rules with two eyes" in a familiar expression of Horus flanked by his male and female parents Osiris and Isis!
"A major push involving the new Xfinity branding took place during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games coverage on NBC, which was in the early stages of a merger with Comcast." (Comcast - Xfinity rebranding - Wikipedia) You may realize the Olympics are all about the return of Apollo/Horus. Comcast/Xfinity shares this passion, who had intended to launch The U.S. Olympic Network following the 2010 Games in a joint venture with the U.S. Olympic Committee.
More to come, Lord willing!
Will the LHC project discover the God particle, breaking through to Luciferian enlightenment? Will the illumined gods of destruction break through the 666 portal?
If agreement between the meanings of occult marketing imagery, art, entertainment media, Bible prophecy and the words of the prophets means anything, the answers to those questions is probably, yes. In addition to the elements disCERNed in the larger graphic, when the logo is flipped 180° as though viewed in a reflecting pool, a 69 (23*3) appears, the double digit number signaling the mark of the Beast triple helix DNA transformation. Comcast/Xfinity and the Eye of Horus
One of the ubiquitous C-ing eye logos in my environment is that of Comcast.
The initial letter "c" forms the pupil of the red "c" that surrounds it. Comcast is the largest cable operator and home internet service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service. In this utility's customer relationship, they "C" everything coming in and going out as the all-seeing eye with gnosis. If knowledge is power, what passes through their fiber-"optic nerve" gives them the potential for control beyond most other agencies, even exceeding the domain of the Goo-Goo-Google eye within their market share.The Comcast branding is changing over to Xfinity, the name for the re-branded triple play services. While the hidden eye was a powerful occult symbol in their Comcast logo, with the Xfinity logo they are definitely trading up!
According to Comcast, the name Xfinity stands for infinite content choices and cross-platform features. Uhhhhh, no. That's just a pretext.
Let's examine the esoteric symbolism with a critical eye.To identify the eye of Horus symbolism we first have to "see" what's "not there" because it's all about the hidden eye. Notice that the letters of the logo are all lower case. Also notice that, of the two letters "i" in xfinity, neither is dotted. A missing dot over an "i" is the missing or hidden eye. Get it?
There are two eyes, and, even though the gradient lighting effect is pretty subtle, you should be able to perceive Horus "who rules with two eyes."
The lighting of the xfinity graphic is perhaps even more subtle than the gradient used by LG, but, if you look closely you can tell that the source of radiant light that illuminates the whole word appears to be located at the right "i" (on our left). This makes the left eye darker and the right eye lighter, which signals Horus "who rules with two eyes"! A big part of how the xfinity logo works involves the symmetry of the design. Compare the forms of the bookends "x" and "y," and the matched "f" and "t." The central pivot is the letter "n," which, in lower case form, presents us with an arch, a gateway like the Masonic Royal Arch.
This is the portal and open door to transformation through which we're invited to pass as to "infinity and beyond" (Toy Story's "Buzz Lightyear" famous expression) with xfinity's apparent promise of infinite, or, eternal illumined life. The arched gateway "n" is located between the "i"s - as the portal between the eyes referencing the "third eye" that is the pineal gland! Comcast's rebranding markets the activation of the eye of Horus through the mark of the Beast. Their signaled intent is to bring this key phase of the serpent's plan to reality!
4) And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:
5) For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Genesis 3:4-5
5) For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Genesis 3:4-5
And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
Revelation 13:16
Revelation 13:16
Oh, Comcast. We're on to you!
The "X" in Xfinity means "trans" and "cross" and also Christ, like how "Xmas" substitutes for "Christmas." This is the Antichrist transgenic - transhuman - transformation that is for "infinity," forever. It's referencing a crossing over from mortality to immortality, not through Christ but through Antichrist. This is actually going to ensure death and a season in the lake of fire because, once you cross that line, you can't cross back!
Comcast/Xfinity's evil intent is verified by the cryptic marketing slogan for this ad. "Xfinity connects you to your world like never before." The microchip implant is the point of connection interface they're referencing here, which will connect those who fall prey to the scheme to the Beast network technology and biology through DNA transformation. This reference to "connection" will be familiar to those of you who remember this blog's ncr.com series.When it's claimed that Xfinity stands for "cross-platform features," allusion seems to be made to cross-species features, the transformation from man to hybrid beast.
The name is identified with "triple play services" by the company, making reference to the number 3, a resurrection/regeneration number. This also references the three strand DNA characterizing the biological manner of regeneration.It should be noted that the "x" in xfinity is referencing chromosomes.
The "x" in the logo is called out with an extended stem that matches to the "y" as its partner. Because the "x" is the female chromosome when compared to the male "y," sexual reproduction is in view - the mating of the sons of god (y) with the daughters of men (x). The x and y bookend the graphic presentation of Horus "who rules with two eyes" in a familiar expression of Horus flanked by his male and female parents Osiris and Isis!"A major push involving the new Xfinity branding took place during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games coverage on NBC, which was in the early stages of a merger with Comcast." (Comcast - Xfinity rebranding - Wikipedia) You may realize the Olympics are all about the return of Apollo/Horus. Comcast/Xfinity shares this passion, who had intended to launch The U.S. Olympic Network following the 2010 Games in a joint venture with the U.S. Olympic Committee.
More to come, Lord willing!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Part 4 - See, it's the "i" of Horus! Eye C the light in CERN, Creative Centrale and Christine!
In this post continuing the survey of Eye of Horus imagery, 
a wide variety of forms is presented that feature the graphical shape of the letter "C" as an eye and the "C" as an allusion to its homonym, "see."
