WHAT IT'S REALLY ALL ABOUT

     I find myself getting stuck in the minutiae and I start to spin out into despair because I want things to go the way I think they should go. After all, I'm not hoping for anything but righteousness, justice and truth. Isn't that good? Isn't that godly? Yes... but this story is way bigger and has been going on far longer than my brief existence. So then the only thing that will bring me peace is understanding the bigger picture and it starts with this... No matter what, our answers and our hope is in God and His decision. Period!
     He already knows the outcome. He knows the strategy. He knows what the left is planning and what they will execute given the opportunity. HE KNOWS IT ALL!
     God inspired the men who birthed this nation... even they themselves had no idea its full meaning or purpose. And I can tell you with great confidence, they never saw an Israel coming in the future nor did they imagine the role America would play in its rebirth and the return of Jesus to the earth. But, that's exactly why this nation was born. With the Bible and the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Jesus as it's bedrock and foundation, these Divinely inspired men created a nation where freedom and liberty would effect the entire world for God. If it wasn't for America and Harry Truman in 1948, whose best friend was a Jew, Israel wouldn't exist.
     It's God's story, not man's that's being played out here. Jesus is coming back... and sooner than anyone wants to believe.
     Trump is beyond special to God. He is not just another president but perhaps the greatest of them all because of his stance on justice, law and order, righteousness, the unborn, liberty and freedom, and above all, Abraham's seed, the land of Israel and the covenant God made with Abraham. Even the peace agreements, which no one has been able to achieve in the entire world until Donald Trump, are called "The Abraham Accords".
     Most will never see it like this, but this is an ancient story being played out right before our eyes. I'll explain. God loved and favored Isaac as the son of promise. He was the seed through which God would bring Messiah, but He loved Ishmael because he was Abraham's seed as well. So much so that He kept him from dying and promised him that he would become a great nation.
     What's happening in these peace agreements is the restoration of Isaac and Ishmael, the brothers. This is, to me, a telltale sign of Jesus's return. It was always part of the end of all things. One New Man! The cross made the two brothers who were divided into one, by breaking down the wall of division between them.
     And it's Jesus' return that finishes the story!
     All that said, Trump is the one God called and anointed for this time for the purpose of showing America and the world profound possibilities when God is King and to prepare Israel and the world for the imminent return of the King of kings.
     So I pray this... Your Kingdom come, Your will be done! Come Lord Jesus! Come!


Steven Bliss
© 12/12/2020

YOU MUST BE LIKE A CHILD

 

