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Don’t Dim the Light

As I continue my journey through the scriptures, I find it extremely interesting how everything Jesus taught, during His ministry on earth, man embraces the exact opposite. Because when Jesus began His teachings, He taught the Good News, or Good Message, of the Kingdom of God. That is, we are to repent of our sins, accept Jesus as the Son of God, the Messiah, turn away from all sin and live a life pleasing to God.

But in today’s culture, lawlessness is rampant, murder is through the roof, theft is becoming legal, drug use is at an all time high, same sex marriage is legalized, transgender ideology is ruling the nation, abortion is being contested up to the time of birth, legal entry is not required, children are being exploited and sold, euthanization is accepted in Oregon, Hawaii, Washington, Maine, Colorado, New Jersey, Washington DC, California, Vermont and will probably spread into more US states.

Does this sound like a nation following God, following the Good Message which Jesus taught?

And remember what the Apostle Paul told us, how man would be in the last days, it was part of his teachings to the Churches. While Christians have heard this scripture many, many times when you meditate and reflect on it and compare it to what we see in the world today, there’s no doubt, time is drawing near. The scripture I’m referring to reads;

If you take this scripture and apply it starting at the very top of our leadership to the very least of mankind, it paints a very dark picture.

But, Jesus instructed us to let our light shine and to not hide it. Which means, as a believer I must stand on God’s TRUTH. His truth is simple, to repent, turn from your old ways, believe in the only begotten Son, Christ Jesus and follow Him.

Rightly Dividing

Rightly dividing,
the truth of the Word
rightly believing
in the facts heard.

Either it’s the true Gospel,
Holy Spirit inspired
or the one that’s diluted
that you now desire.

Rightly understanding,
what the cross is about…

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.

King James Version
Public Domain

Copyright 2021
Deborah Ann Belka

~ to GOD be the GLORY ~

CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann

Guarding My Heart

Today I heard a scripture which really hit home for me, because, it reminds me that as a believer of Jesus I need to constantly keep watch over my heart. This world, especially in the US, is nothing like it once was. Politicians are more corrupt than ever and their only interest is to sign the United States Sovereignty over to the WEF. And the WEF’s only interest is to have a global leader which ushers in the BEAST system mentioned in the Bible. While we can’t control what THEY do, we can guard our hearts from their malicious and deceitful ways.

It’s only natural for us to become angry when we see how these politicians and leaders have a total disregard for morality, values and common decency, but remember, JESUS is the ULTIMATE JUDGE! And as a Christian, my goal is to talk about GOD’s goodness, His mercy, and the love He has for His creation. Because the scriptures tell us;

You see, I don’t need to let anger rule me, to have disdain in my heart for what these politicians, leaders, elitist, or anyone else does. I just need to guard my heart, pray to God about these situations, then, turn it over to Him.

What Did Jesus Say?

My journey through the scriptures led me to a place which has me questioning a remark Christ made during His sermon on the mount. During His teaching, He says;

What did Jesus mean by this? To me the clue lies in His statement, which is, “he who does the will of My Father in Heaven.” And look what else he says, “depart from Me you workers of lawlessness.”

What is God’s will and why does Jesus call them workers of lawlessness?

Lawlessness is going against God’s Law, which means, those who don’t keep His commandments along with His ordinances and statues are considered lawbreakers. So what exactly does this mean? To answer this I revisited the scriptures found in Ezekiel which states;

From this scripture alone, we can see, God is VERY serious about walking in His Statues and His Judgments. He wants us to follow His commands and do what is right. In fact, He tells us that His Spirit will cause us to walk in His Laws and we will keep His Judgments and we will do them.

