“No More Death, Neither Sorrow…”
21 July 2018 / 9 AV 5778 / Tisha B’Av
Today is one of the saddest days in the history of the Jewish people, and I would like to share an excerpt from my book, “Walking With the Enemy: A Testimony,” that exemplifies exactly what I mean by that statement.
End of excerpt from “Walking With the Enemy," by –C. Read.
Throughout history, other disastrous events occurred on Tisha B’Av, but I would like to highlight what took place on 1 August 1914 / 9 AV 5674. On that day, Russia and Germany declared war on each other, and that fateful decision would be the catalyst for much death, destruction and sorrow during World Wars 1 & 2, to include the absolute horrors of the holocaust perpetrated against the Jewish people and their defenders.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-h...
I read an article in our local newspaper today from the "Opinion-Editorial" section where the author totally trashed the word of God, the Son of God, and the people of God. I can choose to remain silent, or I can defend the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is my sincere prayer that I will stand for God’s truth and never back down! And I encourage "Real Christians" to do the same!
I would like to share a very inspirational message that I found in a Gideon Bible. I loved it so much that I had it printed on a bookmark, along with a short message of my own on the other side. The author is anonymous, but I am certain this person greatly valued God and His word, and His people. May God bless you, as He did me, through these wonderful words!
"THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of Salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are Holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.
Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy.
It contains Light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is a traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.
Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.
CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully.
It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.
It is given you in life, will be opened at the Judgment, and be remembered forever.
It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents."
I close with these excerpts from a passage in Revelation as it describes the holy city, the new Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:1-4 “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:22-27 “And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.
And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.” Amen!
May God be with those who have "ears to hear" what the Spirit saith unto the churches...
With the love of Christ,
C. Read
Today is one of the saddest days in the history of the Jewish people, and I would like to share an excerpt from my book, “Walking With the Enemy: A Testimony,” that exemplifies exactly what I mean by that statement.
“The deception that I was in could happen to anyone, anywhere in the world. In fact, it is going on at an alarming rate! The only consolation, God has warned us about it in the Holy Scriptures.
Since my “translation” from darkness into His glorious light, I see that dates and events are important to God, despite the fact that my enemy tried to get me to believe otherwise. Looking back, I see how significant they really are.
The Ninth of Av (5759—22 July 1999), aka Tisha B’Av, became very meaningful for me in the course of writing this book. According to tradition, the enemies of Israel destroyed both of the Jewish temples in Jerusalem on the ninth day of Av. Reportedly, the first temple was burned down by the Babylonians in the year 586 BC, and the second temple was completely destroyed by the Roman Army, under the command of Titus, during the Jewish revolt in AD 70.
These temples represented God’s presence in the midst of His chosen people, but praise God, we don’t need a man-made building for our heavenly Father to reveal Himself to us today. And if you will allow the Lord God to purify your heart, He may choose to make His habitation with you! But it can only happen through Emmanuel, the Messiah of Israel!
We are at a turning point in this battle for the souls of men, and it won’t be long before Jesus “will swallow up death in victory!” Praise the precious name of Yeshua HaMashiach, Jesus Christ—the Anointed One!
If you happen to find out that you are on the wrong side, my sincere hope and prayer for you is that this testimony will encourage you to get on the side of the Lord, while there is still time. And if you are one who is truly seeking God with all your heart, my most earnest prayer for you is that you will come away from here with more of a love and a deeper appreciation for God the Father, Jesus Christ His Son, and the Holy Spirit of the most high God!”
End of excerpt from “Walking With the Enemy," by –C. Read.
Throughout history, other disastrous events occurred on Tisha B’Av, but I would like to highlight what took place on 1 August 1914 / 9 AV 5674. On that day, Russia and Germany declared war on each other, and that fateful decision would be the catalyst for much death, destruction and sorrow during World Wars 1 & 2, to include the absolute horrors of the holocaust perpetrated against the Jewish people and their defenders.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-h...
I read an article in our local newspaper today from the "Opinion-Editorial" section where the author totally trashed the word of God, the Son of God, and the people of God. I can choose to remain silent, or I can defend the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. It is my sincere prayer that I will stand for God’s truth and never back down! And I encourage "Real Christians" to do the same!
I would like to share a very inspirational message that I found in a Gideon Bible. I loved it so much that I had it printed on a bookmark, along with a short message of my own on the other side. The author is anonymous, but I am certain this person greatly valued God and His word, and His people. May God bless you, as He did me, through these wonderful words!
"THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of Salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are Holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.
Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy.
It contains Light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is a traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter.
Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.
CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully.
It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.
It is given you in life, will be opened at the Judgment, and be remembered forever.
It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents."
I close with these excerpts from a passage in Revelation as it describes the holy city, the new Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:1-4 “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:22-27 “And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.
And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.
And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.” Amen!
May God be with those who have "ears to hear" what the Spirit saith unto the churches...
With the love of Christ,
C. Read
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