Which Man Will You Receive?

Originally Published: March 16, 2008

“I do not accept praise from men, but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. I have come in my Father’s name, and you do not accept me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him. How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?” (John 5:41-44 NIV)

Jesus, of course, is speaking to the “holy” men of the day. The righteous, or shall I say “self-righteous” teachers of Israel. The very ones who loved to pray on the street corners to be noticed and receive praises for their piteousness. Yet, they were the very ones who would deny others entry into the kingdom, heaping upon them a multitude of verbal rules and regulations. Rules and regulations they themselves did not keep, nor could they even begin to keep.

Jesus is healing on the Sabbath. How utterly outrageous!

Let’s see, under the law a man could pull his horse, bull or whatever out of a pit. This would be considered an act of pity, mercy upon the animal. Or, was the law being read in light of the material loss should the animal die and the man lose the animal’s value or worth? How much more should the Lord Jesus heal this tortured human being? How much more was He led by mercy and pity using the very same reasoning this “law” entailed? Of how much more value a soul? Oh, what a warped sense of value, or worth we place on a human soul. Jesus warned us we would worship the creation rather than the Creator. Woe unto us!

Since the “preachers” of that day didn’t like Jesus’ truth, they had Him crucified. Remember what He said?

“one” will come. No connection to the Father, God Almighty. No, this “one” will dare to come in his own name. “him” the people will joyfully receive.

Will “he” heap the praises upon mankind, the kind of justification that they so deeply desire for their dirty deeds? All around us are ”whitewashed tombs”. Outwardly, they are as white as the driven snow. Inside, dark, ugly–black hearted. Still, they want, they need some type of praise. And, ”he will give it to them. Every dark, dirty, hidden, thing they’ve done will be praised as “good”. Okay–acceptable.

It’s here today. I’m okay, you’re okay, too. If you want to be a pervert, if you want to stay high, it you want to fornicate, if you want to adulterate. Okay, by me. That’s just a bunch of laws written by a bunch of old Jewish men. What do God’s laws have to do with the “civilized” and “educated” people of today’s world?

Trouble is, mankind can’t touch God’s wisdom. He fully knows each of them through and through. He knows “him” through and through, too. “his” time is limited. “he” knows it, too. And, believe me, he is angry!

So, why can’t they have all they want and desire now? Simple. You and I are still here. God’s Holy Spirit in us is holding back these dark forces until we are safely removed. If you think things are bad now. Watch out! You haven’t seen anything, yet!

Recently, I heard someone speak on the coming wrath. It is three-fold. It is that awful beast—that, “him”, yes. It is mankind at it’s vilest, yes. But, more than anything it is God’s wrath being poured out upon this earth and all sinners in it. As much as I hate what I know will befall mankind because of his sin, I can’t wait for this day.

Do I want my loved ones hurt? No! A thousands, millions time–no. I grieve in my heart and I pray they will turn, but I know they may not. Before God allows this to come, I pray He will pour down His healing rain, bringing revival to our land. Please, God!

God’s wrath is not, was never intended for you and me! This need not be. You see, Jesus had everyone’s sin nailed with Him on the cross. Everyone’s! Mine! Yours! All we have to do is believe He is God and He is able to do this!

Mankind wants to help out—make themselves good on their own. This started with Cain (Genesis 4:1-8) and mankind will sadly attempt this futile effort until the very end. And, there will be an end. From the time that “one” steps up. From the time “he” offers peace to Israel, 7 years are laid out for God’s wrath. Nothing like it has ever been and nothing like it will ever be again.

Take Jesus up on His offer–now! Accept your dept as paid in full–”It is finished!” (John 19:30) It was, it is–but, you have to believe and take it!

Belief means to put your full weight into and/or onto something. We do it everyday. Every time you sit in a chair–you believe it will hold you, and most often it does! You step into an elevator and expect to be taken to the top, and most of the time–it does!

Jesus is not a “most of the time” God! No, everyone who turns to Him in faith–belief, will not be cast away (John 6:37). No, in that moment you have actually stepped into everlasting life. God’s word says, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved!” No “most of the time” in those words, dear one!” John 3:15

Simple? For us, yes. That’s where so many stumble. They stumble on the cornerstone—on the Rock, Jesus Christ. It was anything but simple for Christ—it cost Him death on a cursed cross. Worse, it cost Him a first time ever separation from His Father. His Father who must turn His back on His own Son because His eyes cannot behold sin! Jesus became our sin! He carried your sin, my sin with Him on that cross. Simple? Not for Christ!

