Why am I here?Why am I here?

Because you need to receiveanswers to your questions… Because you need to receiveanswers to your questions…

…and I desire to help youunderstand the answers

to your questions.

…and I desire to help youunderstand the answers

to your questions.

But before you can askyour questions,

But before you can askyour questions,

You need alsoto understand…

You need alsoto understand…

The DILEMMAThe DILEMMAI saw inI saw in

Seeking His Facewhile

Seeking His Facewhile

Occupying untilHe comes.

Occupying untilHe comes.

So if you have manyquestions,…

So if you have manyquestions,…

…hopefully I can addressthem in this presentation.…hopefully I can addressthem in this presentation.

And if not,I will address them after

the presentation.

And if not,I will address them after

the presentation.

Some might think thatSome might think thatI have become….I have become….

too heavenly minded,and that…

too heavenly minded,and that…

…I have become, of no earthly good.…I have become, of no earthly good.

because….because….“of no earthly good”“of no earthly good”

1. I have allowed the house in Michigan and the property to become run down.1. I have allowed the house in Michigan and the property to become run down.

2. I quit my job for the second time in 2009 to live off of my 401k, which has run out since October of last year 2010.

2. I quit my job for the second time in 2009 to live off of my 401k, which has run out since October of last year 2010.

3. I sold the cars that I had in my possession to pay for things I needed.3. I sold the cars that I had in my possession to pay for things I needed.

4. and put most of my things in storage.4. and put most of my things in storage.

Why?Why?

Your question presentedto me was…

Your question presentedto me was…

Don’t I know thatno one knows the day,

or the hour of The Comingof The Lord?

Don’t I know thatno one knows the day,

or the hour of The Comingof The Lord?

and…and…

Your question to mewas…

Your question to mewas…

Don’t I know thatwe are to occupy

until He comes again?

Don’t I know thatwe are to occupy

until He comes again?

“Yes”“Yes”

My answer to both thesequestions was…

My answer to both thesequestions was…

But no one seemed to understandthe bigger picture from the smaller

pictures seen fromthe study of The Word.

But no one seemed to understandthe bigger picture from the smaller

pictures seen fromthe study of The Word.

To respond to their questions of concern,To respond to their

questions of concern,

I tried to raise their understanding that they might discern and

understand the things that were beingrevealed to me through the study of TheScriptures, which caused me to be more

concerned from the things revealedover the past few years.

I tried to raise their understanding that they might discern and

understand the things that were beingrevealed to me through the study of TheScriptures, which caused me to be more

concerned from the things revealedover the past few years.

With each study presented on thewebsite, to help build understanding

on what I was seeing in myunderstanding of The Word, myconcerns grew deeper for those,

who did not understand. Yet, thegeneral message given to me

was “to occupy until He comes.”

With each study presented on thewebsite, to help build understanding

on what I was seeing in myunderstanding of The Word, myconcerns grew deeper for those,

who did not understand. Yet, thegeneral message given to me

was “to occupy until He comes.”

“we are to occupy untilHe comes.”

“we are to occupy untilHe comes.”

It was said to me, that…

It was said to me, that…

meaning thatmeaning that

We are to occupy until He comes

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But I see a serious dilemmaBut I see a serious dilemmain the church, in…in the church, in…

Seeking The Face of Christat His coming, while

Seeking The Face of Christat His coming, while

occupying and waitingfor Him to return.

occupying and waitingfor Him to return.

The word “occupy” is found onlytwo times in the whole Bible.

The word “occupy” is found onlytwo times in the whole Bible.

Why? You might ask.Because…

Why? You might ask.Because…

The first location is found in Ezekiel 27:9.

The first location is found in Ezekiel 27:9.

And in the second location,the serious dilemma is revealed.

And in the second location,the serious dilemma is revealed.

9 “This day is salvation come to thishouse, forsomuch as he also is a son ofAbraham.10 For the Son of man is come to seekand to save that which was lost.

9 “This day is salvation come to thishouse, forsomuch as he also is a son ofAbraham.10 For the Son of man is come to seekand to save that which was lost.

