Monday, November 7, 2011

Jacob's ladder
The True God can do whatever he pleases and "no one can check his hand or say, what have you been doing?"  (Dan 4:35)
So God can do whatever he wants to:
And so it will be, concerning how he will make all things new; (Revelation 21:5)  as well as by what means he will communicate with mankind during that time.

The True God's word will come true. (Isa 55:10, 11) 
His unfolding Game Plan is dynamic. His name means he will become whatever he needs to become. (Ex 3:14, 15)    Speaking to Satan, “the original serpent” (Rev 12:9)    Almighty God declares this in (Gen 3:15) “I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your seed and her seed.
 Satan has been at enmity with this woman and her seed since the beginning. We see this very same woman in Revelation (Rev 12:1, 2, 5, 6, 17; Rev 12:5; Rev 2:26-27; Rev 3:21; Ephesians 2:6,7) and how Satan goes off to “wage war with the remaining ones of her seed.” And they also will be granted power to fight back against Satan's seed. (Rev 2:26-27: Rev 3:21)
It is God’s promise to fulfill his initial purpose for man and the earth.
From (Genesis 3:15) to the book of Revelation there were promises or “covenants” and prophecies, from God, that include the  purpose’ of bringing forth her children, or “seed”.   He will bring to a finish this part of the “sacred secret” of this promised “seed”.    (Rev 10:7) (Col 1:26, 27) (Eph 1:10) 
Included in the sacred secret, is the complete Administration, that is instrumental in God's purposes.  God's purposes will be fulfilled and all things will be made new. (Rev 21:5)

Jacob's dream revealed a "ladder" with angels 
(Gen 28:12)  (The Greek word angel means messenger). These angels or messengers are the members of this administration as this article will bring out. 

The restoration of the temple will be complete with the remaining ones of the administration . 
The captives will be brought back and gathered together into Christ (Matthew 24:31,30,32; Rev 11:3-4; Zechariah 4:1-3,4-7,8-10; Rev.5:6; Zechariah 4:10; Rev.11:4; Zechariah 4:11-14) 
It is interesting that the "woman"covenant will be nourished for 1260 days and the two witnesses prophecy for 1260 days. 
(Covenant-Gal 4:24) (1260 days- Rev 11:3; Rev 12:6)
Pearl has a post from over 8 years ago about how the two witnesses feed the "covenant".  Here is an excerpt:
     Pearl Doxsey: ("So, to prevent the members of the woman's seed/representatives from suffering from the spiritual famine Satan has caused, God feeds that Covenant with Holy Spirit...in the form of the anointed being able to feed on the "Carcass/slain Ones"...those slain who proved faithful to "death" (Rev.11:3,7; Matt.24:28). These "two witnesses" were caused to "prophesy"...providing spiritual food. This is the means by which, the members of the woman/covenant are fed... "that they (two witnesses) should feed her there" Rev.12:6. These feed one another (1Cor.10:17) and in this way, the woman/covenant is strengthened and nourished" 
(Acts 2:17,18,19,20,21).

Here is a link for "Feeding the Covenant.   https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2012/06/question-good-day.html

Additional information:.
(Just a note to remind us what "horns" are.... 
(Rev 17:12; Rev 13:1; Rev 17:16) 
The lamb Jesus also has his own kings or "horns" 
(Rev 5:6)

Why must they be gathered?  Because they have been scattered. Jesus told his disciples this. (John 16:32; Matthew 26:31,56; 24:2; Luke 21:24) 
This also happens in our day as well. (Rev 13:10; Colossians.2:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3,4-6,7-9) (Daniel 8:19,24,11:3,36)

Here is more information on the Administration:  
(Ephesians 1:8-10)
"This he caused to abound toward us in all wisdom and good sense, in that he made known to us the sacred secret of his will.  It is according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself for an ADMINISTRATION at the full limit of the appointed times, namely, to gather all things together again in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the things on the earth. Yes in him." 

{Other translations that use “Administration”…and some bible scholar’s notes}:

The New American Standard Bible: (1995) …with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English (2010) …for the administration of the end of time, that all things which are in Heaven and in Earth would be made new again by The Messiah.
Darby Bible Translation …for the administration of the fullness of times; to head up all things in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the things upon the earth;
Weymouth New Testament …for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it--the purpose which He has cherished in His own mind of restoring the whole creation to find its one Head in Christ; yes, things in Heaven and things on earth, to find their one Head in Him.
World English Bible…to an administration of the fullness of the times, to sum up all things in Christ, the things in the heavens, and the things on the earth, in him;

Barnes’ notes on the Bible:   That in the dispensation - The word rendered here as dispensation," οἰκονομία oikonomia, means properly "the management of household affairs." Then it means stewardship or administration; a dispensation or arrangement of things: a scheme or plan.


