Main Theories Surrounding the Two Witnesses of Revelation 11

The majority of chapter eleven from The Revelation of John or the Book of Revelation, talks of the two witnesses or as God refers to them "my two witnesses." Verses three through 12 speak of their work, their power, their demise and their resurrection. But who are these two witnesses from the book of Revelation?

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Sometimes a Broken Heart is the Blessing

Let's face it, we are only human. When it comes to matters of the romantic heart, that old cliche comes into play, "The heart wants, what the heart wants." Unfortunately, if what the heart wants is not what God wants for us, then things will go badly.

Most of the time this happens for two reasons:

1. We are unequally yoked.
2. The person was only meant to stay with us for a short season.

Don't be fooled unequally yoked is deeper than a believer being with someone who does not believe in God. It can also occur when a believer is yoked to another believer who is backsliding or a lukewarm believer. When two people are not of the same ideology  or faith, conflict always arises. Often times it leads to abusive behavior that can be emotional, mental, verbal, physical or all four combined. These are signs that this union is not meant to happen, and these signs show themselves long before vows are exchanged. When we are "in love" we ignore the signs and when things get progressively worse we pray things will change or think we can change the person. We may think our love is enough to make it happen. Sadly, as many have learned, this does not happen.

The second scenario occurs when we develop love or become infatuated with someone who only meant to help us get through or get to. When a person sticks by us when we are going through tough times we may develop love for them. This love mixed with gratitude can cause us to hold onto them resulting in them staying in our lives longer than God had planned. While this person stay is still within season, things feel great and run smoothly. Once the season is over, things begin to crumble. Secrets, new people, changes in attitude can take place. Feelings get hurt as insecurities, that were not there before, surface. The relationship becomes wrought with tension and people get hurt.

In either scenario, when the relationship end, we are left brokenhearted and often confused. While the heart may be hurting, there is no need to be confused. The relationship was never meant to happen. Had it lead to marriage, you would have vowed yourself to someone for life. Now in this day and age those vows don't mean much in society, but to God a vow is sacred and can be broken with very few or no exceptions. For marriage only one exception is given, adultery. Imagine being in a hurtful, painful marriage where the love eventually will die. Deep down we do not want a marriage like that and God does not want that for us. So when a relationship ends before it leads to the altar, cry through the pain, but also count your blessings that were spared future pain and heartache.

Word of Reflection: SELAH

Selah

(se-LAH) interj. Selah. Perhaps related to a shoresh (salah) meaning to lift up (as voices) before a pause. Occurs 71 times in the Psalms, three times in Habakkuk. From salah, "to lift up" (the voice). Selah might have been a musical mark suggesting a forte of voices just before a reflective instrumental interlude. Upon selah, the singers would pause and only the instruments were heard. - Hebrew4Christians Glossary

CONFUSION

Many Christians today are confused about what is right and what is wrong. Many think that they can ‘pick and choose’ from the Bible what they will obey. A good many preachers seems to look the other way when they know that members of their own flock are doing things openly that the preacher should at least know (2 Timothy 2:15) is against what God commands.

Some pastors are all about the money, yes, they will get up in the pulpit and give a good sermon, but they do not hold their members accountable. "And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up (stimulate and incite) to love and helpful deeds and noble activities,²⁵Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching." - Hebrews 10:24-25 Amplified Bible

I cannot put all the blame on the preachers, for each and every one of us needs to journey through the Word. Each and every one of us needs to have a personal relationship with God. Each and every one of us needs to stay in prayer. Each and every one of us needs to get suited up in the full armor of God. Finally, each and every one of us needs to humble ourselves before the Lord and turn our life over to him. 

Let God guide your steps (Psalm 119:105). Follow God not man or woman, God will never steer you wrong. Turn everything over to God and confusion will flee. Satan is the father of confusion, so kick him out of your life.

BUT GOD!

I have a testimony this fine day that the Lord has made. My brothers and sisters I have quite a few medical conditions that cause me to be in pain, I mean severe pain everyday of my life. Medically speaking a couple of my conditions cannot get better only worse. In the medical world, I should be on oxygen and in a wheel chair, nursing home bound. 

However, I am a child of god and He has shown me favor. I went to bed last night in great pain but I refuse to take pain medication everyday. This morning when I woke up, I was still in great pain and could hardly move around. But God! 

I started to do my scripture lesson for Facebook and the pain started leaving my body. After I was finish with the scripture lesson I posted my talk with my Heavenly Father, by time I ended all pain have completely left my body. Medically speaking this is supposed to be impossible. But God! 

I have been up and about for hours and pain free. When you wake up in the morning with your mind on God and filled with praises for Him. God will show you favor and He always shows me grace and mercy. What a mighty! Mighty! Mighty! God that I serve. 

But God! 

But God! 

But God! 

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen.

TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE EVIL OF MAN AND THE ENEMY

Self-defense for Peaceable People

I THANK FATHER GOD EVERYDAY FOR HIS GRACE AND FOR HIS MERCY WHICH SUSTAINS ME EACH AND EVERYDAY. DARKNESS AND EVIL LURKS AROUND EVERY CORNER, WAITING TO JUMP OUT AND HAVE IT'S WAY WITH YOU. PEOPLE OUT THERE WANTING TO DO YOU HARM KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR ROUTINE THAN YOU DO.