Alongside Lady Gaga, who models both the Horus "who rules with two eyes" and the hidden eye of Horus is another queen of Pop, Christina Aguilera. Her latest album is titled, Bionic, and the visual imagery plays off the theme to present her as akin to having been "assimilated into the Borg collective," the serpent tree. She is part human but is an enhanced biological organism, robotic in manner, mechanical, mind-controlled and designed with a focus upon sexual allure and reproduction. She has received the mark and is posthuman.
Like Lady Gaga in the Horus "who rules with two eyes" pose, the lips form a delta. Christina's left eye is the eye of Horus and hidden eye, uncovered here as though the skin were transparent to reveal how it's involved with the technological enhancement. Her state of illumination is pictured by the brightly washed out coloration of face and hair.
In the lower image Christina presents the hidden third eye of illumination by forming a letter "C" that frames her eye. This is signaling that we are to "SEE," connecting the homonyms "C" = "see" like the "i" = "eye"! In this image, the illumination is pictured as related to a technology associated with her right hand that helps her "C." Now, what do you suppose that might be? Revelation 13:16-18?
"Bionic" is the sixth studio album by Christina Aguilera. It's an 18-song album: 18=6+6+6 1+8=9 It was first released on June 4, 2010, through RCA Records. 6+4+2+0+1+0=13 These are all Beast and mark of the Beast transformation numbers.
The blogger Vigilant Citizen covered a song off the "Bionic" album here, Christina Aguilera’s “Not Myself Tonight”: More Illuminati Music, making some good points including making a pharmakeia connection "'Bi-On-Ic' also apparently means “bisexual on ice”, ice being the slang word for methamphetamine. So, when she is under the influence of this powerful drug, she becomes bisexual. Knowing that methamphetamine is extensively used on mind control victims, especially in sexual programming, the album title is rather disturbing." The Vigilant Citizen appears to be a natural man (1 Corinthians 2:14) and therefore doesn't recognize what's presented on a deeper spiritual level, so keep that in mind as you consider the focus of his studies. Note: If one is not one's self tonight because of the mark of the Beast, one will never be one's self again.
You'll notice I don't write much about a body of men called the Illuminati. Many others have researched the history and background of such a secretive body.I have little to add other than to say that those who carry forward the effort to illuminate with Luciferian light are many. The Luciferian illumination effort points beyond men and their organized efforts even as Mystery Babylon extends beyond the Pope, even the Black Pope and the Jesuits. The work is of a supernatural agency, even the powers behind the Eye of Horus.
The letter "C" is often used to signal "See" as with the hidden eye. It's the third letter of the alphabet, which, given how three strand DNA is such a key element in the mark of the Beast transformation, the numbering strengthens it's influence as an occult symbol. Yet one more degree of magnitude is gained in this usage due to the illumination being as by the third eye, the third letter "C" seeing eye. Other similar number signaling is done through the letter "F" as six (man), "i" as nine (M-O-B transformation), "M" as thirteen (lord/beast) and "W" as twenty-three (chromosomes).
In this collection of corporate logos we find the letter "C" used as a graphical element in the formation of an eye. "C" or see with the illumined eye of Horus, we are being told. The third eye is hidden, yet plainly implied when you learn how to recognize and interpret the symbol.
Creative Centrale, CERN and the Eye of Horus
The popular technology company Creative uses a version of the C-ing eye of Horus to brand their Centrale software.
The word "centrale" means "relating to the center." Third eye activation is often attempted through meditative technique by focusing attention on the center, the pineal gland near the center of the brain.
About the company name, Creative, think, procreative. This is about new life, the illuminated life. The gradient in the Centrale C-eye seems oddly exaggerated. The "C" is filled in with a red dot for a pupil. Recognizing the red dot as a Bindi confirms the company's intent to signal the third eye activation. This feature also strengthens the subliminal and supernatural influence of the symbol.
The Bindi is a popular symbol all across India. It's the red dot or drop appearing between a Hindu woman's eyes.
"'Bindi' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bindu' or a drop, and suggests the mystic third eye of a person." "The vermilion, traditionally used exclusively for bindis, is called 'sindura' or 'sindoor'. It means 'red'..." (Bindi: The Great Indian Forehead Art)
"The area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". According to followers of Hinduism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy." (Bindi (decoration) - Wikipedia)
The Centrale logo is very similar to the eye of Horus as the male bindu dot inside a female circle that is widely recognized as the eye of Horus.
Target's corporate logo version really "targets" the inner central red Bindi third eye.
A notable difference between an eye formed with an enclosed circle and one formed with the letter "c" relates to the procreative modeling. The female womb is pictured as open with the "C." Such is often leveraging sexual intercourse and/or birth. The "C" sometimes also pictures the egg penetrated by sperm at conception.
Connections to "Lord Shiva" should be made while we're considering Eastern symbolism, who is perhaps another alias for Horus and Apollo.
This god wears the Bindi, has a trident for a weapon and is often pictured with pine cone style hair (pineal gland) and kundalini serpent.
"...the original meaning of Shiva's name Trilochana (Sanskrit: tri = three; lochana = eye(s) or eyed), or Tryambaka (Sanskrit: one with three eyes of fire),..." "The snake is a symbol of (tantric) knowledge and the fire is the symbol of enlightenment." (Lord Shiva - MahaShivaratri)
You may be familiar with Shiva as presented doing the dance of the Nataraja with his third eye opened at the Large Hadron Collider facility. I bring this hugely significant facility and activity up while connecting dots because of the CERN logo.
Many perceive it as an obfuscated 666. It's also the C-ing eye, with the letter "C" graphically forming part of the eye (like in the "c1000" logo included in the collection above). The legs and extended horizontal of the Eye of Horus are also apparent! It's cleverly obfuscated, but once you see it, you can't unsee it!