Wesley’s notes: That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times - in this last administration of God's fullest grace, which took place when the time appointed was fully come. He might gather together into one in Christ - Might recapitulate, re - unite, and place in order again under Christ, their common Head. All things which are in heaven, and on earth - All angels and men, whether living or dead, in the Lord.


We are all awaiting for the completion of this Administration. 

In fact it is what all creation is in eager expectation of.  (Rom 8:18-23) 
  
It involves Jesus’ sealed anointed brothers. As you will see they are the "living stones" that make up the "Heavenly city of New Jerusalem". They will assist in gathering all things together again into the Christ. (Eph 1:10)
However, first let's see what kind of "rulers" they will be. In the symbolic book of Revelation it may sound harsh...but remember it is symbolic and God is love.  Jesus reflects his father perfectly.
  Obviously we see what kind of rulers the world offers today, so how does Jesus want his disciples to rule?

They will not rule as the world's leaders rule.
Jesus told them: (Mark 10:42-44) (Matt 20:25, 26, 27, 28) The anointed will “minister” to mankind.
(Minister comes from Latin meaning “minus” and the Greek word means “servant”).

These “priests and kings” of this "administration" will be tested as their master was.(John 15:20-21;2 Tim 3:12) 
(Mark 10:38-40) (Luke 22:31)

Jesus' sealed anointed brothers are Ambassadors of Christ (2 Cor 5:20) and representatives (citizens) of the holy city New Jerusalem, the city of the living God. (Eph.2:19, 20, 21, 22) (Phil.3:20).

The city is not a literal city, just as Jacob's ladder was not a physical ladder.  The city is made up of living stones, built by God himself. (Hebrews 11:10)                       

As for the faithful anointed ones, they are stewards of the heavenly truths of God and as stones of this city they will “come down out of heaven" as figuratively described in Jacob's ladder, to fulfill their duty to God 

They will “tent” (Greek – “reside”) with mankind. (Rev 3:12) (Rev 21:2, 3, 9, 10) 

 Jesus “tented” (or resided) with mankind. 
(John 1:14) (Matt 1:23) 


God told Abraham “by means of your seed all nations will bless themselves”. 
(Gen 22:17, 18) (Psalms 25:13; Matt 5:5)
Jesus was the primary or first seed. (Galatians 3:16)
Jesus died for them and produced many secondary seeds. (John 12:24 NIV) 
 The anointed are the secondary “seeds” of the covenant. They are part of the “Temple or (Tent”) (1Cor.3:16, 17) of God.

The city is not a literal city, but instead it is made up of living stones, built by...                                
God himself. (Heb 11:10)

Yes, built by the True God himself.
The Apostles are called ... (Living stones), and Jesus (the primary seed) is the cornerstone.”
(1Pe 2:3, 4, 5, 6) (Eph 2:18, 19, 20, 21, 22)

The bible also calls the stones "pillars"   Wisdom builds it's house on "seven pillars". (Prov 9:1) 
https://4womaninthewilderness.blogspot.com/2020/05/seven-pillars-of-wisdom.html

These things are all connected.  Jesus is depicted as having seven horns, seven eyes  in (Rev 5:6).  He has the seven stars in his hand and seven golden lampstands. (Rev 1:20)  These living foundation stones or pillars are part of the house of God. (Rev 3:12)  They are Priests and Kings.  Jesus is the Great Priest over the house of God. (Hebrews 10:21)  In his dream Jacob calls the place the house of God. (Gen 28:12,17,18) The anointed are the church or the house of God. (1 Tim 3:15)
Pearl Doxsey updated her article on Who are Anointed with this information.
She says:
{ I believe all these to be symbols for the same priests and kings...
Stone of vision -(1Pet.2:5,9; Eph.2:20; Dan.2:34,35,44,45) 
The Bible also refers to stones as "pillars" (Gen.28:11,17,18; 31:13) 
(Gen.28:17; Heb.10:21; 1Tim.3:15; 1Pet.4:17; 1Cor.3:9,16; Eph.2:19,20,21,22)
(Rev.1:20; 5:6; 3:12; Prov.9:1) }
Who are anointed:   http://pearl-whoareanointed.blogspot.com/

So does the vision of Jacob's Ladder showing the representatives of this "Living City" made up of living stones "coming down from heaven" mean that the anointed brothers of Christ will be here on the physical planet?  

