CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA DAY, BUT REJECT WELCOME TO COUNTRY CEREMONIES SAYS INDIGENOUS ABORIGINAL RODNEY RIVERS!

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A lot of what’s passed off as Aboriginal culture today is actually Aboriginal religion — pagan beliefs no longer embraced by most Aboriginal Australians. Christians must use discernment on these issues.

You will see in all the major cities of Australia on 26th January a smoking ceremony being performed. This ceremony is disguised, and is presented to you as ‘Aboriginal culture’, but it is not what it seems. I do not want to criticise or denigrate Aboriginal culture, but I have a serious concern.

This ceremony is Aboriginal religion, linked to diabolical demon spirits, portrayed to the Australian public as ancestral spirits. But when you participate in the smoking ceremony, you automatically open the door to the spirit-world, and you give millions of demons legal access into your life and your family and into society.

The result is the break-up of marriages and families. People will hear voices, have mental breakdowns, even suicides. This ceremony puts a curse on you and, sooner or later — be warned — it will catch up with you and affect your life.

Raised on Kimberley cattle country, Rodney Rivers (68) the author of this article, is fluent in 4 Indigenous Australian languages. He lives in Perth with his wife Glenys. Rodney is a descendant of the Moola Bulla, Gidja and Gooniyandi Indigenous tribes. A talented musician and singer-songwriter, Rodney has performed Australia-wide and has toured with Slim Dusty’s guitarist Barry Thornton.

Working as an ethnic and Indigenous translator for the Summer Institute of Linguists in Darwin, Rodney has been significantly involved in Scripture translation work for Australia’s first Creole Bible translation, published by the Bible Society Australia.

Rodney is on the committee for A National Act of Recognition of the First Peoples of Australia and Torres Strait. A core action is to invite every Australian to gather at Botany Bay at a date to be advised to publically denounce and declare unacceptable any false notion of “a land belonging to no one” that there may have been when taking possession of Australia. “We’re all going to go there and dig a grave and bury that lie of terra nullius and any personal hang ups people got and have a celebration. Black and white, let’s walk away from Botany Bay and rebuild this nation for the Lord Jesus Christ,” said Rodney.

“My passion for Australia is that one day I’d like to see the Glory of the Lord cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. The Lord gave me a vision back in the mid 1980s. He took me up to a different realm and showed me this global move, global outpouring of the Holy Spirit that started here in Australia. There is a wave coming as well for the South Pacific Islands. My role as an Indigenous person is to prepare the way for what is coming.”

Let each of us make sure we know what our role is in preparing the way for what is coming prior to Jesus return to restore righteousness.

WHEN IS THE BIBLICAL END TIMES “HOUR OF TRIAL” COMING ON ALL THE WORLD?

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Are we approaching the hour of trial coming on all the world?

“Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth.” Revelation 3:10

Nelson Walters examines scripture to identify when this prophetic period begins and who it affects. Many believers seek clarity on the end times by looking at the Olivet Discourse, yet the specific transition into the great tribulation remains debated. This study analyses the connection between Revelation 14 and Matthew 24 to establish a clearer timeline. By looking at the text, he determines the scriptural markers that signal the beginning of this intense period and evaluates the conditions required for the saints to endure. Nelson also addresses the common questions surrounding the rapture timeline and the distinction between those who are gathered and those who are left behind. Understanding these chapters requires careful attention to the original context, ensuring that your perspective on end times prophecy is grounded firmly in the word rather than speculation. His focus on Revelation 3:10 as a call for patient endurance and faith, provides a biblical foundation for what lies ahead.

WANT THE POWER OF GOD THEN FOLLOW GOD’S ADVICE

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“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water,
whose waters do not fail.” Isaiah 58:7-11

The Lord will guide you continually if you follow this advice “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up speedily; your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; you shall cry, and he will say, ‘Here I am.” How good is that. Better still ” And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. I am 90 now and I can testify to the goodness of God to “your healing shall spring up speedily” and “make your bones strong”.

We are fast approaching the time of Jesus second coming to Earth, this time to restore righteousness and to fulfill the promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and David that the nation God established for His purposes, Israel, would finally fulfil its destiny to rule all the nations of this world before God destroys it with fire and creates a new Heaven and new Earth where only the righteous dwell.