In Luke 19:9, Jesus spoketo Zacchaeus and said… In Luke 19:9, Jesus spoketo Zacchaeus and said…

11 And as they heard these things,he added and spake a parable,because he was nigh to Jerusalem,and because they thought that thekingdom of God should immediatelyappear.12 He said therefore, A certainnobleman went into a far country toreceive for himself a kingdom, andto return.

11 And as they heard these things,he added and spake a parable,because he was nigh to Jerusalem,and because they thought that thekingdom of God should immediatelyappear.12 He said therefore, A certainnobleman went into a far country toreceive for himself a kingdom, andto return.

13 And he called his ten servants,and delivered them ten pounds, andsaid unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, andsent a message after him, saying, Wewill not have this [man] to reignover us.

13 And he called his ten servants,and delivered them ten pounds, andsaid unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, andsent a message after him, saying, Wewill not have this [man] to reignover us.

15 And it came to pass, that when hewas returned, having received thekingdom, then he commanded theseservants to be called unto him, towhom he had given the money, that hemight know how much every man hadgained by trading.16 Then came the first, saying, Lord,thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

15 And it came to pass, that when hewas returned, having received thekingdom, then he commanded theseservants to be called unto him, towhom he had given the money, that hemight know how much every man hadgained by trading.16 Then came the first, saying, Lord,thy pound hath gained ten pounds.

17 And he said unto him, Well,thou good servant: because thou hastbeen faithful in a very little, havethou authority over ten cities.18 And the second came, saying,Lord, thy pound hath gained fivepounds.19 And he said likewise to him, Bethou also over five cities.

17 And he said unto him, Well,thou good servant: because thou hastbeen faithful in a very little, havethou authority over ten cities.18 And the second came, saying,Lord, thy pound hath gained fivepounds.19 And he said likewise to him, Bethou also over five cities.

20 And another came, saying, Lord,behold, [here is] thy pound, which Ihave kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thouart an austere man: thou takest upthat thou layedst not down, andreapest that thou didst not sow.

20 And another came, saying, Lord,behold, [here is] thy pound, which Ihave kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thouart an austere man: thou takest upthat thou layedst not down, andreapest that thou didst not sow.

22 And he saith unto him, Out ofthine own mouth will I judge thee,[thou] wicked servant. Thou knewestthat I was an austere man, taking upthat I laid not down, and reapingthat I did not sow:23 Wherefore then gavest not thoumy money into the bank, that at mycoming I might have required mineown with usury?

22 And he saith unto him, Out ofthine own mouth will I judge thee,[thou] wicked servant. Thou knewestthat I was an austere man, taking upthat I laid not down, and reapingthat I did not sow:23 Wherefore then gavest not thoumy money into the bank, that at mycoming I might have required mineown with usury?

24 And he said unto them that stoodby, Take from him the pound, and give[it] to him that hath ten pounds.25 (And they said unto him, Lord,he hath ten pounds.)26 For I say unto you, That unto everyone which hath shall be given; andfrom him that hath not, even that hehath shall be taken away from him.

24 And he said unto them that stoodby, Take from him the pound, and give[it] to him that hath ten pounds.25 (And they said unto him, Lord,he hath ten pounds.)26 For I say unto you, That unto everyone which hath shall be given; andfrom him that hath not, even that hehath shall be taken away from him.

27 But those mine enemies, whichwould not that I should reign overthem, bring hither, and slay [them]before me.28 And when he had thus spoken, hewent before, ascending up toJerusalem. (Luke 19:9-28)

27 But those mine enemies, whichwould not that I should reign overthem, bring hither, and slay [them]before me.28 And when he had thus spoken, hewent before, ascending up toJerusalem. (Luke 19:9-28)

Many of The Lord’s servants are occupying, and sitting on The Lord’s Treasure, while waiting for Him to return after receiving His Kingdom.

Many of The Lord’s servants are occupying, and sitting on The Lord’s Treasure, while waiting for Him to return after receiving His Kingdom.

From this parable through Hisservant Luke, we see the dilemma

of His servants in His church.

From this parable through Hisservant Luke, we see the dilemma

of His servants in His church.

