Special Note: To Those in Need

August 11th, 2013

Each of us has a unique calling.  Some are called to very public callings and others are called to be hidden in the prayer closet as intercessors.  Each calling is equally important to Our Heavenly Father.  Each piece to the puzzle is needed to complete the puzzle.

When I was three years old, my parents were so broke that at Thanksgiving Mom fed us chicken noodle soup and told us it was turkey.  We grew up in a modest two bedroom house with a floor furnace and no air conditioning other than open windows at night.  Back then, we left the front door open and simply locked the screen door for “flow through” ventilation.  It was common for us to play outside barefooted in the summer.  My life was rich with memories.  To get ahead, my Dad and uncle opened up a drive-in cafe and Mom worked 60-70 hours per week.  My brother and I worked also.  I made 11 cents per hour.  I was afraid to ask Dad for a raise so I was content to work at that level for some time.

The point of my little stroll down “Memory Lane” is to share with our readers that I understand what it is to be in need.  I never take finances for granted and I don’t feel that I am “entitled” to anything but I am thankful for HIS Grace in my life.  When Pam and I were first married, I wanted to go to a Men’s Retreat being held at a lake lodge.  The cost was $35 and I didn’t have the money to go.  My friend Roy (one of the members of our Bible study) paid my way.  I have been forever grateful for this act of Love and kindness.  Forty years later we are still the closest of friends.

Our Heavenly Father has led me to write about preparing for the coming volatility and chaos.  I know there will be those who are unable to take precautions and set aside funds, food, etc.  I trust Our Heavenly Father will supply need and move upon those who have the ability to assist.  This is just one of the reasons for www.unity153.net.  Wouldn’t it be great for those with extra resources to deploy them to those in need?  I believe we are being prepared to fully understand:

Acts 4:32  And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any [of them] that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.

I believe these people had the revelation of Love and I also believe that is why Our Heavenly Father led me to focus on Love beginning in 2005… for such a time as this.  When Servias Ministries was organized in 2006, we fully stated in our “mandate” that we planned to distribute to those in need as funds were available, to help the poor, the widows, the orphans, the less privileged.  We have done so in a limited fashion to date.  As Our Heavenly Father sees fit to fill the HIS Treasury for distribution, we will distribute.

In looking back, HE saw fit to have me experience lack, hunger, failure, isolation, heartbreak, imminent peril so that I would never take for granted anything.  HE has made it a point not to trust riches nor take the attitude of the entitled.  All of this allows me to have compassion on those in need.  Servias is willing to distribute the books at no cost to those in need.  They simply must write us.  We are willing to acquire “Ransom coins” for those who wish to register for the Census but cannot afford the coins.  As a matter of fact, we currently have a surplus of coins set aside for those in need.  We are all in this together.  Let us each fulfill our individual calling and supply the Body of Christ with our gifts and resources.

If you want to register for the Census, go to www.unity153.net and “Register”.  If you cannot afford the coin, mark the box for assistance needed.  We will allocate a coin on your behalf.  Each coin is specifically assigned by name.

If you want any of the books we offer but can’t afford them, write us at:

Servias Ministries

PO Box 1471

Bethany, OK 73008    USA

We will send you one copy or multiple copies at our cost.

The Second Census and the Covenant at Shechem

August 10th, 2013

In looking at the big picture, Our Heavenly Father has continued revealing the connections of certain events over time.  There are many time cycles orchestrated by Our Heavenly Father but my focus today is a 21 year time cycle beginning in the Fall Feast days of 1992 and how they relate to the 2nd Census and the Covenant at Shechem with Joshua (Yeshua in Hebrew, a type of Christ under the New Covenant).

