For the average person, every day it is the same thing. We wake up, go to work, go home, eat dinner have a bit of leisure time and go to bed. This is not bad in itself because we are to work for a living and not be a burden to society. So this is part of life that we must accept and be glad of it. We are to work with our hands, mind our own business, and be a blessing to others.
So what has happened?
I was looking at a photograph of our living room when I was a young girl. The room simply consisted of a sofa, coffee and end tables, Hi-Fi (a speaker cabinet with a record player and radio), TV and one of those pole lamps. That was it. Maybe a picture on the wall. We were not poor, this was just average. How different is the home of today.
I have to wonder why it has become so important to have the best framed piece of art in the neighborhood. The most expensive car. The house with the most columns or turrets. Not only do we have to have the best “things” on the market, we NEED the lastest technology. Actually we are controlled by the constant advancements of new products on the horizon because the older stuff becomes obsolete and unusable. What a ploy and effective technique this is to get our dollars.
I guess it pretty much goes without too much ado that money is what rules our lives. Money and what it acquires has become our God. But “I need these things” you say…..true there are things we do need, and God says that He will provide for His children. He says not to worry about food, shelter, and clothing. You might notice He does not say anything about retirement funds, the lastest cell phone, or a Mercedes Benz.
If we begin to worship things instead of God, we will be dealt with as individuals and as a nation. When money becomes a God to us, we will see judgment from God by the way He destroys our false gods. This is done in order to turn us away from our false gods and to turn us back to the true and living God, Jesus Christ.
In the study of Moses and the plagues that befell Pharaoh and the Egyptians, there is some very interesting information. The plagues happened to discredit the gods that the Egyptians worshiped. Pharaoh himself was associated with the sun god Ra.
The Egyptians worshiped many gods but mainly they represented three areas of their lives, the Nile river, the land and the sky. So lets looks at the judgments and what they represented to the people of Egypt.
1. The Nile turns to blood. – The people worshiped the Nile river as it’s waters provided drinking water, they bathed in it and it watered their livestock and crops. God turned the water to blood and all the fish died and it stank.
2. Frogs covered the Land – The people worshiped the frogs especially the frog god Heket, and they could not kill them. The frogs died and lay in rotting heaps.
3. The dust of the land became lice or gnats. – There was a god of the soil named Geb. But the dust became lice and they plagued the people.
4. Flies broke out and ruined the land. – Many insects were identified with the gods and were worshiped but these flies harmed the land. The flies only afflicted the Egyptians.
5. Their livestock died. – Bulls and cows were woshiped. There was a bull god Apis and Hathor, a cow of fertility. Also there is the Ram god Amun. God destroyed these gods of the people.
6. The plague of the boils – The Egyptians were themselves inflicted this time.
7. The hailstorm. – Now the next three judgments are against the gods of the sky. The hailstorm ruined crops and those who feared the Lord took their animals to shelter.
8. The plague of the Locusts. – The locusts came from the sky and ate whatever the hailstorm did not destroy.
9. The darkness. – The god of the sun RA could not overcome this plague and God shows how He is the true God.
God judged and plagued all who would not acknowledge Him.
Who or what comes first in your life? Are you putting your money, investments, retirement funds before the Lord? If you are… you will surely feel the sting and pain of the days to come.
The fiasco we are seeing today in the financial sectors are orchestrated to bring about loss of freedom to the American people. We gladly will give up our freedoms and let the government intervene if only our monies are secure. Our sovereignty is at stake here but the money is more important. Safety of one’s 401 retirement fund is a driving force of what the public will endure. And these stocks are not even real. They are only perceived values which can change at any given moment. Just like the value of your home, the market value fluctuates with the times. This is what people have placed their hope and trust in.
It is easy to see what drives the American people and it is not the worship of the Lord Jesus Christ and walking in faith that He will provide. We can see that God will show us how impotent the false gods of our lives truly are by the judgments and plagues against Pharaoh and his officials. This is what we are seeing right now. Your money could be gone in an instant. Then what will you do? Is God right now showing you where your heart truly lies and what it is that you treasure most? Are you experiencing panic or the extraordinary peace that comes only from God?
Please use this market slowdown as a marker for your life. How are you going to react to not having access to your money or losing it all? Who are you going to turn to? As the governments of the world unite to give us a temporary false sense of security, are you beginning to see the picture of our current and future oppression?
Are you asking yourself about your relationship with Jesus Christ? You should be. This is the time to be right with the Lord. We were not put on earth to own a Blackberry, we were put here to worship and serve Jesus Christ. So, is God exposing your fears because of what you may lose in earthly possessions? Is He sending a hailstorm to demolish your surroundings? Are you in darkness right now and Jesus is showing you that faith in Him is the only light?
