Rainy days are ideal times for reflection and correction. During these times you can reflect on where you are at within the scope of your progression towards your ideal. Breaking down your progress allows you to pinpoint areas that hinder your progress, and then fix them.
From this vantage point, you can then re-examine your ideal of which you are aiming at, and from there reorient yourself towards your ideal with greater precision.
The Bible touches on this idea in Psalms 46, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Although this piece of scripture is interpreted as one quieting themselves before God and coming to know Him personally, it can also be interpreted as a time of reflection and reorientation of your ideal aim. Practice quieting yourself and reflecting on what needs to be done in order to accomplish what you have set out to do.
In order to produce unity from diversity, it is not rules or regulations that will bring it about as this only implies a certain type of tyrannical force that would only ultimately lose its influence and power and collapse. But, in the words of Christ Himself, unity is only accomplished by loving others as yourself as well as respecting diversity of gifts and perspectives. This is not to say we all have to agree with everything everyone states or believes, but rather that we respect their perspective as long as it is not detrimental to society as a whole. The only means by which we can know how to love others properly is by first loving God with our entire being, which in turn helps us love ourselves in the aspect of who He has uniquely created us to be. When we come to love and value ourselves as children of God, we can then properly love and value others as well. True love can only be expressed properly and authentically by viewing each person as having intrinsic value instilled within them. As soon as we begin to devalue another due to their racial, ethnic, gender, perspective, etc., we have done injustice, not only to those we have devalued, but to ourselves and society as well. God has created us all in His image with intrinsic value instilled and a particular uniqueness that sets us apart. We were not created all to be exactly the same, but rather we were created with diversity in mind and it is our job to create unity from within the diversity, not forcefully but in love and respect. The more we value, respect and love others, the greater value we instill throughout society and the more unity is produced from the diversity.
What evidence is there to support a proposed date of 10,000 BC for the time of Noah? • Mass flooding worldwide from melting polar caps as a result of the end of last ice age. Several landmarks around the world went underwater after 10,000 BC, including that of the Persian Gulf, parts of Australia, certain structures including the giant underwater structure near Japan and prehistoric villages and towns. • Gobekli Tepe- Neolithic temple located just 300 miles southwest of the mountains of Ararat that was used for animal sacrifice that consist of giant monolithic pillars dating to 10,000 BC that depict various animals that are not indigenous to the surrounding area. • The first evidence of fermented beverages appearing approximately 10,000 BC, which correlates with the first appearance of wine making proceeding the flood after Noah’s decent from the Mountains of Ararat. • The extinction of several prehistoric animals around 10,000 BC, including Sabor Tooth Tigers and Wolly Mammoths. More to come.
What we are currently witnessing throughout our nation and the world as a whole is much deeper than politics. The realm of politics are but the surface of something much more malevolent and corrupt, and this is what controls our politics, our media, and unfortunately, to some degree our minds. What we are witnessing is that which is controlled by the hidden agenda that we are only able to catch glimpses of through the actions of the puppet like nature of politicians and media platforms. The puppeteers behind the scenes are those that are embedded within a secret society and that encompass the elites within the world; the Rothchilds, the Gates, the Clintons, the Bilderbergs, etc. All of which seek to implement the new world order, or better known as the system of the beast within the text of Revelations. Of course, these “elite” groups are but puppets themselves too as they pledge their allegiance to the higher realm of reality that encompasses our own, to the one who rebelled at the beginning; that is Lucifer himself. All one has to do is take some time to do some research. Throughout the entertainment industry and the like, we see symbols of various kinds that stem from this “cult” of the elites, and unfortunately we also see many among the youth incorporating these symbols within their lives and social groups with little to no knowledge of their origins or implications. What can we do? Educate ourselves. Monitor and recognize what is being done throughout our political system, media and entertainment industry. We then must stand firm in our faith boldly and courageously, ready to contend with the forces of chaos in prayer and unison. Only by the blood of Christ can we overcome, and overcome we will as long as we reorient ourselves properly and fill ourselves with the knowledge of what is occurring through scripture and research. If we walk about blindly and ignorantly, we are destined to fall into the pit that the elite and Lucifer himself so desperately desires us too. Paul and Peter both sum this notion up rather well in their letters with the words of “being sober and vigilant and standing firm as the devil roams about seeking those that are asleep to the reality that surrounds them to consume them.” This notion of being sober is not only that referenced towards a type of intoxication through the means of mind-altering substances, which of course also include our phones and TV, but rather is a reference to the idea of being awake to what is going on and being ready to contend with it.
