The Hand Of the Lord Org
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You know, before I was forced to come to Houston, I was sort of aimlessly preaching on the streets for a few years. It began when I was ousted from a church.
Both myself and the many leaders of that "church" had clashed many times, concerning our different opinions on "Theology."
They sort of had the "leftist view," which you see today in cities where there is no law and filled with riotous individuals with ignorant leaders who just allow the people to run mad with no accountability for the crimes they commit.
While at the same time, I was sort of called Fascists, a "Dictator" trying to demand or forcing the people to obey my "moral standards," or "obligations" on to society.
Well, you see those were not my "moral standards," or "obligations" they were just common sense laws that had been practiced in cultures for the last six thousand years, or ever since the creation of civilized society.
Nevertheless, I found very few in that community which could understand these concepts. Leaders stated that sexual attacks should be easily forgotten, forgiven and not dealt with in the community, Then the abusers or attackers were still treated as heroes of the community because they could play a wood or steel instrument that could produce beautiful music to God?
Someone please?
Don't tell me that that doesn't make all the sense in the world?
If the leaders condoned the every day congregants who would party all night in downtown clubs and bars which promoted an alternative lifestyle, then how was it any different to have these same individuals share in the "Sacraments," and live out their "Daily lives," in like manner within the community and with their new found friends which had invited them to join the "church?"
Also, since many of these individuals were 'Artists,' didn't that mean that they ought to have the right to blow their minds, right onstage, so long as they played these metal and wood instruments or could sing, when they were not falling off the stools?
Nevertheless, for some strange reason our "theologies," sort of differed and one cold day in winter, I found myself out on the street with no resources, no transportation, as I had been driving a truck as a career, and thus I was forced to make lemonade.
I hitchhiked down to Miami Beach, and began a feeble attempt at "Preaching the Gospel," on the street. Soon, I just came to love my life as each day had new challenges and experiences.
Whenever I think of those days, I am always reminded of one year, where I was traveling through Mobile, Alabama, it was in the middle of the night, but I had to lay down somewhere to rest. Well, I found an area where I was somehow able to lay down within some bushes, yet was able to see through the shrubbery and watch the various surroundings.
Well, I will never ever forget it, because as I am watching what goes on in the middle of the night in downtown Mobile, it was as if there were "zombies" all walking out there in either crouches, or scarred faces, or with one arm hanging down awkwardly, as they walked or mock peddled down the streets almost all high as a person can get on "Crack Cocaine." Nevertheless, I was as comfortable as could be and I recall thinking how that "in God," there is absolutely "no fear."
I really did, I thought the whole thing was somewhat humorous. Then I fell asleep and slept like a baby for probably at least five hours before dawn.
So soon after that I happened to meet an old friend in some state and he was going to New York City to deliver a school bus. He asked if I waited to go with him as he knew that I was a professional driver and didn't have a pressing agenda.
Well, I checked my schedule and saw that I was free for the next few days, so I accompanied him to the "Big City." I was able to visit Times Square Church, which I did and I might have also visited "The Brooklyn Tabernacle," as I sometimes did, as well.
Anyway, as I came back I swung through Indiana and applied at the company or a similar one in which he worked for. There were a number of these companies out of the Goshen, Indiana area.
I have stated numerous times, how that I have worked my entire life in all kinds of occupations. This was how I put myself through a number of Trade Schools as well as like almost three years of Bible Colleges, and almost three years of Secular college.
Some of my jobs have been working in the Detroit Factories building autos, I worked at one time or another at all of the "Big Three," as they were known at the time. Well, eventually they had lost their standings, as they were replaced by such companies as "Bed Bath and Beyond," which had stolen their titles as the largest corporations of America. I blame both the Unions and the incompetent administrations before we had the Trump administration restoring our country manufacturelly, (If such a word exists,) ahhh, you know what I mean.
Then I have cooked in fine dining and hotels such as "The Westin," in both downtown Detroit and in downtown Tulsa, as well, as many other fast food, or any other "you name it" restaurants. One time, in the heart of New Orleans for a short stint.
I went through a nine month Machinist course, and then worked in Fort Worth, Texas, for three years on an antiquated machine from World War Two, which bore like three foot wide holes in the main part of the base of smaller OIl Derricks.
I was taught by this Laotian immigrant and he was the only person who could operate the thing until I apprenticed under him. What a nightmare that was for the first year or so. But I mastered it and eventually had even won the guy over to where he could actually be a civilized gentleman of society.
Oh, ahh right, perhaps I am "embellishing," that last part.
Then I worked at Comp USA in a Call Center, and promoted as an Account Manger who sold computers and paraphernalia to the public, schools and commercial corporations.
After a company lay off, I worked as a cashier at Walmart and finished as one of the Managers of an auto Department or store which was inside the Walmart, but was separate from the store itself.
I worked at a Computer Manufacturing Plant in Arlington, Texas, where we handled millions of dollars in chips every day.
I worked at a Frys, Electronics store selling paraphernalia, which helped to teach me about computers and led to my other jobs in the field.
I worked in a Truck Stop Convenience store, a Seven Eleven, I can't even remember all of the places and various jobs in which I worked, but that was what I did because I always had a restless soul and wanted to follow God, or "the Holy Spirit" all over the country.
