ARTICLE: THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL LIVE BY FAITH!

Hebrews 10:37-39 says, "Now the righteous shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul."

My beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, America stands at a crossroad; in a chasm of decision, discernment and the need for "flint" determination. The questions (and challenge) for us, as believers and followers of Jesus Christ, are: 1). Will we "live by faith" in the midst of wickedness in America (and the nations of the world); and stand "united" in honoring (and upholding) the godly principles and morals as declared in our nation's sacred "covenant" with God Most High (El Elyon)?; Or, 2). Will we, as a Christian Nation (NOT "a Muslim Nation" according to President Obama), continue to allow a disgraceful disregard and adulterous contempt of all that we hold sacred as Christians?

Father God's Word (Hebrews 10:37-39) encourages us, in layman's terms, to "go (live) against the grain" and to "swim up stream" and; to "have faith"...and "to not draw (turn) back to perdition!"

I want to explain the aforementioned term "FLINT determination" and share what the Bible says about the word "flint":

FLINT abounds in all the plains and valleys of the wilderness of the forty years' wanderings. In Isaiah 50:7 and Ezekiel 3:9 the expressions, where the word is used, means that the "Messiah would be firm and resolute amidst all contempt and scorn which he would meet; that he had made up his mind to endure it, and would not shrink (turn) from any kind or degree of suffering which would be necessary to accomplish the great work in which he was engaged." (Compare Ezekiel 3:8 Ezekiel 3:9 .) The words "like a flint" are used with reference to the hoofs of horses ( Isaiah 5:28 ).

Jesus has set the example for us in His willingness to "be firm and resolute amidst all contempt and scorn...". My beloved, we are currently facing the same depravity in society as Jesus did; political corruption, sexual deviance and perversion and moral defiance. THIS IS A HARSH REALITY -- and according to Father God's Word (The Book of Revelation) prophecy is being fulfilled before our very eyes today!

Matthew 13:15-17 tells us, "…For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.…"

My beloved, Father God has given us divine discernment to the "signs of the times" we are living in presently. We are "The Last Generation" and I believe Jesus Christ is going to return VERY soon! The Spirit of God wants me to encourage you to "abide under the shadow of "The Almighty"..." for it is in your intimate relationship with Him that you (and I) will be encouraged in our faith; giving us the ability to stand firm on The Chief Cornerstone (Jesus Christ) and declare "the truth that sets the captives free"(John 8:32). We will also find peace, discernment and instruction in the midst of the chaotic events that we, as a nation, are currently experiencing.

As "Ambassadors For Christ", we MUST go forth amidst the scoffers, mockers and evil doers in the world. We can ONLY do this in the power, wisdom and strength of The Holy Spirit of God!

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST:
2 Corinthians 5:20-21 says "We are Ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God".

I pray that we as "Christians" go forth as authentic "Ambassadors For Christ" with boldness, courage and strength with the promise that Father God "will be with us everywhere we go" (Joshua 1). May we be a mirror image of Jesus Christ in a life of "holiness and truth"! May our eyes be fixed on "the PRIZE" (Philippians 3:14 and 1 Corinthians 9:24); and, may our foreheads be "as FLINT" (Ezekiel 3:9 and Isaiah 50:7); determined to fulfill ALL the "plans and purposes" that Father God has predestined for His Children (Jeremiah 29:11).

SELAH and AMEN!!

❤️🙏✝️. Love, prayers and blessings to you all! 😄

Luke 18:7-8 "Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, WILL HE FIND FAITH ON EARTH?"

-10-8-16 J.