Nwsltr-062710-The Eyes of the LORD Run To and Fro in the Earth
“As the Eyes of the LORD run to and fro in the earth is one scripture among others that form this latest Watchman newsletter. These are few of my favorite scriptures to stand on and to walk in.”

By the Watchman Dana G Smith
Keywords: LORD, earth, Eyes, disciple, believer, follow, faith, Yeshua, Jesus Christ

2 Chronicles 16:9a For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.

As I write this the sun beats down from a blue sky. The days of rain are a memory but the high water still exists as the river runs the highest in decades. The lakes are full today, some dams running over as the drought of yesterday is now over. I took time to check the garden out and it is growing and doing very nicely. But even as I say this, on our news show, we cover heart and gut wrenching events that surely put the worry in many. As the world turns and tosses in its end time madness, I thank God for his goodness to me and my family. I praise him for his provision and protection. I see so much trouble and heartache as a Watchman I both feel it and am troubled by it, but to add to this, I also intercede on the behalf of those who need help. It is impossible not to be affected in some way by these events. These times are stressful to many and for these it will only get even more so. There is absolutely no way to step from where we are today to the time of the arrival of our Messiah Yeshua [Jesus Christ] with faith and hope in the Lord. That is why I write this today, as the sun hits the desk on which I write, the trees gently sway in the breeze. Life goes on, but in the end, all life is subject to the LORD. It is peaceful, but peace in life is not the same as peace in the soul.

Nwsltr-042510-Taking the Kingdom of God by Force
“counting the cost, throwing out dead traditions, taking up the Sword, walking in the fire of God’s Spirit as we take the kingdom of God by force”

by the Watchman
Dana G Smith
Keywords: count cost, disciple, john baptist, Jesus Christ, dead traditions, sword Lord, fire, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, force

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Today’s Idea of success in America for churches, congregations, and Christians is unlike what we see in scripture. For many of us close to this arena of Christendom in America the success is seen in church growth; i.e. big churches, glitzy campaigns for growth, pastors that act more like corporate heads than shepherds, and the issue of money is always close at hand. For many the relationship to church growth, success, and material things are usually interconnected. We have accepted the idea as did the Pharisee’s and scribes that material blessings means Gods blessing. This is not always not the case. We have co-opted Gods material provision into a full blown doctrine where we seek the docrtine of provision and wealth above what the Lord spoke to us to do. That is, “seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” Howbeit, the stereo typical experience of Christianity today is one that would of been foreign to the early “church and the Apostles”.

The Abundant LIFE of Christ Jesus
“What does it mean to have an ‘abundant life’?
Here are pertinent truths on this saying that many misuse and misdirect Christians in their walk for Him!
By the Watchman Dana G Smith

I am writing this week about the ‘abundant life’, one that many in America seem to know so well. Or do they? When speaking to this issue will I take rank and file against those who promote the doctrine that many top Evangelical leaders teach? No, I shall not! They have their reward, I do quote here something for your first thought regarding this issue!