Enemies In Your Household
"Amal", a 13 year old Palestinian Arab from Jerusalem heard about the Son of God and became interested in learning more about Him. It took two years of study and consideration before she accepted Yasha (Saviour). "She knew the stakes was high; and being warned by her school teacher, converts who change from another religion other than Muslim would be killed. Amal new life with Yahsha was not free of trouble. Everytime her mother found a Bible in her room, she burned it. Amal's mother burned nine of her Bibles over the next three years. Her biggest troubles came from her oldest brother who began to abuse her to a point were she had to be hospitalized due to her injuries. After repeated attacks from her family Amal moved away from home to attend Bible College, but her family thought she was studying social work. When her father found out about her completion of a theology degree, he was not happy about it and told her, "Just ask God that your older brother won't see it". Her father did not speak to her for about two months. Amal's passion for Yasha (Savior) keeps growing and she continues to live at home, so she can minister to her little brother and sisters who all have come to serve God (I AM).
There are many stories like this and as we come closer to the end, persecution will increase in our own household. Yasha (Savior) has warned us in Mathew 10:16-23 that many will be put to death by there own family. We are sheep among wolves and must be wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove. Using good discretion how we approach enemies of the truth. Allow the holy spirit to direct your opportunities and he will give you the right words to speak at that moment. Many hearts are hardened to the truth now, but some will be softened through the trails of their own. At this point truth is more acceptable.
A women from the city of Tehran came to know the Son of God (I AM) through a christian program. She did not dare share the news with her husband who was a Muslim. She knew that if he found out about her becoming a christian, he would divorce her. So she kept her mouth shut for several months. When Ramadan started she did not know what to do. If she fasted, she felt that she would be denying the Savior and go back to the Islamic faith. If she did not fast her husband would ask why and find out about her faith.
So she sought advice about what she should do and was told that she should fast, but fast and pray for the salvation of her husband. She did fast and pray all day that her husband would be attracted to Yasha (Son of God). On the third day of Ramadan, her and her husband was watching a christian program. In the middle of the program her husband turned to her and said, "You know, I want to follow Jesus, from tonight on, I will not fast for Ramadan and will not pray. From now on I am not following Islam, but Jesus." He then turned to his wife and said, "How about you?" It was then that she joyfully shared with him that she has taken that step several months before. Now both her and her husband are believers in the Son of God (Yahsha).
Many husbands or wives may not be of the fold yet, but with prayer and fasting some will surrender their lives to God ( I AM). The marriage covenant are being broken, husbands divorcing their wives, and wives divorcing their husbands. Marriage is no longer honorable, or respected, even among people who claim to believe God ( I AM). Many go off and remarry when scripture forbids this kind of action. What do you do in a situation when a husband, or wife is not walking in the ways of God (I AM). The scripture only gives us two responses in this situation.
And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. 1 Corinthians 7: 10, 11. (Reconciliation only, not remarriage).
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but Yah (God) hath called us to peace. 1 Corinthians 7:12-15.
Know Your Children's Enemy
Our young people are growing up in an age where they are exposed to many evil things. As parents many allow their children's character to be developed through popular culture from worldly music, television and unethical internet programs on different subjects; which promotes the worst values in children of all ages. Very few realize how harmful it is to families and our society as a whole. What's good is bad, and what's bad is accepted as good attributes to be admired.
We are now in serious danger physically, mentally and spiritually. Our core foundational belief in holiness and righteousness is being compromised and replaced with popular culture of today. Popular culture and media is now implanting bad values, attitudes, and beliefs in our young people. The devil wants to destroy the core foundation of purity in our young people. He knows that if he destroys the physical life, then the mental powers and spiritual experience will also be destroyed. The following is taken from an article in the magazine Parenting. Television, movies, and video games glamorize violence, sexuality, wealth, celebrity, and the use of alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Fashion and celebrity magazines affect how girls think about their bodies, the amount they diet and exercise, and the occurrence of eating disorders. The internet gives your children limitless access to inappropriate information which are destroying your children psychologically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and physically.
Spiritual warfare is going on in many households and we can only win the battle when we are militant enough to stand against the wiles of the Devil. Television and music is the biggest medium used by Satan to destroy souls by the millions. Many are captivated by its programming and many don't know that their homes are filled with demonic spirits. Time is short, it is time to clean the house. Remove everything from the house that is contrary to Philippians 4:8. Finally my brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Be creative and choose activities that are physically, mentally and spiritually healthy that will build tight family bonds and happy memories. We are responsible for our children and we will have to give account to Yah in the day of judgement for neglect of no teaching them in the way that they should go. The world can't teach Israelite children, we as parents must sacrifice and put into our children the necessary characteristics approved by Yah. If you need additional information, or counseling on how this should look, or happen contact me below.
Our Family True Story
Twenty-Two years ago we started our family. We had been blessed with a son and daughter by Yah and I was determined to raise our children in a righteous environment. It was a challenge for us especially when you have a spouse who's faith is not on your level. My thoughts, "if Yah is for me, who can be against me". I had to make a righteous decision against all odds, to not allow our children to watch, or listen to any mainstream television programming. I purchased selected educational videos that would reinforce righteous principles according to the standards of Philippians 4:8, and nothing else. The devil fought me for 22 years because he couldn't get access to our children's mind. Yah even allowed my spouse television to catch fire after many attempts and warnings to get rid of it. No one was hurt, or nothing damaged, but the television. Praise Yah!
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