    When we die, there are no badges of honor given out because we owned a house. There are none given because we reached the highest position in our companies or acquired great wealth or amassed an array of possessions. There are no advancements to the front of the line for scholars or geniuses, nor are there any given for spiritual knowledge or superiority. Whether you go to heaven or you go to hell, there are no hierarchies or better positions because of the accomplishments you achieved while living here on the Earth. The playing field is leveled; what was no longer is. In the twinkling of an eye we are all on equal footing.
    Contrary to popular belief, shallow teachings and just plain narrow perspectives, the Kingdom of heaven is one that is contrary to the philosophies, ideologies, interpretations and standards of man and the world he inhabits. The truth about the Kingdom of heaven is, it is the Kingdom of opposite's where the weak are strong and the poor are rich; where the humble are exalted and proud are brought low. What we imagine and perceive to be good on this planet doesn't even measure up there.
    What would be God's-eye view of things? He sees the earth and humanity like this; those who are considered least amongst men are those God considers as having the most. The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Those who think themselves something are those who are destitute and poor. The King of Glory whose majesty and power is inconceivable [and let's be serious a moment, who can actually comprehend the majesty or the glory or the splendor of God?] stepped down from His throne and out of eternity, divesting Himself of royalty and power, and in the form of a fallen man, in man's most undignified broken down and destitute state, takes on his likeness and accepts the punishment and penalty for man's rebellion against his Creator and pays the ultimate price... death. Enduring the scourge, hatred, shame and humiliation at the hands of insane, blind humanity, the very ones He was coming to save, He took upon Himself their curse and gave His life willingly on the cross so that ultimately they could be not only forgiven, but restored to intimacy with their Father. Unbelievable!
    What god would do such a thing? Even more, what father would sacrifice their only son for people who hate Him and treat Him with contempt? Looking at man's terminal state, instead of washing His hands of the matter, He gave His own as a sacrifice to save them from the torment of eternal separation from Him! Why? They are created in His likeness.
    On the one hand you could consider it to be the greatest sci-fi story ever written. Right? It's the unthinkable and the unimaginable which makes it seem more fantasy than reality. It's no wonder man has struggled with the idea of God coming in the likeness of human flesh willing to lay down His Divinity and die in order to deliver him out of all his woes. Even ancient Israel thought it inconceivable that the Almighty would stoop to such a level.
    With God being creator and we His creation, why would He make Himself one us in the first place? Doesn't that go against His own commandments? To this very day, Isaiah's prophesy in chapter 7 verse 14, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God amongst or with us"] is a very difficult concept to embrace within the confines of Judaism and the Jewish world itself. But He did and is coming again! Again we see it is the opposite of the way we think, the opposite of the way we do.
    We have bought into a system that perpetuates a perspective of thinking that is in direct opposition to God Himself. We struggle and strive to achieve success and reach for the highest heights without realizing it's the polar opposit of the Kingdom of God. We build our personal towers of Babel trying to become God but they will never be high enough.
    Our true purpose is so simple and elementary; KNOW God! Become intimate with Him and let go of this world and the things of this world. To find great pleasure in the knowing and deep satisfaction in the simple purity of such personal intimacy with Him. But the world bids us come... come to its delights, follow its ways.
    Solomon said, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its way ends in death." Proverbs 16:25 John said, "DO NOT LOVE THE WORLD or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love IS NOT in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, IS NOT of the Father’s, but is of the world. The world is passing away with its lusts, but he who does the will of God, remains forever." 1 John 2:15‭-‬17
    I want to make a qualifying statement because someone, maybe you, will ask this very important question, "does this mean we can't enjoy anything or have any sort of pleasure?" God is not, by any stretch of the imagination, opposed to us having things or enjoying the pleasures of this life while we are here. To enjoy the fruits of our labors. After all, He has given us the power to make wealth. He has given us incredible creativity to figure things out, to discover and inspire one another to build and create and master things. To enjoy the short life we have been given and use our gifts and talents to prosper and excel. Yet, it is not a contradiction that He calls us to a higher place of thinking. Nor is it one to say that this life is not it, it is by no means the end all. This is not as good as it gets; not even close... and to love it puts a wedge between us and God! Wedge? What wedge?
    That brings us to idolatry! The idea of idolatry from an ancient Hebraic perspective is quite enlightening. The imagery is simple and concept, childlike. Of the 10 commandments God said the first two are these: “You shall have no other gods before me." And two, “You shall not make for yourselves an idol, nor any image of anything that is in the heavens above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: you shall not bow yourself down to them, nor serve them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, on the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, yet showing loving kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments." Exodus 20:3‭-‬6
    There is a lot of confusion about the idea of idolatry, but to the ancient Hebrews, and even on to the more contemporary rabbinical teachings, the understanding of what God calls idolatry is as simple as this; if you are focusing all your attention and affection towards God and you suddenly place something else in front of your eyes, whatever that may be, blocking your ability to see Him, then your focus will change from Him to the whatever that is (career, money, a person, a thing, etc.), it is at that point you have committed what God calls idolatry. It's like adultery. You allow someone else to become the object of your desire thereby taking your eyes off of your spouse. Jesus said, "but I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Matthew 5:28... even if the actual physical act never happens!
    Whether it's a golden calf in the desert of Sinai or in your personal life that takes precedence over your focus, your devotion, your relationship and most importantly, your intimacy with God, idolatry becomes the term relevant to your life. Only you can determine what those things are. God knows. More often than not we ignore those things that distract us because they bring us pleasure.
    Our problem is we don't grasp our mortality or that we are not of this world. This is not our home. This is not it for us.
    As good as you think this is, your wildest imagination cannot conjure up Heaven. Words cannot describe its splendor, its beauty or the peace that exists there. Our minds are limited and constained by death, pain and sorrow... by our end. But the kingdom of God has no end. What is there does not exist here, but there is a way to experience a drop of the eternal in the here and now... but that will require you to step outside of yourself, outside your comfort zone. To see through the lens of Jesus will permanently alter your view and change your mind forever. It will create a hunger for what you cannot see and a knowing that, beyond the shadows of doubt, it is real.
    The epoch of your tomorrows will become the essence of your todays; the authenticity of your forever.
    We all die! It's coming to each of us, like it or not. What matters here and what you will take with you is your decision as to whether or not you believe in what God offers you here through the sacrifice of His Son Jesus while you still have breath. Once the door closes, your story is over. I pray that like a child you come to God by faith. That He opens your eyes to see and believe. That by faith you surrender to the truth and give Him your life. That today you would choose life and the forgiveness of God which will live forever rather than that which is momentary, dies and exists no more.


