If there is a word that describes the world today it would be ‘Uncertainty”.  Webster gives us some synonyms of it and they are revealing.   Words like distrust, misdoubt, misgiving, mistrust, mistrustfulness, reservation, skepticism, suspicion and doubt give us the feeling that something is shaky at best.  When I think of the situation in our world today these are the words that come to mind. 

Recently we have seen the financial markets around the world go up and down and make us proverbially sick with the roller coaster ride.  Many have removed their money from the stock markets and even a well known  company “Lloyds of London” very recently removed their cash form the European banks for fear that they are about to go under.  http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-09-21/lloyd-s-of-london-posts-697-million-pound-loss-on-disasters-1-.html

Meanwhile, today while I am writing this post Greece teeters on the brink of default and at the same time the stocks are up in the European markets.  HUH?  It all seems uncertain to me.  The last thing I do is listen to the politicians who claim to have the answers.  Many of you feel the same way I am sure. 

There is however, one main place I look for answers to the problems of the world and (you know what I’m going to say) that is the word of God.  So many kingdoms have come and gone which felt they were invincible.  Babylon, the greatest of all ancients kingdoms eventually was relegated to the dust heaps of the desert it was built upon.  The Medo-Persian empire ruled with certainty until the Greeks came and took them away.  The Greeks had it together until the Romans came and, well, you know where they are today.  The Romans whose capital was Rome, Italy today are teetering as well on the edge of financial disaster.

Looking at all of this I have to say that one word describes the kingdoms of this world and the stability they project.  “Uncertainty”.  Yet there is a place where there is stability.  I’m talking about a stability that has outlasted all of the kingdoms of this world.  In the word of God we have literally hundreds of prophecies concerning the ways of this world and the specific plan of God in this world.  To give you one example of the stability of Gods’ word I would like to turn your attention to the book of Zechariah.  Written approximately 487BC Zechariah spoke of someone who would trust so much in money that he would buy out a friend for thirty pieces of silver.  The prophecy reads like this:

Zechariah 11:12-13 And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD.

This was fulfilled by men who cared nothing for the scriptures around 33AD.  It reads like this.

Matthew 27:3-10 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

Nowhere in this world will you find anything so certain as the word of God.  No financial advice or predictions can revel or even come close to the accuracy of the holy scriptures.  In a time when we try so hard to predict our financial future and cheerlead ourselves into prosperity (all the while the storm clouds are gathering) it’s time to look at an old book and some tried and tested ways for all men.  The Bible declares plainly the future of this world.

1 John 2:16-17 “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof:…”

It also gives us insight into those who follow the word of God.  “ but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”

I would like to encourage all of you, my friends at Focus on Freedom to trust in the Lord and his holy word.  It is the only thing that will stand the test of time.  Jesus said it best in Matthew 24:35 “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”

Thanks to all of you who have recently signed up for the newsletter and those of you who have put up with me for longer.  We are now in many states in America and in at least fourteen other countries.  Almost every month we have more visitors than the previous ones.  The word is getting out!  Thanks again.

Here’s the scripture ready for today!

2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Sincerely,

Greg Wirths

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Greetings one and all!  I thought it would be good today to write a post seeing I have not done so in some time.  First I want to say thanks to all of you who are signed up for the free newsletter.  To date we have subscriptions in the U.S. and in fourteen other countries.  Thanks so much for being a part of the freedom family.

My thoughts go to the rapture today because a few days ago we were told by someone who “knows”, that the world would come to an end and the rapture would take place.  Well, we are still here and the aftermath is quite telling.  When will “Christians” finally wake up to the need to understand the basics of the scriptures?  A man in our church here in Kansas was told by an insurance agent that an atheist insurance company sold policies to take care of the pets of those who were taken by the rapture.  Several hundred thousand policies were written for over $100 each.  Something is dreadfully wrong when the people who claim to know God are so easily fooled.

What’s the answer to all of this Tom Foolery?  The Word of God!!  When we know the Word we will not walk in darkness but have purpose and direction in life.  What don’t we understand when Jesus said in Mark 13:32 “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.” ?

A basic knowledge of the truth will set us free from the charlatans who are robed in sheep’s clothing.  I’m sure there will be policies written to gullible people before the next date of October 21.  Not to mention that the Mayan calendar ends somewhere in December of 2012.  To this end Paul wrote to the Ephesus church a stern warning to listen to the elders of the truth because the day would come when false prophets would try to deceive the people.