Without going into great detail, Our Heavenly Father had put it on my heart that we should move to a larger house that would accommodate Pam’s parents.  Her dad had become totally disabled.  We looked at 200 houses in a northern suburb only to have Our Heavenly Father direct me to Bethany (a western suburb) to look at one house.  When I walked into the house, HE said, “This is the house”.  I knew it, then Pam knew it.  Our Heavenly Father told us the price to pay and the owner accepted it, without negotiation.  We closed on the house and took possession unexpectedly early… on the 1st day of Tabernacles in 1992.  Back then I had no understanding of Tabernacles at all, I didn’t know it existed.

Fast forward to 1995 when Our Heavenly Father gave me the revelation of Tabernacles, eight years after being given the vision of establishing the Kingdom. HE had placed us in a “financial” wilderness for 18 months and thus I had plenty of time to study Scripture.  During that time I met Stephen Jones and others in the Minneapolis area.  I attended my first Tabernacles meeting in the fall of 1996 at Moon Plaza in Fridley, MN.  The study of the Law began then.

In 1997 while in the midst of a study on Biblical names and their meanings, Our Heavenly Father told me of the prophetic nature of the house HE had us move into in 1992.  This is where the Book of Joshua comes in.  In Joshua 5, the children of Israel “cut” a covenant in preparation of taking the Promised Land:

8 So it was, when they had finished circumcising all the people, that they stayed in their places in the camp till they were healed. 9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “This day I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.” Therefore the name of the place is called Gilgal (Rolling) to this day.

10 Now the children of Israel camped in Gilgal, and kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight on the plains of Jericho.

These were the men of the 2nd Census taken in Numbers 26.  That Census was to determine inheritance in the Promised Land.  They were about to engage in warfare.  In 1993, Our Heavenly Father called Stephen Jones to Spiritual Warfare:

In September of 1993 I sent out a “Call to Arms” notice to the mailing list, so that anyone who felt led to participate in the Jubilee prayer campaign could sign up for it. I was also led to ask each one who responded to the call to arms to send a half-shekel silver coin, according to the law found in Exodus 30:12-15,

For the last twenty years, Stephen has led many in “Spiritual Warfare”.  A full understanding of the Law has been crucial to the victories.

After the conquests of the Promised Land, Joshua called forth the children of Israel to reaffirm their commitment to Our Heavenly Father.  This is known as the Covenant at Shechem:

Joshua 24:1 Then Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem and called for the elders of Israel, for their heads, for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.

He further commanded:

:14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!… But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

And the people said: “We will serve the LORD!”

:22 So Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the LORD for yourselves, to serve Him.”

And they said, “We are witnesses!”

:23 “Now therefore,” he said, “put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the LORD God of Israel.”

:24 And the people said to Joshua, “The LORD our God we will serve, and His voice we will obey!”

:25 So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made for them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem.

:26 Then Joshua wrote these words in the Book of the Law of God. And he took a large stone, and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of the LORD.

On that day, the Covenant was decreed (statute) and established as a judgment (ordinance).  A large stone under the oak was a witness

Afterward:  :28 So Joshua let the people depart, each to his own inheritance.

Their inheritance had been established by the 2nd Census in the Book of Numbers.  At the beginning of the conquest of the Promised Land they cut a covenant at Gilgal (Rolling).  After the completion of the Warfare, the reaffirmed their covenant at Shechem (Ridge).  Maybe that is why Our Heavenly Father selected our house on a street named Rolling Ridge in Bethany where the 2nd Census was initiated, to be completed 20 years to the month of the 1st Census called by Stephen.  Who would have thought it!

By the way, when doing some landscaping a few years ago, I was led to put a large stone in the front yard among the oak trees.  My grandson called it his “thinking stone”.

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I was just following orders, just a coincidence.

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Barter Economics: Demise of the Dollar

August 9th, 2013

Countries are diversifying away from the U.S. dollar and the Euro as they are perceived more and more as fiat currencies.  Other central banks are reducing dollar holdings and are creating trade agreements dealing in local currencies thus sidestepping the dollar.  An example of barter:  India and China have Gold for Oil agreements with Iran.

