Sickness and Disease Defeated

Greetings to one and all! I pray that all is well with you, however, I want to approach the topic of wellness from a biblical standpoint. Sickness and disease entered the world at the fall of mankind. You know the all too famous account of Adam and Eve, the fruit, and the crafty serpent. Well as a result of their sin Adam and eve caused death to enter our world, but it is much more complicated than just death. They brought suffering in the form of sickness, disease, violence, famine, and much more. Today in our world millions suffer from debilitating diseases, illnesses and sicknesses. According to WHO (World Health Organization) more than 220 million people worldwide have diabetes. That is just one disease yet the statistics are of mind blowing proportions. To put that in perspective, the current population of the United States is around 310 Million. Aids kills more than 3 million people each year. Here are some facts about heart disease which can be found on the CDC website.

• In 2006, 631,636 people died of heart disease. Heart disease caused 26% of deaths—more than one in every four—in the United States.
• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2006 were women.
• Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease. In 2005, 445,687 people died from coronary heart disease.
• Every year about 785,000 Americans have a first heart attack. Another 470,000 who have already had one or more heart attacks have another attack.
• In 2010, heart disease will cost the United States $316.4 billion. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

  Can you imagine how many are suffering from various diseases or illnesses worldwide? Surely the figures are too staggering to comprehend. The numbers don't lie and the facts are pretty bad. Still, I did not write this message in order to discourage, but rather to encourage you. There is hope in Jesus Christ. He defeated sickness and disease over 2000 years ago when he died upon the cross.

Some might wonder how Jesus can understand the suffering they are going through now. Others may wonder how He could have defeated sickness and disease if so many are sick right now. Hang in there because I am going to answer these questions so help me God. First, please understand the great compassion and love that God has for us, His people. Lets look at scriptural evidence which shows this.

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

This verse clearly illustrates that Jesus was indeed human. He was God in fleshly form. His sole purpose was to bring mankind redemption through His death and sacrifice on the cross. Jesus dwelt among men as a man himself, experiencing the pain and suffering, the ups and downs, the trials and tribulations that we face each day. How could He relate to us if He had not been through what we have been through? How could He relate to pain if He never felt pain? How could He relate to suffering if He never suffered? He understands temptation because He was tempted. How could he relate to disease if He never encountered it? Yet we know that He did on a regular basis. The book of Mark gives a great account of this.

Mark 1:29 Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick with a fever, and they told Him about her at once. 31 So He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and immediately the fever left her. And she served them. 32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-posessed. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him.

 How could He relate to death if he never died? Think about it folks. Our God is alive and full of power and might, but He loves us so much that He gave His only Son so that we could be free.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

God is just and upright in every way so He would have to have become human in order to live as one and relate to what it was like right? I couldn't see it any other way!

Matthew 8:17 He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.

Jesus is the source of our healing. He already paid for our sin so we should not have to fight with sickness or disease in our bodies.

Isaiah 53:4 Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Understand that Jesus has indeed lived through a fleshly existence and faced many difficulties that go along with this human life including sickness. The big difference is that Jesus lived through this human life without a single sin or flaw (despite what He suffered), and then gave his life for the sin of all others, that there might be a way out of death. When Jesus died on the cross He not only defeated death, but sickness and disease as well.

Jesus has not changed good friend. He is still the same. This means that the healing power is still there and has always been. As a born again believer you have the authority to use the name of Jesus and take control over your body! This does not excuse us from sin, however. God commands us to be holy and to walk upright. Just because Jesus defeated sickness and disease, we don't just get lazy and stop taking care of ourselves. I work out several times per week and try my best to eat healthy foods. I know it is not easy to do this. Still, we don't just get a free pass to do anything we want because Jesus has paid the price. This mentality is as far from God or Christianity as one can concievably get.

Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is the temply of the Holy Spirit who is in you,whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

Exercising and eating right are always good for your physical body. It is good for your spiritual body as well. Many (not all) of our health issues can be avoided with the proper eating and exercise habits. Staying away from sin and other bad habits (nicotine, alcohol etc.) will help as well. When we neglect our bodies (our temples) we give sickness an opportunity to enter in and wreak havoc. Think about your body in this analogy. A home well fortified and guarded by a strong man is a much more difficult target to overthrow than a home where the man is weak and the security is lax. Keep your body healthy and strong to the best of your ability as this alone will benefit you greatly while on this earth. I even noticed that if I happen to catch a common cold my body is able to fight it off rather quickly (48-72 hours) when I have been exercising regularly and eating right. Yet the "average" length of a common cold untreated is around a week to 10 days.

Sickness and disease are a very bad part of our world, and many are suffering. Sickness and disease are here as a result of sin. Sin is the reason there is suffering at all in our world. Some of you may be wondering if Jesus died for our sins, how can there be sickness and diesease? Jesus did not wipe out sickness and disease in the earth. He defeated it upon the cross at his death! As long as sin exists, so will illnesses until God does away with all these things. Until then you must understand that your healing is in Jesus' name. If you will in faith call upon the name which is above all other names, you will be healed. Miracles happen every day that baffle the scientific community regarding healing. There are too many accounts for me to name them all, but make no mistake about it. Healing is happening every day. People with terminal illnesses are being set free and healed. Many who are often told that they have little or no time to live beat the odds, and are still alive today because Jesus healed them. When medical experts review the results they are often astounded and have no explanation as to the miraculous healings. It is none other than the healing power of Almighty God flowing in their bodies.

 God can't force you to believe in Him. Man was given a free will as a part of God's love because he didn't want drones or slaves forced into loving Him. He wanted an intelligent being capable of free thought and choice whom would desire of his own will to love God. So with that said, you can take your victory over the disease or illness you're fighting, and chose to let Jesus heal you, or chose not to believe in His healing power, and hope that medical science can provide you a way out of your suffering. Good friend, the choice is entirely up to you. Perhaps you are tired of relying on pills and medication for your healing. I know many who are suffering daily with ridiculous amounts of medications/prescriptions pills. Some take as many as 10 or more different medications daily. Ask yourself, is this really God's will for me? Didn't Jesus die on the cross that I could be healed? Then why am I taking all these pills? Have thoughts like this ever crossed your mind? If so it is time to take action. You may have thought nothing could be done, but that is not so. Don't become a slave to constant pills and medications. Not to put down doctors, but please realize that it is their job to prescribe you medicine! They get paid lots of money people. The more pills and prescriptions are dished out, the more revenue is made, so think about that the next time you get ready to take a pill. It is big business, but is it healing people and setting them free, or simply perpetuating the cycle by keeping people in bondage? Just a thought.

If you are suffering from illness, I dare you get bold and kick the devil's butt by declaring with a shout, " In Jesus name I am healed! Sickness and disease you have no place in my body because by His stripes I am healed, and He bore my sickness already. Now GO in Jesus name!" You can literally speak to the illness and command for it to go! I have done so myself many times when I felt an attack of illness on my body and I was healed. You can take control over your body and be set free by placing 100% of your trust in the Lord. Go through God's word and read the scriptures aloud pertaining to healing, and declare your body be made whole in Jesus name. There is all power in His name and the sickness has no choice except to leave your body. You may be fighting a battle that seems impossible, or know someone (friend, associate, relative) dealing with sickness, but remember that with God nothing is impossible, even things that men are unable to do. If you need prayer don't hesitate to ask for it. I would be more than happy to pray for you/with you regarding your healing or any other matter you are dealing with.

Matthew 19:26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

As always, Truth is Freedom, Knowledge is Power!

Honoring our Fallen Troops

The Holy Spirit has placed on my heart to speak compassionately regarding a very tender subject; those of us who have lost a loved one to war or service in the military. Firstly, I want you to know that I understand loss and suffering. This is why I am so humble and value life so much. I am all too aware that this life can easily be taken away. 

Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for  a little while and then vanishes. James 4:14

Our fallen soldiers have often left too soon, but their sacrifices will never be forgotten. I can't begin to imagine their courage and strength as they set foot on perilous foreign soils, and laid down their lives in service to their country. I do not intend to make less of the bravery of those soldiers still living and serving, because they too have face unfathomable dangers on behalf of their country. Thank you to all of the soldiers who have fought bravely, putting others ahead of themselves that we might enjoy the freedom to live safely.

