Sorrows and Comfort

Greetings, Brothers and Sister, I pray all is well with you and that God's light is shining on you. I have more I would like to share with you regarding how we should engage this current world system. However, I felt is was necessary to pause and share a few words of comfort to the mothers and fathers of Oscar Grant, Darius Simmons, Trayvon Martin, Malcolm Shabazz, and the many other young black males who were murdered because they were black or for the hope they might bring to their people. Also, for the poor people around the world who are eaten up like bread and crushed by this Beast system in all it's various forms of oppression and death that it utilizes.
We understand that God will avenge all evil done on earth-for he said, " I will reward every man according to his works" ( Matt. 16:27). One must reap what he has sown ( Gal. 6:7).  However, until that appointed time comes God urges us in our times of despair and hurt to turn to him in prayer, because he cares for us in all our suffering ( 1 Peter 5:7).
God's love and care for us is illustrated most vividly when Hezekiah, the king of Judah, in his sickness and grief turned to God in prayer for help. Did not God Hear in heaven and caused the prophet to say, "Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee..."( 2 Kings 20:1-5)? Yes, He did hear.
 In this day and age he still hears sending comfort and hope through his Son: Jesus Christ. John the Baptist questioned whether this was true or not and if they should look for another Messiah. Jesus replied, "Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached"  (Luke 7:19,22). Thus, Jesus established his identity by the power given him of God and the love he had towards those in need. Today, God commands his teachers and prophets to follow Christ's example and comfort the people through the gospel: declaring that their warfare is done in Christ, because through him we have received forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God ( Is. 40:1-2, Romans 5:8-10). When tragedy strikes we can remember this (that our warfare or separation from God is over) and know that he will restore our souls; leading us into the paths of righteousness for his name sake in Christ (Psalm 23:3).
The senseless murder of one's child, as the parents of the young men listed above experienced, would qualify as one of the darkest moments in a persons life. These moments can intensify with the constant memory and horror of the event, which can cause the soul to bow down or fall into deep depression. But the holy Bible tells us  we can have Hope by recalling this one thing to our minds again and again, "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassion fail not" (Lam. 3:21-22).
Jesus said, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" ( Matt. 5:4). The scriptures tells us that this comfort will come from Jesus himself: ..."For the Lam(Jesus) which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" (Rev. 7:17).
To those who are suffering today hear the voice of comfort, as it echoes through the ages to meet our needs now and forevermore: "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1). Peace I leave you with, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" ( John 14:27). Depression and sorrows can make the mind unstable causing us to give up, but if we put our faith in God by Christ we can overcome; because he is the God of comfort, which is, and which was, and which is to come ( 2 Cor. 1:3-4).
May this sacrifice of praise lift up your spirit and give you hope:

 

A Prayer of Help:
Psalm 79:9-13

God will give us justice and comfort- and we will walk in thy law, oh God, even in our afflictions we will not forget thy Word, it "is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path" (Psalm 119:105). And we know that we have won the victory over death and now have a sure hope in the day of Resurrection by Christ the Lord ( Isaiah 25:8)
Amen

Shalam,
May God keep you and Bless you till we meet again,

Zarach

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Trust In God

Shalam, Brothers and Sisters
I pray that you are continuing to draw closer to God, increasing in faith, in the midst of  spiritually dark places in this world. For it is our Faith/ trust in God through Jesus Christ that will cause us to abide. This trust will allow us to understand the reality around us from a spiritual perspective. Then will we come to the realization that we fight not against flesh and blood (humanity), but against the principalities of the prince of darkness, against powers, the rulers of evil of this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places ( Eph. 6:12). Finally, we will come to know and appreciate that the weapons of our warfare are not man-made or carnal, but are mighty through God for the intention of destroying strong holds, which hold the minds and souls of our fellow man  captive by sin ( 2 Cor. 10:4). Thus, obtaining the victory.
However, our victory will come through our obedience to the word of God. It will not come about by trusting in world leaders, global governments, politicians-neither white, black, specific social classes, or ethnic groups. It will not come even by following an African President. We must look to a higher power: God the Father (Ps. 20:7-9). God commands us to not place our hope in man (Is. 2:22).