Back to the company, Creative, I note that they had an opportunity to leverage the "C" as the seeing eye in their corporate logo but didn't. Neither did they take advantage of calling out the "i" of Horus. Yet, they still featured the Eye! The letter "A" is nearly centered in the word and signals loudly the form of a pyramid. This construct is so commonly featured with the illuminated eye above it that's it's almost implicit, even though their version omits even a hint of it. Well, almost. Instead of giving the pyramid a flat top with something hovering above they put something flat hovering below.Hint. The cues that reveal their intent are found in the letters "E" and the stylized "R"! Along with the "R" and "A," the "E" makes these stylized characters look like some kind of ancient text.
The stylized "R" of itself doesn't call out the eye of Horus in a very obvious way, yet, in context, that signification seems plain enough. The stylized form of the letter "E" really gives their game away.
The upper case "E" is popular in occult signaling because its a graphical trident and a reversed number 3. These, of course, reference the 3 strand DNA of the mark of the Beast transformation, and the weapons of the gods as pointing to that transformation, being the three legged lightning bolt of Zeus and tridents of Shiva, Poseidon and Neptune. The Creative version of the "E" is an eye in three parts. The central element is detached, the pupil in the eye. The two letters "E" are for "EYE"! The peculiar elements of the stylized "A" can be used to construct the "Y" in "EYE"!
In like manner to how the Verizon/Google "r" of Droid has the two eyes that present Horus when the elements are taken in context ("Learn More" = "get illuminated"?), so it is with the Creative logo!
When the redundant testimony of the symbols that saturate our environment is perceived, one thing that becomes rather obvious is how products are effectively marketed by hooking to the base human soulish desire to be illuminated, to become a god by joining with the gods. The approach sidesteps the issues of sin, of obedience, righteousness, holiness and worthiness. There is a genuine to be attained that should be sought after, that is to have the eye of our understanding being enlightened, but it is not the counterfeit of the eye of Horus activation. Those who "cheat" and pursue that counterfeit will find a curse.
In Daniel 2, we learn that, "The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;" Even when and if they attain the gnosis and third eye activation, their light is only but the darkness of deception.
Let me encourage you to seek passionately according to the way of humble subjection to the one true God after the example of His son Y'shua and men like Daniel, and Joseph, who in like manner saw the wise men of Egypt humbled.
a wide variety of forms is presented that feature the graphical shape of the letter "C" as an eye and the "C" as an allusion to its homonym, "see."Alongside Lady Gaga, who models both the Horus "who rules with two eyes" and the hidden eye of Horus is another queen of Pop, Christina Aguilera. Her latest album is titled, Bionic, and the visual imagery plays off the theme to present her as akin to having been "assimilated into the Borg collective," the serpent tree. She is part human but is an enhanced biological organism, robotic in manner, mechanical, mind-controlled and designed with a focus upon sexual allure and reproduction. She has received the mark and is posthuman.
Like Lady Gaga in the Horus "who rules with two eyes" pose, the lips form a delta. Christina's left eye is the eye of Horus and hidden eye, uncovered here as though the skin were transparent to reveal how it's involved with the technological enhancement. Her state of illumination is pictured by the brightly washed out coloration of face and hair.
In the lower image Christina presents the hidden third eye of illumination by forming a letter "C" that frames her eye. This is signaling that we are to "SEE," connecting the homonyms "C" = "see" like the "i" = "eye"! In this image, the illumination is pictured as related to a technology associated with her right hand that helps her "C." Now, what do you suppose that might be? Revelation 13:16-18?
"Bionic" is the sixth studio album by Christina Aguilera. It's an 18-song album: 18=6+6+6 1+8=9 It was first released on June 4, 2010, through RCA Records. 6+4+2+0+1+0=13 These are all Beast and mark of the Beast transformation numbers.
The blogger Vigilant Citizen covered a song off the "Bionic" album here, Christina Aguilera’s “Not Myself Tonight”: More Illuminati Music, making some good points including making a pharmakeia connection "'Bi-On-Ic' also apparently means “bisexual on ice”, ice being the slang word for methamphetamine. So, when she is under the influence of this powerful drug, she becomes bisexual. Knowing that methamphetamine is extensively used on mind control victims, especially in sexual programming, the album title is rather disturbing." The Vigilant Citizen appears to be a natural man (1 Corinthians 2:14) and therefore doesn't recognize what's presented on a deeper spiritual level, so keep that in mind as you consider the focus of his studies. Note: If one is not one's self tonight because of the mark of the Beast, one will never be one's self again.
You'll notice I don't write much about a body of men called the Illuminati. Many others have researched the history and background of such a secretive body.
I have little to add other than to say that those who carry forward the effort to illuminate with Luciferian light are many. The Luciferian illumination effort points beyond men and their organized efforts even as Mystery Babylon extends beyond the Pope, even the Black Pope and the Jesuits. The work is of a supernatural agency, even the powers behind the Eye of Horus. The letter "C" is often used to signal "See" as with the hidden eye. It's the third letter of the alphabet, which, given how three strand DNA is such a key element in the mark of the Beast transformation, the numbering strengthens it's influence as an occult symbol. Yet one more degree of magnitude is gained in this usage due to the illumination being as by the third eye, the third letter "C" seeing eye. Other similar number signaling is done through the letter "F" as six (man), "i" as nine (M-O-B transformation), "M" as thirteen (lord/beast) and "W" as twenty-three (chromosomes).