Ephesians 4:11-15 “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:…”

It is not the will of God that we be caught up into every thing that comes along.  We should know the truth and be able to tell others about it with accuracy.  That’s why Paul told Timothy to “study” to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

The basic truths of the scripture that we should all know from the top of our heads to the soles of our feet are the nature of God and then salvation through God.  I have written some lessons that cover these areas.  If you are new to Christianity or even been around for a while I would encourage you to study them until you know them by heart.  Then when the wolf comes along with some “new thing” you’ll be able to spend your time and money on something worthwhile.

The lessons I have written are “Who is Jesus Christ?”, “Repentance”, “Water Baptism” and “What Does it Mean to Receive the Holy Ghost?”  The word is a rock that we stand on so when the storms of life come along we will not be shaken.  I encourage you to take the time and let me know what you think of these lessons.  Open your heart and let the Lord speak to you through the word, instead of a false prophet.

Thanks for the time and yes the Lord is coming so let’s all get ready each and every day.  Amen!!

Here’s the inspirational scripture!

1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.Till next time may God richly bless you!

God Bless!!

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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Wow, what a blinding past few months and believe it or not, I’m still here.      So many things have happened and I wanted to put in my two cents worth.  Now I know that I am not a financial guy as some folks are, but is this feeling I have shared by any of you?  I mean the feeling that something big is about to happen in the world.  Is it just me or do any other folks feel that the financial situation of families, municipalities, states and nations is close to a collapse?  Well, I don’t want to start of on a negative note here but how many people do you know who are debt free?  How many states in the US can you name that are debt free?  What about countries?

The word of God, the Bible, actually speaks of a time coming upon the world in which a new economic system of worldwide proportions will usher in a time of trouble for everyone.  It will actually be a system that will control the movements of every person on the planet!!  Sound crazy?  Well, it’s true.  Let me share it with you.

Revelation 13:16-18 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six. (666)

When we look at the nations which are on the verge of bankruptcy and the bondage to spending that we have developed it can be easy to see why this scripture could be fulfilled in our lifetime.  Maybe in the very near future.  We read reports how China is advocating for a world currency called the “bankor” which in effect will bring all nations together on the same economic level.  Whether this will happen or not does not negate the fact that the word of God will come to pass.

My provoking thought is this.  What are we doing about it personally?  I can hear the answer now as it comes loudly over the net, “It’s out of our hands”, or “We can’t do anything so why try?”  Yet, is it really the right answer?  I don’t think so.

The right answer is for us to follow God’s financial principles found in his word.  Much is said in scripture about money, in fact it has been said that Jesus said more about money than he did heaven or hell.  Think about that.  The reason each of us should be doing something right now to prepare for the coming financial disaster is that our attitude is reflected in how we handle our money.  You see, the money we have been given is not ours, really.  It all belongs to God and when we are gone, it will be gone as well.  So what we do with the things he has given us now speak volumes about our attitude toward him and his leadership in our lives.

I encourage you to look at the study I have prepared entitled “Financial Freedom” to see what the Word of God says about this important subject.  In it you will find principles that I believe will guide us through the difficult days ahead.  Spread the word around and start today, it’s the only real time we have.

Thanks to all of you for being a part of this ministry.  From the beginning of Focus on Freedom we have received over 37000 hits and now have well over 100 subscribers.  May God bless each of you and see you soon!

Here’s the inspirational scripture!

James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Till next time may God richly bless you!

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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Alternative energy, we hear a lot about it today.  The word itself implies that there is an energy source which is somewhat insufficient and needs to be replaced.  Whatever side of the issue you are on we do know that some day the world supply of oil will be gone.  If that time is 20 years or 200 years from now I don’t think anyone really knows for sure.  However, the day will come when oil will be a forgotten energy source that has been replaced by something else and resigned to the annals of history.  In the same way something else will pass away at some point in time and be replaced by something better.

1 Corinthians 7:31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.

1 John 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

In the same way that some jumped on the bandwagon of Microsoft and made millions from their small investments some will invest themselves into God’s kingdom and will walk on streets of gold someday in the not so distant future.  The cost will be abandoning the things of this world that will pass away and taking on the things of God which will last forever!  The writers of the inspired word of God have declared that the fashion of this world and the world itself will pass away and be no more.  The system that we trust in and live under will be gone, replaced by a better source of life.  Some look to a day of alternative, clean energy where the world will be a utopia of pristine bliss.  This dream will not come true under the leadership of corrupt men and women who rule the world now from a selfish and self serving position.  The only time this world will go back to the garden of Eden status is when Jesus Christ comes back and rules it for a thousand years.

Revelation 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Until that time, there is an energy source that is an alternative to this world.  Jesus said it this way.