For a long time I was tormented on the idea of war and military service. However, God recently brought me understanding through His revelation about military service and war. I didn't understand why our soldiers went off to fight wars and didn't return home. I couldn't comprehend the bloodshed or justify the idea of serving with the chance of never seeing ones family again. Then it occurred to me that there are evil people out there with malicious intentions. There are many who hate you and I simply because we are American. There are many still who will hate us because our faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus tells us that we are blessed because of this, but He is telling us that we will face persecutions.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:11-12

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil men and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:12

If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world , it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.  John 15:18-20

We have never known or even met these people, yet if they could they would kill us. Then there are those who just want to kill because they enjoy it. Someone has to take a stand and oppose, subdue, and defeat these evil people. Our world is not safe, but because of our military men and women, we can enjoy the freedoms that we do. I know that our soldiers are not perfect. I know that they have their flaws as any of us do. Still, they are out in the world battling with forces of darkness in order to ensure that we keep those freedoms. Physical war is very symbolic of the great spiritual war being waged constantly. It reminds me that just as wicked men wage war for money, power, and other reasons, spiritual wars are implemented for souls.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

How noble of our servicemen to sacrifice all that they have for their country. When I say their country I mean the millions of men, women, and children who live across this nation. 

With memorial day having recently passed, I thought of just how blessed we are by the actions of our servicemen. I have never personally served in the military, but that does not mean I am disconnected from the reality of it. I grew up as a military child moving from state to state, city to city, making and losing friends along the way. As a young child I never understood why I had to give up friends so soon after getting to know them. I'd get settled into one location, develop connections with students at school, and then have to pack up and leave. This was so frustrating as a child and spawned resentment in my heart. I didn't realize that my father was serving and doing a great thing for his family. Now as a man I appreciate more than ever the sacrifices that my dad made. 

I would never lie and say that living in a military family is easy. Living in any family can have its challenges, but it is extremely difficult for a family to grasp the idea of having the head of the house gone for months or years while in service to their country. There is a degree of uncertainty while life hangs in a fragile balance. Children are often hurt and confused by the absence of the missing family member. The husband or wife is left to handle all the burdens of family life without their partner and at times stress and loneliness take over. It can be a tremendous adjustment for any family to undergo having a key member pulled away, especially when there is a chance that they could be killed while away. My father has served in the military for nearly as long as I have been alive. He lived and fought through desert storm in Saudi Arabia (1991) and has served for over a year in both Iraq (2008) and Afghanistan (2003). Each time my heart secretly flooded with questions about whether he would return. I had witnessed too many horror stories and seen too many news stories about soldiers being killed in combat. I missed him greatly while he was away. I thought of his jokes, our secret chats about man stuff, our basketball games, motorcycle rides, family dinners he prepared and so many other special moments. I hated the idea that my dad could be killed, yet neglected to realize that he was serving for the freedom of our family as well as others. I developed a crooked eye towards the military. I had to pray and learn to trust in the Lord because my dad's life was in His hands. Thankfully, the Lord allowed for my father to live and return home each time. I can't imagine the horrors he has seen, or the psychological effect multiple wars have had on his mind. I do know that he is firmly rooted in Christ and would gladly lay down his life if it meant keeping his family safe. I appreciate him very much. My dad may have come home but I realize that so many soldiers, often too young, will not be returning home. 

I truly believe that God will honor these brave warriors for their acts of selflessness when the time comes. I do not believe that their deaths were in vain. Many things concern me about war so I often find myself questioning those overseeing these military operations. I am tired of the caskets being flown home and seeing pictures of the young men and women who left their families behind. Many of you are tired of the seemingly endless wars also. I wonder sometimes if these men are being sent to fight for just causes and at times I do not think so. I sometimes think that they died because of the greed of evil men like George W. Bush. I know that war is inevitable on this earth. Men of God fought many battles and God allowed them to be victorious when they obeyed the Lord. Our God is a God of war and He wages war with his enemies (the wicked).

