Here it is in the New Living Translation which I find easier to understand:
Joshua 1:
8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
What I understand from it is that the "book of law" might be TIAI updates. That's how I take it.
I don't agree, tough, with the "be sure to obey everything written in it". I don't agree with some things TS said in his updates and this doesn't have to be taken as to "obey everything". Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. That's what I do.
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The latter part of the book was written by at least one other person after the death of Joshua. It is also possible that several sections were edited / compiled following Joshua's death.
Is Joshua representing MJ in here?
If he does? what´s the next step?
would it not need to be related to what has been going on with the new music coming out. perhaps some actual laws involved in this process that are or are not being followed?
or perhaps is related to the eliza case?
Umm just wondering Eliza case is due to be heard on 14 December 2010 isnt that the same date that "Michael" Record is due to be released? <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
would it not need to be related to what has been going on with the new music coming out. perhaps some actual laws involved in this process that are or are not being followed?
or perhaps is related to the eliza case?
Umm just wondering Eliza case is due to be heard on 14 December 2010 isnt that the same date that "Michael" Record is due to be released? <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
Oh oh, all the confusion... I don't think TS means you need to 'obey' him. Don't forget TS uses stuff already available on the internet and can't alter anything to make it fit perfectly. He has to use whatever comes close enough to what he wants to tell us.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Or probably this is to give spirit.
Josue 1:8
To ponder and to read day and night, and everything to go out well, it is not the routine ejercisio of "reading" is to ponder and to prepare itself to go out of this condition of discouragement and defeat that some of they of them have.
Josue 1:9
If you say that was because they would come difficult, difficult moments at the mental level.
People in these struggles as a kind of spiritual panic attack, the spiritual panic attack is when I begin to think or to doubt.
Opposite of courage was cowardice, and what God was saying is, I don't want you're coward, a coward leaves the battlefield, a coward is full of fears and anxieties.
God says, you don't have any fear, only that you I am asking is that you striving, because thy God anger with you where you want to go.
He will go with us, and how it will go with us, as we are going to know? "God" talk to us and we know what we do and when.
~Souza~, isn't Crowley the father of Satanism and/or Occultism? Just going from memory... I may be off.
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Yeah, I am reading about this all now. It's a little confusing, I had never heard of the book or Crowley. I see him linked to occult, but when I search the meaning of occult I get this:
Occultism is the study of occult or hidden wisdom. To the occultist it is the study of "truth", a deeper truth that exists beneath the surface: "The truth is always hidden in plain sight". It can involve such subjects as magic (alternatively spelled and defined as magick), alchemy, extra-sensory perception, astrology, spiritualism, lithomancy, and numerology.
besides satanism. (I only read chapter one, but I do have a weird feeling about it. There are some things in it I agree with, yet the tone of it gives me the creeps and is in contradiction with those beliefs.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
Surely if TS meant anything other than the most straight forward meaning of the verse then he would have linked directly to those things.
I agree. I think it's a simple message. Keep reading the evidence and have faith and don't let anything discourage you, whatever happens. Stay strong and determined because the truth will prevail.
Even though it might not have any meaning regarding this redirect, I am reading that Book of the Law I posted just out of curiosity and it's interesting, although it is said to be written in 1904, which makes it impossible that a verse in the Bible would refer to it, and therefore not what TS means. It's a weird book, I have yet to figure out what the true meaning is behind it. Lots of it seems good, but the other half sounds selfish and even evil which gives me the creeps. I'll post my thoughts on it later for those interested.
I also hope that the message is simple and not associated with Aleister Crowley, I came across his work when looking at a number of symbolism in MJ art work (Tree of life...etc) and 777 numerology and it makes for some rather "dark" readings. I did not like what I read but ...if understanding it, is the way to the Truth then so be it!
I guess that if TS wants us to find out more about Crowley and his "work", he will do it in a more "direct" re-direct.
In the meanwhile, I shall take TS current redirect as a simple message of Faith, Courage and Love. The "Book of the Law" within the context of the bible refers to the First 5 chapters of the old Testament said to have been written my Moses and which include the 10 commandments. By extrapolationJoshua 1.8, is often seen as a reference to the need for man to obey the 10 commandments to succeed in life and in the eyes of God.
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The one I can see is the Liber AL vel legis Sub Figura CCXX.
This link I found.
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May be makes no sense since we are talking about a Bible passage.
My opinion is what I posted in the beginning of the thread.
At this point I think that TS was refering to the Book of Joshua.
Or is he refering to the book of Joshua?
Author: The Book of Joshua does not explicitly name its author. More than likely Joshua the son of Nun, the successor of Moses as leader over Israel, penned much of this book. The latter part of the book was written by at least one other person after the death of Joshua. It is also possible that several sections were edited / compiled following Joshua's death.
Date of Writing: The Book of Joshua was likely written between 1400 and 1370 B.C.
Surely if TS meant anything other than the most straight forward meaning of the verse then he would have linked directly to those things.
I agree. I think it's a simple message. Keep reading the evidence and have faith and don't let anything discourage you, whatever happens. Stay strong and determined because the truth will prevail.
Even though it might not have any meaning regarding this redirect, I am reading that Book of the Law I posted just out of curiosity and it's interesting, although it is said to be written in 1904, which makes it impossible that a verse in the Bible would refer to it, and therefore not what TS means. It's a weird book, I have yet to figure out what the true meaning is behind it. Lots of it seems good, but the other half sounds selfish and even evil which gives me the creeps. I'll post my thoughts on it later for those interested.
I also hope that the message is simple and not associated with Aleister Crowley, I came across his work when looking at a number of symbolism in MJ art work (Tree of life...etc) and 777 numerology and it makes for some rather "dark" readings. I did not like what I read but ...if understanding it, is the way to the Truth then so be it!