Steven Bliss
©10/27/2020

POWER

When you face the devil and you know the Son of God as your Savior and the King of kings, you realize that there is no match against the power of God!

Once you actually "know" that to be true, then it's time to walk with the confidence that no weapon formed against you can prevail.

That whatever you face whether trial or tribulation, it's only for a moment.

That GREATER IS THE SON OF GOD WHO IS IN YOU than whatever the devil, hell or the world can throw at you.

So, if you're a believer in the Son of God and His death burial and RESURRECTION, then EMBRACE and ENGAGE who you are IN HIM! It's called POWER and nothing can stop it!

Instead of sitting in your car with the engine running in park, put the dang thing in gear and punch the gas. 

With Jesus, it's 0 to infinity in 0 seconds flat!

Steven Bliss
©10/26/2020

HIGH STAKES

 

    If Donald Trump loses, America is over. It will be a divine statement, a holy edict from God Himself upon this nation that judgment has come.
    First, it will immediately erode and destroy our relationship with Israel, and Israel knows it. This will be devastating to America. Why? For the 8 years of Obama's presidency America was in decline. Mainly because of Obama's position and stance with Israel itself and her leaders. Obama is a Muslim sympathizer and anti-Semite, as are Biden and Harris and everyone feeding their machine. The topic is discussed daily in Israeli news. It's no small matter with global implications.(1) Israel knows the blessing Donald Trump has been to Israel and it knows the loss it will suffer with his removal. (watch this video from Behold Israel) https://youtu.be/9sy29uUgh7w
    Second, there is no way a rational mind full of wisdom and discernment can look at and research Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and not see with clear eyes that what these two stand for will fundamentally change America OVERNIGHT. It will cause massive upheaval and extreme moral decay. They themselves are a breed of elite criminals, crooks and thieves. The mind that cannot see and discern such has been blinded and brought into a stupor. That should cause great concern in and of itself. Why? Because this is not just ignorance, which is inexcusable and bad enough, it is spiritual blindness where God removes ones ability to know the truth. This only comes from ones willful rebellion towards the righteousness of God.
    Therefore it will be without a doubt God's judgment upon America. And that should bring great fear in every heart and mind. God warned Israel over and over again to turn from her wicked ways, but she wouldn't. Finally it would get to the point He would severely discipline her. He did it many times. He has warned us here more than we will amidst. If He did it to Israel, He WILL do it here.
    On November 4th we will know where God stands because He will use human beings to bring about and enact His will.
    My suggestion: Fast if you can and pray to God. But at least pray.
    But, I will leave you with a positive that will come out of the potential negative... "the fields will be white to harvest." The deep despair and decline will open the hearts and minds of the masses to the Spirit of God. Like it or not, the eyes of the world are on America because they know, for good or bad, what happens here will effect the entire globe. There will be no greater time to change the souls of men for the kingdom of God!

