The Chastisement of the Lord

Many believers struggle in their daily walk with the Lord. Life happens, as we are in the world yet not of it. Pilgrims, strangers, sheep, commanded to follow the Chief Shepard wherever he leads us. Along this path, the straight and narrow path, aligned with difficulties as the Lord prepares the table before us in the presence of our enemies. Then there are the natural sorrows accompanying a sin-plagued world hurling at light speed to its destruction.The Lord Jesus testified of these things, declaring, 'the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.' Thus, prophesying of the difficulties his children and servants will have in this fallen sin-stained world as we press forward in the kingdom of heaven.In our frailties and moments of weakness, even we succumb to the dictates of our flesh or the temptations of the enemy.What does our Lord see? What does he know? How will he respond when I go astray? Can I be restored? Will I be restored? When, O Lord, will you come to my rescue?Are you searching for the answer to these questions? Do you have a brother or sister in Christ who feels alienated from our Lord? Then look inside, as the answer to these questions and much more are discussed and explained in great detail.In Part One-Connecting the Chain Links, we enter the time machine to attend a wedding in ancient Israel, then walk with Jesus as he romances his bride. We enter heaven to attend His wedding and mingle with the wedding guests as our Lord executes his judgments upon the wicked nations. Then we see her, our heavenly abode, the New Jerusalem sparkling from the glory of our Father.In Part Two-The Seeker of Lost Sheep, the Chief Shepard identifies his own, seeks out those who have gone astray, lovingly binding their wounds, restoring, refreshing, and releasing them back into the fold.In Part Three-From Milk to Meat, we meet the perfect candidate. Will he come to the Shepard? Then we journey through the hunted forest dressed in the whole armor of our God. Will we win, will we press forward, will it make us stronger?In Part Four-The Final Link in the Chain, we witness the Chief Shepard inspecting the sheep with his rod and staff as they leave the sheepfold. Those who return muddy have their feet washed, but those who returned intoxicated were sent home. The Chief Shepard gently calls the remaining sheep to teach them how to return to the fold with their wool white and clean. 'He that hath an ear let him hear.'