      It seems to be so ...and they will...because "heaven" is not a physical place to begin with. 

Some may think they may be carried away to another dimension...but even while in their physical body like John while imprisoned on the island of Patmos... they can have visions and be carried away in the spirit also while still being here physically. (Rev 1:9-11)  see also what Paul said (2 Cor 12:2-4) 
 So only time will tell all, but for now we see partially. (1 Cor 13:11-13)

The anointed will be here on earth with us.  
After all, they do inherit the earth.
 (Gen 22:17, 18). (Psalms 25:13; Matt 5:5)

In fact all faithful anointed "brothers" of Jesus have already been "in the service of the son of man" since the first century.  His Apostles were ones sent forth and he also sent 70 of his disciples forth in pairs of two each to preach to the towns and homes at that time.  
Today all faithful ones are in the service of the son of man now and in the future.  
  They have all been given "work" to do by spirit and they should not bury the talent that was given them.
(Matthew 25:14-15, 18-19) 
  (This burying of the gift given to them is something that the Watchtower enforces. Watchtower does not let them shine their light...WT only allows them to repeat what the Governing Body and the organization teach.)


 According to Revelation there will be... healing... from the leaves of the trees that are on each side of the river. 
(Rev.22:2) 
 Please note: Jesus could have miraculously healed anyone no matter how far away they were from him, as we see in the account of the Army officer’s slave.
(Luke 7:2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). 
But Jesus preferred the “personal touch”.   He healed people with compassion. He took the man who was deaf away from the crowd. He showed compassion for him. He touched lepers even though lepers were considered unclean. 
(Mark 7:32, 33, 34, 35 ) ( Mark 1:40, 41 ) 
He said his disciples would do works greater than these. 

Few have faith like that of the Army officer (in Luke chapter 7).  Jesus said that not even in all Israel has he seen such faith. (Luke 7:8, 9)  No man can see God...so what about those that may be literally resurrected or healed? (Acts 24:15) How will their faith be built?  They could benefit greatly by a hands on "personal touch" from Jesus' brothers and sisters in order to "learn" faith in the True God, the true source of their healing. 

There is no indication in the scriptures that the chosen ones leave their earthly existence... to only be... spiritual bodies in heaven with Jesus. (That is a Watchtower teaching..and it is wrong)  Even Jesus was allowed to "come down" to earth.  
Why would anyone believe that a God of love would forbid us to see and hug our loved ones who have been chosen to be heirs of God's Kingdom?  When Mary saw Jesus she wanted to hug him. ( John 20:17)
 We pray for God's Kingdom to come...on earth...as it is in heaven.   The chosen ones are representatives of his Kingdom on earth.

What do you think? Will Jesus allow the Kingdom healing to be impersonal, invisible and done while he and his brothers are "sitting on thrones in the heavens"?  (This is how the Watchtower sees it)

What do you think?  Do they sit around in "heaven", invisible to humans, waving "magic wands" to do these things?  That is silly.

How will faith be learned? 
We can't see God, so how will we know where the source of his blessings are from?  As visible representatives... messengers/angels;  Jesus brothers will make clear to all that to the Almighty Father in Heaven, belongs the praise.
They will have the authority to resurrect or heal if needed and most especially... to teach... in the service of their master.


{The footnote at John 1:51 in the reference bible says angel means messenger and it brings out that (“to” the son of man) means “in the service of ” the son of man…as in to wait “upon the son of man…or as a servant would wait on his master.}
This is what Jacob’s ladder seems to indicate as the faithful messengers carry out their service for the son of man.

The heavens are opened up...and understanding is opened up to them. If that also includes physical healing in the future remains to be seen, but for now we are gaining understanding as never before.
(John 1:51) (Gen 28:12) (Luke 24:45,32)


Jesus the firstborn son came down from heaven.
 (John 1:9, 14,)
His firstborn sons, those of the first resurrection (Rev 20:6) are the congregation of the firstborn (Heb 12:23) who have been enrolled in the heavens. 
Ambassadors are enrolled as citizens in their "home country", which in this case is "heaven" the living city "New Jerusalem".  

As Jacob's ladder portrays, they "come down" figuratively, as representatives of God's holy city.

Guess who’s coming to dinner?   (Heb 1:6) (Heb 9:28)
“But when he again brings his firstborn into the inhabited earth…” Interesting ...yes?  According to these scriptures, the firstborn will again be brought into the inhabited earth. 

(Is Jesus also going to be here, as well as his firstborn sons?)  (Heb 1:6) (Heb 9:28)
 (Acts 1:9, 10, 11) (Acts 3:20, 21) (Heb 1:6) (Heb 9:28)
The ambassadors, are going to  be here on the planet earth. 