H. Rap Brown, speaking on the T.V. show Like it is, in the 1970's , exposed the corruptions and evil in the world both then and now-regardless of the race or social class of our politicians.

 

 

At the time of the airing of this show, H Rap Brown eloquently expressed the conditions of the oppressed and the futility of putting one's hope in the system of the oppressor. However, we, as followers of Jesus Christ, must interpret this from a spiritual view point. First, we must understand that all government, good and bad, are established by God  for his purpose(Dan. 2:20-21). Second, we have a responsibility to expose evil to help free others from it's hold and abstain from it ( Eph. 5:11). Third, we are to submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake-whether they be kings, governors, or presidents. We should  abstain from all evil-murder, robbery, rape, and open rebellion ( 1 Peter 2:13-15). We should strive to do good in the midst of evil-help the poor and oppressed, heal the sick, fight to free those unjustly imprisoned, strengthen the weak, and preach the Gospel  ( Romans 12:21). Fourth, we know that true revolution is the transformation of our minds from evil to that which is holy and true by the word of God (Romans 12:2, Eph. 4:22-23). Finally, concerning redemption and salvation the scripture is clear, they come only by the hand of Jesus Christ ( Acts 3:19-22, 1 Cor. 15:24-25). African-Americans, Native Indians, Hispanics, and West Indians will partake of this deliverance when they return to their God as their true identity-the children of Israel, by their savior Christ the Lord ( Acts 5:29-31, Deut. 30:1-3 ). Those who stand with us, from among the nations, in faith, according to the truth of the gospel, are blessed and are fellow citizens with us in New Jerusalem-for there is no partiality with God: he that doeth righteousness is acceptable with him (Acts 10:34-35). The apostle Paul states that, "...therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith  to faith: as it is written the just shall live by faith." (Romans 1:16-17).
The true revolution then is the rebirth of the Israel of God (Gal. 6:15-16) and their departure form Babylon the great and all her sins (Revelation 18:4-5).

Shalam,

May God bless you and keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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A Prayer for Trayvon Martin

My heart is broken to hear such news
Oh, God , how Long must we wait,
When will you avenge our Blood?
Tears Run-on-Down thru the faces of the mothers of Zion
Today Trayvon, yesterday our Fathers, Brothers, and Others
Tomorrow more sorrows for the Daughters of Jerusalem
How can one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight,
Unless their God has left them? ( Deut.32:30)
From the top of the Pyramids, I see him
coming in ships on the Great Ocean to conquer this New World
I see him,
In the air, in his Iron birds-so thick, the rays of the sun cannot shine thru;
Dark days ahead
My heart is broken to hear such news
Why must the Wasicu win, Lord?
Till I make the cities a desolation and the inhabitants upon the earth Few...(Isaiah 6:11)
In your patience possess ye your souls (Luke 21:19)
His foot shall slip in due time and the proud look of the arrogant shall cease...(Deut. 32:35, Is. 13:11)
In all their hurt, am I hurt , and I will avenge me of my enemies...( Is. 63:9, Deut.32:41-43)
Thus saith the Lord

Hosea 13:9-10: brothers and sisters, we must face Reality and Return. Yet, If we are to return, then let us return to our True help: The Lord. Come and let us go unto the God of Jacob  through the door of the Sheep: Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords... Amen

Shalam,
May God keep you and bless you, till we meet again

Zarach

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Let's be Clear

Shalam, brothers and sisters, I pray all is well with you as I have continually remembered you all in my prayers to the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

There will come a time, brethren, in all our lives that we will have to stand up for what we believe in. We will have to choose between what we can see and understand versus the invisible things of God.

This stand is what the Bible calls abiding in faith.  However, before we can take any stand, we must be very clear about our position.  We must examine what this fight is really about, and ask critical questions such as, How does God's promises compare to the promises of this world?  What is humanity's overall purpose on this earth?  What is the difference between a man of faith versus a man of this world?  We must be clear on these question and others like them to be able to fight true spiritual warfare.  Then will the empire of evil in the world fall, and so the scripture will be fulfilled: " but the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even forever and ever Daniel 7:18."