If you are putting other gods before Jesus, like money, wealth, possessions, etc., then you are in rebellion and disobedient. Please read Exodus 7:14 – 10:20 to see how rebellion was dealt with in the past. Then go to Revelation and read about the trumpet and bowl judgments to see how current rebellion against God will be dealt with. God never changes, He is the same God we see in Exodus, and He will judge those who worship the false gods of today and tomorrow.
Imagine all your possessions gone and see what you have left. If you are walking with the Lord, He is all you will need.
I will share a quick story. My business began to decline rapidly about 18 months ago. I began to have trouble sleeping at night. A weight was felt in my soul. I wanted to sleep alot. But instead of allowing myself to fall into self-pity, I pressed on at work, read my Bible, studied to teach Bible classes, and prayed like never before. I prayed for others who may be going through similar circumstances.
A corner was turned. I began to understand that the Lord was testing me and wanting me to completely surrender my situation and lay it at His feet. Driving home last night from BSF the Lord revealed to me that I had grown immensely in faith while under the stressful circumstances He has allowed in my life. Tears welled in my eyes when I realized how much the Lord loves me enough to train me and use me for His glory.
Is God testing you right now? Is He exposing the false gods in your life to see your reaction? If so are you turning away from them? Is He asking you to turn to only Him in times of trouble? Are you praising and giving thanks to our Lord even though there is a mountain of trouble at your feet that looks impossible? God is the only one who truly has the answers. Will you seek Him today?
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Our dollar bill has the eye of Horus as the capstone of the pyramid. When the capstone lands and the pyramid is complete, we should see the completion of the New World Order.
Annuit Coeptis – Announcing the birth of (1776 A.D.)
Novus Ordo Seclorem – New World Order
So our dollar bill announced the birth of the New World Order in the United States in 1776.
The seal is also full of masonic symbols and it says on either side of the eagles head,
E Pluribus Unum – One out of many
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October 14, 2008 at 9:43 am
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October 14, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Rose
Excellent post and good teaching on the plagues and what they represented for the Egyptians. I didn’t realize that each plague was an attack on a belief in one of their false gods. Thanks, too, for sharing some of what you are going through personally at this time and how you are walking through it in victory, growing closer and stronger in your relationship with the Lord. This is great encouragement for us all!
October 14, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Kim
Thank you for your kind words Rose…..
I can do nothing of myself, and i expect more trials as I grow. I need the Holy Spirit to guide and lead me as i face oppostion.
The study of Moses is pretty incredible. He grew up in riches and wealth, yet decided to be with his people. When he tried to protect them, he kills an Egyptian and has to flee or be killed. Did the people recognize he was trying to help or deliver them? Nope. He had to live in exile and tend sheep for forty years till he was eighty, until the Lord decided He could again use Moses.
When Pharaoh made the Hebrew people make bricks without straw the people blamed Moses and Aaron. What discouragement they must have faced. Did they wonder if they had heard wrongly and were not in obedience to God? But indeed, they were in obedience to God and yet experienced much difficulty and opposition. Moses even asks God “Why have you sent me?” in his despair of the scathing words of the Hebrews. How we can learn from this. That even when we are doing all God asks us…there are lessons and trials to overcome. This is what strengthens us. He does always have a purpose even though we cannot always see or understand it.
October 15, 2008 at 6:06 am
Mary B
Thank You Kim for sharing that. I’ve never heard before the actual meaning of the plagues. I will pass this article on to many I know.
October 15, 2008 at 8:10 am
Kim
I learned about the plagues in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) . Here is another great study from Chuck Missler.
http://www.khouse.org/articles/2000/263/
October 18, 2008 at 12:13 pm
jay cee
It is time to learn that the symbol on the United States dollar has connections with the devil himself.
It is indeed a subject that most American Christians should research into because devil worship is coming through the money that people use everyday, some do not even know it. The pyramid with that eye is a freemasons symbol, so I read. It is a symbol of evil and its introduction meant the introduction of the lawless one into the world and those who introduced it thought noone would know.
I worship the living God and I am not afraid to say this home truth, that the devil shall be worhipped by those who are of his seed.
May God help those who belong to Him and who trust in the Lord Jesus Christ,so that keep their eyes open and wait upon Him.
Jay Cee
United Kingdom.
October 18, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Kim
Yes, you are so right. The pyramid and the seal on the US dollar are masonic symbols and you know the truth. But as we are seeing, the whole world is trapped in the economic snare.