I guess that if TS wants us to find out more about Crowley and his "work", he will do it in a more "direct" re-direct.
In the meanwhile, I shall take TS current redirect as a simple message of Faith, Courage and Love. The "Book of the Law" within the context of the bible refers to the First 5 chapters of the old Testament said to have been written my Moses and which include the 10 commandments. By extrapolationJoshua 1.8, is often seen as a reference to the need for man to obey the 10 commandments to succeed in life and in the eyes of God.
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With L.O.V.E
I agree, I don't think Crowley was meant by this redirect (although it's an interesting read and knowledge is power as they say, so reading doesn't hurt). I only posted it because it was the only "Book of the Law" I could find on the net, just in case it could be relevant (I hadn't read it yet).
I think the message is just a simple one and not one to look too much into. Just stay strong dispite all the confusion and disappointments and keep spreading the message.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
8 Never stop reciting these teachings. You must think about them night and day so that you will faithfully do everything written in them. Only then will you prosper and succeed.
9“I have commanded you, ‘Be strong and courageous! Don’t tremble or be terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ ”
The Book of Joshua
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Jewish scriptures and Christian Bible. It tells the story of how Joshua led the Israelites in their campaign to take the land of Canaan or modern day Palestine. The Israelites referred to the land of Canaan as the Promised Land because the Lord had promised that land to Abraham their founding father.
Joshua 1
The Lord promises Joshua He will be be with him; commands Joshua to follow the Book of the Law and to be strong and courageous. Joshua reminds the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh of their responsibility to help the other tribes receive their inheritance. http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Main-Events-in-the-Book-of-Joshua
The Book of the Law
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are sometimes referred to as:
* the "Five Books of Moses," because the writings themselves identify the author as Moses, or
* the "Pentateuch," a Greek term meaning "pente (5) teuchos (volumes)," or
* the "Books of the Law", or
* the "Torah" (a Hebrew word meaning "instruction")
These books were originally written as a single unbroken scroll. Sometime before the 2nd Century BCE, it was divided into the 5 books that we see today. http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_tora.htm
Leviticus is the book of Jewish law. While the Ten Commandments are in the book of Exodus & Deuteronomy. The Ark of the Covenant contains the the Ten Commandments.
Islam
In Islam Moses (Musa) is venerated as one of the greatest prophets of God. However, Islam also teaches that the texts of the Torah and the Gospels have been corrupted from their divine originals over the years, due to carelessness and self-interest. Despite this purported corruption, messages from the Torah and the Gospels still coincide closely with certain verses in the Qur'an. This is by-and-large the case with the Ten Commandments. Consequently, despite the Ten Commandments not being explicitly mentioned in the Qur'an they are substantially similar to the following verses in the Qur'an (using Jewish numbering of the Commandments):
1. "There is no other god beside Allah." (Qur'an 47:19)
2. "My Lord, make this a peaceful land, and protect me and my children from worshiping idols." (Qur'an 14:35)
3. "And make not Allah's (name) an excuse in your oaths against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between persons; for Allah is One Who heareth and knoweth all things." (Qur'an 2:224) This quranic verse is not entirely analogous to the Old Testament's "You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God..." Verse 2:224 is explained by the Prophet Muhammad as: "If anyone takes a solemn oath [that he would do or refrain from doing such-and such a thing], and thereupon realizes that something else would be a more righteous course, then let him do that which is more righteous, and let him break his oath and then atone for it" (Bukhari and Muslim; and other variants of the same Tradition in other compilations).
4. "O you who believe, when the Congregational Prayer (Salat Al-Jumu`ah) is announced on Friday, you shall hasten to the commemoration of GOD, and drop all business." (Qur'an 62:9) According to the teachings of Islam, the Sabbath was abrogated by the revelation for Muhammed. Furthermore, the Sabbath was only decreed for the Jews. (Qur'an 16:124) God, however, ordered Muslims to make every effort to drop all business to attend the congregational (Friday) prayer. Believers are permitted to go about their affairs during the rest of the day.
5. "....and your parents shall be honoured. As long as one or both of them live, you shall never (even) say to them, "Uff" (the slightest gesture of annoyance), nor shall you shout at them; you shall treat them amicably." (Qur'an 17:23)
6. "....anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people." (Qur'an 5:32)
7. "You shall not commit adultery; it is a gross sin, and an evil behaviour." (Qur'an 17:32)
8. "They shall not steal." (Al-Mumtahanah 60: 12) and "The thief, male or female, you shall cut off their hands as a punishment for their crime, and to serve as an example from God. God is Almighty, Most Wise." (Qur'an 5:38)
9. "Do not withhold any testimony by concealing what you had witnessed. Anyone who withholds a testimony is sinful at heart." (Qur'an 2:283)
10. "And do not covet what we bestowed upon any other people. Such are temporary ornaments of this life, whereby we put them to the test. What your Lord provides for you is far better, and everlasting." (Qur'an 20:131) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Commandments
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Joshua 1:8
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.
Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. He is charged to meditate therein day and night, that he might understand it. Whatever affairs of this world we have to mind, we must not neglect the one thing needful. All his orders to the people, and his judgments, must be according to the law of God. Joshua must himself be under command; no man's dignity or dominion sets him above the law of God. He is to encourage himself with the promise and presence of God.