Through His servant Ellen White, Herevealed to us a view of the problem.

Through His servant Ellen White, Herevealed to us a view of the problem.

“In the light of God's word, theremust be a decided change in the attitude and character of his chosenpeople, or they will never obtain theovercomer's reward. In their presentstate of spiritual inefficiency, they could never fight the good fight of faithas successful soldiers of Jesus Christ.

“In the light of God's word, theremust be a decided change in the attitude and character of his chosenpeople, or they will never obtain theovercomer's reward. In their presentstate of spiritual inefficiency, they could never fight the good fight of faithas successful soldiers of Jesus Christ.

From The Treasure of The Wordshe has written and said…

From The Treasure of The Wordshe has written and said…

“While the great enemy of God and his people is wide awake, earnest, and untiring in his efforts to ensnare, where are the men and women who are qualifying themselves to meet and expose his arts and deceptions?Every man, every woman, and every youth is under obligation to work for the strengthening and up-building of the cause of Christ; but would not a

“While the great enemy of God and his people is wide awake, earnest, and untiring in his efforts to ensnare, where are the men and women who are qualifying themselves to meet and expose his arts and deceptions?Every man, every woman, and every youth is under obligation to work for the strengthening and up-building of the cause of Christ; but would not a

large number of his professed people, in their present condition, be pronounced slothful servants? Brethren, you do not exercise skill, diligence, and devotion in the cause of your Master. After having received the richest gifts of heaven, you are content to give but little in return. Do not entertain complacent feelings in view of the talents which have been

large number of his professed people, in their present condition, be pronounced slothful servants? Brethren, you do not exercise skill, diligence, and devotion in the cause of your Master. After having received the richest gifts of heaven, you are content to give but little in return. Do not entertain complacent feelings in view of the talents which have been

intrusted to you. God will prove you; and when he finds you are selfishly absorbed in your own plans and interests, he will take these talents away from you, and give them to those who have wrought unselfishly in his service. A day of reckoning is drawing on, when the rewards will be given to the faithful traders with their Lord's goods; but these true servants take no

intrusted to you. God will prove you; and when he finds you are selfishly absorbed in your own plans and interests, he will take these talents away from you, and give them to those who have wrought unselfishly in his service. A day of reckoning is drawing on, when the rewards will be given to the faithful traders with their Lord's goods; but these true servants take no

credit to themselves; they give their Lord all the glory. "Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds." There could have been no gain without the deposit, no interest without the principal. The pound was committed to the faithful servant, and he has gained besides it, or through its help, other pounds also. He does not feel that he has done more than his duty.

credit to themselves; they give their Lord all the glory. "Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds." There could have been no gain without the deposit, no interest without the principal. The pound was committed to the faithful servant, and he has gained besides it, or through its help, other pounds also. He does not feel that he has done more than his duty.

The capital was advanced to him, and if he has been enabled to trade successfully with it, his Lord alone shall have the glory. When brethren render to God a small portion of their time, money, or intellect, which are all his own, they are inclined to feel well pleased with themselves, and to think that they have placed the Lord under obligation to them.

The capital was advanced to him, and if he has been enabled to trade successfully with it, his Lord alone shall have the glory. When brethren render to God a small portion of their time, money, or intellect, which are all his own, they are inclined to feel well pleased with themselves, and to think that they have placed the Lord under obligation to them.

But why should Brn. Whitney, Smith, Brown, Haskell, or any of these ministers, give all their powers to the service of God, and bear burdens in his cause, and the hundreds of believers go free, carrying no responsibility of the work? Has God given these brethren faculties different from yours? No, my brethren and sisters; you have the very same reasoning powers that they

But why should Brn. Whitney, Smith, Brown, Haskell, or any of these ministers, give all their powers to the service of God, and bear burdens in his cause, and the hundreds of believers go free, carrying no responsibility of the work? Has God given these brethren faculties different from yours? No, my brethren and sisters; you have the very same reasoning powers that they

possess, but you have allowed your farm or business to absorb all your time and energies. There is work for all in the cause of God. The church in your own neighborhood requires care. Men of thought and self-denial are needed,--men who will work to keep up the interests of the church, even if their own worldly affairs suffer.

possess, but you have allowed your farm or business to absorb all your time and energies. There is work for all in the cause of God. The church in your own neighborhood requires care. Men of thought and self-denial are needed,--men who will work to keep up the interests of the church, even if their own worldly affairs suffer.