Yes, we need to keep our eyes only on Jesus.
October 20, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Mary B
Kim,
This has really opened my eyes. It now makes so much sense. I can’t believe how much my attitudes about money have changed. I never had a budget. I just bought what I wanted, when I wanted. Now every cent counts. And I know that it is Jesus that told me not to worry becuase He will meet my needs. I now rest in His love and provision for my life.
Last night I was listening to a man on TV who has been called to carry the cross of Christ all over the world. He’s been in every country and on every continent. And he said he never had to worry about where he would get food or drink. It was always provided for him. I know that sounds really radical but it ministered to me and made me think on the verses about God’s provision in my life. And I shake my head when I used to get anxious about the types clothes I wore.
Our economic crisis is a blessing to us. God has stripped away the things we christians tend to replace with God. We are being purified and refined for His glorious return.
October 20, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Kim
Mary,
Thanks for sharing with your comment. To say that this crisis is a blessing shows how much wisdom you have.
I have given up much in my life that now i consider wasteful and vain. Manicures top the list. I really do miss my lattes though. I know that this article says that money is our god but often it is self… that is god of our lives.
October 21, 2008 at 6:33 am
Mary B
Kim,
yes the Lattes are missed by me as well 🙂
I used to love watching those make over shows and think how I needed to improve my wardrobe. Now I think : how could I think my outward appearance is so important? Yes, self has been my god too. God is so merciful. His mercies are new every morning.
October 21, 2008 at 7:26 am
Mary B
I read on another blog a woman who askd the Lord while she was in prayer if He was removing His hand from our country. And He answered “No, I’m breaking up the fallow ground” And that really resonated His hope in me.
October 21, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Mary B
BTW, Kim,
Thank you for your kind comment.
October 27, 2008 at 3:38 pm
MARY B
Kim,
This is a great read.
http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1464_Bad_Times_Are_Good_for_Missions/ – 27k –
You know, I have recently contacted some missionary friends overseas that I havent talked to in a while. And I am hoping to suport them financially and in any other way. Also I recently began financial support for a ministry that reaches muslims. Isn’t it funny how hard times opens your eyes to what is on the heart of the Lord?
November 18, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Jeff
kim, I totally agree but I still need my 1959 Gibson ri les Paul cloud nine… LOL
I play, create and it helps me get all bad stuff out. So to me even though it’s not food, clothing, or shelter it is still a need. Do you think god might see it this way… Please pretty please anyone ? I did just have to forfit my third love of my life my 1946 martin d 18 to pay the rent for the buz. It was the last thing I owned that had value. I know that a guitar I’d a thing but you have tonplay music to understand. It becomes a part of you. The selection of guitar is important to me for the sound. I don’t care what they look like or anything like that. The older American guitars devolpe a resonating sound that only can be produced threw time. Much like the curing of a vintage wine. And know I dont drink it’s a example. Playing guitar helps me stay away from that stuff. I don’t need to be rich or famous but for some reason my passion for the guitar is very strong. Is this ok? I have always thought it was or god would have made this way or he did so for a reason I mean he is my creator. Ok I know I have way to many I’s in this commint in the future I will not focus so much on me… Self..
Christ is lord
Jeff
November 19, 2008 at 8:39 am
Kim
Hi Jeff,
I believe we just have to be careful that we don’t allow anything or anyone to become an idol in our life. The first commandment is very valid for today. This would be anything that replaces our devotion to God. Having a right relationship with God prevents us from doing this. If IT is more important than Jesus Christ then it is an idol.
In class the other night I asked this question of the students… “What do you daydream about?”
This was very convicting to my own self. It revealed to me what my heart treasures. OUCH!!
November 19, 2008 at 10:16 am
Jeff
no it is ofcourse not more important than christ. But it is important. Can we have both. The father then guitar? LOL for example in your bsc is there not a ” play time” after study?if not then I will pray for you that your students don’t drive you nuts. LOL
An idol hmm I never thought of it that way. I will ponder it.
Boys need there toys..
Christ is lord,
Jeff
November 19, 2008 at 10:57 am
Jeff
ok debate time. One thing for sure we have idintified some thing else in my heart bisides Christ. My heart does desire a 1959 les Paul cloud nine! LOL
So I will turn to the word and try to find out why and if it Is ok that I desire it. I will look for prayers and my hearts desire and see what I come up with. I am not letting go this one so easy! LOL
I am a Christian not a Muslim!
I mean what’s next my wife should cover her self? LOL
I just saying it feels very opresive to me. But enough of my feelings I will go to the word and see.
Christ is lord
Jeff
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