Which means, once we repent of our sins, and believe in Jesus as the Son of God, as the Christ, who came to set us free by becoming the sacrifice and paying the penalty of death, we’re given a new heart and a new Spirit, the Spirit of God. But something else I found during my study, the scriptures read;

You see, the Apostles never taught that the commandments weren’t to be followed, it was quite the opposite. What they taught was that our FAITH and belief in Christ Jesus, Yeshua, as the Son of God would give us a new heart and a new Spirit so we could keep God’s law. To illustrate this point, look at the very words of one of the three angels written in the Book of Revelation, which reads;

Notice what one of the three Angels said, those who KEEP God’s commandments AND the FAITH of Jesus. Meaning, this isn’t optional, it’s non-negotiable! But to illustrate this even further, let’s examine the very words of Jesus which He provided at the end of Revelation, which reads;

So ask yourself, am I being guided by the Holy Spirit to follow God’s commands, OR, am I following a false doctrine which is twisted by man and emphasizes a belief that the Law was nailed to the cross? Because, Jesus states himself, nothing will pass from the Law until heaven and earth pass away.

Please understand, I’m NOT suggesting we follow the Law as the Jewish people did, no, what I’m trying to say is, it’s OUR FAITH in CHRIST which makes us SPIRTIUALLY keep GOD’s LAW.

But the BELIEF that the LAW was nailed to the cross is NOT biblical, per Jesus. And that’s my whole point.

Do White Lies Matter

Do not take sin lightly

it is serious

no matter how small

a lie is never

white, harmless, free from sin

White lies are illusion

evasive, destroying trust

a veil to mask

what we wish to avoid

Speak the truth

with tact, with love

humility, devotion

to the Fountain of Truth

our Father, Creator, Divine Lord


Nothing less will do.

What about those “little white lies” that involve an ever-so-slight stretching of the truth? Do the small lies matter, or are they harmless? What if telling the truth might hurt someone? Lying is defined as “making an untrue statement with the intent to deceive.” A white lie is an untrue statement, but it is usually considered unimportant because it does not cover up a serious wrongdoing. A white lie is deceptive, but it may also be polite or diplomatic at the same time. It could be a “tactful” lie told to keep the peace in a relationship; it could be a “helpful” lie to ostensibly benefit someone else; it could be a “minor” lie to make oneself look better in some area.

All sins are equally offensive to God (Romans 6:23a), and there are good reasons to avoid telling white lies.

First, the belief that a white lie is “helpful” is rooted in the idea that the end justifies the means. If the lie results in a perceived “good,” then the lie was justified. However, God’s condemnation of lying in Proverbs 6:16–19 contains no exception clause. Also, who defines the “good” that results from the lie? A salesman telling white lies may sell his product—a “good” thing for him—but what about the customer who was taken advantage of?

Telling a white lie to be “tactful” or to spare someone’s feelings is also a foolish thing to do. A person who consistently lies to make people feel good will eventually be seen for what he is: a liar.

God’s Path of Light

Jesus On Murder and Anger

Usually when one commits murder we view it as someone with deep seeded anger issues. Generally, these people may wear a façade so we’re unable to see what is hidden deep within them, causing many to miss important warning flags. And just like the story found in Genesis when Cain killed Abel, there was anger involved.

Cain and Abel both brought offerings to the Lord, but, the offering given by Abel was respected and the one given by Cain was not. This lead Cain to becoming annoyed, hostile and angry with his brother. But the Lord spoke to Cain about his offering and said;

Basically the Lord is saying by believing Him, doing what is acceptable and pleasing to Him Cain’s offering would be accepted, but, if he ignored the Lord’s instruction then sin would be there waiting for him. Unfortunately, Cain murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy, rage and anger which meant, he wasn’t able to overcome his anger.

I used the story of Cain and Abel as an illustration to complement what Jesus taught regarding murder and anger with your brother. Because Jesus said;

Since the Lord sees our heart, He knows everything about us. Our thoughts, our desires, and even our stumbling blocks. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Jesus, is teaching that we need to change how we interact with one another. Instead of allowing anger to consume us and fester within, we need to be proactive, seek that person out and make things right. Talk it out, apologize, do whatever it takes to keep the peace, because, sin is always waiting at the door! And remember what Jesus said;

When we listen and follow the Lord’s instruction, we’re accepted, but, if we choose to resist Him, sin will be there waiting…

How We View Adultery

What would you say if I made the remark that almost every man and woman has committed adultery at least once in their life time. Would you agree or disagree? Seriously, if you’re being totally honest with yourself and God, how would you answer?

