The Ship of Illusion and the Ship of Salvation:
By Dana G Smith
Keywords: America, nation, God, wicked, judgment, compassion, grace, trust, overcome
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The Ship of Illusion
In America, we find all kinds. Our nation and the many nations of men make up many beliefs. There is no doubt today, technology, know how, and our attitude that we can handle whatever comes our way, has made us somewhat foolish. In our knowledge, many times, we discount a God which is involved in the affairs of men. When in truth, the hearts of the kings, princes, presidents, and those rulers who may even deny him, are in the hands of the LORD. After all, the LORD is the Governor among the nations. It is he who rules, period, no matter whether men like it or not!
Psalms 22:28 Â For the kingdom is the LORD’S: and he is the governor among the nations.
Ship of fools
A Psalm written by Dana G. Smith
Given by the Lord
I see a ship of fools…
a drift in a sea of madness…
blown about by the winds of pride.
Self destruction is their rudder…
yhe devil their captain.
Pleasure and excess is the mast…
blown about by the winds of pride.
Full of holes, full of holes, yet they see them not.
A Ship, its cabins filled with self seekers…
blown about by the winds of pride.
These who are lost in the dark of the night,
possessed by the spirit of madness…
blown about by the winds of pride.
Truly, this is a people who forgot their God.
The end.
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Moreover, prosperity in the nations has made many men and women to be self sufficient. The man who earns money, builds his own castles so to speak, and has amassed a fortune; many times has trouble believing in a God you cannot see, hear, or touch. Leastwise, they think such a God, if he exists is one which is unavailable for comment on many subjects. His line is busy, his table is full, and he doesn’t want to be bothered. In all these notions are those who are filling the table of society with many books that discount God totally. Books coming out today are bringing such an unbelieving attitude with them. Such is the case with some published in 2007. Richard Dawkins wrote the “The God Delusionâ€, while Christopher Hitchens wrote “God is not Great: “How Religion Poisons Everythingâ€, and Sam Harris wrote, “Letter to a Christian Nationâ€, then Daniel C Dennett wrote “Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon.†Dennis Prager, in an article titled “Why Atheist Books are Bestsellers†interviewed three of the four authors mentioned above.
He said of the interviews:
“In my opinion-and I dialogued with three of the four authors on my radio show (Dawkins has refused to come on)-the arguments put forth are far more emotional than intellectual, and even secular liberal journals have written devastating reviews of the Hitchens and Dawkins books.†[Whistleblower, pg 44, Sept 2007]
As we walk down this path, remember scripture says it twice! What you ask? This is what: “The fool hath said in his hear, There is no God!†Now I did not call those who declare “there is no God†a fool, scripture said it. Today, though, many have accepted such beliefs. In fact, many others have wandered into the abyss of lukewarmness and the church is full of those who are religious infidels, that is, people who walk and are smoothed by religious ways, but are no more saved than the demons who walk under the Devil himself.
Psalms 14:1  ¶<> The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 53:1  ¶<> The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
America today is a ship, a ship that is becoming more and more like a “ship of foolsâ€. One where they assume their strength today is of their own doing, not thinking that the foundations of belief in a Holy God has anything to do with it. Nor the fact of walking in a righteous way, avoiding those things which are despicable, but today, America is making room for any kind of filth to be labeled as A-OK. Today, our society is wavering and even though, it is headed for trouble, disaster in fact, many ignore the signs. Over the years, America and those who live here have never seen, leastwise in the last 50 years to one hundred years, ongoing plagues, bloodshed, and violence like many other nations. We have had our own troubles, sure, but for many people today, they have enjoyed freedom, wealth to some degree, safety, homes to live in, comforts along with that home, freedom to talk, freedom to seek whatever job one wants, freedom in all its aspects have truly been ours.
Because we have amassed such ability to live as free men and women, with our desires ready to placated at any stop, we have become an obsessed society, an over fed society, wealthy, in need of nothing, prideful, arrogant, and have in deed, watered down God to the point that we can do anything we want and still make it to heaven. Such is the case with wicked societies in the past. They forget their past, that is, knowing who is really in charge, and that men, in the final aspects of all he is or does, must answer to a God, who will judge all men and women.
Simply put, Americans today don’t think God will do anything at all! They don’t believe judgment will fall upon this nation. They don’t believe in judgment upon man or woman. They have prospered; their eyes stand out with abundance and fatness. They look upon God as early Israel did and say to themselves, “How doth God know, is there knowledge in the most High?†The scripture tells us who these people are, simply put, again, it is the ungodly.
“Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.†Psalms 73:12
I don’t know if you saw the Gallup poll or not. It has been quoted a number of times, I’m sure. The poll question I am bringing up here is the one which asked the public if they would support an atheist for President or not. In the poll, 45% of the people said they would support such a man or woman for President. As a result it led Whistleblower magazine from Worldnetdaily to quip “such a survey is a clear indication that the secularization of society is alive and well.†[IBID]
The society that forgets God, and all the wicked will be turned into hell. Tough words you say, yes, they are a warning, again from the scriptures.
Psalms 9:16 Â The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.
17 Â The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
The nation that is wise, will see and understand such warnings. Our forefathers knew these warnings, that is why, the undertaking they had, included the Word of God, and the LORD himself. Of course, not all were staunch believers, but the fact that the Ten Commandments are part of our historical heritage should tell us something. The fact also is true, if we are a secular nation, then destruction, which is coming, will be an event occurring in a moment, bringing the nation down quickly. In a moment, a flash, utter consummation and devastation will occur. In George Washington’s farewell address to the nation, he said that “religion and morality†are the indispensable supports of political prosperity. Further, he said “in vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness.â€
Believe it or not, America is not a Christian nation. It is secularist and idol worshipping, with a pantheon of Gods, and it is immoral. This nation, which has seen the light of God shine upon it, will in the end, see the “smelter of the Lord†in this land of the free. The sad tribute to this nation is “here lays a nation that thought, in all its blessings, by its own hand, it did receive themâ€. This is a nation which has thrown out the “fear of the Lordâ€. Without this, men and women do as they please, believing that God will tolerate their sinful ways and rebellion. The truth is, destruction will come, and all people will receive at the hand of the Lord, the due recompense for their labors on this earth. This will prepare men and women for eternity. For by their labors, belief’s, attitude, and consideration of the LORD and his son Jesus Christ, they will be judged. For many today, the coming trouble’s and trials to this nation brings fear and paranoia. For others, it is the wanting to know the next step. For these, the question is “what must I do now?†For those who read this, there is an answer. The first part of that is to Repent of your sins, and with all your heart do this: Fast, Pray, and seek the Lord. After doing that, or in the course of that, follow those things below.
The Ship of Salvation and Refuge!
I sat down, after I read a short letter to me from one of our friends, as I call them, which are those who visit our sites and hear our shows and then pointedly said to the Lord, “I need a word from you. What are these people to do? How or what should they do, what do I tell them for this day and age we live in.†The Lord gave me a word. But first let me say that besides the physical aspects of preparing your family and yourself by stocking water, food, and other necessities, there is a spiritual dimension that is more important than all others. The Lord told me three things, three words in three sentences for those who would hear it. It is important to know you are already saved, walking with the Lord, and in obedience, that is. The three things the Lord said was: one -Walk in Compassion, two-Grow in Grace, and three-Trust the Lord (meaning to trust in, cling to, believe in),
ONE: Walk in Compassion
Compassion:
1 Peter 3:8  ¶Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous
4835: sympathetic, from hypakoe obedience, with the thought to show an association with another as they suffer, endure, experience suffering, we are to show a passion born out of Love for the savior, and his love in us, pouring forth through us to comfort those, thus we bear an associative sympathetic passion to them, bearing their burdens as ours.
In obedience to the Lord whom we serve, we are to have the passion with which the Lord showed to us and give it to others. In passion, born out of Gods love for us, his love in us, constrains us and moves us to walk in this love, releasing it to as many as the Lord leads us to. This pours forth through us, and we walking as salt and light, lets the stream of grace and love pour from Gods bosom into ours, then through us to those who need it. Thus releasing this torrent of love and grace, the unbeliever and the wicked can then behold the liquid love of God that helps them through the believer who walks in true God called compassion.
Jude 1:22 Â And of some have compassion, making a difference:
1653:to have mercy on, to show mercy, to show pity to another who is in serious need, usually with an act of kindness to help meet that need, from-eleos-moral quality of feeling compassion, refers to human kindness and to God’s kindness to humankind.
The scripture here refers directly to those in these last days that need help. This scripture is part of a context relating the believers to work to bring people in from destruction and judgment. We find this word compassion is united in the thought of showing mercy, revealing your pity and help those in serious need, with an act of kindness meant to meet that need. It refers to human kindness and to God’s kindness to humankind. Thus as a follower of the God of Glory, you have accepted his Son’s sacrifice on the cross, and his love and compassion should fill your being. You then, let this torrid wave of unstoppable compassion help those who need it and bring them into the ship of safety. Again, this context directly refers to those wicked or unbelievers who need salvation. You are bringing them, literally out of the cold freezing waters of the night. Just like a boat of safety on the waters in the ice berg waters where the Titanic sank, you are that person, in compassion, reaching out of the boat to bring cold freezing people in the ark of safety with you. This is the time of the night, but you are not of the night, you are of the day. So in the midst of wickedness, unbelief, tragedy, bloodshed, violence, and ever kind of evil, you are to walk by faith, compassion, and allow the God compassion to flow through you to deliver men and women to safety. That is, if they will accept it.