The faithful ones are in the service of their master now and they are having the scriptures "opened up" to them.

They are doing their best to be the meek ones who carry out their duties.

They will reign as kings and priests ...on... the earth. (Revelation 5:10) 

The Greek word (epi') in Revelation 5:10 translates into English as "upon". So they will reign "upon" the earth or "on it".  Many Bible translations read "they will reign on the earth". 

New International Version (©1984)
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."
New Living Translation (©2007)
And you have caused them to become a Kingdom of priests for our God. And they will reign on the earth."
English Standard Version (©2001)
and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth."
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
International Standard Version (©2008)
You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on the earth."

Jacob's ladder is not referring to the "angels" as most people imagine. It is not to the spirit “angels” who were born in heaven that the scriptures refer to.  
It is in reference to Abraham’s seed, ( Heb 2:5, 12, 14, and 16) the Israel of God, (Galatians 6:16), the Ambassadors or messengers/angels, of Christ.  They are heirs (Gal 3:18, 26,29)to the promise.

Now some would think that the Israel  spoken of here are fleshly Jews, but the scriptures say otherwise. 

(Romans 2:24, 28, 29) (Rom 9:6) (Rom 9:7, 8)
(Galatians 3:26, 28)  See article God saves Israel

An angel can be a spirit son of God as one of his messengers or simply an earthly messenger or representative.
The sealed faithful brothers of Jesus are Ambassadors, messengers or (angels) of Jesus, and representatives of the holy city.
They also are co-inheritors  with Jesus. (Gal 3:29)
Why would their Heavenly Father not allow them to come down and walk upon their inheritance?
{If you inherited your parent’s home, but were not actually allowed to step foot in it or live in it... Is it really yours?
Which parent would give their child a new bicycle as a gift, an not allow him to ride it?}
The True God can do whatever he pleases.   Holy Spirit is the most powerful force in the universe.
God's faithful servants in the past were allowed to come  to earth and materialize, to carry out his purposes. Abraham entertained angels. Angels took Lot out of Sodom.  Jacob wrestled with an angel.
(Genesis 17:1, 18:1-22, 19:1-3, 16, 32:1, 24-30) Zechariah the father of John the Baptist and Mary the mother of Jesus saw and talked with angels.

(Luke 1:11-14, 26-38) Angels appeared to the disciples at the tomb. Jesus materialized to his disciples after his resurrection.
(Luke 24:13-51) There is ample scriptural evidence that this is possible.

The True God's word will come true. 
It just may not be as any of us have imagined. It will be God's way.
Soon by means of this Administration (Ephesians 1:8, 9, 10) God will make all things new. (Rev 21:5)
However, will any of us rightly be hot with anger when God makes things new, His way?(Jonah 3:9, 10) (Jonah 4:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) (Isaiah 55:7, 8,  9)
God has promised, so it will come true. “So my word that goes forth from my mouth will prove to be. It will not return to me without results, but it will certainly do that in which I have delighted, and it will have certain success in that for which I have sent it.” (Isa 55:10, 11)



  So Jacob saw a ladder in his dream at the place he slept.
 (Gen 28:12) 
He said this is none other than the house of God. (Gen 28:17). 

The anointed are the house of God. 
(Heb.10:21; 1Tim 3:15; 1 Pet 4:17; 1 Cor 3:9,16; Eph 2:19-22) 

They are the bride of Christ, the Holy City New Jerusalem...made of living stones. (1 Pet 2:5) (2 Cor 11:2; Eph 5:27; Rev 19:7)

They inherit the earth and rule on it as kings and priests. (Gal 3:29)(Rev 5:10)

 Rev.21:2,3
 I saw also the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God and prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.  With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: 
Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 
(Through his representatives)
(The chosen ones are the tent or temple of God) (1 Cor 3:16)
Matt.1:23
 Look! The virgin will become pregnant and will give birth to a son, and they will call his name Emanuel, which means, when translated,  With Us Is God..

How was God "with us"? Through the physical presence of His Son. (Heb.1:6)


Agape  Obadiah.

Update:  April 2018 :Presently in  caring for spiritual needs now.  (Pearl Doxsey has explained that they are"in the service" of Jesus.  This has been the case with all faithful anointed ones from the very first century to this very day.  Faithful anointed ones are carrying out their duties to Jesus and his father right now as they teach truth and battle against the lies. They will continue to care for the sheep even more so after Jesus hands over the kingdom to his father.)