2/9/2026
"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face;
now I know in part, but then I will know fully,
just as I also have been fully known."
1 Corinthian 13:12
This morning in our prayer call we were talking about the frustration of trying to explain truth to people who have been blinded by deception. It's a very sad thing to witness what is happening in our world today, seeing once faithful followers of the Word turn in another direction, having been craftily persuaded to think things that are not scriptural. Others are brought up in churches where the whole counsel of God's Word has not been taught. It doesn't make them evil-minded, just uninformed, or as the scripture says unenlightened. Romans 10:14 says, "How, then can they call on Him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about Him? And how can they hear without a preacher?" This describes what is happening in Israel when they are not taught references to the birth of Christ, as these sections are not read in synagogue. It is curious to me since the Bible was written by Jewish authors, and the foretelling of Jesus Christ is so intensely described by many prophets who never came in contact with each other. Then again, in modern churches the Old Testament is not taught, because there is the misconception that it holds little relevance to the modern day covenant Jesus spoke about. Replacement Theology teaches that the old covenant given to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is no longer relevant, and that the church has taken the place of the children of Israel. Then there is the fulfillment theology teaching that all prophesies have been fulfilled and that Israel does not have a part in the restoration of the church. I may be explaining it crudely, but the church has forgotten that Jesus is a Jew, and neither Jesus nor God, as stated many times in the Old Testament scriptures, would never turn from His chosen people of Israel. All of it seems like utter foolishness to me, as the scriptures seem very clear to me.
When Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus he prayed that the eyes of the believers would be open to the truth of the Word:
"Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all." (Ephesians 1:15-23).
Paul is praying for the Gentile believers in Ephesus that they would grow in the knowledge of Christ and understand their position in Him, seated in heavenly places with God the Father in Heaven. I love Ephesians, as it explains the life of the follower of Christ in three simple categories of "Sit, Walk, Stand." I'll leave that for the reader to discover.
In the morning discussion an upcoming conference was discussed about the importance of coming to Israel, getting to experience being in the land, and talking to the people. How a light comes on, and the prophetic end time part Israel will play is revealed by the power of Holy Spirit drawing a person to the awareness of God's plan for the restoration of Israel as spoken of by Old Testaments prophets. When I heard that explanation my heart jumped as I understand, as much as anyone can, the significance of Israel explained in the scriptures. And I have yet to go to Israel. I want to go, and I prayed about it multiple times, but I felt God telling me, not yet. But when I sit in the meetings, or I am involved in other relationships I have with Jewish believers, even though it may be online viewing, I feel the earth beneath my feet, and feel the warm, dry air. God has given a revelation of His great love for His land and His Chosen People. I feel like part of the family already. Imagine how full and complete my joy will be when one day I am blessed to go. How or why I know, I cannot answer, but with that understanding I am trying to educate leaders, so they can in turn educate others. As one man said "Once you see, you cannot unsee," and I fully understand that truth about the identity of the Jewish people and the role of the church. But, there is the cost of knowing the truth that some do not wish to give, because once one becomes a true ally of Israel, persecution becomes very real. Antisemitism is on the rise more each day, and violence can be deadly. When Jesus explained how a true follower must die to self daily, pick up his cross, He wasn't kidding. Many have given their lives to follow Jesus in Africa and other nations, and even in America many want to destroy religious freedom. Many fear the sense of not belonging, but that is something I have felt for many years, even in the established church. With Christ I am never alone.
When passion for the love of God is all consuming, we don't become concerned about threats or violence or even death. Charlie Kirk lived that kind of boldness, and yes, he paid for it the ultimate price of his death. But he finished his race, the one that God put him here on this earth to do, and now we are witnessing the fruit of his labor for Christ. Many young people, especially young men, are running to the church, buying Bibles, seeking God, being born again. Revivals are breaking out all over the place, but so is a rash of violence. When Harvest Ministries hosted Turning Point USA's Make Heaven Crowded crusade a couple of weeks ago, protestors showed up attempting to disrupt the service, but they couldn't. No one can stop what God has put into place. "A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps" (Proverbs 16:9). Psalm 37:5-6 says "Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." When did serving God become so hated in America?
When young David, a young shepherd, heard the giant Goliath blaspheming God, he didn't hesitate to run boldly forward with only a sling and five stones to slay the "uncircumcised Philistine." His eyes were not on the danger, his eyes were firmly focused on God, using the weapon he had in his hands. We may not feel qualified or adequate to do what God calls us to do, as Moses, yet God will always give us what we need to complete the job. Moses had a shepherd's staff that became the rod of God. We are armed with the Word of the Lord which is a powerful sword according to Hebrews 4:12 dividing spiritual truth from error. Paul has already done that in Romans 9-11, but many are not able to correctly divide the word of truth.
I don't know why God chose me, a mere woman, whom many modern denominations outlaw as teachers much less any of the five gifts of the Spirit. I understand why women should allow men to be the spiritual leaders, because that's God plan, but He also called women. I don't aspire to any position, I only want to be obedient to the revelation that He has given me. That's why I write, and I pray that in doing so it will provoke curiosity in the reader to search out the scriptures for themselves. We should never take things at face value, but search out a matter, go to the source of all wisdom, the Word of God, and sit at the feet of Jesus. If you're seeking truth, it's the only way!
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