Beside Still Waters

This second podcast is a continuation (from Part 4:A) of a global view of the results of Jesus breaking the seals of the scroll that was in the hand of Almighty God (Revelation Chapters 5 & 6). This action of breaking each seal continues to unfold the judgments poured out on mankind not only to continue unfolding untold crises but also revealing an attribute of God veiled in the Tribulation Period. It unfolds a time of great peril interspersed with an opportunity for escape.

This podcast is a global view of the results of Jesus breaking the seals of the scroll that was in the hand of Almighty God (Revelation Chapters 5 & 6). This action of breaking each seal commences the Tribulation Period. It unfolds and describes events that will be prominent during this time of great peril.

Who is "Left Behind"? This is Part 3 of a new series addressing the next prophetic event for people living in the "last days". The disappearance of ALL Christians from Earth has occurred. What happens next? What happens to those who were "left behind"? Everyone left behind now has a decision to make. Could they have known or anticipated the predicament they find themselves in? Now that they know who the Antichrist is, what's next?

This episode explains the work of the Holy Spirit in comforting believers as to the return of Jesus Christ to meet believers in the air. The Holy Spirit simultaneously removes his restraint and unveils the Son of Perdition, the Antichrist on the world stage. This dual event is clearly represented by the Jesus Christ, in heaven, breaking the first seal of the apocalyptic scroll commencing the 7 year Tribulation.

What are the key issues in these final days of earth? Our times are overwhelmingly challenging: UAPs, UFOs, political intrigue and uncertainty. There are well-meaning Christians wondering what's next? Are we nearing the end? Many are concerned, wondering if we are approaching  earth's final days. Will the church enter those fin final 7 years of distress? Who will be left behind?

The Christian community is confused about Jesus Christ's Second coming, the second-greatest prophetic event. Questions abound - Why gather Christians in the air? How does this differ from his coming to earth in a blaze of universal glory? This first, in a series of podcasts, addresses key events that illumine this major prophetic milestone.

As of October 2024, there should be no doubt we are in "The Last Days". Economic , social, and personal uncertainty are at record levels. Individuals and families are questioning their survivability in navigating societal challenges. Many are experiencing a heightened sense of 'helplessness' in formulating a favorable response plan. Jesus reminded his audience that Noah reminded his audience that a time of reckoning approaches. Watchers over the souls of men must watch and warn!

The world has fast become a cauldron of tension: -The Middle East war is on the brink of escalation -Nations are polarized over personal freedoms & immigration policies -Violence is escalating beyond public safety control -Pandemics portend greater negative global impacts and a myriad of events that are converging and pointing to the next God-ordained event: The removal of the Holy Spirit from the earth (2 Thess. 2:5-8).

The Abigail - David encounter in 1 Samuel 25 is a textbook model of being used of God to help (a believer) remain in the will of God. David, after being a victim of a wrath-triggering experience, was skillfully moved by this woman to remain in God's will as it pertained to his life and service. 

Christ is the Christian's character. Are we constrained to have stunted spiritual growth - being the same as we were a month ago, a year ago? Five years ago? No! Character is malleable. God wants us to grow, the Spirit compels growth, and we should never settle for ”just enough”. ”Be filled with the Spirit” is the divine mandate. 

Christ is the Christian's character. We are not constrained to have stunted spiritual growth - being the same as we were a month ago, a year ago? Five years ago? No! Character is malleable. God wants us to grow, the Spirit compels growth, and we should never settle for "just enough". "Be filled with the Spirit" is the divine mandate.

As the "Days of Noah" have arrived, we are to be ready for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the Christian, it portends glory! For the remaining souls, certain judgment. Live ready. . .

We are in "The Last Days". This is not subject to debate. Pandemics, societal anarchy, new social-relational aberrations, upsurge of 'New Age' religious practices, unbounded immorality, biblical spiritual decline . . .  Jesus, the Christ, was clear in his warning that "as it was in the day of Noah, so also shall be the coming of the Son of Man . . . until the day on which Noah entered the ark"  (Mt. 24:37-39). This podcast is an exhortation for Christians to live in readiness for that day. We embrace Christ's warning of end-time prophetic events while seeking to maintain a closer walk with God in uncertain times.