In this collection of corporate logos we find the letter "C" used as a graphical element in the formation of an eye. "C" or see with the illumined eye of Horus, we are being told. The third eye is hidden, yet plainly implied when you learn how to recognize and interpret the symbol.
Creative Centrale, CERN and the Eye of Horus
The popular technology company Creative uses a version of the C-ing eye of Horus to brand their Centrale software.
The word "centrale" means "relating to the center." Third eye activation is often attempted through meditative technique by focusing attention on the center, the pineal gland near the center of the brain.About the company name, Creative, think, procreative. This is about new life, the illuminated life. The gradient in the Centrale C-eye seems oddly exaggerated. The "C" is filled in with a red dot for a pupil. Recognizing the red dot as a Bindi confirms the company's intent to signal the third eye activation. This feature also strengthens the subliminal and supernatural influence of the symbol.
The Bindi is a popular symbol all across India. It's the red dot or drop appearing between a Hindu woman's eyes.
"'Bindi' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'bindu' or a drop, and suggests the mystic third eye of a person." "The vermilion, traditionally used exclusively for bindis, is called 'sindura' or 'sindoor'. It means 'red'..." (Bindi: The Great Indian Forehead Art)
"The area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". According to followers of Hinduism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy." (Bindi (decoration) - Wikipedia)
The Centrale logo is very similar to the eye of Horus as the male bindu dot inside a female circle that is widely recognized as the eye of Horus.
Target's corporate logo version really "targets" the inner central red Bindi third eye.A notable difference between an eye formed with an enclosed circle and one formed with the letter "c" relates to the procreative modeling. The female womb is pictured as open with the "C." Such is often leveraging sexual intercourse and/or birth. The "C" sometimes also pictures the egg penetrated by sperm at conception.
Connections to "Lord Shiva" should be made while we're considering Eastern symbolism, who is perhaps another alias for Horus and Apollo.
This god wears the Bindi, has a trident for a weapon and is often pictured with pine cone style hair (pineal gland) and kundalini serpent. "...the original meaning of Shiva's name Trilochana (Sanskrit: tri = three; lochana = eye(s) or eyed), or Tryambaka (Sanskrit: one with three eyes of fire),..." "The snake is a symbol of (tantric) knowledge and the fire is the symbol of enlightenment." (Lord Shiva - MahaShivaratri)
You may be familiar with Shiva as presented doing the dance of the Nataraja with his third eye opened at the Large Hadron Collider facility. I bring this hugely significant facility and activity up while connecting dots because of the CERN logo.
Many perceive it as an obfuscated 666. It's also the C-ing eye, with the letter "C" graphically forming part of the eye (like in the "c1000" logo included in the collection above). The legs and extended horizontal of the Eye of Horus are also apparent! It's cleverly obfuscated, but once you see it, you can't unsee it!Back to the company, Creative, I note that they had an opportunity to leverage the "C" as the seeing eye in their corporate logo but didn't. Neither did they take advantage of calling out the "i" of Horus. Yet, they still featured the Eye! The letter "A" is nearly centered in the word and signals loudly the form of a pyramid. This construct is so commonly featured with the illuminated eye above it that's it's almost implicit, even though their version omits even a hint of it. Well, almost. Instead of giving the pyramid a flat top with something hovering above they put something flat hovering below.
Hint. The cues that reveal their intent are found in the letters "E" and the stylized "R"! Along with the "R" and "A," the "E" makes these stylized characters look like some kind of ancient text.The stylized "R" of itself doesn't call out the eye of Horus in a very obvious way, yet, in context, that signification seems plain enough. The stylized form of the letter "E" really gives their game away.
The upper case "E" is popular in occult signaling because its a graphical trident and a reversed number 3. These, of course, reference the 3 strand DNA of the mark of the Beast transformation, and the weapons of the gods as pointing to that transformation, being the three legged lightning bolt of Zeus and tridents of Shiva, Poseidon and Neptune. The Creative version of the "E" is an eye in three parts. The central element is detached, the pupil in the eye. The two letters "E" are for "EYE"! The peculiar elements of the stylized "A" can be used to construct the "Y" in "EYE"!
In like manner to how the Verizon/Google "r" of Droid has the two eyes that present Horus when the elements are taken in context ("Learn More" = "get illuminated"?), so it is with the Creative logo!
When the redundant testimony of the symbols that saturate our environment is perceived, one thing that becomes rather obvious is how products are effectively marketed by hooking to the base human soulish desire to be illuminated, to become a god by joining with the gods. The approach sidesteps the issues of sin, of obedience, righteousness, holiness and worthiness. There is a genuine to be attained that should be sought after, that is to have the eye of our understanding being enlightened, but it is not the counterfeit of the eye of Horus activation. Those who "cheat" and pursue that counterfeit will find a curse.
In Daniel 2, we learn that, "The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;" Even when and if they attain the gnosis and third eye activation, their light is only but the darkness of deception.
19) Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
20) Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
21) And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
22) He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Daniel 2:19-22
20) Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
21) And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
22) He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Daniel 2:19-22
27) Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;
28) But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;
29) As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
30) But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
Daniel 2:27-30
28) But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;
29) As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
30) But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
Daniel 2:27-30
46) Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.
47) The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
48) Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 2:46-48
47) The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
48) Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
Daniel 2:46-48
Let me encourage you to seek passionately according to the way of humble subjection to the one true God after the example of His son Y'shua and men like Daniel, and Joseph, who in like manner saw the wise men of Egypt humbled.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Odds and Ends
Feds signal another step towards transhuman mark of the Beast - Science of man-made life can proceed: White House
Speaking of signs of the coming Beast... Bill's Back: Clinton commands stage at White House
A sign connecting the pagan "Christmas tree" and the number of the flesh, eleven. UAE honoring my Lord? Nope. - UAE hotel erects 11-million-dollar Christmas tree
Parables Blog: Circe - Church - Harlot by Joseph Herrin
iPhone snitch network launched
"... this app allows users to report any ‘suspicious’ behavior directly linking them with top government agencies.