China now has local currency swap agreements with Russia, Japan, Australia, Brazil and Africa, bypassing the dollar.  The flight to hard assets versus paper currency is also manifesting in China.  China is loaning its dollar surplus to countries and expecting to be repaid in oil or metals, not currency; a new “barter economics” developing.

Gold is fast being exported by Italy to Switzerland, and the rush of the wealthy toward global real estate, jewelry and art, in an effort to replace fiat currencies with hard assets, is pushing prices to record levels.  Yet the dollar exchange rate is up thus far, and the Gold price is down.  Not for long.

A recent Bloomberg’s headline was, ‘China’s Gold Imports From Hong Kong Slump on Quota Backlog’.  Here is another news article designed to mislead the public.  The reality is that China’s imports of gold fell month-to-month from 104 tons to 101 tons.  Actually, China is on a path to import, just through Hong Kong, 1,200 tons of gold at this pace for the year of 2013.  Does the following graph suggest anything different?

If the world ever starts to price key commodities such as oil in gold, the U.S. dollar will experience hyperinflation.  Purchasing power will be lost at a very high rate of speed.  On the other side of the transaction, gold and silver will skyrocket in relative terms.

We are currently in a slow motion global bank run.  People are converting out of fiat currency into gold, silver, and other tangible assets.  They are losing faith in the fiat currency system.  When this happens, power is transferred.  We have breakdowns occurring on numerous fronts in the global financial system.  The Fed is working overtime to keep the markets at bay.  Mr. Ponzi would be proud of this financial juggling event.

Clearly I long for the Power from On High to manifest fully and completely in the earth.  Love has all the solutions to the current problems.  When the Divine Intent is manifested through the Mature Sons and Daughters and they are endowed with the power and authority, true change will occur.  A system of Equal Weights and Measures will prevail.  There will be Truth in the Transaction once again.

Census Coin Purchase Assistance

August 9th, 2013

Some of you have a challenge of obtaining a Census coin due to your location.  I have access to local dealers that carry 1 oz silver coins.  If you want us to purchase a coin or coins for you, you may press the donate button at www.unity153.net and contribute $24.24 for each coin you want us to acquire on your behalf for the Census.  I don’t mind making the trip… it gets me out of the office.

1 coin = $24.24

2 coins = $48.48  ,etc.

This will signal your intent in our settlement report.  If you contribute more than one coin, be sure to send us the information for the other persons being registered.  We want to maintain an accurate accounting.

Compelling You to Love

August 8th, 2013

In Hebrews Chapter 10, Paul links Love and action together:

  • NET© 10:24 And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works, 1
  • NIV© 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds.
  • NASB© 10:24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,
  • ESV© 10:24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
  • NLT© 10:24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
  • MSG© 10:24 Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out,
  • BBE© 10:24 And let us be moving one another at all times to love and good works;
  • NKJV© 10:24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,
  • NRSV© 10:24 And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds,
  • KJV© 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

If you want to become a great pianist what must you do?  You must obtain a piano, take lessons, learn to read music, practice, practice, practice.  You immerse yourself in the fullness of all aspects of the piano and train constantly.  You live and breathe the piano.  It becomes part of your daily life if you want to excel as a pianist.

Let us take thought of how to grow in Love AND good works.  Immerse yourself in Scriptures that focus on Love.  Read books that focus on Love.  Do acts of Love.  Dwell on Love.  As you set your path to Love, goods works become part of your daily life.  Love wants to give, encourage, and do good deeds.  As you walk this path, people respond and are attracted to you.  They realize that you consider theirs lives to be important.  It is really that simple to positively impact others.  As you Love, you are Loved.  Do you want to be lawful?  Walk in Love.  After all, the Law is fulfilled by Love.  This is the only long term answer to all of the issues of mankind.  By Loving people and becoming the expression of Love, you are doing your part to bring the Kingdom to mankind.

