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Hang in There

29 05 2013

Do you remember this poster? I always liked it as an encouragement to press on and never give up. This week my mind keeps singing a little song we sang many times in our Clearwater, Florida church over the 24 years we were there.

“He who began a good work in you, He who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it. He’ll be faithful to complete it. He who started the work will be faithful to complete it in you!”

It comes directly from Philippians 1:6.

Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

It reminds me that God chose me; He found me. He started it. I fought Him and He won! I have walked with Him now for 50 years and I say to you: “He is faithful, even when I am not.”

I am still incomplete. He has not finished with me yet; but He will. Yehovah God, my Father started something in me all those years ago and He will complete me. As Paul testified in the above verse, so do I. “I am confident of this very thing.”

Everyone knows that Jesus was a carpenter for at least 15 years or so, but did you know He was a finish carpenter? That is why I am confident. My Father has the best finish carpenter in the universe assigned to finish what Father started. No worries.

I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:12-14 NLT

The Lord gave me this word today as an exhortation to you. No matter what happens in this earthly geo-political world, God is faithful. He loves us and will finish what He started.

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists (READ MORE)

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Categories : Israel Commentary

Coming to a TEA Party Rally Near You

23 05 2013

HomelandSecurity-1024x462-620x279 OK, so I am already on the Muslim list, the conservative list, and the Christian Zionist list. It is time to weigh in on the TEA Party. Look at the picture. Have you seen one of these vehicles yet? Chilling. I can see them at the airports or borders, but at TEA Party rallies? It would make sense to see them at OWS (Occupation Wall Street) protests where people are stabbed, raped and abused. But the TEA Party?

An article on TheBlaze.com shows six pictures of these vehicles last Tuesday at TEA Party rallies in four states: Missouri, Illinois, Florida and Indiana. One picture even shows armed DHS agents! Are the TEA parties even remotely connected in any way to the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center towers with passenger airplanes? Why is Homeland Security being used to “chill” dissent from grassroots Americans who disagree with government policies?

Here are two pertinent quotes from Thomas Jefferson:

When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. Thomas Jefferson

Remember what T-E-A stands for: Taxed Enough Already. Nobody gets raped or murdered at these events. Why the show of force last Tuesday in at least four states? We have a serious problem here folks…. just sayin’. And, by the way, there is not an actual single organization called the TEA Party. It is a collection of grassroots groups and individuals. Some form an organization, but most do not. The news this week revealed that nearly 500 different conservative groups tried to get tax-exempt recognition but were stonewalled by the IRS for 27 months from before the 2010 mid-term election until after the 2012 presidential election. Coincidence?

And how bad was the stonewalling? Epic. Over the course of 27 months, not a single Tea Party type organization received tax exempt status. Breitbart.com

How should we then pray?

Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 1 Timothy 2:2-4

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does Yehovah require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists (READ MORE)

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Categories : Israel Commentary

God Loves Muslims

20 05 2013

Here is an excerpt from the OVERVIEW of just published SIMPLE ISLAM.

The grace of God is more important than all the facts and history in this little book. Especially for Muslims, the love of Yehovah God must come through in our words and actions. Christ died for them as much as anyone on earth, so we emphasize His love and sacrifice. Yet, we will also expose the truth behind the system of Islam that enslaves its followers. And I hope to make it simple. Many Muslim individuals are finding forgiveness and love in Jesus. There are even many reports of Jesus appearing to them directly in dreams and visions. I rejoice with every report.

Islam is not hard to understand. It is made too complex by the very ones who try to explain it. My purpose is to reveal Islam in simplicity. This is not written for theologians or academics, yet it conforms to accurate historical and Biblical standards. Each point is supported by ample evidence, ensuring a “true report”.

My goal with this little book is that you will find it a handy guide to keep around to refresh your own knowledge of Islam, and also to equip your sharing of simple, yet accurate, information with your friends.

The most important point of this entire book is that Jesus died for Muslims. God loves Muslims along with the whole world. Muslims are people. Islam is the religious/political system that enslaves them. We love the Muslim people, but reject Islam. From its inception it has had a violent and bloody history. It started with Muhammad’s murders of many. Then, when he died, there began a series of bloody battles that produced the first major split of Islam into the two largest “denominations” of Sunni and Shia. History provides context for today’s advance of Islam.

