A WORKMAN ON THE WALL

 BIBLE STUDY with Marsha L Floyd

He said: Be still and pray. 

Nehemiah 4:14-18 (KJV) 

14  And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses. 

15  And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. 

16  And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah. 

17  They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon. 

18  For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. 

We are in a time in which the word of God will come to pass quickly and judiciously but not when you or I know it. We will know it has happened but we will not see as it happens- it is happening now and we do not know it. 

The word went forth and many cried “false Prophet”.   Many ‘Christians’ looked at the circumstances and began to expect the worst. I believe Donald J Trump will be back in office before 2024.

People respect my faith but doubt my understanding of His Word. As I have said on more than one occasion, I am alive today because of God in the midst of an impossible situation. I have witnessed many miracles and believing for many more. 

In this time we are to be workman on the wall. We are to continue building His kingdom and studying His word. Everything else is irrelevant. “Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10 KJV) 

I have said from the beginning, this is a spiritual battle. I shared my opinion that it has been a spiritual battle before Donald J Trump got in office. John 10:10 informed us: ”The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy:” and Jesus comforter us by saying: “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” This is why we can be still. 

There will not be a physical battle, like what happened in the civil war. I am not saying there will not be skirmishes initiated by Satan’s children. “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.” (Ephesians 6:12 KJV) Stop trying to fight with natural weapons. 

There are those who are called to intercede on earth as it is being done in heaven - they are the Prophets whom many ignore. Nehemiah 4:16 states: “And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.” If you read the rest of Ephesians 6, verses 12 through 18, you will see the weapons are spiritual not physical. 

The battle is on. This is when BELIEVERS are to be still and pray. Those who are not praying should be building the wall- sharing the gospel. But, even those who are sharing the good news have to keep one hand on the Word. 

“And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.” 

“For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.“  Nehemiah 4:14, 18

Listen to the trumpet will be sounding soon. 

                                                                                   written by Marsha L F Randolph

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SCRIPTURES QUOTED ARE AS CITED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:

Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

All OTHER with the help of BIBLEGATEWAY https://classic.biblegateway.com/

GOD'S PLAN

BIBLE STUDY with Marsha L Floyd

Matthew 14:30 (KJV) 

30  But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 

I was listening to a man of God recently and he was speaking on faith. He expounded upon the story found in Matthew 14(22-32) in which Jesus was walking on water and Peter asked if he could too. Our Lord told Peter to come and he began walking on water! But, Peter began to sink because he started focusing on his circumstances, the waves. The speaker I was listening to was encouraging the listener to not focus on our circumstances but on our Lord. 

Isaiah 26:3-4 (KJV) 

3  Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. 

4  Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: 

Many church goers are focused on the government concerned about the state of the union. They have submitted to the demand that hey not gather with like believers and have spiritually distance themselves under the guise of ‘social distancing’. Christians have taken their eyes off of Jesus and are focused on the waves, the circumstances of the world. 

The profits have spoken, many believers have rejected the prophecy. People are crying out “false prophet” thus rejecting the word spoken because the government has declared what they want the people to believe. 

Romans 3:3-4 (KJV) 

3  For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 

4  God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. 

To many people believe that God is impotent when it comes to the things of the government. They doubt His ability to, within the confines of natural laws, change the circumstances this nation finds itself in- I speak of the United States of America. “God forbid! Let God be true, and every man a liar.” 

Ruach Hakodesh, the Spirit of God, moves according to the Word, by faith. The Angels respond to words of faith (see my ebook BEFORE YOU PRAY FOR ME). And the children of God, the just, should live by faith.

Romans 1:17 (KJV) 

17  For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 

We are living in a time when many do not understand the power and purpose of the Spirit of God even though our Lord spoke of Him (John 14:15-21). It is interesting and noteworthy to read that our help from Him is tied to our obedience to the Word. 

2020 revealed the heart of many Christians. They declared their belief in Jesus and then allowed the words of the government have priority over the Word.

James 2:18 (KJV) 

18  Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 

It is not just the works of men that are troubling but the words of men that I find dumbfounding. I am always amazed at how people will defend their church leaders, and the church they affiliated with but will not stand firm on the God they say they believe in. 