Paul saw no need to wait on a future event.  The time to focus on Love is now!  Have I stirred you up yet?  Have I provoked you to focus on Love?  Our Heavenly Father had me write two books on Love for you and anyone else you want to stir up and provoke to focus on Love. 

You can obtain copies our books at www.unity153.net if you don’t have the funds, no worries. Just send us a letter requesting a copy or copies at:
Servias Ministries
PO Box 1471
Bethany, OK. 73008

This is one way I can be an expression of Hebrews 10:24.

Run on the “Gold” Bank

August 7th, 2013

Recent reports show 1,300 tons of gold are missing from the Bank of England.  Further, LBMA warehouse inventories of gold have dramatically decreased.  The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is the international trade association that represents the wholesale market for gold and silver, which is centered in London but has a global client base.  Daily gold prices are set in London.  GOFO (Gold Forward Offered Rates) turned negative beginning July 8th.  See: http://www.lbma.org.uk/pages/index.cfm?page_id=55&title=gold_forwards&show=2013&type=daily#latest  In theory, this isn’t supposed to happen.  The gold paper market is breaking down.  This tells us that people want their physical gold now and they are not confident that they can get it in the near future.

The U.S. is releasing highly questionable economic data.  Recently, they changed the meaning of employment to show an improvement in the unemployment numbers.  Before long, the panhandlers on the street may be included as being “employed”.  Don’t forget the children who are paid an allowance for doing chores.  I feel another redefinition coming.

John Williams of shadowstats.com wrote: “This should become increasingly evident as the disgruntled global markets begin to move sustainably against the U.S. dollar.  As discussed earlier, a dollar-selling panic is likely this year—still of reasonably high risk in the next month or so—with its effects and aftershocks setting hyperinflation into action in 2014.  Gold remains the primary and long-range hedge against the upcoming debasement of the U.S. dollar, irrespective of any near-term price gyrations in the gold market.”

What does all of this mean?  Physical gold is moving from the Western nations to the Eastern nations.  The recent smackdown of the gold price did not increase the availability of physical gold for sale but in fact is reducing the supply.  Why?  Because people are buying at cheaper prices and holding as insurance against further currency debasement.  The same is true for silver.  It appears that the central planners called on the Bank of England to handle the smackdown by selling 1,300 tons of gold into the market.  Oops, it did not produce the outcome they hoped for.  Instead, their inventories got “jack slapped” by the Kings of the East.  What were they thinking?

The derivatives in the banking system are highly toxic.  If the Fed begins to taper it Quantitative Easing(printing digital money) soon to any large degree, interest rates are going to go up sharply.  This will literally endanger the entire banking system.  Bond values will plunge, government interest expense will go sky high, pension funds will again suffer greater losses, etc.  It will be like a scene from the Lawrence Welk Show where all the bubbles pop.

However, the populace will not be smiling.  Since 2008, The Fed has printed tremendous amounts of money and the economy will not respond.  They are running out of options.  They know it.  The Kings of the East know it.  We know it.  When will the music stop?  Only Our Heavenly Father knows.

Spiritual preparation is of greatest importance now.  We are approaching a climax of economic change and a majority of the people will not be equipped to handle the change.  They will look to Our Heavenly Father for guidance in the midst of their desperation.  The Remnant will be the ones who will be tasked by Heaven to bring forth the Kingdom.  I don’t think we are decades away from this climax, a few years at the most.  A few days at the earliest.  We must keep our eyes on Above.  Each day counts.

Census Update

August 6th, 2013

We continue to receive Census registration and coins in the mail.  I open each package and read the notes included.  Thank you for your encouraging remarks about the work we are doing for the Kingdom.  Our goal is to minister life to those who read our blogs, read the books we publish, and watch our broadcasts.

We track each coin and keep the coin separated for audit purposes.  We take this Census seriously.  For those without an email address, we post the Census information using a generated, unique email address in the www.unity153.net website so that we can keep an accurate tally.