Radicalism leads to the decay and corruption of society as a whole. This idea is evident in the life of Christ Himself in which He argued both sides of radical religious thought in His day, that is the Pharisees and Sadducees. Too much order leads to totalitarianism while too much chaos leads to nihilism. Balance is essential in maintaining proper order while still progressing forward in a orderly manner.
People search far and wide for truth. This search for truth has its origins as far back as the formation of written language in ancient Sumeria with descriptions of mythological tales depicting various gods that governed specific elements of earth; fire, water, etc. And yet, truth is not found in several entities or various places, but only in Christ Himself.
In an age where traveling is an addictive, euphoric search for meaning, where people continue to move about to ease their anxiety and obtain a continuous stimulation of the senses, at the end of it all, the sum of all things are found in Christ.
This is not to say that we should not seek to grow in knowledge through experiences such as traveling, but rather we should utilize it only for that very purpose while knowing that in Christ lies the truth, the meaning, and ultimate fulfillment that we all desire.
True love is being able to look at someone who is experiencing problems in their life, and still loving them while realizing that you do not know the whole story. This is not to say that you do not seek to help them with their problem, and yet if you seek to help them in a tyrannical manner, then you have forfeited love.
Radicalism is the route in which led to Lucifer’s fall from Heaven. If we perceive reality from a radicalized view, whether from on the right or left spectrum, our egos will lift us up as we become possessed by ideas, and become rigid within our interpretation of reality itself.
I am by no means qualified to speak from a political perspective as I only study and perceive things from a theological and philosophical spectrum. And yet, what is occurring at this very moment is catastrophic on so many levels with joblessness abounding, the market collapsing, and the very infrastructure of the fabric of social order itself deteriorating.
With that being said, I do not agree with a quote from one of CNN’s articles speaking about Jared Kushner that states, “If ever there were a time for big government, for ambitious programs, for a central role for federal authorities, it is right now.” From a theological perspective I can see this necessity and desire for bigger governing correlating with that of the UN Agenda 21 which only results in the formation of a true one world government and the implementation of a global socialistic infrastructure.
It only takes a little study within the context of Revelations chapter 13 to come to understand the implications of what such a scenario entails. The rise of the Beast (one world system) out of the sea (symbolic representation of chaos itself), along with the rise of a new world leader (the antichrist and superman everyone outside the church is seeking to save the day) that brings about the mark of the beast (the cashless, digital currency that the UN and socialist patriots are pushing for), that results in the death of millions of Christians.
Now, analyzing such a desired “utopian” world system from a philosophical perspective, brings with it the same fears as much of what socialist seek stems from the philosophy of Carls Marxs. This philosophy is rooted only in revenge and retaliation of those who are rich, and is the philosophy in which the Soviet Russian led by Stalin killed millions of his own people. Moreover, this is the same philosophy that was embedded in Maos China in which millions of people, some counts of which say up to 100 million, died at the hands of the bigger, totalitarian government. This is not including the failed socialist governments of Venezuela and others.
On a final note, this is not the time for a bigger government, but rather it is time for bigger faith in God; that is Jesus Christ Himself. If we want to heal the nations and restore the economy, then we must turn to the Lord with a repentant heart and cry out for His mercy to be poured out upon the world. No philosophy, no political agenda, no bigger government can heal the broken hearts and the fallen state of the world except it be Christ Himself. Let us cry out to the true Savior of the world and watch the Spirit of God heal the nations and lift us up.
“if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14 NKJV
You can orient your perception properly by acquiring knowledge along with discernment. Apart from these two factors, you can only construe reality as what you want it to be rather than what it is. This notion is echoed several times throughout the book of proverbs and scripture itself. One such verse found in Proverbs 12 states the necessity of knowledge, and the repercussions of abstaining from such; “Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.” Without acquiring knowledge along with discernment, one cannot orient themselves according to a higher aim as you only wander around aimlessly. The more knowledge and wisdom we can obtain, the better we can orient ourselves with the potential that surrounds us, and then contend with it and create something of immense value.
Michael Thacker 