Two: Grow in Grace
Grace:
2 Peter 3:17 Â Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
18 Â But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
5485: the state of kindness and favor toward someone, often with a focus on a benefit given to the object, by extension, gift, benefit, credit, words of kindness and benefit, thanks, blessing, liberality, thankworthy, from hypostronnyo, to spread out, with the thought to rejoice, be glad, delighted, joyfully, thus showing a way of life illustrating the knowledge of Jesus Christ, walking as he would, showing kindness and favor, spreading out with this behavior to all men and doing it with the thought of rejoicing, being glad you can do this.
This Grace, God showered us with, was undeserved, but he gave it to us, freely. So too, with compassion and even now with grace, these must grow. God wants not just you, but you to be growing to be all you can be in God. He has a well spring of benefits for you and as you grow in these, they will flow out of you. Thus, the grace of God, his kindness and love, will retreat from your heart into others as they behold your servant hood for the Lord. Your grace and growth in it will spread out, a behavior revealed to all men, doing this with a rejoicing, pure joy, and being glad you could release heavens promise to other men and women who need it so desperately. In a world of selfishness, greed, pride, hate, bitterness, strife, and loneliness, to name a few, a believer walking in Grace and growing in it, will bring a true salt and light witness to the darkness they enlighten. Thus, you who have been shown kindness from the Lord, his salvation, his deliverance, his power, his love, and his complete provision, will be yours and yours to give. You can never out grow, get too much of, or ever reach the end of Gods fullness. As a result, the abundance of Grace for you, from God, will never end, he will always be sufficient for you and your needs. For he is all in all and there is no end to him. He is eternity, he is salvation, he encompasses grace, he is truth, and the true light, which enlightens the world.
Three: Trust the Lord
Trust:
Psalms 73:24 Â Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
25 Â Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
26 Â My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
27 Â For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
28 Â But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.
4268: refuge, shelter, refuge, hope, place of refuge, trust,
This word is mahseh, from maqor meaning fountain, spring, source (of a flow), often with an implication of abundance or freshness, well spring, with the further relationship to mahseya meaning Maaseiah, mahseiah which comes from the word miqtar meaning burning with the implication of a place of refuge-shelter-refuge-hope-place of refuge and trust relating to another Hebrew word connected to Maaseiah which is yhwh or Yahweh, the compound proper name of the LORD (Yahweh), implying personal covenant relationship with the one who exists and/or causes existence.
In the above word Trust found in Psalm 73, there is a direct correlation of the righteous versus the wicked who do not accept God, or his covenant, or his righteousness, or his Grace. The righteous have found this grace and it has been brought through the personal covenant of Yahweh (LORD), through his Messiah or HaMassiah (Masseiah in Hebrew), this being the one who causes to exist or causes existence, and his promise to bring his people through all times good or bad, as they trust in him, through these times to pure salvation and an eternity with Him. This means in all situations, trusting will bring a source, or flow, a fountain from the LORD, enabling you to exist and live in the days we live in. He becomes a shelter, a place of refuge, and trust as the ONE who has given us grace, poured out in us and through us his love, gives us his protection, and as we call upon him, we have his personal Word covenant, through his son, Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMassiah, that we will overcome the world as he overcame the world. No matter what comes, His grace is more than enough for you. So tap into it today, you will be glad, blessed, and happy you did. For we serve a God, who has the last Word on all things. Nothing will happen to you unless he says so. And if anything happens, His grace will sustain you, keep you, provide you with all you need to not only survive, but be an overcomer in this world and the one coming.
John 16:33 Â These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
1 John 5:4 Â For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
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Dana G Smith is the author of D-Day For America, a prophecy book of what is coming to America. Published by Xulon Press, ISBN: 1-59781-843-7. Dana is the editor of the W.I.B.R. online Web Sites.
He Hosts WARN Radio, “into the night”, airing Fridays 9 PM Pacific on The America Voice radio network. He also is The Watchman of W.A.R.N. Radio Network, www.warn-usa.com.
His articles appear on his own news sites at www.wingswatchman.org, www.ddayforamerica.com, www.warn-usa.com , and on many sites around the web.
Dana is a Watchman, “let the Watchman declare what he see’s Isaiah 21:6. He is also an investigative and research journalist who lives in the Midwest. You can contact him through his websites or email watchman at wingswatchman.org.