And there was a war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. Revelations 12:7

And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; Hebrews 11:32

This life will not be without bloodshed, but I don't want a single drop of our troops blood to have been shed in vain. If they are going to fight, I pray that they are fighting real threats; not threats fabricated so that wicked men can gain the resources of other nations (such as oil reserves and profits). I pray that those men responsible for ordering our troops here or there, would understand that these are real human lives involved, not just numbers on a statistics chart. I can only hope that they would never command our armies into deadly battles for selfish gain or hidden agendas. Our troops are real men and women with families, friends, and lives outside of the brutality of war. Still I would be naive to believe that our troops have always fought in wars that were of righteous origin. This is to no fault of their own, for they simply carry out the orders they are given. It is often wicked ones in high places who determine why the wars are fought. I know that the wars are out of my control and the men making the decisions out of my reach. However, I can pray for our troops in order that I might have a say so in the outcome of their lives. That is the least I can do.

You might say that no one forced our servicemen to join the military. True enough, yet without their service, sacrifice, and loyalty to their country, many of us would experience the horrors of life that others face daily in various countries. Our country has been built on the blood of our fallen who gave everything for freedom. I don't always understand why they fight, or why they die. I just know that because of them we can enjoy many liberties and freedoms that would otherwise be non-existent. Thank God for those willing to make the ultimate sacrifice and face evil courageously on behalf of their country.

 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

If you know someone who has been affected with a loss, or if you have lost a family member or friend due to war, I am truly sorry for your loss. Lets continue to honor our men and women in service and those who are fallen because they are giving their all for you and I. If you are in the military currently, I want to say thank you for your service. I pray that God will shield you from harm and bless you for serving your country. My country is far from perfect (what country is without flaws?) but when I look at the conditions in which others live in some places, I can truly say that I am proud to live in my country. Please stay encouraged and continue to trust in God as you are dealing with the difficulty of loved ones away in the military. As always, Truth is freedom, Knowledge is power.

The Coming Great Deception

(Aliens, UFOs & NWO)

So who hasn't heard of the ufo/alien phenomenon? I don't know exactly what is going on, but I do know that something is going on. Aliens seem to be hugely popular today. You can search the web and find thousands of alien home videos recorded by ordinary people. Turn on the news and you'll soon come across a headliner about a ufo sighting. Movies are overflowing with alien themes. We can go back as far as independence day (1996) with Will Smith, or as recent as battle Los Angeles (2011) with Aaron Eckhart, and there are countless films about aliens. It is almost as if this is being pushed upon us. 

The "aliens" that most people believe in are thought to come from other planets in distant galaxies. I would submit to you this; If in fact there were other intelligent forms of life would they not have been created by God? He created the Universe and everything known, so this would have to include these beings or so called aliens. Many people fail to realize this simple fact. God is the owner and creator of everything that exists. There is nothing that can hide from God and nothing that He does not know about. There are trillions upon trillions of stars, yet the Lord knows them by name.

Psalms 147:4 He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.

Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high And see who has created these stars, The One who leads forth their host by number, He calls them all by name; Because of the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, Not one of them is missing.

These beings that are known as aliens are in fact real. However, they are not what or whom they appear to be. These beings are the same tricksters who have been around since day one. They are the fallen angels. They have been around for millennia and have certainly had time to become very creative at deceiving. The fallen angels are behind a lot of havoc in relation to humankind and are still up to their trickery today. Believe it! The war is for your soul and the fight will be to the very finish. These angels serve their master Satan and his agenda to destroy the world. Satan intends to stage a false second coming in order to make people think that the prophecies have been fulfilled regarding Christ's return. Once again this is a great deception and mockery.