First, you would probably think, I’ve never committed adultery, so, why would you say such a thing? But, according to Jesus (Yehoshua/Yeshua), the way mankind defines adultery is totally different than the way He views it. You see, Jesus tells us;

You see, in our limited thinking we only view adultery as a ‘physical’ act, and, we believe it all starts in the mind, because, that’s where our thoughts come from. But Jesus, who knew the very essence of man didn’t teach it started in the mind, instead, He taught adultery starts in the heart! Jesus also stated;

See what I mean….

Flying Disk Dream

Early Friday morning after doing some reading in the Bible and doing some scripture memorization I decided it was time to go to bed. But before drifting off to sleep I kept reciting this new scripture because I really wanted to memorize it. The scripture I was quoting states;

The Angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and He delivers them.
Psalms 34:7

As I was reciting this scripture I drifted off to sleep and had a dream which involved a flying disk. Something which I’ve never dreamed of in the past. In my dream I was awake, lying on my back on top of the covers of my bed, fully dressed, then turned to my left looking out the window. It was daylight, possibly early to mid afternoon, my curtains were opened so I could see everything perfectly. As I gazed out I saw a metallic flying disk hovering directly across from my window approximately 35 to 45 feet away. This disk appeared to have a slightly bluish-greenish tint, it didn’t make any sound, I saw no emissions from it, couldn’t see anything underneath the craft and since it appeared during daylight no lights were lit. The craft just hovered there as if waiting for me to see it, then the dream ended.

I awoke very perplexed, puzzled and wondering if this was connected to the scripture I was trying to memorize or if the Holy Spirit was showing me something that’s coming in the near future. Something that’s looming in our skies and will be making an appearance soon, something connected to fallen angels and a false UFO flag. The funny thing is, it was only one flying disk, it didn’t appear to be threatening, but, just hovered directly outside of my bedroom window. Now, the bedroom is where I do almost all of my praying, praising, studying and reading so, I’m not sure what to think. I am praying about this and will continue to seek additional information, hopefully, I’ll receive an update soon.

But don’t be anxious because we believe, trust, rely and hope in our Lord Christ Jesus who is coming soon. And if you don’t know Christ, get to know Him through the section entitled, The Gospel.

When A Nation Turns Away

The United States is in dire need of a revival because what we’re seeing within our nation is people who have turned and is turning away from God. We can’t place the blame solely on politicans, policies, or big government, NO, it’s because of our own depravity, our own immorality, our own turning away from God and our own SIN. During my Bible study the scriptures became very clear, which reads;

And when people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before. It would be better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life. They prove the truth of this proverb: A dog returns to its vomit. And another says, a washed pig returns to the mud. 2 Peter 2:20-22

It’s why we shouldn’t be surprised that our nation is under attack, our children are under attack, marriage is under attack, gender is under attack, churches are under attack and Christians are under attack! Because many who profess to be a Christian are STILL walking in sin and living a wordly life, they have turned their back on God. But it’s not just the backsliding Christians, NO, it’s also those who are false prophets, false teachers, agnostic, atheist, pagan and those who simply choose to live a worldly lifestyle. Because the scriptures teach;

But God shows His anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because He has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities-His eternal power and divine nature. So they are without excuse for not knowing God. Romans 1:18-20

These scriptures explain exactly what’s happening in the United States today. There are those who knew God but turned away from Him and then we have those who flat out deny Him. But look what else the scriptures teach;

Yes they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship Him as God or even give Him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Romans 1:21

In this scripture I can see how many scientist may fall within this group since they’re always trying to prove their theory on how the universe was created. Instead of seeing the bigger picture, that the universe has a creator, God Almighty, they choose to rely on their own understanding. And believing they are wise, they’re really foolish.

But what does God do when a nation, people and churches turn away or reject Him?