• CHANGE UP YOUR ROUTINE DAILY, CONFUSE THE ENEMY. 
• SET MOTION DETECTORS CLOSE AROUND YOUR HOUSE SO THAT IF ANYONE GETS TO CLOSE IT WILL LIGHT UP LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY. 
• START A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, YOU WILL BE SURPRISE THAT THE ENEMY WILL STAY AWAY FROM A HOME THAT IS CONSTANTLY BEING WATCHED.  
• DEVELOP A BUDDY SYSTEM IF YOU MUST GO OUT TO THE STORE AFTER DARK GO IN A GROUP OF NO LESS THAN THREE. 
• WOMEN ARM YOURSELF WITH PENCILS, PENS, NAIL FILE, PERFUME SPRAY ALL OF THESE CAN BE USED AS WEAPONS.

Fearless

I'M LETTING YOU KNOW THIS BECAUSE IT IS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY LATTER. THE BEST WEAPON YOU COULD EVER HAVE IS THE WORD OF GOD. GET STARTED RIGHT NOW ON THIS VERY DAY AND SUIT YOURSELF UP WITH THE FULL ARMOUR OF GOD. WITH JESUS AS YOUR SAVIOR NO WEAPON FORM AGAINST YOU SHALL PROSPER. BUT BE YE EVER SO READY FOR EVIL IS EVERYWHERE.

Can't Live A Day - Avalon (J. Long lead)

This song is on my heart right now. Sometimes we get busy and forget who has redeemed us. Yeshua I can't live a day without you! I pray this song speaks to your heart as it does mine and my mother's.

The thing I love about this Youtube version of this blessed song by Avalon is that the poster put the lyrics in Portuguese.

Malinda Sapp, Wife of Marvin Sapp Passed Today

It is with sadness to report that Malinda Sapp, wife of Pastor and gospel recording artist Marvin Sapp, has lost her battle with colon cancer. Our prayers are with the Sapp family as they adjust to this loss during their time of mourning.

We give God the glory because Malinda Sapp's suffering is now over. Now we must pray for those she has left behind now have to deal with not having her presence in their lives. Lift them up in prayer. Pray for peace and strength for them to continue on in the Lord.

I dedicate this song to the Sapp family and to all who have lost a loved one. During these times we need strength because "pain doesn't care where you live or who you are."

GIVING A HELPING HAND

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY. THE PROBLEM IS HOMELESSNESS, WE ARE ALL JUST A PAY CHECK AWAY FROM BEING HOMELESS.

IN THIS COUNTRY RIGHT NOW NO ONES JOB IS SECURE, NOT EVEN THE PRESIDENTS. THERE ARE ALSO THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE BARELY MAKING IT. WHERE I LIVE IN CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND, THERE IS A WHOLE COMMUNITY OF HOMELESS PEOPLE LIVING IN THE WOODS.

EVERY YEAR THERE IS AT LEAST FOUR HOMELESS PEOPLE THAT DIED BECAUSE OF THE BITTER COLD. SO PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY BLANKETS, SOCKS, GLOVES, SCARFS, SWEATSHIRTS, COATS OR HATS PLEASE DONATE THEM TO A HOMELESS SHELTER OR GIVE THEM TO A CHURCH THAT IS TRYING TO HELP THE NEEDY. IF YOU CAN DONATE NON PERISHABLE FOOD TO THE FOOD PANTRIES. PLEASE IN THE NAME OF JESUS HELP THOSE WHO CANNOT HELP THEMSELVES.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF WHO GOD IS

GOD IS
JEHOVAH - TSIDKENU, OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS
JEHOVAH - M'KADDESH, OUR SANCTIFICATION
JEHOVAH - SHALOM, OUR PEACE
JEHOVAH - SHAMMAH, EVER PRESENT WITH US
JEHOVAH - ROPHE, OUR HEALER
JEHOVAH - JIREH, OUR FAITHFUL PROVIDER
JEHOVAH - NISSI, OUR BANNER
JEHOVAH - ROHI, OUR LOVING SHEPHERD

STORING UP FOR THE WINTER

MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS I WILL LIKE AT THIS TIME TO GIVE YOU SOME FRIENDLY ADVICE THAT CAN HELP YOU THIS WINTER. EVERYONE NEEDS TO STOCK UP ON THE NECESSITIES SUCH AS TOILET PAPER, BOTTLE WATER. YOU WILL NEED NON PERISHABLE FOODS.
1. NAVY BEANS FOR BEAN SOUP.
2. RICE THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO MAKE RICE DISHES OR JUST HAVE BOILED WHITE RICE WITH MILK AND SUGAR.
3. CANS OF SOUP, TOMATOE SOUP, CHICKEN NOODLE OR VEGETABLE.
4. OODLES OF NOODLE
5. CUP OF SOUP.
6. TUNA FISH
7. CAN SPAM
8. CAN SALMON
9. COMPLETE PANCAKE MIX.