The critical truth showing how God is influenced to be strong on your behalf and impact mankind was given by Jesus, the Christ in Mathew's Gospel, 17:14-21. He identified prayer and fasting as the only to make a Christian influential for the kingdom God, man's good, and holy in a pagan world.

People often ask me: "What do I gain if I pursue God with all I've got?" The greatest prize, gift, benefit, or outcome . . . is God Himself   Full Video: https://youtu.be/k1iVcyVJVy4?si=80RewUL-sQwxmu74  

Is pleasing God an impossible task? It is written, ". . . without faith, it is impossible to please Him (God) for he that comes to God must believe that He is . . .". Pleasing God begins with a clear acknowledgment that He exists, and He awaits the evidence of a willing, obedient life.

The exercise of faith is not distinct from developing an upright, holy character. Connection with God - the ability to "touch the hand of God" in one's life experience is predicated on having a character standing before God that is God-approved.  #christianjavois.com www.christianjavois.com

Prioritizing "alone time" with God is the first critical step in experiencing God's presence. When being in His presence is our standard, we are thus prepared to discover He is with us in the storm, as He was in the calm.

Have you ever prayed: "Lord, please use me to bless others . . ." or "Help me to be a blessing to my family" or such request? That plea signals a desire to be filled, led, and used by a mighty God for humanity's good and the building up of the Body of Christ. Then this podcast is for you. #christianjavois.com

What good is a "belief" if it does not result in a "Life and Lip" Transformation? It is a dead faith, a life-less dogma. The Christian's mandate is to validate in word as well as deed that there is available grace to live an extraordinary life.

The grace of God is the Christian's "enabling power," making deliverance from sin's penalty and power a reality.  There is no power in any person or any method that can deliver from the power of sin apart from the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus are the two significant events guaranteeing a repentant human being that ALL their sins are expiated, having trusted in Christ as Savior. God gives two pieces of evidence that continually remind and assures the Christian that "it is well with my soul."

The second most excellent gift of the new birth life is not only the gift of eternal life but the resurrection-life of the Lord Jesus Christ in our mortal bodies. Paul wrote: I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me! 

God, who raised Christ from the dead, now lives in us to impart resurrection life by the same power utilized to raise Jesus from the dead. Our Lord Jesus offered Himself spotless by the Eternal Spirit to execute a mighty deliverance. He will, by His Spirit, enliven our mortal bodies to perform His service and, by the same Spirit, empower us to crucify our old fallen nature. #resurrectionlife #spiritfilled #crucifiedlife

Praying effectively is seeking God's intervention in all of our matters with the full assurance that the petitions we desire are granted, as requested, in a timely way, with clear evidence that it was the will of God, and performed to the glory of God. This always results in complete joy!

Freedom of choice when addressing moral issues creates conundrums because we are exercised to eliminate the risks while capitalizing on personal benefit. Choosing the "self-interest" options frequently results in loss to another. How do we choose a course of action that is mutually beneficial and glorifying to God? The answer may surprise you.

The spiritual decline has a standard template and is etched throughout the pages of holy writ. It begins with a departure from the living God and runs the natural course of profaning ourselves, then the things that are holy in the sight of God.

The popular notion is that we can create the life of our dreams by practicing the Law of Attraction.  You've undoubtedly heard about "putting a thought or words into the universe." Is there merit to this philosophy? This podcast examines the core beliefs contrasted: Answered prayer in response to seeking God's presence juxtaposed to the adherence to the Law of Attraction

Just as there are learning models that categorize the stages people pass through in skills development, so too in spiritual development. Christians pass from infancy - needing the "milk" of the word to maturity - actively walking in the Spirit. There is corresponding conduct that flows from each stage of development, hence the need to pursue Christlikeness.

God's Presence is the "Jewel" of the spiritual life! Yet, God uses "impossible" crises, driving us into his presence, so we might experience his ability to do exceedingly above all we could ever ask. By His grace, embrace the trial as a divinely ordained circumstance for good and for a blessing!

Eternal life; Faith in God; Being holy as He is holy; Loving the brotherhood. All imply a “covenant relationship.” If believers breach the covenant terms they made with God, what recourse does the Almighty have?  

The "Saints" have lost the sense of the high notion of the Glory of God. What is the result of a diminished view of God's glory? We experience a reduced need to be holy, fearlessness in offending a Holy God, and lives bearing thorns, thistles, & weeds, and calling it "fruit."