Let not the sense of thine own infirmities dishearten thee; God is all-sufficient. I have commanded, called, and commissioned thee to do it, and will be sure to bear thee out in it. When we are in the way of duty, we have reason to be strong and very bold. Our Lord Jesus, as Joshua here, was borne up under his sufferings by a regard to the will of God, and the commandment from his Father
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Joshua 1:9 (Amplified Bible)
9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
I think TS is be referring to Michael's message (Michael's Book of Law), yet there is a "Book of the Law", here it is, it might be relevant
The Bible passage does not refer to the writings of Aleister Crowley and his "Book of the Law" it refers to Gods "Book of the Law"
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, mystic and ceremonial magician, responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. Through this belief he came to see himself as the prophet who was entrusted with informing humanity that it was entering the new Aeon of Horus in 1904, a time when old ethical and religious systems would be replaced. Widely seen as one of the most influential occultists of all time, he was a member of the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, as well as a co-founder of the A∴A∴ and eventually a leader of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). He is known today for his magical writings, especially The Book of the Law, the central sacred text of Thelema, although he also wrote widely on other subjects, including a large amount of fiction and poetry.
Crowley was also a bisexual, recreational drug experimenter and social critic. In many of these roles he "was in revolt against the moral and religious values of his time", espousing a form of libertinism based upon the rule of "Do What Thou Wilt". Because of this, he gained widespread notoriety during his lifetime, and was denounced in the popular press of the day as "the wickedest man in the world." Alongside his esoteric activities, he was an avid chess player, mountaineer, poet and playwright, and it has also been alleged that he was a spy for the British government.
Crowley has remained an influential figure right up till this day, and in 2002, a BBC poll described him as being the seventy-third greatest Briton of all time. References to him can be found in the works of numerous writers, musicians and filmmakers, and he has also been cited as a key influence on many later esoteric groups and individuals, including Kenneth Grant, Gerald Gardner and, to some degree, Austin Osman Spare. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (or, more commonly, the Golden Dawn) was a magical order active in Great Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which practiced theurgy and spiritual development. It has been one of the largest single influences on 20th-century Western occultism.Concepts of magic and ritual at the center of contemporary traditions, such as Wicca and Thelema, were inspired by the Golden Dawn.
The three founders, William Robert Woodman, William Wynn Westcott, and Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers were Freemasons and members of Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (S.R.I.A.). Westcott appears to have been the initial driving force behind the establishment of the Golden Dawn.
The Golden Dawn system was based on hierarchy and initiation like the Masonic Lodges, however women were admitted on an equal basis with men. The "Golden Dawn" was the first of three Orders, although all three are often collectively referred to as the "Golden Dawn". The First Order taught esoteric philosophy based on the Hermetic Qabalah and personal development through study and awareness of the four Classical Elements as well as the basics of astrology, tarot divination, and geomancy. The Second or "Inner" Order, the Rosae Rubeae et Aureae Crucis (the Ruby Rose and Cross of Gold), taught proper magic, including scrying, astral travel, and alchemy. The Third Order was that of the "Secret Chiefs", who were said to be highly skilled but no longer incarnate; they supposedly directed the activities of the lower two orders by spirit communication with the Chiefs of the Second Order.
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The A.:A.: is a magical order that Aleister Crowley created in 1907 after leaving the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The acronym,A.:A.:, has been attributed many meanings (see table below). The order is a Thelemic magical fraternity, the goals of which are the pursuit of light and knowledge. Its motto is: "The method of science, the aim of religion."[2] The holy book of the order is Liber AL vel Legis (in English, The Book of the Law). While the A∴A∴ is not part of Ordo Templi Orientis, O.T.O. does consider the A∴A∴ to be a close ally.
Ordo Templi Orientis
Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) (Order of the Temple of the East, or the Order of Oriental Templars) is an international fraternal and religious organization founded at the beginning of the 20th century. English author and occultist Aleister Crowley has become the most well known member of the order.
Originally it was intended to be modelled after and associated with Freemasonry, but under the leadership of Aleister Crowley, O.T.O. was reorganized around the Law of Thelema as its central religious principle. This Law—expressed as “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law" and "Love is the law, love under will”—was promulgated in 1904 with the dictation of The Book of the Law.
Similar to many secret societies, O.T.O. membership is based on an initiatory system with a series of degree ceremonies that use ritual drama to establish fraternal bonds and impart spiritual and philosophical teachings. O.T.O. also includes the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (EGC) or Gnostic Catholic Church, which is the ecclesiastical arm of the Order. Its central rite, which is public, is called Liber XV, or the Gnostic Mass.
Thelema
Thelema is a religious philosophy that was developed by the early 20th century British writer and ceremonial magician Aleister Crowley. He believed himself to be the prophet of a new age, the Æon of Horus, based upon a religious experience that he had in Egypt in 1904. By his account, a possibly non-corporeal being that called itself Aiwass contacted him and dictated a text known as The Book of the Law or Liber AL vel Legis, which outlined the principles of Thelema.
Thelema is essentially a polytheistic religion, with the deities adopted from Ancient Egyptian religion, namely Nuit, Hadit and Ra-Hoor-Khuit. The faith follows the idea that the 20th century marked the beginning of the Aeon of Horus, in which a new ethical code would be followed; "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law". This statement indicated that followers, who are known as Thelemites, should seek out and follow their own True Will rather than their ego's desires. The religion also emphasizes the ritual practice of Magick as well as mysticism.
The word "Thelema" itself is the English transliteration of the Koine Greek noun "will", from the verb to will, wish, purpose. As Crowley developed the religion, founding an organization known as the A.:A.: to propagate it, he wrote widely on the topic, producing what are collectively termed the Holy Books of Thelema. He also included into it ideas from occultism, Yoga and both Eastern and Western mysticism, especially the Qabalah. Thelemites — and other people — have interpreted and applied Crowley’s work in widely different ways, sometimes leading to harsh disagreements.