So then let us be very clear.  People, this is not a Christian thing, it's not a Hebrew thing.  No, it's not even a white or black thing.  It's not about the labels society has placed on us, or the boxes they've put us in.  It's a critical moment for humanity (John 3:17-21).

It's whether we will obey the commandments of Christ; and no box, church, school or temple  can hold back the truth of Christ (Eccl. 2:13, John 8:12).

He's too big to fit in any box (1 Kings 8:27, Acts 17:24).

His commandments resonate through the ages and are forever relevant (1 Peter 1:22-25):

Love God with all your heart and soul.

Love your neighbor as you love yourself.  (Matt. 22:36-40).

The question is, will we stand for what is right? Consider these things and think critically for yourself seeking after the Truth as for hidden treasure (2 Tim. 2:7, Proverbs 2:1-7, Matt. 7:7-8).



May God bless you and keep you till we meet again,



Zarach



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Momentum

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters, may the grace of God the Father and the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ reign in your hearts on this His holy Sabbath.
As we continue to move closer and closer to end of this age and the beginning of that which will follow - the Kingdom of God, it is critical that we prepare ourselves through spiritual development.  We must engage the scripture daily, meditating on it's meaning and striving to apply it to our lives (Psalms 1:1-3).

Now, brethren, is not the time to back down.  It's a time to gather momentum and press even harder towards the mark: the Kingdom.  Now is a time for us to draw closer to God in sincere faith.  We should separate ourselves from an evil mind and hold our bodies in purity and holiness as we profess our faith before the world without hypocrisy and with the understanding that our God is faithful to fulfill His promises (1 Thess. 4:1-8).  Now is a time for us to encourage one another to grow in love and good works.  It's not a time for us to splinter into denominations, sects, and groups or into isolation, as some have done and are doing.  Rather, brethren, let us come together and edify or build up one another in God's Word as we see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:22-25).

I realize that many of us are separated by space and time-geography impedes us from gathering together as one.  A believer may be in one of many countries, cities or states around the world.  However, like Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well, God is seeking the true worshipers, who will worship him is spirit and in truth.  Worship is not based on location or temples and churches.  Let us also listen and do what Christ said in John 4:21-24.  To worship God in the spirit is to worship him with a mind that has been transformed by the truth (Romans 12:1-2). The Word of God is truth (John 17:17).  Therefore, space and time is irrelevant to the true worship of God in His eyes.  Yet, He created us and understands that it is not good for man to dwell alone (Gen. 2:18).  We were made to dwell together in community.  This is because we can be a help to each other in our weakness and lift each other up in the battles of spiritual warfare as we move closer to the gates of Zion (Eccl. 4:9-10).   This is the concept of iron sharpens iron.  We are better together than apart (Proverbs 27:17).

So, I encourage you to step out, be radical, seek out believers in your communities or make new believers by sharing the Word of God where your at.  Let us all with one heart and one truth worship God in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; standing up for what is right, doing good to and for the oppressed and all those suffering in our communities and around the world.  Let us resist the Devil and pray always to God, the Father, for all saints as we go through this fight.  We also must always remember that we are not alone (1Peter 5:8-9, Eph. 6:18). We must not forget that God chose us out of this evil world because of His love for us, so that through us He may show His mercy and glory to all who will believe (1 Peter 2:1-10, John 17:6-11).


1 John 3:1-3 gives us hope and encourages us to stay pure.

God instructs us to abide in Him in John 15:3-8

Shalam,

May God bless you and keep you till we meet again



Zarach

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I Refuse (Part 2)

 