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

God has made his Spirit available to all of us who will receive it and seek him for it.  This alternative power was poured out on the day of Pentecost in the book of Acts 2.  As you read it just imagine being filled with God’s Spirit to the point that the powers of this world have no lasting effect upon you.

Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

This experience is for everyone!  For me and for you, for your children and their children too!  For a more in depth study into this alternative power simply go to “What Does It Mean To Receive The Holy Ghost?” and then seek God for it with all of your heart.  When you do, he will fill you to overflowing and you’ll never go back to the old way of living.  Thanks for listening and being a part of this ministry.

Here’s the inspirational scripture!

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Till next time may God richly bless you!

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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Greetings to all of you!  I wanted to write a post today on a subject that touches almost every family worldwide.  Drug and alcohol abuse and the destruction that they bring.   Dealing with this subject opens the door for us to talk about the real problem and why so many turn to these destructive vises.  Believe it or not, the addiction of alcohol and other things is spoken of in the Word of God the Bible.  From the truth found in this supernatural book we can understand and deal with drug abuse (in any form) and overcome it.  I know, because I was on my way to alcoholism and drug addiction as a young teenager when I found the answer to the real problem.  I have written a lesson on this very subject and the underlying reason that many go this way.  It’s called “Addicted to Alcohol and Drugs?” . 

One of the most famous stories of addiction is found in the New Testament book of John.  In chapter four Jesus is sitting at a well outside the city of Samaria when a woman of the city comes to draw water from the well.  He engages her in conversation and before long he finds that she is addicted to a life of multiple relationships and yet is unhappy.  He starts the conversation by asking her a question, “Will you give me a drink of water?”  From there it didn’t take her long to reveal her true lust for men as a way to happiness.  Jesus made a statement to her about the well she was drawing from and of another well that would give living water.  Let’s look at it.

John 4:13-14 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.

Of course he was speaking of the living water called the Holy Ghost which God has poured out upon all men in this age.  He also spoke of the thirsty here.  What do all of us thirst for?  Some might say money, prestige, sex, entertainment and the list goes on and on.  What are we really thirsty for?  The scriptures teach us that we are all made in the image of God and therefore only God can fill the empty void in each of us.  In reality what we are all thirsty for is the presence of God.  Jesus spoke of this in another place.

John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

What every person on this earth is longing for is a personal Holy Ghost experience just like the early church experienced.

Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Through the power of the Holy Ghost drugs and alcohol can be washed from a persons’ life.  Cleaned out by the living water so that there will be no more thirst for it.

Do you know someone who is struggling with alcohol or drugs?  Why not tell them about this site and let them know about the lesson “Addicted to Alcohol or Drugs?” .  It could make the difference for them and they may come back and thank you for your help.  Just a simple forward to their address and that’s it. May God bless you and may we share the truth of his word to others.

Thanks to all of the new subscribers we are growing monthly!

Here’s the inspirational scripture!

John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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Where can I find happiness?  This is an age old question that every generation must answer for itself.  Happiness is defined by Webster as being contented, satisfied, pleased and delighted.  My wife was confronted with this while working in a national retail store many years ago.  It all started when an unhappy customer came in and demanded happiness from her.  The issue was over a wash machine that supposedly wasn’t working properly.  She promptly called for the manager who began the process of finding out where this persons perception of happiness lay.  “What will it take to make you happy?” the manager asked?  He found that this person would only be happy so long as they were given a new washer for free.  Surprisingly the manager did just that!  Wow, my wife came home astonished that this store was that committed to making people happy!  But was the customer really happy?  I think not because somewhere down the road in time this person would again become dissatisfied with this new machine.

Isaiah 44:17-18 And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god. They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

The prophet Isaiah clearly said that anything we build or look up to which is made with the materials of this earth can never help or satisfy us.  They simply do not have the power. 

Another man named Solomon wrote about his personal quest for happiness.  He was the third King of Israel and decided to find the thing that all men should do to make them happy.  He tried it all and you can read about it in the book of Ecclesiastes in the bible.  When he finished his search, he  regularly wrote the words “vanity of vanity, all is vanity”.  He actually came to the place where he hated life, meaning that he had developed a totally fatalistic attitude toward everything in life.  How sad.  He did  however come to the right conclusion in the end.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

You see, all of us are physical and spiritual.  The physical side of us is the part that is temporary.  The spiritual side is eternal and the most important.  However, it is the side that we often neglect and set aside, looking for more satisfying things to do.  The truth is, we need a relationship with God who is the creator of us all because this is the only thing that can bring happiness.  When we have this relationship restored through salvation we can then and only then be truly happy like we should be.  Are you happy?  Do you know someone who is unhappy?  Maybe they would enjoy reading a study I have written entitled, “Finding Happiness”.  In this lesson I go deeper into the life of Solomon and his search for fulfillment in this life.  I think they will enjoy it and if you are unhappy why not check it out for yourselftoo?  Thanks for taking the time to be a part of this ministry!

