Spirit Wars 7, Rise of The Saints

Rise of The Saints 

{Beautiful Music plays, as the Camera pans down to see the Saints gathered together.} Jesus has just given us the "Great Commission,"

"All power is given unto me in heaven and in the earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."{Matthew 28:16-20}

Then we watched as Jesus rose toward Heaven and vanished.

"The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me." {Acts 1:1-4}

Here the Saints were gathered together without a real clue as to what was about to happen. Even though Jesus told them plainly.

"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." {Acts 1:8}

So gathered together they were.

"Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day's journey. And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren." {Acts 1:12-14}

Peter spoke up and told of all the things that had happened. along with the Disciples, there were about 120 people that have] been together through most of Jesus's time, Crucifixion, Resurrection, until now. He stood in the midst and named all the Names of everyone there and made a case to replace the Traitor Judas. They Chose two and Prayed for God to chose the one. the Lots fell on Matthias who became the 12th.

Then, suddenly, it began..

"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven. Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language." {Acts 2:2-6}

Some of the Men that were there were amazed and attempted to excuse some of it as if they were drunk. Peter stood up knowing their thoughts and said this.

" And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the L and ord come: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved." {Acts 1:17-21}

Peter continued teaching how Jesus came from the Seed of David and all the things that are taught and fulfilled by Jesus, and then all there were amazed and afraid by all the power and signs that the Saints did and were shown.

They continued together, selling all they had and spending time together forming the Church and many were added daily. Peter showed great Power and Authority healing a beggar and many other things he did. Yet was always quick to denounce any credit for what was happening to give all praise and glory to Jesus and God.

{Dark Heavy March Music plays. As the Camera pans to The Dark Lord} As the Church grew, and more and more people were being Saved by the Gospel, he knew he had to stop this. He reached out and touched the Hearts and Minds of the Religious Leaders. Anger and Hatred started to Grow toward the Saints. Yet the Saints continued to increase in numbers. 

When asked but what Power or Authority Peter was doing these things, he responded with this.

"This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it." {Acts 4:11-14}

{Beautiful Music plays, the image of Jesus appears. The Narrator speaks.} These things were taught by the Saints are the same things that are taught unto this very day. That Jesus is The Way, The Truth, The Life. There is NO OTHER WAY! Not anything in a World Sense. Not any other Book. Not any other "Religious Leader," not any Religion at all. No other name will do it. Only Jesus alone.

{Dark Heavy March Music plays, as the Camera pans to a young man standing in a circle.} The Dark Lord is whispering in his ear. "Hunt down and destroy all those that are following this Jesus. Do what must be done. Enslave and kill all those that are found to be in "The Way." Follow me and you will receive great Power and Position in the Jews Religion, Saul." Saul turns and smiles at the Dark Lord. "Yes my Lord, it will be done." {Camera pans out to darkness}

Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray.

"Oh Heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." {Romans 10:9} You need to find a Church that God leads you to, and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A new Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." {Colossians 3:10}

If you want to tell me, or comment, question, give testimonials, or just say "Hi," the Email is opntalk@gmail.com

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13}

Until next time, be Blessed, be a Blessing, and Jesus IS Lord!