I know that SD, I posted that somewhere in the thread, since Crowley's Book of the Law is written in 1904 and therefore it is impossible to be referred to in the Bible.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
I know that SD, I posted that somewhere in the thread, since Crowley's Book of the Law is written in 1904 and therefore it is impossible to be referred to in the Bible.
Okay sorry, I missed that. I was just a little shocked by the Aleister Crowley reference cause he wasn`t exactly someone I would consider a lovable kind of guy. <!-- s --><!-- s -->
Any verse in the Bible that speaks of the Law is refering to the 10 Commandments. Remember Michael's message is simple! It is no mystery just 10 commandements that God gave to Moses on Mount Siani, when he lead the Children of Israel out of Bondage from the Land of Egypt.
God told Joshua to remember these laws and keep them, and in doing so their life would be prosperous. If they were not kept there was punishment. When God sent his son Jesus, Jesus gave us only two commandments. Love God with all our heart and Love one another. Loving God covers the first 4 commandments. Loving one another cover the remaining 6.
So Michael's message of bringing LOVE back into the world would cover what God spoke to Joshua in the first verse. A very simple message. It is the LOVE part that we seem to have trouble with. Because when you truly LOVE someone the 10 commandments are laws that naturally kept. If we keep these laws our lives would truly be prosperous.
Now the Jews wrote additional books of Laws that were designed to assist man in keeping the 10. So for instance, thou shalt not steal. There were laws written about behavior that would bring punishment should someone steal. So there were written many books about how to keep the Law but were not the books refered to in the bible as the Law.
I know that SD, I posted that somewhere in the thread, since Crowley's Book of the Law is written in 1904 and therefore it is impossible to be referred to in the Bible.
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Me neither, as I said in my posts it gives me the creeps. That doesn't mean it isn't interesting to read, because knowledge is power and the more you read, the more you know. There are interesting parts in that book and it is said to be linked to Kaballah, another cult.
I don't think TS means the Bible only, because he must have seen that many on here are not religious. I am not religious either but I do appreciate some stories in the Bible and I think you can find good lessons in there. But there are also parts in the Bible I strongly disagree with and I would never tell someone to live by the Bible, that's everyone's own choice. I think it starts at your kids. Raise them with love and learn them to respect others, animals and the planet, learn them to love themselves and make sure they are well educated and able to think for themselves. If everyone would raise his kids like that, the world will know peace. We don't need ten commendments for that. What we do need is a slap in the face so that everyone will realize that indeed love is the answer.
And for those who are religious, he maybe does mean the Bible, because they get their strength and lessons from there. Probably you can interpretate it as you like, as long as you understand the message and stay true to it whatever happens.
The world needs a wake-up call and therefore all this confusion is needed. Without it, people will not start to question. We need to be prepared for that and not be dismayed, whatever more will come our way.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
For some reason, my brain is linking the book of law with the broadcasting code. Reminds me how Running Girl's letter points out the sections of the code they have breached. Probably way off here again. On a side note....I once read that dogs hated alister crowely, would just go nuts around him. To me that speaks volumes. An evil man.
"One of the greatest heroes of the Old Testament needed a serious dose of courage. Joshua was given an impossible task to perform with an improbable people. God knew Joshua's concerns and his fears but God also knew what Joshua was able to accomplish. Before Joshua took command of Israel, God spoke to him.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged, for the LORD you God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
God had already given Joshua the command to lead Israel into the Promised Land. It was a command that required a great commitment. Joshua needed to lead Israel into battle against some of the strongest armies they would ever face. God gives Joshua five principles for leadership and for victory.
1.) Be Strong
In a world that calls for compromise at every turn, Christians need to stand strong. Strength is not just about the amount of weight you might be able to lift. Strength is also about personal endurance, mental toughness and emotional stability. Joshua would need all these facets of strength to move the people of Israel forward to follow God.
2.) Be Courageous
Courage is the ability to face down your fears and overcome them. Courage gives us the ability to stand firm when everyone around us is giving in. Courage is the raw desire and determination to stay on course with God regardless of the personal cost.
3.) Do Not Be Afraid
Fear can hold us back in life more than any other emotion. Fear can keep us from moving forward with God because when we are focused on fear we cannot walk in faith. Faith and fear do not and cannot mix. We will either give in to our fears or we will overcome them through faith. This was the lesson that Joshua needed to learn that day. When God calls us to act, we cannot be afraid because if He has called us, He will also be with us.
4.) Do not be discouraged
Discouragement is a disease of the heart, the soul, the mind and the spirit. Discouragement will drain a person of every positive thought that they possess and create a negative spirit around them. When discouragement strikes we need a fresh supply of courage to be injected into our lives. Encouragement is simply the process of being filled with courage. Discouragement is the process of being sapped of your courage.
5.) Remember you are never alone
Joshua felt alone, Moses had died and now he was expected to lead Israel. God was giving Joshua a reminder that nothing would ever cause God to leave his side. Joshua was given a formula for spiritual success. If Joshua made the choice to follow God every day, he would not fail in life. The same is true for us today.
God offers us strength, encouragement and the promise of His presence through every circumstance in life. The choice is ours, we can walk with God or we can walk on our own. Which do you choose?"
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This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
In a number of ways, the preparation for invasion and the conflict that lay before Joshua and the people begins in this chapter. And it is significant that this preparation in chapter one proceeds out of God’s communication. First, God speaks and commissions Joshua (1:1-5) and then calls him to be strong and courageous (1:6-9). In view of this word from God, Joshua speaks to the people and gives them instructions for preparing to cross the Jordan in three days (1:10-15). This is followed by the response of the people which, of course, had its source in the Word of God (1:16-18). God’s revelation should always be followed by a response that is in keeping with His inspired Word.