James 2:18-20 (KJV) 

18  Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. 

19  Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 

20  But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 

If you are on social media complaining about the government you are practicing a faith that is dead. If you wear a mask on your face when you are in the car alone- you have dead faith. If you are afraid to go to church because of one particular virus- your faith is dead.  If you are focused on other people’s church doctrine while you sit at home waiting for some person to tell you what to do- your faith is dead. 

The prophet’s have spoken, the prophecy will come to pass. 

Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV) 

3  For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. 

YHWH in his mercy has delayed the manifestation of His promise. But, He will not wait much longer. His plan is simple: “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:4 KJV) The time is coming and will be upon us soon in which the words of the prophets will manifest. At that time you will see how He rewards those who believed and not seen versus those who did not believe until they saw. 

Matthew 14:30-31 (KJV) 

30  But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 

31  And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 

What a merciful God we serve. “He cried, saying, Lord, save me.” “And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand.” Know this, my brothers and sisters in the Lord, the Spirit of God is with us and is moving. The United States of America is delivered from evil and we are about to partake of a great awakening, a mighty move of the Most High. Are you going to be sitting at the table or gathering the crumbs? 

Romans 8:15-16 (KJV) 

15  For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 

16  The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:  

                                                                               written by Marsha L F Randolph

NETTE-OLOGY /NETTE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L FLOYD RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted. 

SCRIPTURES QUOTED ARE AS CITED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF:

Holy Bible: King James Version WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Concordance. Austin, TX: WORDsearch, 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

Strong, James. Strong's Talking Greek & Hebrew Dictionary. Austin, TX: WORDsearch Corp., 2007. WORDsearch CROSS e-book. 

All OTHER with the help of BIBLEGATEWAY https://classic.biblegateway.com/

WHO IS MY BROTHER?

 Somewhere between January and December of 2020 I developed a godly love for people- saved and unsaved, saint and sinner. I developed a deep love for the American-Negro, they used to irritate me (I speak of Black people who are loyal to the Democrat party).

I still cannot tolerate ignorance, I hate stupidity and I don’t like people who will not listen to an opposing thought. I pray for those who oppose my viewpoint yet,  I try to  listen to their opinions. 

My change of heart came when I understood that many people would reject me because I voted my faith. These individuals, people of color in particular, separate their faith from their politics. They have been conditioned to believe the worst of those who support Republicans particularly if these same individuals do not attend a particular type of church; for people of color it is known as the “Black” church.  

Yeshua taught:

MATTHEW 5:43-46 KING JAMES VERSION

43  Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 

44  But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 

45  That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 

46  For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? 

No, I am not going to socialize with people who do not submit to the teachings of Scripture as it was written but I will pray for them. 

I believe my life should be an example of the life of my Lord and Saviour Jesus the Son of God. Living a life pleasing to Him is a full time activity. I fail daily but I get up and do it again the next day. I want people to see my struggles and I want people to hear me when I declare what I believe against all odds. If people, both Believers and non-Believers can see my struggles and my determination they will also see my victoriesssssss because of Him. 

I try not to argue with people about their church affiliation. I will suggest that they read their Bible and ask YHWH, God, to bring understanding. I have found, this way takes longer to see the fruit of my labor BUT in the end many have made Jesus their Lord and now have a personal relationship with Him. 

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (KJV) 

6  I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 

7  So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 

Being your brother’s keeper is not about paying his or her bills. It is about planting seeds of love so that someone else can come along and water it with more love- Abba Father will do the rest.

But who is your brother?   Specifically a brother is a person who is also a Believer, however there are those who will be believers when they become born again. Therefore, we have a responsibility to watch what we do or say with anyone who YHWH puts in our path to minister to. Remember the word minister is also a verb, it means to serve the needs of another. 

Hebrews 13:1-2 (KJV) 

1  Let brotherly love continue. 

2  Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 

                                                  written by Marsha L F Randolph

NETTIE-OLOGY /NETTIE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L FLOYD RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted. 

DO IT!

 

NETTIE-ISM

My opinion for the world to read.