You will give your thought and care to that cause whose prosperity you prize most highly. If it is your farm, your trade, or your business, then this will be first considered. But a day of reckoning is surely coming, when a full and minute account will have to be rendered as to how you have employed your God-given abilities. (Review and Herald October 28, 1884 par. 11-15)

You will give your thought and care to that cause whose prosperity you prize most highly. If it is your farm, your trade, or your business, then this will be first considered. But a day of reckoning is surely coming, when a full and minute account will have to be rendered as to how you have employed your God-given abilities. (Review and Herald October 28, 1884 par. 11-15)

“a day of reckoning is surely coming”“a day of reckoning is surely coming”

From her writings, Ellen Whitesaid…

From her writings, Ellen Whitesaid…

“there must be a decided change in the attitude and character… or they will

never obtain the overcomer's reward.”

“there must be a decided change in the attitude and character… or they will

never obtain the overcomer's reward.”

However, it is written, “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall

be saved” (Matthew 24:13).

However, it is written, “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall

be saved” (Matthew 24:13).

From the signs of the past fewmonths...

From the signs of the past fewmonths...

this means that…this means that…

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The day of reckoning is near

Several hundred dead birds fell fromthe sky in Texas

Several hundred dead birds fell fromthe sky in Texas

What are some of these revealingsigns since 2010?

What are some of these revealingsigns since 2010?

Thousands of birds fell from the skyin central Arkansas

Thousands of birds fell from the skyin central Arkansas

500 birds fell from the sky in Louisiana500 birds fell from the sky in Louisiana

100’s more birds fell from the sky in Kentucky

100’s more birds fell from the sky in Kentucky

2 Million fish have washed ashore inThe Chesapeake Bay Area

2 Million fish have washed ashore inThe Chesapeake Bay Area

100,000 fish lie dead in the ArkansasRiver… covering 20 linear miles.

100,000 fish lie dead in the ArkansasRiver… covering 20 linear miles.

99% of these fish were only one kindof fish called Drum fish.

99% of these fish were only one kindof fish called Drum fish.

100 tons of fish dead in the water offParana, Argentina

100 tons of fish dead in the water offParana, Argentina

Tens of thousands of dead birds fellto the ground in Manitoba, Canada Tens of thousands of dead birds fellto the ground in Manitoba, Canada

40,000 crabs washed ashore in theUK on Jan 6, 2010

40,000 crabs washed ashore in theUK on Jan 6, 2010

10, 000 Antelope lie dead in Kazakhstanwhich is ¼ of the global population

of that type of animal.

10, 000 Antelope lie dead in Kazakhstanwhich is ¼ of the global population

of that type of animal.

Bees that pollinate flowers, are dying out in unprecedented numbers

Bees that pollinate flowers, are dying out in unprecedented numbers

Fox News reported that 8,000 Dovesfell in Italy with strange blue markings

on their beaks.

Fox News reported that 8,000 Dovesfell in Italy with strange blue markings

on their beaks.

In Sweden, 100 birds called Jackdaw Crows fell to the ground dead.

In Sweden, 100 birds called Jackdaw Crows fell to the ground dead.

And earthquakes are a dime a dozenover the period of just months.

And earthquakes are a dime a dozenover the period of just months.

On December 2nd 6.9 in New Guinea On December 2nd 6.9 in New Guinea

On Dec. 17th 7.2 on CA/Mexico border On Dec. 17th 7.2 on CA/Mexico border

On Dec. 20th 5.6 in El Salvador On Dec. 20th 5.6 in El Salvador

On Dec. 21st 6.2 in SumatraOn Dec. 21st 6.2 in Sumatra

On Dec. 21st 7.4 in JapanOn Dec. 21st 7.4 in Japan

On Dec. 25th 7.6 in FijiOn Dec. 25th 7.6 in Fiji

On Jan. 2nd 2011 7.1 in Chile On Jan. 2nd 2011 7.1 in Chile

On Jan. 5th 2011 6.6 in Vanuatu in theSouth Pacific and 10 minutes lateranother quake registering at 5.5

On Jan. 5th 2011 6.6 in Vanuatu in theSouth Pacific and 10 minutes lateranother quake registering at 5.5

In the third week of February 2011it was reported that there was about

700 earthquakes in just thirteen days.

