2023-06-14 Daily Word: The relevance of Artemis
2023-06-14 07:02
4th Day of the Week
Daily writing
Man thinks his deed and wants is of no consequence; that he can do as he pleases and no harm will come to him. Is that what you have learned; in all your reading and hearing?
Today, you read of the riot in Ephesus. Look at the hearts of those involved, what witness does it have? Paul was eager to preach the Name of Jesus; the disciples wanted to keep him safe. What of the idol makers (worshipers); where were their hearts? Yea, MattitÝAHU; they were concerned about their profits. They incited the people, for the love of Artemis, a fallen one; to riot against the Christians. Look at the rebel behaviour; some of the rioters did not even know why they were there. It is easy to incite the godless for a wicked cause; even if it was ultimately for the sake of the silversmith’s purse. But, religion was used to give voice to their personal interests; profits. So, mankind chose sides, unwittingly. Read then what Solomon says is wisdom, maybe then you will understand. Even My Son speaks on this in your daily verse.
Matthew 6:19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
What then does the godless stand for, but his own interest? His income, profit; the industry that sustains him for profiting in a lie? What does Solomon say, even David; about a lying tongue? Yea, Oh! I hate it. It brings discourse even between close friends. There is only love of self in it; though, it leads to death.
Oh! You children of man, when will you learn? Look at your very own lives. How much trouble does money bring? Always a need for more and a net result of not having what you want. You cannot simply do what you want, especially not to those who stand in self-love; you place your own life at risk.
You were instructed to love your neighbour as yourself, do it then at least for the sake of peace. Know what will get you into trouble. For he that yields more power than you, will bind his purse to a common cause against you. He will even use religions to come against you, for the sake of his purse. The wicked does not have moral conduct, but will use the beliefs of others to benefit his very own cause. Yea, he will incite those you thought were friends to stand against you. All for the sake of gain and profit.
But, if you are not a lover of this world; if your riches are stored up in heaven, then you will know that all of this worldly commotion comes to nothing. And I will judge the heart of man in it. I will reward the heart’s movement. Yea, that secret, that was never told to others. I am for the righteous. I am for the poor. I am for the innocence in heart.
This world will bid you to stand for a cause contrary to your own best will. It will attempt to incite you to stand for causes undeclared. Yea, and your enemy will use your values as an instigator for rebellion. Who then rebelled first?
Even in your reading, do you know who Artemis was?
Do not be tricked. Do not do as you please. For the enemy will use your emotion and religion to further his own cause. Listen to sound advice. Keep your peace in all matters; investigate the matter before you put yourself to a false cause.
Shalom
Video for today
Hope For Our Time: Is THIS For Real!? | with Tom Hudges & Todd Hampson
As you will come to know, the LORD places things on my path that are relevant in some way. Now, I know not everybody is as blessed as I am with time to investigate these things; but you should really make as much time available as you can. To remain watchful and to learn the signs of times. (Please note: I might not necessarily be 100% in agreement with some of the teachings of man, but when a video is highlighted to me by the Holy Spirit; I watch.)
Who was Artemis?
Acts 19:23-28 (NIV)
“About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business. And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no gods at all. There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty.” When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!””
According to Wikipedia Artemis was also known as Diana by the Romans. (Reference) The elder of her twin brother Apollo; both the extramarital children of Zeus by Leto. for more information, please see the referenced link above. However, for the sake of being thorough, I will place links below to some videos with information that is reported on her, her temple and her brother Apollo. Is there a link between Apollo and Apollyon mentioned in Rev 9:11?
Rev 9:11 (NIV)
“They had as king over them the angel of the Abyss, whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer).”
Video Links:
The Untold Truth of the Temple of Artemis
Apollo and Artemis: Birth of the twin gods
Introspection
Today we read more about the Temple of GOD that Solomon built on Mount Moriah, but we also learn of the temple of Artemis in Ephesus from the Book of acts. Such stark contrast. We know that GOD does not dwell in buildings, but that GOD is in us. From Genesis to Revelations, we see this consistent contention, that is simplified for us as the fight between good and evil. Announced first by GOD as a seed war in Genesis 3:15
Gen 3:15 (NIV)
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
The LORD asked me (or us), if we knew who Artemis was? Why do you think that God would point our attention to something from pagan beliefs? It must be important, even as the riot in Ephesus was recorded to this very fact. Do we not still see the remnant beliefs in those fallen ones? Why do I mention the fallen ones here now? Do you understand that the fallen of man will side with the fallen of heaven? Do you understand that those that trust in the GOD of all creation, stand in contention with those that are still fallen? Do you see the fallen holding on to physical matter, the things of this world and all the lusts thereof?
Okay, let’s see if we can look at it like this; whether the Lord Jesus Christ was forbearing of what was to come. Now, we know that the original scrolls of scripture were not divided by chapter and verse. But, we also know that all is determined by GOD for His own purposes.
Read again Rev 9:11, then remember what happened on 9-11-2001. What was attacked and destroyed; or rather what could have been a symbol thereof. Can it be that the twin towers of the World Trade Centre pointed to the twin gods Apollo and Artemis; even the reason for the riot in Ephesus in Acts 19 being about trade and the traders being upset with Paul? Is there anything that surprises you anymore? Just look at NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the moon.
Are the sons and daughters of man still giving honours to false gods this day still, just like the people of Ephesus in Paul’s time? And, why? Let’s entertain the Artemis Moon mission as the jump-off for interplanetary travel, for a moment. Why would man be interested in that, you think? Resources? All comes back to man’s greed; and the earth is not enough for their greed anymore, so they have set their sights on the stars. Mars first, and then what?
But, since there is such a clear indicator to the Book of Revelations; especially if you consider the first missions to the moon were named after Apollo; is it possible that there are some trying to escape the Earth before the Judge of mankind returns? And, until then they will seek to profit from it?
What then is the lesson to take away from this, this Word that the Lord brought to us this day. Is it not the same lesson as it was given by our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, when the WORD became flesh?
Matthew 24:3 (NIV)
“As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.”
What is the concept of a saviour? To save man from certain destruction? And these missions are paid for by the taxes levied from poor people. And they assign their efforts to the names of false gods; the very children of abomination as we find in Genesis 6, that is where all these myths come from. It was all too real at the time, but this modern world does not want us to remember the truth; instead they portray the Nephilim as heroes.
Genesis 6:1-7 (NIV)
“When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. Then the Lord said, “My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.” The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown.
The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.”
You see, this is not just a day study of scripture. There are some biblical scholars that have devoted a lifetime to the studies of this. There is indeed a conspiracy, a very ancient one, starting with the father of lies and the fallen angels. Man has joined forces with them, many intermingled bloodlines; but this world will tell you, it is not true. Do not be deceived, do not be lured away by the great deception that will lead to a great falling away. Now, nearer than the time of Paul and John; at work already from their time.
So, be on guard and watch; for your redemption draws near.
My Prayer for the Church
Lord, my GOD Almighty; I pray for the discernment of things; times and seasons, lies and truth; but most of all, good and evil; for all YOUR children. I pray for the protection of the One True Church, the Body of Jesus Christ; that YOU will lead us in YOUR wisdom. Give us the ears to hear YOUR Holy Spirit and obey YOUR command, for the sake of our souls and the salvation of Christ’s saints. Prevent us from corruption. Guard us against the lies of the enemy. Expose the Truth to us, so we may know. Lead us in YOUR Light, unto the Light of our Salvation. AMEN.
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