How many YouTube videos can you watch, D.I.Y. (do it yourself) and self-help books can you read until you decide that you can do it?

I decided recently that the only way I was going to improve was to keep doing what I am doing, which is what I have been doing for a while now. 

I wanted to learn how to spin- just because. But, it was not enough for me to just learn to spin I also wanted to grow my own cotton to spin. This is the second year I grew cotton; I was not only able to use left over seeds that I had purchased but also use seeds from my cotton plants. This years crop grew bigger and more flowers than the previous year but I still have not mastered spinning cotton. 

I have not mastered the art of spinning cotton because I do not spin often enough. In order to perfect the skill I must do it more often.

I have shared before my fear of making a quilt. The task of quilting appeared overwhelming. I began watching a YouTuber “The Quilting Marine”  and he often concluded his videos by saying “It’s only cotton, it’s only thread!” After hearing that often enough I made my first quilt!  As proof to that I had gotten over my fear of failure I donated a quilting block to “The Quilting Marine’s” challenge- donate blocks to donate to a charity, a women’s shelter. I considered myself a “newbie” quilter.

My quilts are not perfect but they are perfectly made. I have learned in the past 2 years that most quilters are not perfect but like me they are made with perfect love. 

Who has never made a mistake? I have made perfect bread and dinner rolls yet the past Thanksgiving and Christmas my rolls were only good for the trash can. Two years in a row I have tried to grow loofah gourds, last year I grew 4 gourds, this year I produced 1; I had planted more seeds this year than last. I am the author of 6 published writings yet I am an unknown. I have an insurance license for life and health but do not make enough money to pay my monthly bills. I have had a Tax Business for over 10 years now and it is stable, growing slowly- on purpose.  I no longer expect perfect success.

There is a saying: You only fail when you stop trying. The advantage of not succeeding is you learn what does not work. True, you will also learn what you really do not like. However, if it is something you really want to do: DO IT! And DO IT! AND DO IT AGAIN! 

NETTIE-OLOGY /NETTIE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L FLOYD RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted. 

DON'T BOYCOTT!

 A NETTIE-ISM

It’s what I am thinking.

Most of the businesses Conservatives are suggesting we “boycott” I don’t frequent. Because I did not like the overall direction sports was going in I had not followed it as closely as I once had, prior to Kapernick dishonoring the country. Movies stopped leaving much to the imagination and began showing more than my eyes was willing to see and my ears was willing to hear thus, I stopped watching them- at least movies made after 1990. I am not a trendy person and prefer to make my own clothing and be as natural as possible when it comes to things like make-up and such; I do not shop target or any of the other popular stores.  Boycotting is a non-issue for me because I just don’t support most of the places that are offending many Conservatives. 

Many companies and banks are Liberal manage so people should not be surprised that they act like liberals. I was not surprised to learn, of allegations, that Bank of America was supplying information to the FBI with information about some of its’ customers. I was not surprised that Twitter shut down President Trumps account or that Amazon shut down Parlor- Liberals do what liberalism does.  Consumers should be aware of who the executives of a particular organization are and what their core ideology is. 

If you are going to use political ideology as a basis for shopping it is important that you know the political ideology of the corporations you are supporting. Animal rights activist and vegetarians are more aware of the products they use including and do not support those companies that go against their beliefs. Health conscious individuals know how the foods they eat are grown and processed; they do not purchase foods that are genetically modified (GMO), or animals that have been fed antibiotics or hormones- directly or indirectly. Be an informed consumer and just do not buy liberal products.

I am making the transition, ever so slowly, to supporting businesses that share my values of faith, family and the Constitution of the United States.  Quality is important to me, thus whenever possible I will make, or grow my own supplies. There are times when I will shop Amazon, because of the convenience and the cost. Shopping with a purpose takes planning, it can be inconvenient, but, if you are boycotting you will have to plan anyway. 

                                                        Written by Marsha L Randolph

NETTIE-OLOGY /NETTIE-ISM reflects the opinions of and is the soul property of the author MARSHA L FLOYD RANDOLPH. All rights reserved- do not use without permission. Disagreeing with what is written is not offensive to the author a disagreeable comment will be deleted.