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JtM Prayer Group Wed. 27th Sept. 2023
Prayer Theme: Discipleship (Group A and E)
Bible Reading: Daniel 5: 5-29 (The Writing on the Wall)
Book of Truth: 24th Sept. 2011
Thoughts:: The Old Testament reading today was about Daniel and King Belshazzar. When he saw a floating hand, writing something on the wall, he became terrified and called for all manner of men to interpret what the writing meant. It is interesting that the King was terrified before the writing was interpreted. The Queen advised that he should call Daniel to interpret it. The King promised him many gifts, but Daniel didn’t want them. Daniel explains the great honours given to the King’s father (Nebuchadnezzar) by God, but how a lack of humility led to his downfall and how it was only through having it all removed that he realized that “the Most High God is sovereign over human kingship and sets over it, whom He wills.”
Verses 22-23 seem to apply to the situation in the Church today and well as those in power in society. Verses 25-28 then describe God’s judgement. King Belshazzar knew and acknowledged that Daniel spoke true and rewarded him for this as he promised, in front of his whole court- giving witness to God’s Words, spoken through Daniel. Then, in perfect fulfilment of the prophecy, King Belshazzar – was slain and his kingdom was delivered to Medes and the Persians, as prophesied, that very night. It was good of God to warn King Belshazzar and his court, through his true prophet. His Words stand as a warning to us, all.
Daniel and the connection to the Book of Truth:
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- Daniel 10:21 – “…but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth and none is my helper in all these things, but Michael your prince”
- Daniel 11 & 12 – Daniel was shown a vision of what will happen in the End times.
- Daniel 12:9 – “He replied “Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed, until the time of the end.“
In addition to these scriptures, there is also a Footnote in USCC Bible – U .S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: (this footnote was there, well before these prophecies commenced). The footnote explains Daniel 10:21 (see quote above) You can find the footnote at: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/daniel/10
The FP and his cohort of bishops know the Truth – it is all in God’s Word. The ‘writing on the wall’ is like what is written in Revelation. God wins in the end. They pretend not to understand. God has again, in these times, sent a prophet to explain these “end times”. For these men, (who are today’s kings) including world leaders and the elite, indeed ‘the writing is on the wall.’
St. John’s Book of Revelation was sealed for the end times – according to God’s instruction to Daniel – when it would be revealed. By the time these people realize, it will be too late for them. King Belshazzar did not “glorify God”. He “rebelled against the Lord”. He praised the gods of “silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone,” together with his nobles, consorts and concubines. He drank wine from the temple vessels in his pride and in his hubris. He was judged severely; he lost his kingdom, all his inheritance, his power and his life, all of which was given to others.
In the Book of Truth reading, we are warned of the reality of Hell, where Satan is dragging souls who “even sell their souls to Satan, in exchange for a life of wealth, celebrity and power.”. We do not want any souls to lose the Heavenly Kingdom for which they were destined. Jesus pleads with us to warn others of the reality of Hell. We are His “disciples” – we have the Truth – we need to spread it. No matter if we are scorned and reviled for most of our life, like Daniel, the ‘exile’ from Judah; the least popular and last to be called upon.
Bible Reading
Daniel 5: 5-30 “The Writing on the Wall“
Suddenly, opposite the lampstand, the fingers of a human hand appeared, writing on the plaster of the wall in the king’s palace. When the king saw the hand that wrote,
6his face became pale; his thoughts terrified him, his hip joints shook, and his knees knocked.
7The king shouted for the enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners to be brought in. “Whoever reads this writing and tells me what it means,” he said to the wise men of Babylon, “shall be clothed in purple, wear a chain of gold around his neck, and be third in governing the kingdom.”
8But though all the king’s wise men came in, none of them could either read the writing or tell the king what it meant.
9Then King Belshazzar was greatly terrified; his face became pale, and his nobles were thrown into confusion.
10When the queen heard of the discussion between the king and his nobles, she entered the banquet hall and said, “O king, live forever! Do not let your thoughts terrify you, or your face become so pale!
11There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; during the lifetime of your father he showed brilliant insight and god-like wisdom. King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners.
12Because this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, has shown an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and insight in interpreting dreams, explaining riddles and solving problems, let him now be summoned to tell you what this means.”