This is a very frightening question because if a person, if a nation, if a church who once knew God turns away from Him we’re told in scripture they’ll be worse off than before. Actually, the Apostle Paul puts it this way;

For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlighted-those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the power of the age to come – and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to to bring such people back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they themselves are nailing Him to the cross once again and holding Him up to public shame. Hebrews 6:4-6

For those who have backslided there is still hope. Because I believe the key to this is when the Apostle Paul states, those who were once enlighted, those who are reconciled to Christ, those who experience a change within themselves. Many have backslided and many have returned to God and even Jesus stated in Matthew EVERY sin will be forgiven except blasphemying the Holy Spirit. The scripture reads;

So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgivenexcept blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven. Anyone who speaks against the Son of Man can be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, either in this world or in the world to come. Matthew 12:31,32

And, when Jesus addresses the 7 Churches in the Book of Revelation, over and over agains He tells them to repent so there is hope for backsliders, but, for those who reject God, who refuse to acknowledge and worship Him, He abandons them. The scriptures reads;

So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their heart desires. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator Himself, who is worthy of eternal phrase! Amen. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved. Romans 1:24-27

You see, we’re all to blame with what’s happening in this nation. As a Christian I have a responsibility to speak the truth in love, to plant seeds by presenting the Good News of Christ Jesus. But the key has always been and still remains, through His love. Because we’re not called to argue with non-believers, not called to judge them, not called to get angry with them, not called to threaten them by using God’s word, instead, we’re CALLED to give the Good News of Christ Jesus in a loving manner. If they choose to accept God’s invitation that’s wonderful, but, if they choose to walk away, well, that’s THEIR choice.

Walking in Darkness

The other night I was reading in the Book of Romans and I was able to understand what’s going on in our world today. Yes, it’s Bible Prophecy things which were foretold long ago, but, it goes much deeper than that. These things didn’t happen over night and from what I have read it starts out with this;

For the wrath of God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:18-20

Is it any wonder the world will suffer God’s wrath?

Those who refuse to acknowledge God, His creation and His power or doomed, because, we’re told He made it so we could plainly understand and would be without excuse. All one needs to do is look around at nature, the different plants, the animals and mankind to understand we were created. Since mankind is so complex, multicellular, and each of our systems works independently and upon one another, there’s no doubt in my mind that we were wonderfully created by Almighty Yəhōwā (God, Jevoha, Yahweh).

But Jevoha didn’t stop there, no, he provided more information and this ties directly into what we see with what’s going on in our country and the world today. The Apostle Paul says;

For even though they knew God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh), they did not honor Him as God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasonings, and their senseless hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and they exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) for an image in the form of corruptible mankind, of birds, four-footed animals, and crawling creatures. Therefore God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) gave them up to vile impurity of the lusts of their hearts, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. For they exchanged the truth of God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) for falsehood, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Romans 1:21-25

This is exactly what’s going on in our country today. Those who claim science is the answer to everything, those who believe in themselves instead of God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh), those who blatanly refuse to accept God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) as our CREATOR, their hearts have been darkened and they’ve been given over to vile impurity of the lust of their hearts.

It’s why we see so much lawlessness and corruption taking place today. These are those who have refused to accept, acknowledge and honor God (Jevoha, Yəhōwā, Yahweh) as our Creator. But one final thought which the Apostle Paul makes when he says;

For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged natural relations for that which is contrary to nature, and likewise the men, too, abandoned natural relations with women and burned in their desire toward one another, males with males committing shameful acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a depraved mind, to do those things that are not properpeople having been filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, and evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice; they are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, without understanding, untrustworthy, unfeeling, and unmerciful; and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. Romans 1:26-31

From these scriptures alone we can see that the world’s corruption, wickedness and evilness today stems from the fact that people have rejected the Creator, Jevoha (Yəhōwā, Yahweh, God), and when this happens He gives them over to a depraved mind.

What we see going on in our world today is a direct implication of this, the transhuman agenda, the transgender ideology, homosexuality, abortion, murder, smash and grabs, the climate control cult, vaccination mandates, corruption in the church, in politics and in schools, the new age cult, and those who are lovers of themselves (those who tend to be narcissistic, sociopathic, psychopathic, authoritarian and dictators) are compromised.

But there is hope, in the Son of God, the Messiah, Yeshua, Jesus! He can turn their darkness into light and they can live an eternal life in His Kingdom just by hearing and accepting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2