Steven Bliss
©10/25/2020

1. https://www.newsrael.com/post/-MKVsZkz7li18cJhDmyF

* Special thanks to Behold Israel for their incredibly timed video. 

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TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS

BATTLES: MY DREAM! TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS
(to all who face incredible odds and are afraid; fear not, God is with you!)

    Recently I woke from a dream that had a series of scenes within it. Each one had huge fierce battles going on with what appeared to be a dark force that manifested itself like nature of some sort; whether it was extreme storms or whatever, intuitively I knew they were forces of unseen power raging against me in each battle and I had no choice but to stand and fight against each one ALONE, tearing things down and decreeing things as they should be in the name of YAHWEH, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and the Father of Y'shua/Jesus, the Messiah.

    Each battle was fiercer than the one before it and with each battle I had no choice but to address it face to face; though at times I was deeply afraid. Just after I thought I had won the victory, the final battle came and it was the most intense of them all.

    Suddenly in the distance I could hear the sound of hooves thundering on the ground, beating like drums as they charged towards me. I started to run as I could see this dark warhorse arrayed for battle running towards me with great speed and determination.

    Even after all I'd just been through I was now deeply afraid... a feeling of dread and doom came over me! This horse was like none I'd ever seen... tremendous in power. Its eyes were like fire and its nostrils enflamed as they violently pulsed with each breath, drops of sweat and blood dripping from them being flung into the air as he thundered.

    I knew I couldn't outrun him. But just then, suddenly, I felt this great power come over me. I stopped and turned around to face this dread rushing towards me.

    As I stood there, he ran right over me... he literally passed right through me as I reached up and grabbed ahold of his mane and with all my might I pulled this giant beast down to the ground. With a tremendous exhale from its lungs, it hit the ground with a violent force as above me thunder and lightening roared. 

    Kneeling down over its monstrous head, I boldly leaned all the way down until I looked straight into its bulging eye and said, "I have all authority and power over you... today, you are mine"! To the victor go the spoils.

    I instantly awoke sweating with my heart pounding saying the Name of God out loud... suddenly I heard these words like a proverb spoken to me in my head:

"You must never turn and run

For battles are only won

When you face what you face,

Whatever you face...

Facing it head on!"

Steven Bliss

© 7/14/2020

YHVH IS...

   God is not who we think He is or who we make Him out to be. He is very different than we imagine. He doesn't fit into a box nor is He a containable, controllable force.
   Not to negate the efficacy of scripture which is immutable and indelible, but deep within the realities of conscious intimacy and conceivable thought, God's magnificence is far beyond the Bibles majestic descriptions.
   Imagine in your mind the Scriptures as a wall full of polaroids taped to it. Each one displays a glimpse, but not the fullness of the seven dimensional realities of His personhood. They are for each of us awe-inspiring invitations to come through the doorway and beyond the veil into the Holy of Holies, where the unimaginable and inconceivable Eternal exists in splendor and majesty!
   We are the living pages of the eternal Bible, created and written upon for the purpose of all those we encounter to experience and reveal, to the best of our limited abilities, the Creator of all things who was, and is, and forever will be God.
   The untouchable yet tangible who mysteriously, by inhabiting our every cell, immortalizes our existence as He intertwines Himself within us as the lover of our souls.
   As dust from the ground in this earthly fade, our senses open like Lily's to the sun only to slowly waste away, and yet God remains. We are for a moment, but YaHoVaH is...

FOREVER! 

Steven Bliss
© 4/25/2020

JUDGEMENT DAY

JUDGEMENT DAY

(A two minute mortality poem) 

You only live so long 

You only do so much

You write another song

As you try to keep in touch

But it's just around the corner

That day that can't compare

When the shadows fall around you

And you stare a dead man's stare

Your only hope is in the knowing

That you didn't waste your time

So that when you hear the reaper

You're ready for his rhyme

It's God who is immortal

It's man who has no say

So pray to the Eternal

Please save me Lord

Before the judgment day

Steven Bliss

©3/3/2019