A House Divided
Disclaimer: “And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: 26. and if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?”
-Matthew 12:25-26 KJV
Why Must We Provoke Our God?
It’s a wonder to me how people can still question who the true Jews are; they are clearly described in the bible. Let’s dive in, shall we;
And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. Exodus 32:1
No sooner did Moses, the messenger of God, leave our people to spend some time alone with Yahweh than they were back to business as usual, participating in pagan activities and high-fiving Santa;
51. Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 52. Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: 53. who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it. Acts 7:51-53.
How can the true Israel even be in question? It is obvious, they are a stiff-necked people, Exodus 32:9.
We relish in certain parts of the revelation of truth and bask in its freedom. We discard other parts like obedience, faithfulness, and love of our God, Ezekiel 33:31. We are antagonizing our God.
What is Indoctrination?
At the core, indoctrination is teaching someone to accept a set of beliefs without questioning them. Without questioning. For example, not questioning the depiction we have been inculcated with regarding the appearance of Mary, Joseph, and baby Yeshua.
13. And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 14. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: Matthew 2:13-14
Egypt? Yes, Egypt. They are in hiding! They are fleeing with the intent of being inconspicuous. Referencing the false images that have been forced and then ingrained in our minds year after year, book after book, show after show ... wouldn't Ancient Egypt be the last place they would be instructed to go?
Based on the vast amount of misrepresentation that we have been brainwashed with, they would have stuck out like sheep surrounded by a pack of wolves.
To put it plainly, they would need to go somewhere they could easily blend in amongst the people as they were trying to protect their child's life. Spoiler alert…they succeeded.
Patience, Compassion, and Calling
Those of us who have been given the grace of the truth should understand that it wasn’t by accident but by providence. Understand that indoctrination is not something people can just shake themselves out of; it takes time, patience, and God.
When you have been imbued with false beliefs, it is now at the core of your being, way of life, perceptions, and identity.
To ask someone to question a false religion they have known their whole life to be true, and have seen generations before them who they respect and admire also devote themselves faithfully to can be challenging to process.
It can be complex and painfully difficult to separate the Christ from false religions such as Christianity. A religion formed out of the interpretations of the minds of fallible men. Some even with corrupted intentions.
Many do not see Christianity as a religion but a way of life. Unfortunately, Christ has become synonymous with Christianity through the generations. 2 Timothy 4:3-4.
An indoctrinated mind will naturally think that turning from the misinterpreted doctrines of Christianity is akin to leaving Christ. But it is not; it is the opposite! All glory be to God.
It takes God, and he will do what he has set out to do, to break that stronghold, 1 Corinthians 10:3. And he uses us to aid in that.
I find it important also to add that it was not Christianity that freed us from slavery. On the contrary, it was Christianity that was used to brainwash our people into submission.
It was the principles of our God, found in His Word to us, that were utilized in advocacy efforts. I hope that sweet irony isn’t lost upon you and you give glory to whom glory is due. Hallelujah!
Kingdom Business
You do not suffer a woman to teach, 1 Timothy 2:12, then allow me to prophecy, Acts 2:17.
If you do not have the spirit of a man who can be stoned because of the truth, take it and return to deliver it, then step aside. We are on Kingdom business. Acts 14: 19-21.
If you merely delight in arguing with no intent to win souls, then step aside. We are on Kingdom business. 2 Timothy 2:23-26.
If the only time you radiate glee is at the scoffing of a lost or wayward brother or sister, then step aside. We are on Kingdom business. Acts 13:41, Colossians 3:12-17.
And lastly, if you're imparting truth merely for the ‘views’, I tell you this: you are being viewed, you have a very captive viewer, and our Father sees it all. 1 Corinthians 10:31-33.
Spend some time in prayer, and if you find that you were not called by the most High to take up the task of teaching, Ephesians 4:11, step aside. All glory be to God.
The ability to learn and retain knowledge is very different from the proficiency to disseminate effectively said knowledge.
For those who have been called as men of God to lead and have succumbed to such foolery, in the name of Yeshua, I would implore you to fix it, or He will.
Always being prepared to give an answer, 1 Peter 3:15, does not mean you have to cast your pearls before swine, Matthew 5:6, know with the wisdom and self-control that Yahwew has given you when to knock the dust off your feet, Matthew 10:14.
As for those being called, He has prepared you for such a time as this. Remember always to put Yahweh first and follow the leading of Yeshua, Matthew 9:37-38.
And lastly beloved, be reminded that when you cry aloud, spare not and lift your voice like a trumpet, your rhetoric reflects the wisdom of people sojourning in a land that is not our home, and your conduct as that of the gentlest bird, Matthew 10:16-18.
Whose House is This?
Just a quick reminder;
1. The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof;
The world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1
Let us never lose sight of who we belong to, who is in control, nor who Yahweh placed to lead over us;
20. which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, 21. far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22. and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, 23. which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Ephesians 1:20-23.
How can a divided house stand? History alone should tell us…it can’t. And that is the fulfillment of the devil's plan, 1 Peter 5:8-11. But he won’t win.
For we do not have a leader who can be imprisoned, tortured, maligned, or killed, because He already endured those things, and He rose again on the third day victoriously! Zephaniah 2:1-2.
Love you. His glory.
