This blog has in the past dealt primarily with encouraging you to prepare for the inevitable spiritual transitions in life we all will face. I realize I’m perhaps preaching to the saints here, but that is going to radically change as I’m compelled to now steer you in the direction of your personal food production.
FYI, much of the chatter we were aghast to hear from the independent media years ago has now occurred or appears imminent. It appears now one such fracas buried by the deep state in July ’20, was when Hunter Biden’s laptop surfaced and was given to the deep state authorities for possible prosecution but it all got buried; until last week that was, when apparently now, it appears perhaps the deep state will bring out the evidence from the laptop and who knows where else, as their excuse to change leadership in the current regime as the White House is becoming increasingly embarrassing and a liability at home and around the world; understandably with food and energy prices escalating, the imminent midterm elections, the possible collapse of the dollar, and now, a war between Russia and the Ukraine.
Apparently, this scenario was set into motion decades ago by corrupt US agencies and politicians collaborating with corrupt Ukrainian officials in Russia’s front yard and Putin in time, became aware of it. Putin, being Putin, and looking for an excuse to show his muscle, and especially so when these corrupt US and Ukrainian actors provided the emotional stage to hopefully capture the world’s attention. The prolific propaganda being spewn forth by everyone now is beyond confusing and I certainly have nothing to add except I’ve heard the war is what the corrupt US and Ukrainian officials, perhaps even some Russian officials also, were actually desiring to accomplish.
Perhaps my sources are entirely wrong, or just half correct. The significance here though, is regardless, the world is in a pickle, and it appears we may all be eaten for lunch!
None of the above makes much sense to me as I’m definitely not a historian; perhaps, though, it does to you. I only tell you because the bottom line is many millions of people are currently suffering. And it appears, if this war continues, the whole world will suffer. Personal food production and access to good water will be paramount, likely even in the US. In the future, I may share such statistics as many experts are now agreed we have passed the tipping point of returning to stability.
Now, that was enough of the negative to set the stage for what’s next. Spring is here and many of you have gardens and have always canned and frozen your produce. Gardening year around here in Ohio is likely a new concept for many. I strongly suggest though that everyone view at least the first video (21 min) to be exposed to the simplicity of growing your greens year around. Combining this downspout gardening with sprouting in quart jars for protein sources could make all the difference for you and your family.
Loretta and I will be experimenting too as we’ve not done this form of hydroponics prior. The beauty of beginning our research now is that we can do it all this summer in the great outdoors with abundant natural lighting. Doing it under the new LED grow lights during the fall, winter, and early spring, is entirely another matter. Don’t be fooled just because the equipment is cheap and easy to come by; the intricacies of effective hydroponics, though simple, does have a learning curve to achieve. And then there is always the matter of the grid possibly going down, which doesn’t impact sprouting as much, but does mean utilizing windows, skylights, natural gas generators, or most desirable, solar with back up batteries.
There is so much that could be said. But for now, just watch the first video and consider the possibilities for you. Experts are saying there will be severe food shortages. Don’t count on the grocery stores being as they are now. Even Biden said last week there will be food shortages.
I do not ever recall a time in my history when so much is at stake, and that we’ve been the worst prepared! The Cuban Crisis, the Berlin Wall, the Vietnam War, the Oklahoma City bombing, and 911, were all a walk in the park compared to what is on the table tonight. These are the days we need to be searching our souls in prayer for God to reveal to us, first, what we need to be doing to get prepared for this spiritual battle, in that the conflict today may not be with guns and in uniform being traditionally non-resistant or as conscientious objectors for us this time, but rather, more like a mass psychosis or a brain-washing deception of the nation, perhaps even the church, even congregations, perhaps even ourselves, our families, our friends, neighbors, peers, etc. Paul says it so well in Ephesians 6: 12-13 “For we do wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
The Message paraphrased it this way: “Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so when it’s all over but the shouting, you’ll still be on your feet.” Going on through verse 18: “Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.
Christ Followers (CF) must never forget the real battle is against Satan; he is the one who brings evil into their lives, and tempts then to sin. The world is his stage, as is every leader in every nation including our beloved US. CF’s who view other people as the enemy will not be able to vanquish the real foe. God’s people do not fight with arguments or violence but with truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the word of God.
I am reminded of my blog from March 24, The Genius of Jesus, where Erwin R McManus speaks of the old adage of “absolute power corrupts absolutely.” He disagrees as God has absolute power and He is incorruptible. We could even say absolutely incorruptible! McManus says rather, “Absolute power REVEALS completely. Power gives freedom to what has been hidden within the human heart. Power tells the truth about who we are. Power sets free what has been imprisoned within you. It is why you can live in a free country and still be captive by the condition of your soul.” I’m not sure I’ll live long enough to have all the deception of the prior decades up to the present revealed, but rest assured, truth always does prevail.
Blessings as you Go Forth Empowered with the Fruits of the Spirit: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control. Remember also, it’s been said “it’s what you read when you don’t have to, that determines what you will be (or do) when you can’t help it.” Perhaps this has special significance to CF’s?