Ruben opens with prayer: Father I thank You for this opportunity that You give us as brothers and sisters to come together in one accord and unity; to encourage, pray, and comfort each other. I ask You to lift their hearts, souls and spirits up Lord, for You are the answer. We all need to spend more time in prayer Lord, for Israel, Jerusalem and America. Let us continue on The Journey rejoicing as we go. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
I think I had a sense in my spirit last night that something was going to happen and it did. I was so tired and I felt like something said, let your mind be at ease, and when I did, I was summoned. The Angel tapped me, and his touch brings this gentle calmness. I leaped up excited to go into the heavens again with this wonderful, beautiful Angel, walking those steps. It seems like a bond is growing between us as we are glancing back and forth, me looking up at him, him looking down at me. Then I’m there, wrapped in the aroma, trying to be still and let it fill me. Like always he says, “You know the routine, here’s your bench, someone will be with you.” Of course I stand on the bench to be able to see the environment and the people. There’s so much to see! One day I hope I can go and visit with all those who wave at me, but for now I’m limited to the area where my bench is, so I’m happy to wave back, acknowledging that I see them. Of course there’s the area where the children are playing—these are the most beautiful, contented children, just laughing, hugging, and helping each other without even caring they are all different colors and races—that’s Heaven! There were little girls having a tea party, just so happy. I began to be aware of someone approaching and I knew by the he was skipping who it was. He ran to me, grabbed me in a huge bear hug, kissed me on my cheeks, and said, “It’s good to see you brother!” Of course, it’s Bob Jones.
What a wonderful person with so much love. Listen, those who know Bob Jones know he has a way of lifting his right eyebrow and grinning, he just likes to do that. I was ready for Bob Jones because in my spirit I knew he had a lot to say, and he did. He said, “Let's talk. I know that you felt in your spirit that I had a lot to say. I’m concerned with all that is going on in the world, just like everybody else. Just like your Heavenly Father. Just like Christ is concerned at times, there is so much yet to do in this world. A lot. But we must keep our heads up and do the best that we can to encourage, to love, to support each other in every way that we can. It’s a must. Every church must do all they can to unite in unity and prayer. No one church is higher than the other. I know this for a fact. But you tell your friends, and those who know my friends, because of the chaos that is happening, let's not forget how the enemy is continuing to fight and fight. So we must do the same thing. We must guard ourselves and stand tall with the Word of the Father.
“But I also want to tell you to tell your friends that whatever they feel, that maybe they are not receiving or that something is amiss in their church, that they must move on. They must find their way out of what they know is not right. Because some things are not spoken of in the church, sometimes they are hidden because of jealousy and greed and selfishness. So I ask you to tell your friends: if they are not supposed to be in their church they must get out and stand on their own, some way and some how. Because I don't want them to miss anything that God has for them. It is crucial, and I shared with you in the beginning: this Journey is serious. You will be crucified in a lot of ways. Even your friends. Even my friends. They will be crucified by their own families and friends. By their own churches. But it depends on yourselves how well you receive this and stand strong with this. It is a must. Help each other. Encourage each other. Pray for one another. We can't afford to keep missing and missing and missing. There is so much out there, as I am learning myself, and these great other men I am joined with are learning, you have no idea what we are learning. But do not forget what we are hearing and what we are seeing—we’re relying upon your friends and my friends. No one is better than the other—just like the churches, no church is higher than another. So let's continue to work the best way that we can. To help you I want you to read:
1 Corinthians 5
Romans 12
Psalm 51
Galatians 5
Psalm 119
Matthew 5
Proverbs 13
1 Corinthians 15
Psalm 1
1 John 1
"I want everyone to pay close attention to all these words. As you read, let it soak into your spirit. Let it really work into the heart and soul. For you all to pray for one another, and encourage in every way. Again I tell you my brother, walk with your head up. Tell your friends not to be concerned because they are doing the right thing, to walk with their head up as well. Be strong. I will see you again my brother. Now, let me embrace you again as I always do in the beginning. Whether people understand the embrace, or the way I embrace you and kiss you on both cheeks—well, that’s on them—this is how I am now. If I was sent back to the world they would be shocked at the way I’d embrace them—they wouldn’t know what happened to me! Until they came to realize I’m a new changed person with great harmony in my heart and love. Because it’s very important what I’ve learned; yes, I have learned to love, and I encourage everybody and I challenge everybody, even your friends, even my friends, you pass it on to them, ‘have they learned how to love unconditionally?’ Go now. I will see you again.”
Ruben: Do you catch that Bob Jones hasn’t forgotten his friends, he still thinks about them and cares for them?
Remember to pray for Israel and for the peace of Jerusalem🇮🇱
For The Journey and Ruben,
Judy