While we are at war with the system of Islam, we can love Muslims to life in Jesus. My hope is that this book will clarify this path. The Bible is clear that Yehovah will judge the wicked, but His heart is to show mercy to all who turn (repent) from their wickedness.

The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 2 Peter 3:9 NLT

The OVERVIEW (above) is the opening section of my latest book, Simple Islam. The book is available for a $10.00 donation. Also, a special rate is available as an introductory offer to help spread the word. If you order ten or more they are only $4.00 per copy, plus shipping. Ten copies would be $40.00 plus $10.00 for a total of $50.00. Eleven to fifty copies would still only have $10.00 shipping. To order or donate, click here.

Please pray with me for this project that the truth about Islam would get out and many Muslims will find the Messiah Jesus.

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists (READ MORE)

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Categories : Israel Commentary

Where is Israel?

15 05 2013

Look carefully at the picture. Where is Israel? This is a map of “Palestine”. There is no Israel on this map. This photo, snapped at a United Nations event in Lebanon on May 3, 2013 exposes the hypocrisy of the United Nations.

At the official launch of two German-funded UNRWA projects in southern Lebanon, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Ann Dismorr, posed with a map that erases the State of Israel and presents all of it as “Palestine.” The map includes both the Palestinian Authority areas as well as all of Israel. Above the map is the Palestinian flag and the inscription “Arab Palestine.” The text at the bottom of the map also says “Palestine.” The neighboring countries Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon are all named on the map as is the Mediterranean Sea. Israel is not mentioned or designated anywhere. Palwatch.org(This story was also carried on theBlaze.com).

There are some who would like to abolish UNRWA, but it is not likely with the UN dominated by 57 Islamic nations in the General Assembly. The UN has two relief committees, one for the Palestinians and one for all the rest of the refugees in the whole world. The deck is stacked against Israel. So, it is up to supporters of Israel to continue to speak up for her right to exist.

Since 1950, US taxpayers have provided four billion dollars for the United Nations Relief and Works. Reports from the Global Research in International Affairs have disclosed that UNRWA actually helps promotes terrorism and holds Palestinians back from building their lives. It charged UNRWA schools with being hotbeds of anti-American, and antisemitic indoctrination and recruiting offices for terrorist groups. The above article is simply additional evidence to support such claims. Pray for this organization to be further exposed with drastic declines in funding. Jerusalem News Network

Moses speaking to Israel: For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as Yehovah our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? Deuteronomy 4:7

Pray for Yehovah’s blessing favor and peace on Jerusalem!

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists (READ MORE)

(As is my custom, I have taken the liberty to change the word “LORD” to Yehovah. Every single time you see LORD or GOD in all capital letters in the Old Testament, the actual Hebrew word is Yehovah. This name occurs 6,828 times in the Hebrew text, yet remains untranslated in most Bibles. His name, obscured for 2,500 years, is now being revealed. It is TIME to restore the name of Yehovah!) (for deeper study click here.)

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Categories : Israel Commentary

Define Human Rights

11 05 2013

It’s all in the meaning of words. One of the most deceptive aspects of Islam is assigning a different definition to a common English expression. The most common example is the difference between their definition of “innocent victims”, and the more obvious Western meaning. We view any child as an innocent victim of terrorist violence. However, the Islamists consider all infidel children as future enemy warriors and therefore not innocent. They are fair game. Only children of fellow jihadists could be considered innocent. How perverse is that?

Yesterday, I read a great quote from a blog by John Guandolo, a counterterrorism expert and a former FBI agent. He made the same point about “human rights”.

It should be noted, the OIC is made up of all 57 Islamic States across the globe (they include Palestine as one of the member states). In 1993, the OIC formally served the “Cairo Declaration” to the United Nations, which states that the entire Muslim world officially speaking under the banner of the OIC defines “Human Rights” as the imposition of Shari’ah (Islamic Law). Their 10-year plan seeks to spread “Human Rights” to the entire globe.

Most folks overlook this obvious conflict of definitions. We think of human rights as a generic term beyond misunderstanding. Yet our very gullibility and naiveté traps us. We live according to the Biblical imperative of our Judeo/Christian heritage, which teaches us that “Love believes all things.”