Here’s the inspirational scripture!

Colossians 2:8-10 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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A memorial is anything that serves to keep in memory.  Here in America we are celebrating “Memorial Day” to remember those who have given their lives for the cause of individual liberty and freedom.  We have established this day because without going back and looking at the past we will never be able to establish the future.  We look back to the brave men and women of the two world wars and many other conflicts in which dictators tried to take over the world and establish anything but freedom.  We honor their heroic dedication to establishing freedom for future generations.

As I thought about this I realized that each of us are building memorials in our own personal lives as well in our families, churches and communities.  What we do each day is telling a story for those who will come after us.  Did we act honestly?  Were we compassionate toward others?  Did we serve the Lord and do his will?  These and many other questions need to be addressed because what we do every day is like a page in a book.  Collectively over the course of life each page tells a story of what was done, either right or wrong and it will be there for the future generations to read.

I know this sounds old fashioned, but each of us have a responsibility to do the right thing because we are but a few steps in the march of humanity into the future.  What we do will either keep the stride of that which is good and right or it will break the pace of righteousness and lead others into error.   As parents we have a responsibility to build memorials for our children that they will have a moral compass for their future.  As adults we have a tremendous opportunity to mold the minds of the youth through a memorial of life lived in the will of God.

We are thankful today for the parades, the memorial walls and the remembrance of heroes in the past but let us not forget that we are the heroes of the present.  We aren’t marching in a parade and our names are not on a wall but we are getting into the hearts of others by simply doing the right thing and building a memorial for the future.

Thanks for taking the time and being a part of the newsletter family.  We have broken the monthly record again for the third straight month in a row!  Pass the word around that freedom is for us all.  Especially the freedom we have through God’s word!   I pray your week will be blessed of the Lord and you are led into his will for your life.

Here is the weekly inspirational scripture.

Acts 10:4 … Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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Again, in March we had a record number of people (you) who visited Focus on Freedom.  Our sincerest thanks.  From the last post till now, several weeks have passed without my being able to write a new one.  My apologies.  I became swamped with activities that totally consumed me but I am back on track and running again.  However, I have been considering doing a monthly post instead of a weekly one.  To that end, I value your input.

I came upon a word that caught my attention the other day.  I found it in a most unusual place. The word is “Substantialiscious”.  Some of you may be saying HUH?  I’m with you, that’s the same reaction I had.  According to it’s definition it is a noun which means: “The weight of something when you weigh it with your tongue.”  HMM.  It seems to come from the thought that something which is delicious, hence the “iscious” part of the word, is measured by the weight of it’s taste, “substantial”.  Substantialiscious. 

Some things are good to the taste and we relish the thought of eating them again and again.  Some things go over the top and go far beyond “good” and fall into the category of exquisite.  Exquisite experiences are reserved for those special night out occasions, maybe dinner at a fancy restaurant or such.  Rarely do you find something that is, you guessed it, substantialiscious.  MMM  MMM good!!  Personally I have found only one place for this kind of good pleasure, a personal experience with God!!

Psalms 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.

You see, life is filled with experiences that we usually rate by emotional and physical standards.  We often forget that we are spiritual creatures as well and can measure experiences through the soul.  The spiritual part of you and I can experience the spiritual presence of God and measure the weight of it.  David the psalmist had a sense of his presence and said, “Taste and see that God is good”!  He is more than good, he is substantialiscious!

The disciples of Jesus tasted of the Lord on the first day of the New Testament church and found the spiritual taste to be good to the uttermost!  They spoke with other tongues as God filled them with his presence and their lives were changed by the satisfying experience.  The study entitled “What Does it Mean to Receive the Holy Ghost” will help you or a friend to understand that God has this same experience for all of us.  If you are hungry or thirsty for God he will satisfy you substantialisciously.  Sorry I had to add that little bit. 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and Oh yes, in case you are wondering, I found the word on the inside of a candy bar wrapper.  Jesus or a candy bar?  Jesus, every time!

Here is the weekly inspirational scripture.