Based on what TS has spoken about before in his updates and redirects (http://lilwendy.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/time-to-review/ ) this is how I interpret this redirect. Please keep in mind, I am trying to put myself in TS’s mindset to figure out what he’s trying to convey.
It’s likening Michael to Joshua and us to the people.
Like Joshua, TS has hinted that Michael is being used by God in His battle against evil conspiracies in this world
That MJ is here to help save people from the many problems in this world; love is the reason, love is the answer.
That MJ plans to turn the NWO upside down with the hoax
If this is the case then MJ has been commissioned by God (like Joshua) and now we, MJs Army of LOVE, must prepare for battle. We need to gather around MJ by joining MJ’s Army of LOVE.
However, we can not be hypocrites spreading the message of LOVE without living it ourselves. We need to love and support MJ AS WELL AS EACH OTHER!!
We as soldiers in MJs Army of LOVE NEED to embody the following: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the Word of God.
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For those who do follow the Bible, believe in God: If we do this all for God’s glory, we will not fail!
Remember, this is a critical point for the hoax and in end times (as TS said).
Remember, MJ will return… there is a deadline of sorts. I don’t know what this deadline is but it’s there.
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I was also thinking too that these words to be strong and courageous were given just before Joshua was to go into battle. I believe we are getting ready for the battle of a lifetime!
Lastly, sorry if there are duplicate thoughts already mentioned in this thread... I haven't read through it yet... going to do that now.
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God told Joshua to remember these laws and keep them, and in doing so their life would be prosperous. If they were not kept there was punishment. When God sent his son Jesus, Jesus gave us only two commandments. Love God with all our heart and Love one another. Loving God covers the first 4 commandments. Loving one another cover the remaining 6.
Here's that passage where Jesus says that:
Matthew 22:35-40 (King James Version)
35Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
36Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38This is the first and great commandment.
39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
But we have to fulfill the law PERFECTLY, a miss or mistake is as good as a mile. So we are all doomed, except...
Matthew 5:17-20 (King James Version)
17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
20For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
...fortunately Christ's death paid for all people's sin debt, and all are saved. We still need to live out those 2 laws out of love and thankfulness. But our salvation doesn't hinge on it.
Romans 5:14-21 (King James Version)
14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
17For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
All will be resurrected and All will become All. The last enemy is death itself.
1 Corinthians 15:16-28 (King James Version)
16For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:
17And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.
18Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
19If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
20But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.
21For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
22For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
23But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
24Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
25For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
26The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
27For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
28And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
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The latter part of the book was written by at least one other person after the death of Joshua. It is also possible that several sections were edited / compiled following Joshua's death.
Is Joshua representing MJ in here?
If he does? what´s the next step?
Umm just wondering Eliza case is due to be heard on 14 December 2010 isnt that the same date that "Michael" Record is due to be released? <!-- s:? -->:?<!-- s:? --> <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
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Oh oh, all the confusion... I don't think TS means you need to 'obey' him. Don't forget TS uses stuff already available on the internet and can't alter anything to make it fit perfectly. He has to use whatever comes close enough to what he wants to tell us.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."I understand the second one, the first one is a bit confusing.
Thanks trublu for the translation.
Josue 1:8
To ponder and to read day and night, and everything to go out well, it is not the routine ejercisio of "reading" is to ponder and to prepare itself to go out of this condition of discouragement and defeat that some of they of them have.
Josue 1:9
If you say that was because they would come difficult, difficult moments at the mental level.
People in these struggles as a kind of spiritual panic attack, the spiritual panic attack is when I begin to think or to doubt.
Opposite of courage was cowardice, and what God was saying is, I don't want you're coward, a coward leaves the battlefield, a coward is full of fears and anxieties.
God says, you don't have any fear, only that you I am asking is that you striving, because thy God anger with you where you want to go.
He will go with us, and how it will go with us, as we are going to know? "God" talk to us and we know what we do and when.
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Yeah, I am reading about this all now. It's a little confusing, I had never heard of the book or Crowley. I see him linked to occult, but when I search the meaning of occult I get this:
besides satanism. (I only read chapter one, but I do have a weird feeling about it. There are some things in it I agree with, yet the tone of it gives me the creeps and is in contradiction with those beliefs.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."I also hope that the message is simple and not associated with Aleister Crowley, I came across his work when looking at a number of symbolism in MJ art work (Tree of life...etc) and 777 numerology and it makes for some rather "dark" readings. I did not like what I read but ...if understanding it, is the way to the Truth then so be it!
I guess that if TS wants us to find out more about Crowley and his "work", he will do it in a more "direct" re-direct.
In the meanwhile, I shall take TS current redirect as a simple message of Faith, Courage and Love. The "Book of the Law" within the context of the bible refers to the First 5 chapters of the old Testament said to have been written my Moses and which include the 10 commandments. By extrapolationJoshua 1.8, is often seen as a reference to the need for man to obey the 10 commandments to succeed in life and in the eyes of God.
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With L.O.V.E
My opinion is what I posted in the beginning of the thread.
At this point I think that TS was refering to the Book of Joshua.
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I agree, I don't think Crowley was meant by this redirect (although it's an interesting read and knowledge is power as they say, so reading doesn't hurt). I only posted it because it was the only "Book of the Law" I could find on the net, just in case it could be relevant (I hadn't read it yet).
I think the message is just a simple one and not one to look too much into. Just stay strong dispite all the confusion and disappointments and keep spreading the message.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."9“I have commanded you, ‘Be strong and courageous! Don’t tremble or be terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ ”
Dont believe everything you read. Keep the faith.