“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man.” Revelation 21:1-3

Are you prepared to rule and reign with Jesus in His Millennial Kingdom? If not go to http://www.millennialkingdom.net

ARE YOU USING WHAT GOD HAS PLACED IN YOUR HANDS FOR HIS KINGDOM?

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Great article by Paul McLaughlin. He is is married to Rachel and they have four children. Paul is a farmer, entrepreneur, businessman and follower of Jesus, and who genuinely loves people. He is passionate about every person finding their purpose in who God created them to be. This is his reflection on an important Scripture.

As I reflected on Jesus’ words, “My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me,” I realised how urgently we need to listen to that voice today. The world is constantly changing and full of distractions. It is easy for our surroundings to shape how we think and live. I wonder whether we are truly making time to know Jesus, to recognise his voice, and to follow him.

When I look at the Church and how we are perceived by those who do not yet know Jesus, I am challenged: do we treat evangelism as a task or as a way of life? A personal shift for me has been moving from “let’s go and evangelise” to seeing evangelism as an everyday practice.

Instead of viewing people as targets, I have tried to live as Jesus did — open-hearted, offering rest to those who are burdened. He did not see people as targets. His motivation was love for the lost that simply said, “Come.”

We run a tourist park in the middle of Litchfield National Park. We do not hold ‘outreach’ nights or go out to ‘evangelise’ the campers. What we do is show Jesus’ love practically. For three months during the busy season our family cooks buffalo stew and croc laksa on Wednesday nights for free! We often have 120–180 people on our deck for dinner.

I welcome them as our guests, share a little of our story, and tell them we are Christians who do this because we believe it is what Jesus wants. We love people, and Jesus is interested in people — in families and communities. “We want you to be our family tonight,” I say.

Then I pray a blessing over them, their families, the food and the night. We have had so many opportunities to share afterwards. People are searching for genuineness — for people who are real.

Something I have learnt is that it is easier to say “when I get this or when I go there” than simply to ask God, “What is in my hand? What do I have to share?” When we see our possessions, money and time as seed that God asks us to sow, life becomes simpler.

Whatever you have, sow it and trust God to increase it. We may not always see it, but what lasts is the fruit — eternal fruit.

Time is short, my friends. Don’t let it slip by. Today is the day. God has blessed us in this country with so much. Are you using what he has put in your hand for his kingdom?

Paul’s Prayer: Lord, thank you for every good gift you have given us — for our families, our friends and this nation. Help us to see people through your eyes, to love them with your heart, and to be real and open-hearted with them. Show us what you have placed in our hands so we can reach others for your glory. May your kingdom come, may your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

BIBLICAL PROPHECY SUPPORTS THE CHURCH IS ASLEEP AS WE FAST APPROACH JESUS SECOND COMING

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I want to share something that is heavy on my heart about the Church and the times we are living in. Church, it’s time to wake up. It makes me sad to see so many people remain spiritual babies year after year, without growing into mature disciples who can help others follow Jesus.

We are called to make disciples—not just gather people. I believe it’s time to start new groups where people can grow, be equipped, and learn to make disciples themselves.

Torben Sondergaad is dedicated to awakening the Church to the coming persecution and to help believers create a movement of disciples who will stand firm in difficult times. Can I suggest you check out his website http://www.thelastreformation.com and listen to his message on this video.

The world is changing so quickly, and we cannot afford to sleep. Let’s follow Jesus wholeheartedly and do what He has called us to do.

WHY IS THERE A HELL?

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Justin does a good job of looking at what the Bible teaches about hell and heaven. I have written a book on hell: Lake of Fire – Terminal Punishment/Second Death; Eternal Conscious Torment; Universal Redemption ? which reaches the same conclusion as Justin, that unbelievers will face appropriate punishment but their ultimate end is a second death. At the moment it is only available as an eBook on Amazon.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.” Revelation 2:11

“Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power,” Revelation 20:6

“Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:14

“But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8

EVERY SEASON OF LIFE BELONGS TO GOD

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Our culture often treats ageing as something to resist. Scripture gives us a very different vision. Every season of life belongs to God, and growing older is not retirement from his purposes. I am 90 and I am so glad God still has work for me to do. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit so I believe it is important to look after it. I attend a gym, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for about one hour doing aerobic and strength exercises. I only started gym after time in hospital with clots on my lungs. My lung specialist had me spend 8 weeks with a physiotherapist in the Pulmonary Gym at Sutherland Hospital (Sydney, Australia). It was life changing. The physiotherapist recommended I keep up the gym work so I enrolled at the Gold Gym, close to home, and so glad I did.