In the third week of February 2011it was reported that there was about

700 earthquakes in just thirteen days.

In the past few weeks there weregreat unrest in many of the countries

of the Middle East.

In the past few weeks there weregreat unrest in many of the countries

of the Middle East.

Even growing labor union unrest in afew states here in America.

Even growing labor union unrest in afew states here in America.

When ask about the causes of thesehappening, it was reported that it was

the result of toxins, colder weather,disease, fireworks, hail, thunderstorms

and possibly the End Times.

When ask about the causes of thesehappening, it was reported that it was

the result of toxins, colder weather,disease, fireworks, hail, thunderstorms

and possibly the End Times.

These signs however, happen within the last few months.

These signs however, happen within the last few months.

They were not the reasons for my choicein quitting my job before the signs

began to appear so frequently.

They were not the reasons for my choicein quitting my job before the signs

began to appear so frequently.

They were not the reasons for choosingto become so absorbed in studying and

presenting The Light of The Wordof GOD on my website.

They were not the reasons for choosingto become so absorbed in studying and

presenting The Light of The Wordof GOD on my website.

It was what Jesus said we wereNOT to be before He spoke of the signs

that would appear in the last days.

It was what Jesus said we wereNOT to be before He spoke of the signs

that would appear in the last days.

What did Jesus say to His disciplesbefore He revealed to them the signs

of His coming in the last days?

What did Jesus say to His disciplesbefore He revealed to them the signs

of His coming in the last days?

In Matthew 24:3, it is written, saying, 3 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately,saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming,and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said untothem, Take heed that no man deceive you.”

In Matthew 24:3, it is written, saying, 3 “And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately,saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign of thy coming,and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said untothem, Take heed that no man deceive you.”

Notice that before He talked of the signsthat precedes His coming, He said…

Notice that before He talked of the signsthat precedes His coming, He said…

…to His followers that they were to, “Take heed that no man deceive you.”

…to His followers that they were to, “Take heed that no man deceive you.”

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Signs of the day of reckoning

Not to be deceived

Notice what Paul said in his 2nd letterto the church of Thessalonica.

Notice what Paul said in his 2nd letterto the church of Thessalonica.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, it is written, saying, 3 “Let no man deceive you by any means:for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man ofsin be revealed, the son of perdition”

In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, it is written, saying, 3 “Let no man deceive you by any means:for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man ofsin be revealed, the son of perdition”

Notice that before that day of theThe Lord shall come, Paul said to…Notice that before that day of the

The Lord shall come, Paul said to…

Let no man deceive you by any means,there shall come a falling away first

before the coming of The Lord.

Let no man deceive you by any means,there shall come a falling away first

before the coming of The Lord.

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Signs of the day of reckoning

Falling away firstNot to be deceived

This means that, if we are seeing thesigns of the coming of The Lord,…

This means that, if we are seeing thesigns of the coming of The Lord,…

…then there has already been a seriousfalling away first. The question is,

Has His people been deceived?

…then there has already been a seriousfalling away first. The question is,

Has His people been deceived?

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Signs of the day of reckoning

Falling away firstNot to be deceived

Notice again what was revealedthrough His servant Ellen G White.

Notice again what was revealedthrough His servant Ellen G White.

She said, “…there must be a decidedchange in the attitude and character

of his Chosen people, or they willnever obtain the overcomer's reward.

In their present state of spiritual inefficiency, they could never fight the

good fight of faith as successfulsoldiers of Jesus Christ.”

She said, “…there must be a decidedchange in the attitude and character

of his Chosen people, or they willnever obtain the overcomer's reward.

In their present state of spiritual inefficiency, they could never fight the

good fight of faith as successfulsoldiers of Jesus Christ.”