Much like the new DHS program ‘If you see something, say something’ this app is meant to turn average citizens into a network of spies feeding information back to the federal government."
Why do we let this creepy company called Google spy on our emails?
Payout for anti-gay preacher over arrest: Landmark ruling in Christian's battle for free speech Imagine if that guy calls police and says, a passer-by said something that offended me. Then, the constables come pick that guy up, no questions asked.
Does that "shoe fit" on the other "foot"? No. Bless that guy.
Locking down transportation is a big part of "closing the net" as the control trap intended for you and I is completing.
Next step for body scanners could be trains, boats, metro
Full-body scanners popping up at courthouses
See the TSA as officially sanctioned sex abusers. Such violation of physical "personal space" is abuse. Robbing people of their dignity by either scan or grope is related emotional abuse. If you understand how people who have endured sexual abuse are easily victimized, you should realize what's going on here. Re-traumatize some and traumatize new victims, making them become passive and more accepting of further violation and easier control.
White House Speechwriter Wins Comedy Prize "Everybody in Washington has been talking about the TSA," said Lovett. "TSA has been kind of a big story lately. A lot of people tonight have made some jokes about the TSA; I am, too. I don’t understand what all the fuss is about, you know. First of all, these things are designed to keep us safe. Second of all, it’s giving a way for, you know, defrocked priests to get their lives back together, give back to the community, lend a ... well, not lend a hand, but you know."
CNN Reporter Put On Watch List After Criticizing TSA
Softening us up for DNA transformation - Inside TSA scanners: How terahertz waves tear apart human DNA
Pretext: "food safety" - Goal: Control population and soften us up for DNA transformation - Senate passes food-safety legislation
The sea gave her back? - 'The sea gave her back': Wonder in Israel as ancient Roman statue buried for centuries is uncovered by powerful winter storm
Speaking of signs of the coming Beast... Bill's Back: Clinton commands stage at White House
A sign connecting the pagan "Christmas tree" and the number of the flesh, eleven. UAE honoring my Lord? Nope. - UAE hotel erects 11-million-dollar Christmas tree
Parables Blog: Circe - Church - Harlot by Joseph Herrin
iPhone snitch network launched
"... this app allows users to report any ‘suspicious’ behavior directly linking them with top government agencies.
Much like the new DHS program ‘If you see something, say something’ this app is meant to turn average citizens into a network of spies feeding information back to the federal government."
Why do we let this creepy company called Google spy on our emails?
Payout for anti-gay preacher over arrest: Landmark ruling in Christian's battle for free speech Imagine if that guy calls police and says, a passer-by said something that offended me. Then, the constables come pick that guy up, no questions asked.
Does that "shoe fit" on the other "foot"? No. Bless that guy.
Locking down transportation is a big part of "closing the net" as the control trap intended for you and I is completing.
Next step for body scanners could be trains, boats, metro
Full-body scanners popping up at courthouses
See the TSA as officially sanctioned sex abusers. Such violation of physical "personal space" is abuse. Robbing people of their dignity by either scan or grope is related emotional abuse. If you understand how people who have endured sexual abuse are easily victimized, you should realize what's going on here. Re-traumatize some and traumatize new victims, making them become passive and more accepting of further violation and easier control.
White House Speechwriter Wins Comedy Prize "Everybody in Washington has been talking about the TSA," said Lovett. "TSA has been kind of a big story lately. A lot of people tonight have made some jokes about the TSA; I am, too. I don’t understand what all the fuss is about, you know. First of all, these things are designed to keep us safe. Second of all, it’s giving a way for, you know, defrocked priests to get their lives back together, give back to the community, lend a ... well, not lend a hand, but you know."
CNN Reporter Put On Watch List After Criticizing TSA
Softening us up for DNA transformation - Inside TSA scanners: How terahertz waves tear apart human DNA
Pretext: "food safety" - Goal: Control population and soften us up for DNA transformation - Senate passes food-safety legislation
The sea gave her back? - 'The sea gave her back': Wonder in Israel as ancient Roman statue buried for centuries is uncovered by powerful winter storm
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Part 13: Jezebel vs Sarah - The Power of Submission
If you're interested in review or in sharing this particular series of posts with others, here's a page where each post is linked: Series Links: Jezebel vs Sarah.
As you read, let me again ask that you please be patient with this work, as it unfolds here and in your life.
Continuing from the last post, where do we go after having already come to the bottom line on this whole Jezebel vs Sarah contrast? We walk it out, with the Bridegroom in mind and the hope of being found attractive and worthy before us.
I wrote how that 1 Peter 3:6 presents the model for wives ("Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord") as a parable about the Bride of Christ, but that it's not "merely" a parable. Sarah's obedience, even calling her husband, lord, is an example that is followed by wives who trust God, being in subjection to their husbands. The way of playing church that so many of us are coming out of is a way of make-believe instead of "believe," or trust. We must not deceive ourselves into thinking this matter at hand is theory or an academic exercise. We can't cheat, the Lord won't be fooled. There is no loophole. Don't be a lurker, here, or just a critic. Walk it out in practice and pay the price in shoe leather. The cross and the death of the flesh is before us. And, may I say that I sure need it - and so do you!