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book of the Jewish scriptures and Christian Bible. It tells the story of how Joshua led the Israelites in their campaign to take the land of Canaan or modern day Palestine. The Israelites referred to the land of Canaan as the Promised Land because the Lord had promised that land to Abraham their founding father.
Joshua 1
The Lord promises Joshua He will be be with him; commands Joshua to follow the Book of the Law and to be strong and courageous. Joshua reminds the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh of their responsibility to help the other tribes receive their inheritance.
http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Main-Events-in-the-Book-of-Joshua
The Book of the Law
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are sometimes referred to as:
* the "Five Books of Moses," because the writings themselves identify the author as Moses, or
* the "Pentateuch," a Greek term meaning "pente (5) teuchos (volumes)," or
* the "Books of the Law", or
* the "Torah" (a Hebrew word meaning "instruction")
These books were originally written as a single unbroken scroll. Sometime before the 2nd Century BCE, it was divided into the 5 books that we see today.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_tora.htm
Leviticus is the book of Jewish law. While the Ten Commandments are in the book of Exodus & Deuteronomy. The Ark of the Covenant contains the the Ten Commandments.
Islam
In Islam Moses (Musa) is venerated as one of the greatest prophets of God. However, Islam also teaches that the texts of the Torah and the Gospels have been corrupted from their divine originals over the years, due to carelessness and self-interest. Despite this purported corruption, messages from the Torah and the Gospels still coincide closely with certain verses in the Qur'an. This is by-and-large the case with the Ten Commandments. Consequently, despite the Ten Commandments not being explicitly mentioned in the Qur'an they are substantially similar to the following verses in the Qur'an (using Jewish numbering of the Commandments):
1. "There is no other god beside Allah." (Qur'an 47:19)
2. "My Lord, make this a peaceful land, and protect me and my children from worshiping idols." (Qur'an 14:35)
3. "And make not Allah's (name) an excuse in your oaths against doing good, or acting rightly, or making peace between persons; for Allah is One Who heareth and knoweth all things." (Qur'an 2:224) This quranic verse is not entirely analogous to the Old Testament's "You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God..." Verse 2:224 is explained by the Prophet Muhammad as: "If anyone takes a solemn oath [that he would do or refrain from doing such-and such a thing], and thereupon realizes that something else would be a more righteous course, then let him do that which is more righteous, and let him break his oath and then atone for it" (Bukhari and Muslim; and other variants of the same Tradition in other compilations).
4. "O you who believe, when the Congregational Prayer (Salat Al-Jumu`ah) is announced on Friday, you shall hasten to the commemoration of GOD, and drop all business." (Qur'an 62:9) According to the teachings of Islam, the Sabbath was abrogated by the revelation for Muhammed. Furthermore, the Sabbath was only decreed for the Jews. (Qur'an 16:124) God, however, ordered Muslims to make every effort to drop all business to attend the congregational (Friday) prayer. Believers are permitted to go about their affairs during the rest of the day.
5. "....and your parents shall be honoured. As long as one or both of them live, you shall never (even) say to them, "Uff" (the slightest gesture of annoyance), nor shall you shout at them; you shall treat them amicably." (Qur'an 17:23)
6. "....anyone who murders any person who had not committed murder or horrendous crimes, it shall be as if he murdered all the people." (Qur'an 5:32)
7. "You shall not commit adultery; it is a gross sin, and an evil behaviour." (Qur'an 17:32)
8. "They shall not steal." (Al-Mumtahanah 60: 12) and "The thief, male or female, you shall cut off their hands as a punishment for their crime, and to serve as an example from God. God is Almighty, Most Wise." (Qur'an 5:38)
9. "Do not withhold any testimony by concealing what you had witnessed. Anyone who withholds a testimony is sinful at heart." (Qur'an 2:283)
10. "And do not covet what we bestowed upon any other people. Such are temporary ornaments of this life, whereby we put them to the test. What your Lord provides for you is far better, and everlasting." (Qur'an 20:131)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Commandments
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Joshua 1:8
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.
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God promises to assist Joshua.
Joshua is to make the law of God his rule. He is charged to meditate therein day and night, that he might understand it. Whatever affairs of this world we have to mind, we must not neglect the one thing needful. All his orders to the people, and his judgments, must be according to the law of God. Joshua must himself be under command; no man's dignity or dominion sets him above the law of God. He is to encourage himself with the promise and presence of God.
Let not the sense of thine own infirmities dishearten thee; God is all-sufficient. I have commanded, called, and commissioned thee to do it, and will be sure to bear thee out in it. When we are in the way of duty, we have reason to be strong and very bold. Our Lord Jesus, as Joshua here, was borne up under his sufferings by a regard to the will of God, and the commandment from his Father
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Joshua 1:9 (Amplified Bible)
9 Have not I commanded you? Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Peace
The Bible passage does not refer to the writings of Aleister Crowley and his "Book of the Law" it refers to Gods "Book of the Law"
Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, and also known as both Frater Perdurabo and The Great Beast, was an influential English occultist, mystic and ceremonial magician, responsible for founding the religious philosophy of Thelema. Through this belief he came to see himself as the prophet who was entrusted with informing humanity that it was entering the new Aeon of Horus in 1904, a time when old ethical and religious systems would be replaced. Widely seen as one of the most influential occultists of all time, he was a member of the esoteric Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, as well as a co-founder of the A∴A∴ and eventually a leader of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). He is known today for his magical writings, especially The Book of the Law, the central sacred text of Thelema, although he also wrote widely on other subjects, including a large amount of fiction and poetry.