Let's be radical and open the Bible and read (Isaiah 34:16, Isaiah 33:6).  If you haven't engaged the Bible yet, don't begin to say you can't understand it.  The human mind is amazing, so don't sell yourself short.  You can read the Bible, don't be afraid to try.  However, to truly understand it, you must begin with prayer asking God to open the hidden messages to you so that you can grow spiritually (Matt. 7:7-8, James 1:5-6).   This takes time and diligence and continuous pray ( Proverbs 3:1-4).  Approaching God and His Word in this manner is a sign of humility.  It shows that you understand that man, on his own, is incomplete and only in God does he reach his full potential (Colossians 2:8-10).  In essence, you are acknowledging that there is something greater than this world and what it has to offer and you desire to learn, listen, and to grow according to it:  the Word of God (John 15:5, 2 Cor. 3:4-6).  Instead of filling your mind with the media's version of "truth", let the Word of God enter your mind and change your soul and alter your very core, producing a life of righteousness and true holiness in Christ Jesus (Hebrews 4:12, John 7:37-38, Ps. 119:104).
The word of God blasts through the darkness of this world and fills our hearts with good things such as caring for others, loving our wives, husbands and children, honoring God and loving our Savior Christ the Lord, seeking to do good works, striving to lift up our fellow man as we climb upwards towards God ( Ps.119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).  It changes our hearts from a childish state that is easily influenced and tricked by cunning men under the direction of Satan (Eph. 4:14).  The Word of God illuminates our minds to true knowledge, sincere love and power found in faith (Psalm 19:7-11,  2 Cor. 10:3-5, 2 Timothy 1:7).  It moves us to positive action to create informative news that enlightens the listener to analyze situations by God's standard; to hold our leaders, politicians and pastors accountable, to tell a community that holds onto prejudices that we will not stand for that anymore (Romans 12:21).  It causes us to make spiritual music and songs that will edify the people and rekindle the faith of many (Col. 3:16). Truly being radical is to use God's truth to expose evil.  Don't get caught up in this world's deception.  Seek God's truth and shine like a city on a hill that cannot be hid (Matt. 5:14-16, Eph. 5:13-17 ).
( Philippians 4:8 )
 I pray, as you meditate on this letter and the meaning of this song that you would draw closer to God, knowing that He will draw closer to you; giving you the strength to do what is right.

 

Shalam,

May God bless and keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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I Refuse (Part 1)

Greetings, beloved brother and sisters, I pray that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the peace of God our father continues to be with you always.
In light of recent events over the past weeks and months we cannot allow ourselves to become cynical, fearful, angry, or even hopeless.  Reports of wars, austerity measures, sequesters, bombings, disasters, and violent rampages have led many to follow this path.  However, we the believers in Jesus Christ, should not become panic stricken or given to despair.  Christ taught us to not let our minds be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27).
We should be aware of world events and things occurring in our communities as they relate to the Holy Scriptures.  This is an example set forth by the early believers. They searched the Scriptures diligently to understand the times and seasons they lived in, understanding that God was orchestrating all things according to his divine plan (1 Peter 1:10-11). They also sought out what God desired them to do according to his Word just as we should (1 Peter 1:12-15, 2 Tim. 2:1-6).  We have to press into the Word of God and live by wisdom and faith not by the circumstances we see around us. (Eph. 5:15-17). 
In our day, we must come to realize that we are in the midst of a spiritual war. Satan can enter into the hearts of men and tempt them to do evil, and some have openly welcomed him in as Cain did.    Some have fallen victim to his deceptive devices through the manipulation of  our technology and media.  His purpose is to overthrow their faith or to keep them in darkness (2 Cor. 4:3-4, Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43). We are being deceived and this deception is being carried out for a reason.  There is a battle going on for the minds and souls of men (Revelation 12:7-12).
One of the most powerful devices of the wicked is the use of mass media to disseminate doctrines and ideas that lead men away from God and unto sin and death by causing them to engage in many works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). Our televisions, radios and Internet are full of some of the most outrageous images, programs and sin-promoting messages.  It is a shame to list or even speak of some of these websites and broadcasts readily available to anyone willing to engage them
(Ephesians 5:11-12).  These technological tools can be abused to condition us and to move us further and further away from the things of God leading us into darkness, fear, confusion, shame, and eventually spiritual/physical death. 

Brothers and Sisters, it's time we wake up out of this deceptive stupor we've been caught in and do something radical (Romans 13:11-14) -  Let's turn off our televisions, shut down our laptops, turn off our gadgets and stop the invasion of our minds by the wicked.  We must remember our minds work by images, messages, and vibrations or spirits that affect our thoughts and actions (Mark 7:20-23, Luke 6:45). Therefore, if you allow the devices of the wicked to overpower you by constantly engaging them, you will come to accept and believe their messages (1Cor. 15:33). The result of which is sin leading to death of the mind and soul.  Therefore, be careful what you put before your eyes.

Shalam

May God Bless and Keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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