John 7:37-39 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

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The month of January was a record at Focus on Freedom with the highest number of hits since starting this ministry.  All of you made this possible and a number of positive comments came in as well.  Most of which were from outside the US.  I pray that this little spot on the web will be a help to someone in need.  If you know someone who is hurting or just need answers to some of life’s questions, maybe they will find it here.  Our giveaway for the month of January is over and to my surprise no one won the Bible software Sword Search.  In fact no one seemed interested at all.  Oh, well I tried.  Maybe everyone is already up to speed in this area of computer technology. 

The month of February here in America has seen snow storms the likes of which we haven’t seen in a number of years.  As Washington, D.C. is digging out of two feet of snow the Federal Government is trying to bury us all in a snowstorm of debt of epic proportions.  Now they talk of trillions like you and I discuss our grocery bill.  The stock markets have plunged again and at this writing is below 10,000 for the first time in eight months.  I don’t know about you but this whole financial thing has got me nervous.  China is said to have “cooked the books” about their financial prosperity and Europe is reeling with a debt load that may necessitate a change in their basic currency.  America is about to slip out of the AAA rating it has enjoyed for so long and one has to ask where is it all going to end?  The answer of course is found in the Word of God, the Bible.  Have you read it lately?  In the prophecies of scripture we see a global financial system arise that is led by a man called the anti-Christ.  Let me share what he will be allowed to do in the area of global financial areas.

“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” Revelation 13:16-18

Before this happens it s obvious that the world must go through a “leveling out” process where all currencies will be placed on an equal plane and then a one world currency will be installed.  When this happens the world will be in the total control of the “man of sin”.  No one will be exempt from his tyranny and complete control.  Until that time each of us have choices to make about the immediate future.  Those choices will include the handling of personal finances.  I have written two lessons entitled “Borrowing Money” and “Financial Freedom” which are not at all exhaustive on this subject but give a good starting point.  You see, it’s not where we are that’s so important but where we are headed that makes the difference.  Freedom from financial debt is the will of God and a good way to live as well and when the global financial crisis comes upon the world those who have planned ahead will do the best.  Are you planning for the future?  If you are then consider one more thing with me.

Where are you headed spiritually?  In the same way we prosper financially we can prosper spiritually if we plan ahead and take care of the little things first.  I would love to have you look at the lessons on salvation that I have written.  They are “Repentance”, “Water Baptism” and “What Does it Mean to Receive the Holy Ghost?”.  In these lessons you will see the basic plan of salvation that God has for us from the debt load of sin that we all carry. 

The storms are coming!  The least of which is two feet of snow.  Be prepared, I know you won’t regret it. 

Here is the weekly inspirational scripture.

“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”  Psalms 27:4-6

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

Focus on Freedom

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“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, [14] Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:13-14 (KJV) 

As we approach the Christmas Holiday it would be easy to look at the present condition of our world and say “Where is God in all of the trouble?”  “If the angels proclaimed peace on earth and good will toward men where is it?”  Good question.  The answer must lie, not in how peace will come to the earth but how it is imparted to individuals.

“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.”  Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was not looking for peace in the future by the mere stroke of a pen upon legislative paper or a mass movement aimed at changing laws but peace to him was something that had to be possessed by individuals before it could come to the world at large.  As I pondered this it came to me that there is peace on earth and good will toward men!  It may not be en-mass but it is alive and well in the hearts and lives of men and women who have the prince of peace in their lives.  This is the inner peace that will carry you through the most difficult of times.  It will give you a calm in the middle of a storm.  It will bring tranquility to your heart so that you can give good will to others. 

A  year ago, I was at the local Wally Mart and as people were going here and there looking for gifts I heard a little boy singing a Christmas carol loud enough for those of us busy people to hear as we passed by.  I thought to myself, “He likes Christmas!”  Frankly, I do too.  I felt like stopping to listen or even joining in with him but I kept on walking dutifully following my wife down this isle and that.  Maybe I should have stopped, maybe we all need to stop and sing with the little boy or girl once in a while and learn to experience the peace they express a little more.  Maybe in the hustle and bustle of the day we will see Jesus standing by waiting to give peace to us as he does the little ones.

Do you know someone who is not happy at this time of the year?  Send them a little good will and help to bring about peace on the earth in your little corner.  Don’t have peace for yourself?  I have written a study titled “Finding Happiness”  that may be of interest to you or a friend.  You can have peace in your heart.  Our world needs peace and they can find it through the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ.  Merry Christmas and may there be peace and good will in your world not just during the Holidays but everyday of the year!

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Here is the weekly inspirational scripture. 

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”  Luke 2:13-14

Sincerely

Greg Wirths

Focus on Freedom