So that you may be blameless and pure children of God, without defect in the midst of a twisted and perverted generation. Philippians 2:14 Complete Jewish bible
A few things the Lord was showing me today, first is regarding the verse above and how the church system has joined the world and has a twisted and perverted doctrine. One that makes those of us who have truly received the Spirit and walk in the Spirit and no longer in the flesh, evil. They say things like you are “spiritually abusive” because you speak truth and try to get others to understand truth. They prefer their idea of a god who allows sin to continue and he just ignores it instead of helping a man to overcome the sin, which requires change on your end.
Men do not want to make changes to become perfected and Holy in the ways of God. They prefer to stay the same and pretend God is OK with it because of the sinner’s prayer or confession or whatever doctrine you trust your salvation in. But none of it is truth and will not work. It’s all perverted and not of God.
Which makes the point the Lord was showing me in many ways. Which is everything is the opposite of what it is supposed to be these days. Our priorities are so messed up these days. We spend our time on social media, TV, and many other things which takes our time away from God and his righteousness. It also takes time away from our kids and family. And then we wonder why our family is a mess and we get divorced, have kids in trouble, gay, pregnant, sick, in jail, on drugs…
Today I was watching a guy on youtbue (I know I just did something I am preaching against, but). He tells me the daily current events in about 10 minutes so it is worth listening to him.
Anyways he asked a question, which is “If you did not have to work, but liked working, what would you do?”
I put in my comments which sound like I am boasting, but it is all true. I would not change a thing from what I am currently living except maybe having a ranch to have a garden and some animals. Which is happening as we speak. But I would like one close to home. I do not want to give up my home, because of what I am about to say.
Again it will sound like I am bragging which is not the point, the point is deeper. The point is about how you get the everything else “IF” you seek first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness.
I look at my life from the outside looking in, both in my first marriage and life, which ended in disaster because I did not know God. I knew my religion pretty well, but not God.
Now I know God and now we have assets paying us income so we do not have to work. We also have assets growing nicely to offset inflation so we won’t have to work in the future. My work is attending to my kids, being a shofer, a cook, a maid, a teacher, an example of what a dad is supposed to be. I am also the husband of arguably the most beautiful sexy 50 year old woman alive.
Not only this but we live in front of the ocean with some of the most amazing views around. And freedom of time, we can do what we want when we want. A lot of cool things are close by.
For example my wife and I just passed our 15 year anniversary together in Valle De Guadalupe ( the biggest wine country in Mexico) which is 30 minutes away from our home. A whole different world than where we live. Today we hiked and saw amazing waterfalls, which is about 20 minutes away. We have excellent restaurants, beaches, all within walking distance.
I just turned 60 this year and feel like I have it all! And who can argue? How many people can retire at all today, especially at 60, and have a second young family to enjoy (not grandkids but kids)? I think back to my older kids and how we lived. And I spent a lot of good quality time with them also, but not like this because my career took my time away.
I also look at how much I used to pay in taxes, and how little we pay now. Legally!
Yes I can complain about things, like the economy. And I do post about how things are going, not to complain but to prepare anyone willing to listen. Keeping in mind if the end of times is here, it really does not matter what you do you will lose it all. But if it is not the end, how to prepare so you do not lose it all. I can also complain about my sexy and beautiful wife who sometimes is not the easiest to live with (nor am I). And many other things.
But I choose to not be perverted in those things and look at how much the Lord has blessed me. Because even in the things I do not like, it is a blessing. For example with my wife. I know the main thing the Lord is teaching me is to just not care. When she is so demanding (which it takes two to tango, which means so am I being demanding). How to just bite the bullet and not care. If we stop and think about it, does it really matter? Are these small little fights going to get you into heaven because you prove you are right? Of course not.
Even if I am right, which most of the time I am. What does it matter? Do all these privileged things I live, like being oceanfront with 3 great kids and a sexy wife get me into heaven? Not at all.
Note I said privileged and not blessed. Because being blessed has nothing to do with worldly things like I am speaking of. Being blessed is being saved and set aside for the will of God. Not your lifeStyle.
But mostly I am privileged and blessed because I am a son of God. I know him and obey him. All these other amazing things are because of this, and I am grateful to the Lord for them. But I also did the work he expected of me to gain them. I no longer allow a perverted doctrine to influence my life, I have the King of Kings and Lord of Lords ruling my life, not a man teacher.
And although I still have things to learn, and more blessing to obtain. I also know I can at any time turn back to my own way of living if I make dumb decisions to do so. I daily die unto myself to make sure that never happens. I no longer want the things of the world, I want God. And I get to spend a lot of time with God alone, my most prized possession. More than my kids, my wife, my oceanfront property, my travels…
The point is my life I live is a result of my life I live in God. I seek God and his righteousness first and then everything else comes good, Not the other way around. Most people seek for the things of this world first and then think they have god, but they don’t. They spend a little time on Sundays in a church and expect to have what I have. But they will never have it. Yes, many people have a lot more money than me, better kids, better homes, maybe a better looking wife (although doubtful). But unless they seek first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, they will not have the same peace I have. My peace and joy and love of God in my heart is worth more than all the rest.
So even if he ever takes it from me, “the Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the Lord!” I do not want to lose it but if I did, so be it. I know there is a purpose. But no matter what the Lord or devil takes from me or any man. No one can take my salvation except me and my decisions to remain in God or not. So if the Lord taketh away all the worldly possessions, still. Blessed be the Lord.