You'll notice I am focusing most of the attention so far on what is required of women. What you should realize is that gender commands in the Bible are biased in content quantity towards women. While it's easier for those who are eager to shine the spotlight of inspection in another direction by dismissing this as a case of Bob, Peter and Paul being gender biased, when the profound secret of Ephesians 5 has really been demystified you will appreciate the extra attention given to how women and wives should behave. I want to see myself in it because I want to be attractive as adorned with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, trusting God in subjection to my own Husband, Y'shua! I'm hoping you do too! A man should go before his wife, first in humility. If he doesn't, and the wife is faithful to what is required of her, the husband will be humbled, make no mistake.
Is God cruel towards women? Many say, yes. I bet not. I believe he has something wonderful in mind.
Ladies, is the Lord going to make everything smooth and easy for you? Don't bet on it. I've never been a woman so I can't speak as one, but I know a few. I am a man, and it's my testimony that learning obedience is a good and necessary thing; far from easy but worth it.
If the truth of the above passage can be denied, the wife as servant model might seem like something quite unappealing, but, when accepted as true, the model appointed to the wife may be seen as one of honor. Men and women both should make note of this, and it will be well with us to keep it in mind. The Bride, who subjects herself willingly and fully, will be exalted. So it is with wives. So it is, too, with every man, woman and child.
Let's return once again to 1 Peter 3 to consider what it looks like when a woman trusts God, being subject to her own husband.
The NASB offers, "even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word." WAIT? Did Peter actually write, "won WITHOUT A WORD"? Peter had the audacity to write such a thing as that? What was he thinking? Was he an imbecile? Didn't he realize that a woman's tongue may be her greatest weapon? Surely he hated women. Who would want to be his wife and be so abused and devalued? Without a word. Absurd. Ludicrous. Ok, I'm play-acting here. But, really, this is a common kind of response. When I propose such a thing, repeating the testimony of the scripture, I get this response, and so will you. In our culture today, how could anyone expect such a thing to be taken seriously. Yet, what if the Lord who actually gave the command isn't insane or evil? What if He actually requires obedience instead of lip-service? What if we actually are under a curse because of disobedience with regard to such a command? What if Y'shua is going to use this kind of criteria when He chooses His Bride?
"Without a word." Oh, boy. What a set-up. What a trap! He's got the woman right where He wants her! Dependent! That's right. No, not on her husband, let's not be short-sighted and focused merely on the natural. The dependency is upon God. In the natural, yes, she is indeed dependent upon her husband. If there is no God, or no trust in God, the woman is in a real pickle. Do you see it? That's the point! Women who have not faith in God struggle and strive against this.
Jezebel (as any carnal worldly minded woman) HATES being put in such a spot. She will NOT abide it because she operates not by trust in God but the appearance of it. Yet, a dependent woman who abides so faithfully may become the daughter of Sarah. This is the correct model of the Bride of Christ, of those proven dependent, and willing to be dependent. The model of Jezebel is that of Mystery Babylon, the rebellious harlot church.
In 1 Peter 3:2, a very important point must be made. The fear evident when beholding the wife's pure behaviour is not the fear of her husband, for this is a woman who trusts God.
A powerfully effective witness in a marriage relationship is that where a wife trusts God, being in subjection to her husband. In the fear of God, she refrains from speaking even a word of correction to him, "even if certain are disobedient to the word."
It's on this point where the enemy focuses attacks with subtle deception, "even if certain are disobedient to the word." That leaves no way out of dependence, so it must be cloaked as in a dark mist. I fielded a comment recently that recalled a familiar rationalization used to justify disobedience. There are many such kinds. Here is the comment.
"This is good! Can you please also speak to us regarding the verse that says 'we ought to obey God and not man'? As a female, I am often confronted with this verse by well meaning sisters who say that if my husband (a believer) is asking me to do something (i.e. go to a movie that may have violence or bad language) and I feel it is not appropriate for a believer, I should put my foot down and say "no" whether he likes it or not. What are your thoughts?"
Should the church put her foot down before Christ, drawing the line? If the church sets limits and boundaries, Christ is no head. This is Mystery Babylon, what rebellious Jezebel models. There is in that no trust in God, no fear of God, because there is no subjection at all, only the show of it where it conveniently serves Jezebel's level of comfort and personal agenda. It has been oft said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that adage most certainly applies here.
The enemy knows a good trap. The trap is set, presenting a truth. "We ought to obey God and not man." Certainly. The trap is immediately sprung by twisting a truth into a lie. The lie tempts the woman to sin. If she draws the line she actually disobeys God and obeys man, seizing her husband's authority, even Christ's! She trusts herself, which is more honestly trusting the lies of demons, the rebels Jezebel and Satan. It's a clever trap. Women fall for it, and when the hapless husband, if he's the average believer, hears that rationale, even knowing he's just been kicked to the curb can seldom offer an effective counter measure.
Let's be clear. Am I actually suggesting that the woman draw no line and never put her foot down? Actually, I'm stating pretty plainly that a wife should not even speak a word of correction. I'm simply repeating the clear declaration of the scripture.
Remember, wives be subject to your own husbands, meaning, in like manner as a servant to their master. This draws directly upon 1 Peter 2.
You may think, "Oh, Bob, you can't be serious." I am, and those who desire to be found worthy of the Lord at His coming must be serious. I'm not writing this to the fainthearted compromising pseudo-saints committed to Babylon and her daughters. How can we expect to be found worthy when we don't trust Him? That's what this is about! Do we really trust Him, or just make the claim as it seems convenient? Will not the unworthy with hypocrites be cast into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth?