13Then Daniel was brought into the presence of the king. The king asked him, “Are you the Daniel, one of the Jewish exiles, whom my father, the king, brought from Judah?
14I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, that you have shown brilliant insight and extraordinary wisdom.
15The wise men and enchanters were brought in to me to read this writing and tell me its meaning, but they could not say what the words meant.
16But I have heard that you can give interpretations and solve problems; now, if you are able to read the writing and tell me what it means, you shall be clothed in purple, wear a chain of gold around your neck, and be third in governing the kingdom.”
17Daniel answered the king: “You may keep your gifts, or give your presents to someone else; but the writing I will read for the king, and tell what it means.
18The Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar kingship, greatness, splendor, and majesty.
19Because he made him so great, the nations and peoples of every language dreaded and feared him. Whomever he willed, he would kill or let live; whomever he willed, he would exalt or humble.
20But when his heart became proud and his spirit hardened by insolence, he was put down from his royal throne and deprived of his glory;
21a he was cast out from human society and his heart was made like that of a beast; he lived with wild asses, and ate grass like an ox; his body was bathed with the dew of heaven, until he learned that the Most High God is sovereign over human kingship and sets over it whom he will.
22You, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this;
23you have rebelled against the Lord of heaven. You had the vessels of his temple brought before you, so that you and your nobles, your consorts and your concubines, might drink wine from them; and you praised the gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, that neither see nor hear nor have intelligence. But the God in whose hand is your very breath and the whole course of your life, you did not glorify.
24By him was the hand sent, and the writing set down.
25“This is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, TEKEL, and PERES.These words mean:
26 MENE, God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it;
27TEKEL, you have been weighed on the scales and found wanting;
28PERES, your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.”
29Then by order of Belshazzar they clothed Daniel in purple, with a chain of gold around his neck, and proclaimed him third in governing the kingdom.
30That very night Belshazzar, the Chaldean king, was slain.
Reading from the Book of Truth
24 September 2011 @ 10:15pm; Message 0202
My dearly beloved daughter, why does man persist in denying the existence of Hell? Many of My children, who consider themselves to be modern in their outlook, publicly deny the existence of Hell, when proclaiming their belief in God the Eternal Father.
They mislead My children when they use the excuse that God is ever merciful. By convincing My children that all will go to Heaven, they unwittingly become responsible for those who follow their faulty doctrine.
Satan exists and therefore so does Hell.
Hell is a place where Satan takes those souls who show allegiance to him on Earth. These are the souls who push aside all thoughts of God and promote the acceptance of evil acts in the world. In some cases people can even sell their souls to Satan, in exchange for a life of wealth, celebrity and power. Many in the music industry have done this over the years. Little thought is given as to the way in which their allegiance is made, very often through group inaugurations carried out through occult practices.
On the other side there are those who live what they consider to be simply fun-filled, carefree lives, where they constantly crave self-gratification. They are just some of the souls, who, on arrival at the gates of Hell, are shocked and shake their heads in disbelief at the fate that awaits them. They cannot accept that this terror they face is of their own making. The freedom given to them on Earth was abused in favour of everything that offends God.
Children of Mine, please explain the horror of Hell to those who are blind to the existence of Satan. No matter if they laugh and hurl abuse at you. It is your duty to warn them of the terrifying fate that awaits any poor soul who ends up there.
Atheists, who on their deathbed, believe that their suffering will end on their last breath, hear Me now. For those of you who deny the Existence of God on this Earth, although the Truth has been revealed to you during your lifetime, your suffering in the fires of Hell will be only the beginning of eternal damnation. You, My poor souls, who commit grave sin through your own free will, reject Me. Instead, you chose Satan. He awaits you after death. I will be nowhere to be found. For, by then, it will be too late to show you My Mercy.
Pray, pray, all of you, so together we can save these souls. Satan must not be allowed to steal their souls. Help Me save them while they still live on Earth.
Your beloved Jesus
Thank you Jesus, for being with us at out prayer group today, and guiding us to what you wanted to teach us. Help us to be good disciples. We will pray as you asked, so that Satan cannot be allowed to steal souls. Grant us the courage to speak up when we need to, Amen.
You must never reject God because of the evil acts of those who falsely claim to serve Him
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