Crowley was also a bisexual, recreational drug experimenter and social critic. In many of these roles he "was in revolt against the moral and religious values of his time", espousing a form of libertinism based upon the rule of "Do What Thou Wilt". Because of this, he gained widespread notoriety during his lifetime, and was denounced in the popular press of the day as "the wickedest man in the world." Alongside his esoteric activities, he was an avid chess player, mountaineer, poet and playwright, and it has also been alleged that he was a spy for the British government.
Crowley has remained an influential figure right up till this day, and in 2002, a BBC poll described him as being the seventy-third greatest Briton of all time. References to him can be found in the works of numerous writers, musicians and filmmakers, and he has also been cited as a key influence on many later esoteric groups and individuals, including Kenneth Grant, Gerald Gardner and, to some degree, Austin Osman Spare.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (or, more commonly, the Golden Dawn) was a magical order active in Great Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which practiced theurgy and spiritual development. It has been one of the largest single influences on 20th-century Western occultism.Concepts of magic and ritual at the center of contemporary traditions, such as Wicca and Thelema, were inspired by the Golden Dawn.
The three founders, William Robert Woodman, William Wynn Westcott, and Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers were Freemasons and members of Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (S.R.I.A.). Westcott appears to have been the initial driving force behind the establishment of the Golden Dawn.
The Golden Dawn system was based on hierarchy and initiation like the Masonic Lodges, however women were admitted on an equal basis with men. The "Golden Dawn" was the first of three Orders, although all three are often collectively referred to as the "Golden Dawn". The First Order taught esoteric philosophy based on the Hermetic Qabalah and personal development through study and awareness of the four Classical Elements as well as the basics of astrology, tarot divination, and geomancy. The Second or "Inner" Order, the Rosae Rubeae et Aureae Crucis (the Ruby Rose and Cross of Gold), taught proper magic, including scrying, astral travel, and alchemy. The Third Order was that of the "Secret Chiefs", who were said to be highly skilled but no longer incarnate; they supposedly directed the activities of the lower two orders by spirit communication with the Chiefs of the Second Order.
A.]
The A.:A.: is a magical order that Aleister Crowley created in 1907 after leaving the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. The acronym,A.:A.:, has been attributed many meanings (see table below). The order is a Thelemic magical fraternity, the goals of which are the pursuit of light and knowledge. Its motto is: "The method of science, the aim of religion."[2] The holy book of the order is Liber AL vel Legis (in English, The Book of the Law). While the A∴A∴ is not part of Ordo Templi Orientis, O.T.O. does consider the A∴A∴ to be a close ally.
Ordo Templi Orientis
Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) (Order of the Temple of the East, or the Order of Oriental Templars) is an international fraternal and religious organization founded at the beginning of the 20th century. English author and occultist Aleister Crowley has become the most well known member of the order.
Originally it was intended to be modelled after and associated with Freemasonry, but under the leadership of Aleister Crowley, O.T.O. was reorganized around the Law of Thelema as its central religious principle. This Law—expressed as “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law" and "Love is the law, love under will”—was promulgated in 1904 with the dictation of The Book of the Law.
Similar to many secret societies, O.T.O. membership is based on an initiatory system with a series of degree ceremonies that use ritual drama to establish fraternal bonds and impart spiritual and philosophical teachings. O.T.O. also includes the Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (EGC) or Gnostic Catholic Church, which is the ecclesiastical arm of the Order. Its central rite, which is public, is called Liber XV, or the Gnostic Mass.
Thelema
Thelema is a religious philosophy that was developed by the early 20th century British writer and ceremonial magician Aleister Crowley. He believed himself to be the prophet of a new age, the Æon of Horus, based upon a religious experience that he had in Egypt in 1904. By his account, a possibly non-corporeal being that called itself Aiwass contacted him and dictated a text known as The Book of the Law or Liber AL vel Legis, which outlined the principles of Thelema.
Thelema is essentially a polytheistic religion, with the deities adopted from Ancient Egyptian religion, namely Nuit, Hadit and Ra-Hoor-Khuit. The faith follows the idea that the 20th century marked the beginning of the Aeon of Horus, in which a new ethical code would be followed; "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law". This statement indicated that followers, who are known as Thelemites, should seek out and follow their own True Will rather than their ego's desires. The religion also emphasizes the ritual practice of Magick as well as mysticism.
The word "Thelema" itself is the English transliteration of the Koine Greek noun "will", from the verb to will, wish, purpose. As Crowley developed the religion, founding an organization known as the A.:A.: to propagate it, he wrote widely on the topic, producing what are collectively termed the Holy Books of Thelema. He also included into it ideas from occultism, Yoga and both Eastern and Western mysticism, especially the Qabalah. Thelemites — and other people — have interpreted and applied Crowley’s work in widely different ways, sometimes leading to harsh disagreements.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."God told Joshua to remember these laws and keep them, and in doing so their life would be prosperous. If they were not kept there was punishment. When God sent his son Jesus, Jesus gave us only two commandments. Love God with all our heart and Love one another. Loving God covers the first 4 commandments. Loving one another cover the remaining 6.
So Michael's message of bringing LOVE back into the world would cover what God spoke to Joshua in the first verse. A very simple message. It is the LOVE part that we seem to have trouble with. Because when you truly LOVE someone the 10 commandments are laws that naturally kept. If we keep these laws our lives would truly be prosperous.
Now the Jews wrote additional books of Laws that were designed to assist man in keeping the 10. So for instance, thou shalt not steal. There were laws written about behavior that would bring punishment should someone steal. So there were written many books about how to keep the Law but were not the books refered to in the bible as the Law.
Let us practice LOVE....