It would appear that our Census is running parallel with the prophetic intercession Stephen wrote about yesterday.  See: http://www.gods-kingdom-ministries.net/daily-weblogs/2013/08-2013/part-1-intercession-to-end-the-famine-august-6-to-september-14/

What are the implications?  At this point I couldn’t tell you.  Our Heavenly Father has not revealed the ramifications of this Census to me.  However, your participation is an indication of the relevance at this time.  Thanks again!

To read more on the details and understanding of the Census, go to:  http://www.servias.org/?cat=11  and start at the oldest posting.

Truth in the Transaction: Part 2

August 6th, 2013

Each transaction has “Intent” behind it.  In today’s world, the biggest challenge for each of us is to discern the intent when transacting with others.  Yes, there is the “letter” of the law so to speak, but there is also the intent behind the transaction.  How wonderful it would be for us to never be concerned whether the person on the other side of the transaction was misleading or deceiving us in some manner!

Each country attempts to enforce truth in a transaction by passing laws to insure compliance.  The U.S. has developed a sophisticated regulatory system to oversee transactions.  However that does not eliminate the problem, it simply manages the problem.  Powerful people tend to be overlooked by the regulators who in turn hope to gain by allowing them to operate “under the radar”.  This is true in the financial markets.  Regulations have done little to dissuade large players from deceiving and manipulating the market for unfair gain.  The current system is on the precipice of failure due to the lack of “Truth in the Transaction”.

Gold and silver-based economies have historically prevailed in support of truth in transactions.  Why?  Men cannot manipulate the value of these precious metals.  However, they can reduce coin content and replace precious metal with cheap metal.  Yes, that has been done many times throughout history.  Lawlessness seeps into the monetary system as greed takes over.  This lawlessness continues to grow until the overall system collapses due to mistrust.  The current economic system is rapidly moving toward this day of reckoning.

What initiates this day of reckoning?  I would suggest that it is Divine Intent.  Our Heavenly Father judges the condition of mankind and moves to expose the lawless and corrupt system so that the people will repent and turn from their wicked ways.

What can you and I do about this problem?  We can pursue doing business with those who promote “Truth in the Transaction”.  After all, we transact business everyday, every minute, with a multitude of businesses.  Whether we are buying electricity to keep the lights on or purchasing groceries, we participate in transactions on a daily basis.

I see the evolution of unity153.net including the promotion of the “Truth in the Transaction” way of doing business.  We all want to pay a fair price for goods and services, don’t we?  Wouldn’t it be nice to do business with someone who has your best interest in mind?  On the other side of the transaction, wouldn’t it be nice for the buyer to promote a fair price rather than figuring out how little profit they can squeeze out of you?  Profit is necessary to sustain a thriving business.  In the Parable of the Talents, Our Heavenly Father expected the servants to make a profit.  HE expects a fruitful harvest.

In the next couple of months we will be bringing a vitamin/supplement company to fruition.  This company will base its existence on “Truth in the Transaction”.  The name of the product line is Creation’s Nutrients.  It is a “for profit” business.  The goal for this entity is to be a template for other businesses to follow.  We are still working out the details but the goal is to market supplements based on the unique need of the individual, rather than using the “scatter shot” approach.  This entity is being designed with the motivation of Love for the customer.  Yes, we will need to make a profit but moreover the customer needs to have an improved quality of life.  How can we achieve this?  By the exchange of information.  Pam and I have been taking these supplements for over a decade (under a different private label).  Our health has been excellent over this time period.  When there is some issue, I add a supplement that supports my body’s ability to deal with the issue.  After all, the body is designed to heal itself.  It helps to provide it the building blocks it needs.  Each of us has a unique, dynamic system.  One supplement does not fit all needs.  However, many people suffer from similar deficiencies in their diets.  Pinpointing solutions by exchange of information will help all of us stay healthy.  I expect our long-awaited EDS project to play into the equation as well.