With that statement, She also said that,With that statement, She also said that,

“While the great enemy of God and his people is wide awake, earnest, and untiring in his efforts to ensnare, where are the men and women who are qualifying themselves to meet and expose his arts and deceptions?

“While the great enemy of God and his people is wide awake, earnest, and untiring in his efforts to ensnare, where are the men and women who are qualifying themselves to meet and expose his arts and deceptions?

It was stated by Jesus and Paul that thepeople of God were to take heed and

to let no man deceive them.

It was stated by Jesus and Paul that thepeople of God were to take heed and

to let no man deceive them.

But if they were spiritually inefficientto fight the good fight of faith, in

strengthening and up-building the causeof Christ, then with the untiring effortsto ensnare the people of God, the great

enemy of God would use his arts of deception to deceive God’s people.

But if they were spiritually inefficientto fight the good fight of faith, in

strengthening and up-building the causeof Christ, then with the untiring effortsto ensnare the people of God, the great

enemy of God would use his arts of deception to deceive God’s people.

In using his talents in the cause ofChrist, John wrote and testifiedto expose the enemy, saying…

In using his talents in the cause ofChrist, John wrote and testifiedto expose the enemy, saying…

"...the great dragon was castout, that old serpent, called the Devil,and Satan, which deceiveth the wholeworld: he was cast out into the earth,

and his angels were cast out with him”(Revelation 12:9).

"...the great dragon was castout, that old serpent, called the Devil,and Satan, which deceiveth the wholeworld: he was cast out into the earth,

and his angels were cast out with him”(Revelation 12:9).

He also wrote in exposing the enemy, and those, whom he deceived into

working with him in his cause, saying…

He also wrote in exposing the enemy, and those, whom he deceived into

working with him in his cause, saying…

"...I saw three unclean spirits like frogs [come] out of the mouth of the dragon,

and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false

prophet. For they are the spirits of devils,working miracles, [which] go forth untothe kings of the earth and of the whole

"...I saw three unclean spirits like frogs [come] out of the mouth of the dragon,

and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false

prophet. For they are the spirits of devils,working miracles, [which] go forth untothe kings of the earth and of the whole

world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.”

(Revelation 16:13,14)

world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.”

(Revelation 16:13,14)

It was for this reason that I answered the call, to help meet and expose the

deceptions of the enemy, to make use of The Lord’s talents in me, to help my

brothers and sisters, friends and family to overcome the enemy in fighting the

good fight of faith.

It was for this reason that I answered the call, to help meet and expose the

deceptions of the enemy, to make use of The Lord’s talents in me, to help my

brothers and sisters, friends and family to overcome the enemy in fighting the

good fight of faith.

But many of my friends and familycould not see by faith to receive

The Value of what GOD wasrevealing to us through HIS Word.

But many of my friends and familycould not see by faith to receive

The Value of what GOD wasrevealing to us through HIS Word.

For “…without faith [it is] impossibleto please [him]: for he that cometh toGod must believe that he is, and [that]he is a rewarder of them that diligently

seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).

For “…without faith [it is] impossibleto please [him]: for he that cometh toGod must believe that he is, and [that]he is a rewarder of them that diligently

seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).

And this is the battle of the enemy, tocause us to lose our reward by

our lack of faith in The Word of God.

And this is the battle of the enemy, tocause us to lose our reward by

our lack of faith in The Word of God.

Through His servant John, The Word said, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

Through His servant John, The Word said, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and [that] the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches" (Revelation 3:13-22).

if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches" (Revelation 3:13-22).

Notice that before the church ofLaodicea fell away from The Faith,

Notice that before the church ofLaodicea fell away from The Faith,

…they became spiritually inefficient,to see that they were using The Lord’s

Treasure to trade with the enemy.

…they became spiritually inefficient,to see that they were using The Lord’s

Treasure to trade with the enemy.

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Signs of the day of reckoningFalling away first

Spiritual inefficiencyNot to be deceived

They traded The Treasures of Christ, Who made them rich, for the treasures

of the enemy, who made them poor.