I'M SURE THAT YOU GET THE PICTURE. YOU ALSO NEED TO SAVE 2-LITER, 3-LITER AND GALLON BOTTLES OR JUGS. YOU WILL NEED TO FILL THEM WITH TAP WATER. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE, BUT WHERE I LIVE WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH WATER MAIN BREAKS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THEY AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN EVERYONES WATER SUPPLY. THIS MEANS YOU WILL HAVE NO WAY OF FLUSHING YOUR TOILET OR EVEN WASHING YOURSELF.

IF YOU TAKE MY ADVICE YOU WILL BE PREPARE IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN TO YOU. YOU MIGHT WANT TO PURCHASE SOME EXTRA BLANKETS, YOU NEVER KNOW IF FAMILY OR FRIENDS STOP IN TO SEE YOU AND HAVE TO STAY, BECAUSE AN UNFORESEEN BLIZZARD HAS SHOWN UP. I HOPE THAT THIS ADVICE WILL HELP YOU. I AM FROM THE OLD SCHOOL OF THINKING, BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.

Gladness and Resting for Mourning

"To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified." - Isaiah 61:3 KJV

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 NIV 

When we lose someone who has battled with medical complications for a while, we try to prepare for their loss while maintaining hope. When the feared loss of life comes, the sorrow is not for the one who passed but for us. We no longer partake of our loved one's light, hear their voice or feel their touch. It is at this time we need a few moments of rest so that we can continue on in this life. For the for the followers of Yeshua Ha-Maschiach (Jesus the Messiah or Christ), our rest is found in Him.

While the idea of rest does not seem so far fetched but the idea that God will give us joy for mourning is something different. It is hard to conceive of ever being joyful when we mourn the loss of someone close to us. However, God does grant us this. One of the simplest ways he does this is by reminding us of the good times we shared with our beloved. We are reminded of how blessed we are to have ever known that person and we can become joyful that all earthly trials are over for them.

SEND UP THE PRAISES AND RECEIVE YOUR BLESSINGS

PSALM 150 PRAISE THE LORD. PRAISE GOD IN HIS SANCTUARY; PRAISE HIM IN HIS MIGHTY HEAVENS. PRAISE HIM FOR HIS ACTS OF POWER; PRAISE HIM FOR HIS SURPASSING GREATNESS; PRAISE HIM WITH THE SOUNDING OF THE TRUMPET, PRAISE HIM WITH THE HARP AND LYRE, PRAISE HIM WITH TAMBOURINE AND DANCING, PRAISE HIM WITH THE STRINGS AND FLUTE, PRAISE HIM WITH THE CLASH OF CYMBALS. LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD. PRAISE THE LORD. NIV

THERE IS A SONG THAT I HAVE HEARD SOME YEARS BACK , I FORGOT THE NAME BUT HERE ARE THE WORDS TO THE CHORUS.

"I'VE GOT TO PRAISE HIM IN THE MIST OF MY TROUBLES. I'VE GOT TO PRAISE HIM EVEN WHEN I DON'T KNOW WHICH WAY IN THE WORLD TO GO. HE'LL BE THERE TO SEE ME THROUGH."

JUST KEEP ON PRAISING GOD FOR WHEN THE PRAISES GOES UP, I'M TALKING ABOUT THE SINCERE PRAISES YOU CAN BELIEVE WHEN I TELL YOU THAT THE BLESSINGS WILL COME DOWN. MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS GIVE GOD HIS PRAISES THEY BELONG ONLY TO HIM AND WORSHIP HIM IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. TRUST IN GOD COMPLETELY, TURN THE WHEEL OVER TO GOD AND LET HIM DIRECT YOU FOOTSTEPS. I ASSURE YOU THAT YOU CANNOT GO WRONG. MAY GODS PEACE BE WITH YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.

NAN.

Welcome Brothers and Sisters in Jesus the Christ

One Body Many Parts is becoming a blog. This allows for more frequent updates from myself and my mother. I will post less frequently with teachings and devotionals. My mother will provide more scripture and urgent messages for the masses.

I pray that all who read this blog receive a blessing and build a stronger relationship with our Heavenly Father.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT.

PEOPLE WE ARE INDEED LIVING IN THE LAST DAY'S. WHEN I TELL SOMEONE THIS, THE FIRST THING THAT COMES OUT OF THEIR MOUTH IS THAT THEY HEARD THIS BEFORE.
READ YOUR BIBLE, STUDY AND JOURNEY THROUGH THE WORD. A DAY IN THE LORD IS LIKE A THOUSAND. THINK ABOUT IT! TIME IS RUNNING OUT, YOU NEED TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND SOON WHO YOU ARE GOING TO SERVE. ARE YOU GOING TO SERVE GOD? IF SO THEN YOU MUST ACCEPT JESUS THE CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT HE DIED ON THE CROSS TO SAVE OUR SOULS. SO WHOM DO YOU SERVE? DO YOU SERVE GOD AND RECEIVE LIFE EVERLASTING. DO YOU SERVE SATAN AND RECEIVE DEATH ETERNAL. THE CHOICE IS YOURS! DON'T MAKE THE WRONG ONE.