What would happen if a new infrastructure were to be built based on this concept of “Truth in the Transaction”?  I believe over time it would take root and overtake the other systems in place.  Righteousness will prevail.  Now you know what some of us are thinking and have been discussing for some time.  Maybe you can get a better understanding of the intent behind www.unity153.net.  Maybe its time for you to reveal yourself to us by registering at the site or… you can simply remain incognito and watch from the outside.  It’s your choice.  More to come.

The Purpose of Fruit

August 5th, 2013

The Cross is generally represented by two dimensions: height and width.  Those two dimensions represent two aspects of relationship: vertical and horizontal.  As Kemper Ditzler has stated many times- “Christians place all their focus on the vertical and no focus on the horizontal”.  In other words, we spend so much time focused on our relationship with Our Heavenly Father (the vertical), we spend no time on developing the relationships with mankind (the horizontal).  His book “Raising a Remnant” expands our view of purpose. (www.unity153.net to obtain his book)

Throughout the New Testament we are encouraged to produce good fruit.  Parables are written about producing this fruit.  We have prayed for 30, 60, and 100 fold return but what is the purpose of fruit?  It is to bring forth and perpetuate life.  It is to be consumed.  Good fruit promotes life whereas bad fruit or no fruit result in death.  Jesus was promoting life when He had the Disciples take communion.  His body and His blood were to provide life-giving nourishment to those who consumed it.  This food, once consumed, promoted life and nourishment to the recipient.

We are called to be productive and produce fruit to benefit mankind.  We are not called to do absolutely nothing while waiting for a future event to take place.  There is a tendency for people to bide their time while they wait for some prophetic event to take place.  During the time of Jesus, the church was waiting for a conquering king to deliver them from Roman rule and they missed the Messiah’s ministry of feeding the multitudes.  Jesus’ 3 1/2 year ministry focused on the horizontal, the vertical was already in place.  The Pentecostal church has been waiting for the “rapture” to occur.  And when it does, then they will …  Some with the Tabernacles revelation are waiting for the glorification, and when it happens, they will …  Some are waiting for the Iraqi Dinar to revalue, and when it does, then they will …  What are you waiting for?  Now is the time!  Inactivity produces nothing.

In the Parable of the Talents, Our LORD called ten servants to “occupy” until HIS return.  This means to carry on with business, to work, to be fruitful, to increase.  Those who did were rewarded, those who didn’t were judged.  Each of us must assess our own fruitfulness.  Am I being productive for the Kingdom or am I simply consuming someone else’s fruit and only focused on “my” relationship with Our Heavenly Father?  Am I promoting life in others?  Am I supporting fruit-producing activities?  Am I being an example of life to others?  Are people being drawn to me?  Have my relationships increased or decreased in recent years?  Am I investing in others?

In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul prepares us for his chapter on Love by stating in verse 14: “For the body is not one member, but many.”  Each part of the body has a responsibility to the rest of the body: to provide its intended purpose.  Some of you are called to be “encouragers” so start encouraging.  Write a handwritten letter.  Go pick out a card that expresses what Our Heavenly Father wants you to say to that person.  Some of you are called to produce profit.  Invest some of it to the ministry of those who are furthering the Kingdom.  My wife and I do.  These actions are expressions of faith in what we hear Our Heavenly Father communicate in HIS Word and by HIS Voice.  We are to be blessings to others.  If you are only focused on the “vertical” you are missing half of the revelation of the Cross.

Ask yourself the question: What can I do today to help my brother or sister?  It’s time to produce some fruit and distribute it to the needs of others.  Read 1 Corinthians 12 and 13.  Do you still Love me?

August 12th: Watch Date

August 4th, 2013

I rarely have a watch date but August 12th happened to have come up on the “radar”.  It could be economically oriented.  Be vigilant!  I have no other details.  If nothing happens on that day other than the usual, no worries.  It may be personal or corporate.  At this juncture, I have no idea.