Desiring to know all that I could about Him.
Anyway, I said all of that to bring you up to date, In my last job I was delivering trucks, busses, and RV's. Well, since many were coming out of Laredo, I moved my "Storage," from Macon, Georgia, to Houston, TX.
Well, since I was grounded from driving I was forced to make Houston my new home. I was not able to work driving and I just never felt that it was the Lord's will for me to begin again an eight to five job, I felt as if he wanted me to live by "Faith," and to trust in him to get by.
Had the IRS, or a gravy job such as that was available, I might have been tempted to go back to the work place. You see, in Kansas City, I worked a seasonal job as an IRS Clerk, nonetheless, those were not being offered at the time.
Well, I collected for a very short time, a few checks of Disability, yet I had to fight like hell to get it. Then when I turned 62, I took early retirement which had given me a very small stipend check. Nevertheless, this has been my only income.
Therefore, while learning to live on such a small salary by 'Faith," God had been preparing myself for a major public ministry, This is what I believe.
During those few years, I was attacked brutally with disease, sickness, you name it, and I have suffered through it. It also gave me much time to "work out," or to 'study,' a few supernatural gifts that are mentioned in the Bible. You see, I have often throughout my life been fortunate to operate in the various gifts in which God has blessed me with.
Well, if you have ever read anything that I have taught concerning "Spiritual Gifts," I have always stated that God does not give you the gift along with an owner's manual. No, you have to develop and use those gifts, sometimes in complete ignorance of the results which will come from their use.
So, what I am saying is that during those few years, God had also placed in my lap some very powerful gifting of the Holy Spirit and, "Thank God," he has allowed me to use them in trial and in error, before He released me to the world.
This is the "cue now," for you to say "Thank God."
You see, sometimes when you first receive such gifts it is like placing a stick of dynamite into a youngsters hand, BOOM!
It takes time to learn for the proper use of the gifts, else there are many errors one can make.
Following from Google Ai:
AI Overview
Yes, the term for the supernatural powers, miraculous works, and inherent strength given by the Holy Spirit is the Greek word dunamis (δύναμις), which is translated as "power," "might," or "miraculous power" in the Bible. This inherent power enables believers to perform deeds beyond normal human capability, as described in verses like Acts 1:8, where the Holy Spirit promises to give believers dunamis power to be witnesses.
What Dunamis Means
Examples in the Bible
Connection to English words
Well, what I am trying to lead up to is to say is that, "Recently, I have been given the impression that perhaps my "time," in Houston, is drawing to a close and that the Lord is wanting me to begin a new chapter in my life from a new location.
Are you following me?
Nonetheless, I am clueless, as to where I should go next.
In the past, I have thought of Orlando, a number of times, but am unsure, as I have never felt a confirmation. I have thought of Portland and Seattle, as a possibility?
I have even thought of "New York City," but I try not to think of that for any duration of time. Once, I even had an inclination a few months back of returning to Tulsa for like the fourth or fifth time, but then I realized that that was more likely an urge to move back there when I am ready to die instead?
I had always been wanting to preach in England, but today, from what I have been hearing I believe that I might be in Handcuffs, the moment I step off the plane?
I would love to go to Australia or Israel, but I think that I would really be stretching my 'Faith," in order for me to believe that at the moment.
The following is from Google:
AI Overview
According to the book of Acts, Paul's presence in a city was associated with riots on at least four occasions. However, Paul did not cause the riots, but his preaching of the Christian gospel often provoked a backlash from those whose religious or economic interests were threatened.
Thessalonica
Context: In Thessalonica, Paul successfully converted many Jews and prominent Greeks. This made a group of Jews jealous.
The riot: They rounded up a mob, went to the house where Paul and Silas were staying, and created an uproar. When they could not find Paul, they dragged his host, Jason, before the city officials, accusing Paul of defying Caesar by proclaiming "another king, Jesus". Paul and Silas were then sent away under the cover of night.
Philippi
Context: In Philippi, Paul drove a spirit of divination out of a female slave who earned her owners a lot of money as a fortune teller. When her owners realized their source of income was gone, they were enraged.
The riot: They dragged Paul and Silas before the magistrates and accused them of "throwing our city into an uproar" by advocating unlawful customs. The crowd joined the attack, and the magistrates had Paul and Silas stripped, beaten, and thrown into prison.
Ephesus
Context: Paul's preaching of the gospel in Ephesus caused many people to turn away from worshipping idols. This threatened the livelihood of silversmiths who made and sold silver shrines of the goddess Artemis.
The riot: A silversmith named Demetrius stirred up his fellow craftsmen and led a large, angry crowd into the city's theater. They shouted, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!" and dragged Paul's companions, Gaius and Aristarchus, with them. The crowd was eventually dispersed by the town clerk.
Jerusalem
Context: While Paul was in the temple in Jerusalem, some Jews from Asia saw him. They stirred up a crowd by falsely accusing him of bringing Greeks into the temple, which would have defiled it.
The riot: The whole city was thrown into an uproar, and a mob seized Paul and began to beat him, intending to kill him. Roman soldiers intervened to rescue Paul and arrested him to quell the disturbance.
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