We will soon be celebrating Easter, Resurrection Morning! Oh, come to Him and receive your new life–today, while it is still today!

When “he” comes, how shall any stand? Except for Christ Jesus!

Come quickly, Lord, Jesus! Come!

Are We in Those End-Time Days?

Originally Published: October 30, 2007

This bit of information was passed along to me by a friend. While I cannot swear to the veracity of its content, I do find the article to be though provoking and quite sobering, so I am passing this along to you, my readers:


“This is very interesting and just a bit scary …

The Muslim religion is the fastest growing religion per capita in the United States, especially in the minority races!!!

Allah or The Lord Jesus Christ? … By Rick Mathes.

Last month I attended my annual training session that’s required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths, who explained each of their beliefs.

After the presentations, time was provided for questions and answers.

When it was my turn, I directed my question to the Imam and asked: “Please, correct me if I’m wrong, but I understand that most Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world and, that by killing an infidel, (which is a command to all Muslims) they are assured of a place in heaven. If that’s the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?”

There was no disagreement with my statements and, without hesitation, he replied, “Non-believers!”

I responded, “So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can have a place in heaven. Is that correct?”

The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of “a little boy who had just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar.”

He sheepishly replied, “Yes.”

I then stated, “Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Dr. Stanley ordering all Protestants to do the same in order to guarantee them a place in heaven!”

The Imam was speechless!

I continued, “I also have problem with being your ‘friend’ when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me! Let me ask you a question. Would you rather have your Allah, who tells you to kill me in order for you to go to heaven, or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and He wants you to be there with me?”

You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame. Needless to say, the organizers and/or promoters of the ‘Diversification’ training seminar were Not happy with Rick’s way of dealing with the Islamic Imam and exposing the truth about the Muslims’ beliefs.

In twenty years there will be enough Muslim voters in the U.S. To elect the President! I think everyone in the U.S. should be required to read this, but with the Liberal justice system, liberal media and the ACLU, there is no way this will be widely publicized. Please pass this on…


Yes, this information will be enlightening to many. However, we know we are in those days when many will fall away from the true faith. All these things must take place. Persecution is going to happen to believers. Yes, even in the United States!

In fact, it has already begun. You already see it taking root in politics especially, but soon our own neighbors and, sadly, even our own family members will despise and hate us for our belief in Christ Jesus. Haven’t you already seen this anger toward Christians? Don’t be dismayed. They hated Jesus, so naturally they will hate the Jesus in us!

America has been under God’s protective wing because of her sweet beginnings, and because of the body of believers in our once great land. Tragically, we may soon find our beloved country under God’s fierce judgment because of the sins we have allowed to take place on our soil. Perhaps that is what we are seeing now. Our people are killing innocent children. Not much different from the sacrifices of pagans millennium’s ago. Only now instead of Asherah poles, we go to abortion clinics to sacrifice our children. We have stood by, allowed, even agreed with the philosophy and the political correctness that the immorality of the homosexuality and other illegitimate lifestyles are acceptable, even morally correct. Oh, those gross and grievous sins are just the result of other heaped upon sins we have allowed to fester and grow in our lives. Our country’s and our own indulgences, our covetousness, our idolatries. Woe unto us!

I tell you unless we repent we will surely perish as a nation. You know, America is not seen as any type of player in the end time events. Probably because we are no longer able to participate in that evil government as the result of some catastrophic event, or that we have joined with or be overrun by another form of government, i.e. the European Union.

You see the beginnings of this “one world” thinking in Obama’s refusal to wear the American flag on his lapel, or to pledge to the American flag. Is he embracing this concept of a ”world” government instead of acknowledging and honoring our own constitutionally established government? Now, that’s scary!

Still, if this must be I would that all this come so that Jesus could also come. Even, I guess, if that means suffering, persecution and possible death–even death by decapitation from the sword of an Islamic radical. God help me to stand!

You do know that after Christ takes His children home the method that will be used to martyr saints is the beheading by sword? Welcome to Islam and all other forms of crazed religious fanaticism. All followers of that anti-Christ, anti-God mind-set will rejoice and actually believe they are doing God’s will. Unthinkable!

Let us prepare our hearts now, and seek revival–in our own hearts and in our land. We must repent!

I love you all. Stand firm in the most holy faith! Stand firm in Christ Jesus!