Victoria
Me neither, as I said in my posts it gives me the creeps. That doesn't mean it isn't interesting to read, because knowledge is power and the more you read, the more you know. There are interesting parts in that book and it is said to be linked to Kaballah, another cult.
I don't think TS means the Bible only, because he must have seen that many on here are not religious. I am not religious either but I do appreciate some stories in the Bible and I think you can find good lessons in there. But there are also parts in the Bible I strongly disagree with and I would never tell someone to live by the Bible, that's everyone's own choice. I think it starts at your kids. Raise them with love and learn them to respect others, animals and the planet, learn them to love themselves and make sure they are well educated and able to think for themselves. If everyone would raise his kids like that, the world will know peace. We don't need ten commendments for that. What we do need is a slap in the face so that everyone will realize that indeed love is the answer.
And for those who are religious, he maybe does mean the Bible, because they get their strength and lessons from there. Probably you can interpretate it as you like, as long as you understand the message and stay true to it whatever happens.
The world needs a wake-up call and therefore all this confusion is needed. Without it, people will not start to question. We need to be prepared for that and not be dismayed, whatever more will come our way.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."interestingly enough i think it is at the end od the 40 years of wondering in the desert
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged, for the LORD you God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
God had already given Joshua the command to lead Israel into the Promised Land. It was a command that required a great commitment. Joshua needed to lead Israel into battle against some of the strongest armies they would ever face. God gives Joshua five principles for leadership and for victory.
1.) Be Strong
In a world that calls for compromise at every turn, Christians need to stand strong. Strength is not just about the amount of weight you might be able to lift. Strength is also about personal endurance, mental toughness and emotional stability. Joshua would need all these facets of strength to move the people of Israel forward to follow God.
2.) Be Courageous
Courage is the ability to face down your fears and overcome them. Courage gives us the ability to stand firm when everyone around us is giving in. Courage is the raw desire and determination to stay on course with God regardless of the personal cost.
3.) Do Not Be Afraid
Fear can hold us back in life more than any other emotion. Fear can keep us from moving forward with God because when we are focused on fear we cannot walk in faith. Faith and fear do not and cannot mix. We will either give in to our fears or we will overcome them through faith. This was the lesson that Joshua needed to learn that day. When God calls us to act, we cannot be afraid because if He has called us, He will also be with us.
4.) Do not be discouraged
Discouragement is a disease of the heart, the soul, the mind and the spirit. Discouragement will drain a person of every positive thought that they possess and create a negative spirit around them. When discouragement strikes we need a fresh supply of courage to be injected into our lives. Encouragement is simply the process of being filled with courage. Discouragement is the process of being sapped of your courage.
5.) Remember you are never alone
Joshua felt alone, Moses had died and now he was expected to lead Israel. God was giving Joshua a reminder that nothing would ever cause God to leave his side. Joshua was given a formula for spiritual success. If Joshua made the choice to follow God every day, he would not fail in life. The same is true for us today.
God offers us strength, encouragement and the promise of His presence through every circumstance in life. The choice is ours, we can walk with God or we can walk on our own. Which do you choose?"
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So the redirect is Joshua 1:8-9
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
A little background…
Source: http://bible.org/seriespage/commissioning-joshua-joshua-11-18
In a number of ways, the preparation for invasion and the conflict that lay before Joshua and the people begins in this chapter. And it is significant that this preparation in chapter one proceeds out of God’s communication. First, God speaks and commissions Joshua (1:1-5) and then calls him to be strong and courageous (1:6-9). In view of this word from God, Joshua speaks to the people and gives them instructions for preparing to cross the Jordan in three days (1:10-15). This is followed by the response of the people which, of course, had its source in the Word of God (1:16-18). God’s revelation should always be followed by a response that is in keeping with His inspired Word.
Based on what TS has spoken about before in his updates and redirects (http://lilwendy.wordpress.com/2010/08/03/time-to-review/ ) this is how I interpret this redirect. Please keep in mind, I am trying to put myself in TS’s mindset to figure out what he’s trying to convey.
It’s likening Michael to Joshua and us to the people.
Like Joshua, TS has hinted that Michael is being used by God in His battle against evil conspiracies in this world
That MJ is here to help save people from the many problems in this world; love is the reason, love is the answer.
That MJ plans to turn the NWO upside down with the hoax
If this is the case then MJ has been commissioned by God (like Joshua) and now we, MJs Army of LOVE, must prepare for battle. We need to gather around MJ by joining MJ’s Army of LOVE.
However, we can not be hypocrites spreading the message of LOVE without living it ourselves. We need to love and support MJ AS WELL AS EACH OTHER!!
We as soldiers in MJs Army of LOVE NEED to embody the following: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation and the Word of God.
I know many of you do not follow the Bible. That’s fine. The Bible aside, if I said we should live our lives in truth, do what is right, live and promote peace, move forward in confidence and faith…. Would that be so bad? <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->
For those who do follow the Bible, believe in God: If we do this all for God’s glory, we will not fail!
Remember, this is a critical point for the hoax and in end times (as TS said).
Remember, MJ will return… there is a deadline of sorts. I don’t know what this deadline is but it’s there.
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I was also thinking too that these words to be strong and courageous were given just before Joshua was to go into battle. I believe we are getting ready for the battle of a lifetime!
Lastly, sorry if there are duplicate thoughts already mentioned in this thread... I haven't read through it yet... going to do that now.
But we have to fulfill the law PERFECTLY, a miss or mistake is as good as a mile. So we are all doomed, except...
...fortunately Christ's death paid for all people's sin debt, and all are saved. We still need to live out those 2 laws out of love and thankfulness. But our salvation doesn't hinge on it.
All will be resurrected and All will become All. The last enemy is death itself.