They traded The Treasures of Christ, Who made them rich, for the treasures

of the enemy, who made them poor.

They traded The White Raiment of Christ, Who covered their nakedness,

for the covering of the enemy, who cause their nakedness to be seen.

They traded The White Raiment of Christ, Who covered their nakedness,

for the covering of the enemy, who cause their nakedness to be seen.

They traded The Spiritual Eyes of Christ, Who made them to see, for the enemy’s eyes, who made them blind.

They traded The Spiritual Eyes of Christ, Who made them to see, for the enemy’s eyes, who made them blind.

Do we not know that The Lord rebukes us, because He Loves us?Do we not know that The Lord

rebukes us, because He Loves us?

And do we have an ear to hear what The Spirit says unto the churches

that we might enter in and sup with Him, and He with us?

And do we have an ear to hear what The Spirit says unto the churches

that we might enter in and sup with Him, and He with us?

In the parable of the ten virgins, whofell asleep waiting for the coming of

The Groom, What made the fivewise and the other five foolish?

In the parable of the ten virgins, whofell asleep waiting for the coming of

The Groom, What made the fivewise and the other five foolish?

If we were required to give an answer to the question, as to what the enemy

used to deceive the whole world;

If we were required to give an answer to the question, as to what the enemy

used to deceive the whole world;

would we have in us The Treasures of Christ, to be competent enough to meet

and expose the enemy’s deceptions?

would we have in us The Treasures of Christ, to be competent enough to meet

and expose the enemy’s deceptions?

Have we anointed our Eyes by The Gift of Faith in Christ, to overcome our

blindness to see and receive The Truthof GOD by HIS Word?

Have we anointed our Eyes by The Gift of Faith in Christ, to overcome our

blindness to see and receive The Truthof GOD by HIS Word?

Notice what Paul said in his 2nd letterto the church at Corinth.

Notice what Paul said in his 2nd letterto the church at Corinth.

Being enriched of Him, Who gave himall utterance, Paul said, “...seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy,

we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking incraftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Being enriched of Him, Who gave himall utterance, Paul said, “...seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy,

we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking incraftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the

glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we

preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for

Jesus' sake” (2 Corinthians 4:1-5).

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the

glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we

preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for

Jesus' sake” (2 Corinthians 4:1-5).

Are we among those, who have received mercy from The Lord that we faint not? Are we among those, who have received mercy from The Lord that we faint not?

Are we trimming the hidden things of dishonesty from our lamps, to walk not incraftiness, or to handle The Word of God

deceitfully?

Are we trimming the hidden things of dishonesty from our lamps, to walk not incraftiness, or to handle The Word of God

deceitfully?

Are we manifesting The Light of Truth in us, to shine in commending ourselves to

every man's conscience in the sight of God?

Are we manifesting The Light of Truth in us, to shine in commending ourselves to

every man's conscience in the sight of God?

If we are not, then let us repent, forJesus left His throne at The Father’sside in heaven, and came to earth andsacrificed His Life to save you and me

through The Light of His gospel.

If we are not, then let us repent, forJesus left His throne at The Father’sside in heaven, and came to earth andsacrificed His Life to save you and me

through The Light of His gospel.

We are to sacrifice and trade whatever possessions we can, to help meet and

expose the enemy’s deceptions that we might receive The Reward of GOD

through the communionof The Light of HIS Word in us.

We are to sacrifice and trade whatever possessions we can, to help meet and

expose the enemy’s deceptions that we might receive The Reward of GOD

through the communionof The Light of HIS Word in us.

With all these signs of the day ofreckoning becoming more andmore evident, The question of

important to you is this, Do you believe The light of the glorious gospel of

Christ, who is the image of GOD, WHOhas shined His Light to you through all

ages? What are you willing toSacrifice and trade to allow HIS Light

to Shine through you to the lost?

With all these signs of the day ofreckoning becoming more andmore evident, The question of

important to you is this, Do you believe The light of the glorious gospel of

Christ, who is the image of GOD, WHOhas shined His Light to you through all

ages? What are you willing toSacrifice and trade to allow HIS Light

to Shine through you to the lost?