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

How does that match up with the record of Islam? So, are we really trapped by love believing all? Not at all. The Biblical admonition to believe, speaks to our default character as believers. However, there is a balancing instruction that carries a strong warning.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world. 1 John 4:1-3

Well, you may ask if I am accusing Islam of an Anti-Christ spirit? Yes. Yes, I am.

My latest book, Simple Islam, explains in more detail exactly why that is an accurate charge. Here is an excerpt from the back cover. (My shipment arrived today and is available to order.)

“Contrary to majority opinion, we do not all worship the same God. Christians and Jews worship Yehovah, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Clearly identified as a Father in the Bible, He also has a Son.

Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, if you know? Proverbs 30:4

Islam, by contrast, adamantly denies their god is a father or has a son. The Jesus of the Quran is not the Son of God, and did not die. The aim of Simple Islam is to clear the chatter that confuses the issue. As long as the public (and the last two Presidents) insist that we all worship the same God, they will never learn the truth.

A few simple contrasts and the 20/20 hindsight of history will answer your most important questions about Islam. In addition, you will be equipped to share the true Jesus with Muslims everywhere. Although Islam is a pagan religion, Yehovah God loves Muslims; and Jesus died to bring them into His Kingdom. FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD…!”

Add this Scripture to the quote from my book.

Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son. Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father either; he who acknowledges the Son has the Father also. 1 John 2:22-23

Simple Islam is about the irreconcilable differences between the Bible and Islam.

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists (READ MORE)

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Categories : Israel Commentary

Golden Calf Worship in 2013

8 05 2013

One week ago today in Portland, Oregon, a group danced around a golden calf. It was May Day and it was an Occupy Wall Street demonstration.

Of course they did it for shock value, but it illustrates the direction some are heading in this country. Glen Beck featured this story on his radio program. This is not a joke and it is not a laughing matter. Anarchy is in vogue now in some circles, but remember that the ultimate anarchy is people refusing to worship the living God. Man will worship almost anything to avoid acknowledging Yehovah God.

Apostle Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, explained this phenomena.

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. Romans 1:22-25

Pray for our nation and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Les Lawrence, Voice of Christian Zionists (READ MORE)

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Categories : Israel Commentary

Yehovah Rides into Egypt

3 05 2013

We have been talking about the Arab Spring since 2011. Isaiah 19 is the prophetic description of an eight step time line of events that is now in step four. Today I will share a brief overview of those eight steps, but you need to read Isaiah 19 for yourself to get the full impact.

1. Yehovah Rides. It is God Himself who is bringing Egypt to its knees (verse 1)

2. Egyptians against Egyptians. Civil war and revolution. (verse 2)

3. Failure across the board. Tourism, economy, courts, crops, government. (verse 3)

We are now in the beginning of Step 4.

4. Cruel master/fierce king. New leader (Morsi) will be merciless, especially to Christians. (verse 4)

And the Egyptians I will give into the hand of a cruel master, and a fierce king will rule over them,”

Says the Lord, Yehovah of hosts.

5. Nile River withers and dries up bring utter calamity. (verses 5-13)

6. Perverse spirit mingled in by Yehovah. (verse 14)

Yehovah has mingled a perverse spirit in her midst; and they have caused Egypt to err in all her work,

As a drunken man staggers in his vomit.

7. Fear and terror from hand of Yehovah. They will be terrified of the Jews and Israel. (verses 16-17)

8. NEW BEGINNINGS! Egypt will turn to Yehovah God of Israel and Yeshua (Jesus) the Savior. Salvation, deliverance and a merging with Israel and Syria in peace. (verses 18-25)

(Here are links to some of my past postings about the Arab Spring and Egypt: Be Silent Before Yehovah, All Humanity — 200 Tanks, 16 F-16s — Will Morsi Back Down or Crack Down? — Pharaoh! — Egypt’s Dark Night Begins —Mohammed Morsi’s Wife — Egyptians Against Egyptians 2.0 — Egypt Descends — Arab Winter Begins — Egypt Erupts Again — Arab Spring – Arab Fall — Egyptians Against Egyptians.)