Let me explain the dynamic here, as the understanding has been given to me. As a hypothetical case, suppose a man asks his saintly wife to wear something quite immodest and appear with him in public, decked out even with braids, gold and pearls. She trusts God, and therefore doesn't offer a single word of complaint. Without deliberating on what she should do or even thinking to argue, she complies. She would no more argue with him or seek to correct her head than to argue with or correct his head, Christ. So, off they go. Maybe. Or, possibly, they won't even get that far.
Now, think about it. If the Lord is just and mighty, seeking an obedient child, how is He going to respond to this situation? For woman who take such matters into her own hands, rebelling and usurping her husband's and your own authority, the Lord is under no obligation except to grant demons the authority of the appropriate curses for rebellion. However, for such a woman who has faith, when not a word is spoken because she fears God rather than men and submits to humble obedience, for a woman such as this, He is obliged to respond. At some point, He will encourage obedience and acknowledge this genuine love with a great shower of passionate love! At the first, He is likely to let that woman be humiliated. Otherwise, how can he prove her sincerity. This is how it is with training in discipline. Yet, if that woman proves her love, persisting in obedience, she will find this great faith rewarded beyond measure!
So far as the husband is concerned, how will it go with him, who might command such a precious saint as that as an abusive master. Will not the fear of God come upon him? I say, yes! The husband will know the fear of God whether he lives or dies, because the Lord is just! When I read from 1 Peter 3:2, "having beheld your pure behaviour in fear" I cannot say the fear of God must only apply to the obedient wife. I believe it applies also to the husband!
When we are humbled will we not be exalted, if we abide according to His commands? I pray that the lies of the enemy that have overwhelmed us and robbed us of faith and of the true beauty of adornment with a meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price, will be overcome with discipleship in Truth. May the love of the Bridegroom be manifested in His beloved as they abide in Him, subject in all things.
As you read, let me again ask that you please be patient with this work, as it unfolds here and in your life.
Continuing from the last post, where do we go after having already come to the bottom line on this whole Jezebel vs Sarah contrast? We walk it out, with the Bridegroom in mind and the hope of being found attractive and worthy before us.
I wrote how that 1 Peter 3:6 presents the model for wives ("Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord") as a parable about the Bride of Christ, but that it's not "merely" a parable. Sarah's obedience, even calling her husband, lord, is an example that is followed by wives who trust God, being in subjection to their husbands. The way of playing church that so many of us are coming out of is a way of make-believe instead of "believe," or trust. We must not deceive ourselves into thinking this matter at hand is theory or an academic exercise. We can't cheat, the Lord won't be fooled. There is no loophole. Don't be a lurker, here, or just a critic. Walk it out in practice and pay the price in shoe leather. The cross and the death of the flesh is before us. And, may I say that I sure need it - and so do you!
You'll notice I am focusing most of the attention so far on what is required of women. What you should realize is that gender commands in the Bible are biased in content quantity towards women. While it's easier for those who are eager to shine the spotlight of inspection in another direction by dismissing this as a case of Bob, Peter and Paul being gender biased, when the profound secret of Ephesians 5 has really been demystified you will appreciate the extra attention given to how women and wives should behave. I want to see myself in it because I want to be attractive as adorned with the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, trusting God in subjection to my own Husband, Y'shua! I'm hoping you do too! A man should go before his wife, first in humility. If he doesn't, and the wife is faithful to what is required of her, the husband will be humbled, make no mistake.
Is God cruel towards women? Many say, yes. I bet not. I believe he has something wonderful in mind.
8) Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
9) And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Hebrews 5:8-9
9) And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;
Hebrews 5:8-9
Ladies, is the Lord going to make everything smooth and easy for you? Don't bet on it. I've never been a woman so I can't speak as one, but I know a few. I am a man, and it's my testimony that learning obedience is a good and necessary thing; far from easy but worth it.
11) But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12) And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12
12) And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12
If the truth of the above passage can be denied, the wife as servant model might seem like something quite unappealing, but, when accepted as true, the model appointed to the wife may be seen as one of honor. Men and women both should make note of this, and it will be well with us to keep it in mind. The Bride, who subjects herself willingly and fully, will be exalted. So it is with wives. So it is, too, with every man, woman and child.
Let's return once again to 1 Peter 3 to consider what it looks like when a woman trusts God, being subject to her own husband.
1) In like manner, the wives, be ye subject to your own husbands, that even if certain are disobedient to the word, through the conversation [Strong's G391 - anastrophe: manner of life, conduct, behaviour, deportment] of the wives, without the word, they may be won,
2) having beheld your pure behaviour [anastrophe] in fear,
1 Peter 3:1-2 (YLT)
2) having beheld your pure behaviour [anastrophe] in fear,
1 Peter 3:1-2 (YLT)
The NASB offers, "even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word." WAIT? Did Peter actually write, "won WITHOUT A WORD"? Peter had the audacity to write such a thing as that? What was he thinking? Was he an imbecile? Didn't he realize that a woman's tongue may be her greatest weapon? Surely he hated women. Who would want to be his wife and be so abused and devalued? Without a word. Absurd. Ludicrous. Ok, I'm play-acting here. But, really, this is a common kind of response. When I propose such a thing, repeating the testimony of the scripture, I get this response, and so will you. In our culture today, how could anyone expect such a thing to be taken seriously. Yet, what if the Lord who actually gave the command isn't insane or evil? What if He actually requires obedience instead of lip-service? What if we actually are under a curse because of disobedience with regard to such a command? What if Y'shua is going to use this kind of criteria when He chooses His Bride?
"Without a word." Oh, boy. What a set-up. What a trap! He's got the woman right where He wants her! Dependent! That's right. No, not on her husband, let's not be short-sighted and focused merely on the natural. The dependency is upon God. In the natural, yes, she is indeed dependent upon her husband. If there is no God, or no trust in God, the woman is in a real pickle. Do you see it? That's the point! Women who have not faith in God struggle and strive against this.