When you've strayed from The Path and God's Presence, the way back is to repent of the works that offended God and man, return to the first works which pleased God, and return to the "first love" of your soul's deliverance from eternal loss

Flawed reasoning concerning God's sacred and holy things leads us down the path of rebellion. God, in His mercy, shows us the "red flags" of disobedience, compromise, and self-will so that we can avoid spiritual danger and continue on the right path in the Presence of God.

Wholesome convictions drive us towards what is right and good if guided by the scriptures. Conversely, convictions may also pull us away from the very goals we aspire to achieve because they lull us into a false sense of invincibility.

The question "Why is this happening to me?" is important because the trial contains a growth opportunity. We fail to grasp the "Will of God" because our efforts are centered on escaping the challenge instead of discerning God's purpose for us. This podcast is about a man who knew God's will, but time and neglect resulted in a missed opportunity for deeper intimacy with God.

Experiencing perfect peace is not only a matter of faith in God, but it is also a willingness to enter into an exclusive relationship with God. We cannot approach the infinite God as though this is a brief foray into a supermarket to purchase our needs and then exit. The encounter has a sacred component that requires a heart choice.

We live in unsettling times. Social unrest is intensifying. Economic uncertainty is a specter over nations. Can we find peace in troubled times? Yes, we can. Finding peace begins with a changed heart toward God.

We want peace. The agreement is: Be anxious for nothing but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God shall guard your hearts. Peace is a choice if we agree with God to call on Him, and He promises to grace us with peace.

Can fear and peace coexists? Which one wins the battle for the heart and mind space? Many equate the Christian Life as offering a haven from the anxiety-creating cosmos. Sadly, many are distressed by inane events as well as monumental life impacting events, making experiencing peace the most illusive commodity in our modern times. In spite of the challenging times, peace is attainable.

Sadly, we have occasionally experienced the ill effects of verbal abuse or know someone who suffered through an abusive experience. The Bible provides examples of victims of abuse detailing how the Lord delivered and healed them. There is hope for all victims - that hope is in a Savior who endured abuse and was victorious.

What learnings can be garnered from David's encounter with Abigail to help minister to people ill affected by verbal abuse? Abigail's response is a template enabling healing, assuaging negative emotions, and reaffirming the value of a person

Confronting the “Loss” experienced in broken relationships. What path the Christian walks when a friendship is marred by betrayal.

Imagine, for a moment, what the world would be if ideal living conditions are provided: A perfect world, perfect peace, a perfect government, perfect health, incarcerated demonic forces, and even nature is subdued. Would mankind be content with Christ's reign? Revelations 20:4-9 suggests they will absolutely not be satisfied! The millennium becomes God's final test for mankind.

The second greatest event in earth's history, on par with the Incarnation - Jesus' first coming, is The glorious re-appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ - The second coming. Every eye will see Him as he comes out of heaven to establish the Kingdom of Heaven on the earth. The events surrounding His re-appearance are both glorious and startling. 

Noah was exclusive in that he his family lived in an evil society that refused to repent and prepare for a future judgement. The oddity was that the judgement was unlike anything they could imagine - the earth was watered by dew falling from heavens. So too, our present age is wholly unprepared for future prophetic events, of which the signs are in our midst.

Societal norms during the Tribulation Period will completely dissolve. The trigger event will be The Great Apostasy - a global rejection of exclusive, monotheistic, religions or any need for a savior. In its place will be a religion where the Antichrist will be the one that is worshiped. This trend spawns the complete disintegration of all societal norms unleashing anarchy.

The world wrestled with a two year pandemic and is now facing an escalating Eastern European war! Are we in the last of the Last Days? The Holy Scriptures provide insight and comfort to strengthen us in troubled times and teaches us how to walk with God in the midst of uncertainty.

Time alone in God's presence is the source of the Christian's power. This is the place where God's power and grace are experienced and appropriated; this is also the place where petitions are granted and we are sensitized to the voice and leading of the Holy Spirit.

What is the difference between doing good to another and God working in you to do good to another? Are they similar? How can I be assured that God is working through me to bring heaven sent blessing to anyone? Let's learn this difficult lesson together.

Christians attempt to "imitate" Jesus when they are maltreated. The motive is "do what Jesus would do". The God glorifying response is to entrust ourselves to the Holy Spirit that He might manifest Christ in us when treated poorly, disrespected, or taken advantage of.