"For false Christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect." Matthew 24:24

Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you, not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, either by spirit or by word or by letter, as if from us, as though the day of Christ had come. Let no one deceive you by any means; for that Day will not come unless the falling away comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of perdition, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped, so that he sits as God in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4,

So what does all of this have to do with the Alien agenda going on? I will make this as simple as I can. The alien agenda coincides directly with a plot to establish a New World Order aka One World Government. It is true. By fabricating an "outside" threat against our planet, the powers at be have all the reasons needed to establish a one world government where Satan will rule, enslave the masses, and force the mark of the beast upon all. There are many complex issues going on that all tie together with one ultimate goal; the rise of a one world government. You don't think this thing is serious? Look it up folks because this plan has been in the making for a long time. The alien agenda is much deeper than meets the eye. In order for you to believe that there is a plausible threat to our planet from alien beings, you have to be conditioned with this type of imagery and message first. This is why every alien movie you see involves a huge battle between human forces and this alien threat. It is the same plot regurgitated over and over. In fact it is starting to bore me to no end. Lets take director Michael Bay's Transformers for instance.

There is an "alien" life force, highly intelligent with "superior" technology that just so happens to stumble upon earth. Then suddenly the alien invaders attack with their powerful weapons and havoc ensues. The Human armies with inferior technology somehow mount a miraculous win and defeat the outsiders. Sound familiar? It should because this is what happens in every alien movie. My point is that this agenda has been drilled into most of our minds so much that we now believe it is true. Don't be deceived good friends. The word of God clearly calls out these deceptions.

2 Thessalonians 2:8-11: "And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie."Signs and lying wonders eh? Crop circles, lights in the sky, its all the same. Works of the devil! The fallen ones are busy because their job is not yet done. They're still deceiving folks and many are falling for it sadly, even Christians.

The government now possesses incredible holographic technology which can be used to create mind bending scenes over a huge field of vision. There have been examples of this technology used in small scaled events like interviews already. There is a possibility however that this technology could be used to display a false alien invasion or even a false rapture (return of Jesus) that will easily fool many because of its realistic appearance. The bible tells us that many will indeed be fooled. With many rumors swirling about 2012 this deceptive technology could be put to use. Research project blue beam for greater illustration of how this holographic technology could be used. The strontium and barium being placed in the atmosphere by the chem trails may have a direct connection to holographic technology.

Please understand that for Satan to rise to power in a one world government he would have to have the help of men. Yes, very demented and wicked men willing to cooperate with demonic spirits in order to bring this plan into fruition. The fallen angels are incredibly intelligent, and have been around for so long that they have extensive knowledge. Not to mention they once dwelled with God. I'm not here to argue whether or not the crafts that people are seeing are real or not. I'm not here to argue about whether the physical beings that people have seen are real or not. I'm simply urging folks to look past the charade of propaganda to see what is really going on. Aliens invading is a very likely and reasonable excuse for the elite to usher in a new world order. No matter what comes in the days ahead be very careful to guard your hearts against deception. Things are certainly not what they seem.

1 Thessalonians 5:21: "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."

The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Any lying wonders that surface in the near future will be of the intent to undermine your religious freedoms, your beliefs in Jesus (the Savior), and to divert you away from the truth. God has forewarned that these deceptions are coming. I can't urge to you how important it is to place your trust in the Lord so that you will not believe the coming lies. One world government equals one world religion, and with Satan controlling that one world government its not going to be a pretty sight. What does a one world religion mean? It means the mark of the beast. The technology for that already exists as well. Who knows whether they plan to use a microchip or a bar code? Quite frankly I don't care because I won't accept the mark at all costs. Even death! The point of all this is to say that aliens are bad news. There is nothing good to come out of this whole alien agenda. The fallen angels are working harder than ever to assist their leader with taking control of this earth in a one world government. They can hide behind the mask of aliens all they want. They're not fooling me! Don't let them fool you. Make sure you are spiritually awake and ready for the surprises ahead.

Revelation 13:16-18
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:
And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

It is imperative now more than ever to strengthen yourself by praying and reading the word of God. Deceptions are coming and they will so strong that even the elect will have trouble rendering what is real or false. The only way to make it through is to place all of your trust in the Lord and let his spirit guide you in truth. Be strong good friends for we have victory in Christ. God will ultimately deal with the fallen ones and their dark works, but he needs to know that we believe in him, not delusions created by the world with technology. As always Truth is Freedom, Knowledge is Power!