Jezebel (as any carnal worldly minded woman) HATES being put in such a spot. She will NOT abide it because she operates not by trust in God but the appearance of it. Yet, a dependent woman who abides so faithfully may become the daughter of Sarah. This is the correct model of the Bride of Christ, of those proven dependent, and willing to be dependent. The model of Jezebel is that of Mystery Babylon, the rebellious harlot church.
In 1 Peter 3:2, a very important point must be made. The fear evident when beholding the wife's pure behaviour is not the fear of her husband, for this is a woman who trusts God.
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28
Matthew 10:28
A powerfully effective witness in a marriage relationship is that where a wife trusts God, being in subjection to her husband. In the fear of God, she refrains from speaking even a word of correction to him, "even if certain are disobedient to the word."
It's on this point where the enemy focuses attacks with subtle deception, "even if certain are disobedient to the word." That leaves no way out of dependence, so it must be cloaked as in a dark mist. I fielded a comment recently that recalled a familiar rationalization used to justify disobedience. There are many such kinds. Here is the comment.
"This is good! Can you please also speak to us regarding the verse that says 'we ought to obey God and not man'? As a female, I am often confronted with this verse by well meaning sisters who say that if my husband (a believer) is asking me to do something (i.e. go to a movie that may have violence or bad language) and I feel it is not appropriate for a believer, I should put my foot down and say "no" whether he likes it or not. What are your thoughts?"
Should the church put her foot down before Christ, drawing the line? If the church sets limits and boundaries, Christ is no head. This is Mystery Babylon, what rebellious Jezebel models. There is in that no trust in God, no fear of God, because there is no subjection at all, only the show of it where it conveniently serves Jezebel's level of comfort and personal agenda. It has been oft said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that adage most certainly applies here.
The enemy knows a good trap. The trap is set, presenting a truth. "We ought to obey God and not man." Certainly. The trap is immediately sprung by twisting a truth into a lie. The lie tempts the woman to sin. If she draws the line she actually disobeys God and obeys man, seizing her husband's authority, even Christ's! She trusts herself, which is more honestly trusting the lies of demons, the rebels Jezebel and Satan. It's a clever trap. Women fall for it, and when the hapless husband, if he's the average believer, hears that rationale, even knowing he's just been kicked to the curb can seldom offer an effective counter measure.
Let's be clear. Am I actually suggesting that the woman draw no line and never put her foot down? Actually, I'm stating pretty plainly that a wife should not even speak a word of correction. I'm simply repeating the clear declaration of the scripture.
1) In like manner, the wives, be ye subject to your own husbands, that even if certain are disobedient to the word, through the conversation [Strong's G391 - anastrophe: manner of life, conduct, behaviour, deportment] of the wives, without the word, they may be won,
2) having beheld your pure behaviour [anastrophe] in fear,
1 Peter 3:1-2 (YLT)
2) having beheld your pure behaviour [anastrophe] in fear,
1 Peter 3:1-2 (YLT)
Remember, wives be subject to your own husbands, meaning, in like manner as a servant to their master. This draws directly upon 1 Peter 2.
18) Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
19) For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20) For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21) For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
22) Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
23) Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
24) Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
25) For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
1 Peter 2:18-25
19) For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20) For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
21) For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
22) Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
23) Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
24) Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
25) For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
1 Peter 2:18-25
You may think, "Oh, Bob, you can't be serious." I am, and those who desire to be found worthy of the Lord at His coming must be serious. I'm not writing this to the fainthearted compromising pseudo-saints committed to Babylon and her daughters. How can we expect to be found worthy when we don't trust Him? That's what this is about! Do we really trust Him, or just make the claim as it seems convenient? Will not the unworthy with hypocrites be cast into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth?
Let me explain the dynamic here, as the understanding has been given to me. As a hypothetical case, suppose a man asks his saintly wife to wear something quite immodest and appear with him in public, decked out even with braids, gold and pearls. She trusts God, and therefore doesn't offer a single word of complaint. Without deliberating on what she should do or even thinking to argue, she complies. She would no more argue with him or seek to correct her head than to argue with or correct his head, Christ. So, off they go. Maybe. Or, possibly, they won't even get that far.
Now, think about it. If the Lord is just and mighty, seeking an obedient child, how is He going to respond to this situation? For woman who take such matters into her own hands, rebelling and usurping her husband's and your own authority, the Lord is under no obligation except to grant demons the authority of the appropriate curses for rebellion. However, for such a woman who has faith, when not a word is spoken because she fears God rather than men and submits to humble obedience, for a woman such as this, He is obliged to respond. At some point, He will encourage obedience and acknowledge this genuine love with a great shower of passionate love! At the first, He is likely to let that woman be humiliated. Otherwise, how can he prove her sincerity. This is how it is with training in discipline. Yet, if that woman proves her love, persisting in obedience, she will find this great faith rewarded beyond measure!
So far as the husband is concerned, how will it go with him, who might command such a precious saint as that as an abusive master. Will not the fear of God come upon him? I say, yes! The husband will know the fear of God whether he lives or dies, because the Lord is just! When I read from 1 Peter 3:2, "having beheld your pure behaviour in fear" I cannot say the fear of God must only apply to the obedient wife. I believe it applies also to the husband!
When we are humbled will we not be exalted, if we abide according to His commands? I pray that the lies of the enemy that have overwhelmed us and robbed us of faith and of the true beauty of adornment with a meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price, will be overcome with discipleship in Truth. May the love of the Bridegroom be manifested in His beloved as they abide in Him, subject in all things.
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