Jesus calls every disciple to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. There is no age limit on that command. Our later years are not meant to be consumed by self-indulgence, but increasingly given to God and others.

As our bodies weaken, Christ becomes increasingly precious. Wrinkles, grey hair and physical limitations remind us that this world is not our permanent home. God himself is our portion and inheritance. His grace is sufficient, and his power is made perfect in weakness.

Older Christians also possess something the younger generation desperately needs: wisdom gained through years of walking with God. Titus 2:3–5 calls older women to teach what is good and train younger women in godliness. Their failures, repentance, endurance and experience can become gifts to the next generation.

So let us never believe that our usefulness ends with youth. Whether through prayer, encouragement, hospitality, mentoring or faithful service, there is still kingdom work to do.

Age may change our strength, appearance and circumstances, but it never changes our calling to love Christ, serve others and bear fruit for his glory.

THE THRONE OF SATAN

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Jonathan Cahn has been called the prophetic voice of his generation and is known for unlocking the deep mysteries and revelations of God’s Word. He leads Hope of the World, a worldwide ministry of outreach of God’s Word to all nations, and His love and compassion to the world’s most needy.

There exists an ancient mystery that lies behind the events of the modern world. An ancient object created over 2000 years ago (Altar of Pergamon) that is altering the course of world history? It is referenced in Revelation as Satan’s throne. It is the secret behind the events of our age, the past, present, and the future?

“‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.” Revelation 2:13

Could it lie behind the greatest calamities of the modern world . . .

· The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich
· World War I
· The Holocaust
· World War II
· The spread of Marxism
· The rise of the Soviet Union
· Nuclear war
· The near end of the world
· What is yet to come, even a new world order
· And much, much more . . .

And where is it bringing the world? Who is the dark angel? And what are the unseen forces at work and moving behind the events of the modern world?

In what may be his most stunning and monumental book yet, The Altar of Pergamon: The Mystery of the Dark Angel and the Future of the World, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jonathan Cahn opens up the ancient mystery that has affected and is affecting everyone on earth . . . even you!

IDENTITY OF THE TWO WITNESSES OF REVELATION

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Are the Two Witnesses of Revelation about to appear? While many view this as a distant mystery, biblical timelines and feast cycles suggest their arrival could be much sooner than we think—possibly within the next 24 months.

In this deep dive, Nelson Walters examines the identity and timing of these two figures. We move past “Bible trivia” to explore why their appearance is the final alarm clock before the Antichrist. We’ll analyze the evidence for a second-half tribulation ministry, the “signature” powers that point to Moses and Elijah, and the stunning mathematical convergence of the year 2030 across Daniel, Ezekiel, and Hosea.

Nelson also look at specific dates on the Hebrew calendar, including the significance of Passover 2028 and how it aligns with the 1,260-day ministry of the witnesses and the return of Jesus on Yom Kippur 2031. I think this is an extremely good study of end times scriptures. Let me know what you think, I appreciate feedback as no doubt all bloggers do.

HISTORY CAN’T GO BACK MORE THAN 6000 YEARS

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Historians often claim humanity stretches back 100,000 years or more—but does the evidence support that? Written records only reach the late third millennium BC, and the earliest dates wobble by centuries depending on assumptions about carbon dating and Egyptian chronology.

What if secular history actually compresses into a biblical timeline after Noah’s Flood? From population growth to the pyramids to China’s mythical rulers, Doctor Carter explains why history can’t go back as far as we’ve been told—and why the Bible’s ‘warts and all’ record stands uniquely trustworthy. 📖

As CMI played a large part in me finding 1. God exists, 2. Salvation through Jesus Christ sacrifice on the Cross and 3. Baptism and being born again by the Holy Spirit. He is my counsellor, teacher, comforter, and helper and without Him it is impossible to live the Christian life.. I suggest people subscribe to Creation magazine visit: https://creation.com/123cm. Incidentally, all three steps are critical to salvation and sanctification.