# 56 Time, Time Travel, and you!

Within the things I have written and related, I have not held back from you, anything written upon the tablet of my heart. Nor anything that I hope is beneficial to you, or, at least to some.

On this occasion also I am writing down the things I have observed to be, and the things I have logically concluded, from God's Word and from his dealings with men.

Time, from a divine standpoint, appears to be different than from a human perspective. Time for us, Is an opportunity.

The following is a look at The Father of life, His Will and our future dependant upon His great mercy.

That is not to say that the Christ is of any insignificance or nor do I neglect the immense value and love that the King of our future has for me. But this section is to demonstrate the Creator of all things, including Time, Is the "Only one that is good" and that because of Him "we live and breath" and "have a hope". Mr 10;18, Acts 17;24-28, Ro 5;5.

In this System of Things!

From the moment we take our first breath, the race against time begins.

Little Children, just can't wait to be big. Once "Big", they just have to try out everything and prove themselves.

The race really heats up as young adulthood kicks in, and perspective partners manifest.

It is not for nothing that the Wise man and King Solomon wrote at Ecc !2;1- "Remember, now, your Grand creator in the days of your young manhood,-" (Or Womanhood) If we neglect to 'Remember our creator' during these days we miss a vital opportunity to cement into our hearts the things that will truly benefit us, When young, And throughout ALL our days.

As the race against time surely will heat up whether we "Search for Him" or not. Isa 55;67. and accept the counsel given to Timothy 1Tim 3;15.

Then, as we mature in days, the race against time changes again, We never have enough of it.

The race to provide for our little families. The race to squeeze in "Quality time", and the harsh reality of 'Time' upon those around us; that is, those running out of time really hits home. Ecc 12 1-7, "the calamitous days proceed to come, or the years have arrived when you will say; "I have no delight in them""etc.

Then as we get a little older ourselves, those we grew up with, from our generation suddenly look old. "Why! Just a few years ago, they were young and spritely." But soon the decay of health manifests itself in various ways and they soon start saying; "I never thought anything like this would happen to me".

Why is it such a race? Why does it get away from us, so quickly? God word explains; "He has put eternity in there hearts". Ps 22;26, John 4;14, Ro 6;23, and due to this yearning within us, that is for those who understand it to be so. We too cry out Abba, Father Ro 8;15,16. "that we are His children". Though not having the Heavenly hope, we likewise are adopted as children of the only true God, Our 'Father'. We are made in "God's image" Gen 1;26, with the potential for knowledge and growth.

When we attain to perfection, as did Jesus in the flesh, we too will be "A little lower than Angels".

All being his progeny to whom "Everlasting life" is a sworn promise, a reality for those who take ahold of it, and just won't let go.

This is why the 'race against time' is such a fight, we are meant for more than we currently experience.

This is also borne out in the way we are quick to seek medical help, even for the very old, sickness and death are foreign to our blueprint.

We are not meant to just fade away from life, from our loved ones and from service. That is not what we are designed for.

Israel, father of the 12 tribes of Israel, found life to be touch in his older days. While young he fought so hard for God's blessing and to provide for his family, but God's word recorded a change of attitude.

At Gen 46;30, Israel exclaimed; "This time I am willing to die, now that I have seen your face".

He had run the race of life with great determination. But once satisfied with the outcome, he became at ease with his future.

God's word describes something similar for his father and grandfather, Gen 25;8, Abraham was "Old and satisfied" Gen 35;29, Isaac was "satisfied with days" . I wonder, "does the term 'satisfied' in this case mean the same as when taking a meal, full, had enough", or "Over the fight".

So, in this current system of things, alienated from God's love and awaiting adoption as children, we, like these men and all our forefathers, have this grappling with the race against time in the flesh, a race or fight, we cannot win. Soon enough our light goes out, we fade into history, and sleep till we hear "His (Christs) voice and come out".

What about our 'Spirit' or 'our fight', the force actuating our mind, our memories and hopes, even our love? This record never dies. Time cannot erase the history of life imbedded in our memories.

How is this possible, since at death "Our thoughts do perrish"? Ps 146;3,4.

Speaking of our Grand creator and Almighty God, Jesus said; "I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob? Ex 3;6 He is the God of the living, not of the dead!" Mt 22;32.

He goes even further in explanation at Luke's account at 20; 37,38; "He is the God, not of the dead but of the living, for they are all living to him".

How can they be living if they are dead? He explains "All those in the memorial tombs, will hear his voice and come out". Memorial means memorie. Therefore; those who God sees' a future for in the Paradise to come. (as of this day, for it will come and no longer be a future hope, but the reality for all)

Many who have not been 'Kept' in God's memory, simply cease to exist.

For God is Holy, Pure, Unblemished. Also; being "The Rock" He is unchangeable and protected from anything unclean. This being the case, He would never 'Hold onto' or 'Cherrish to himself ones who sought to defile during their days, those who only took, and not give, during their race.

I suspect this is why Satan and the Demons are thrown into the "Abyss" By Jesus in dense inactivity and not kept in God's memory, as He above all would never be cherished by My God who is the Holy one. What an important role Our Lord and Messiah has? Little wonder He has a new name, "Oh! I do long to hear it".

Some today might be thinking, "But don't all go to heaven?"

Well, No! Jesus explained that we should consider those in the past and present who have died, "asleep". John 11;11, Mt 27;52. Also that those who lived prior to John the Baptist did not have the Heavenly calling as a hope. UNTIL JOHN

Do you get how grand the resurrection is? Do you perceive the depth of love and the hopes The Living God has for you? His Love and outstretched hand, is our only hope of finally winning the battle against time.

The Scars of Time

During our day under the Sun, we may have suffered some damage.

A person may have been a victim of crime or experienced some trauma or loss, that has left them trapped in a moment of time, so to speak. Emotionally stuck due to past events or loss.

What do I mean? If our heart has received such a blow, we may suffer some affects all our days. Many today seek private counseling or medical assistance to try to alleviate or unravel the damage that events and time has left upon them.

It seems to me that they still physically feel the hurt, physically and emotionally.

As with the counsel I suggested to fight against depression, it may take time. But you can win, in the New System you will have time.

Jehovah's Spirit can undo all the scars that 'Time' has left upon your heart. For His word promises He will "Satisfy the desire of every living thing". Ps 145;16. Also that; "Our flesh will be fresher than in youth". Job 33;25.

Is it not reasonable to conclude that we should receive assistance with the things that have terrorised our hearts?

In addition, by your "power of reason"Ro 12;1, you can let go of the past.

Are you really wanting to keep the prison walls around your heart?

Take time out for yourself. The "Race" can be all consuming, therefore, steel away for yourself a few moments per day; listen intently to the wind in the trees, the birds and the children at play, the waves or the trickling stream. Use your senses to feel the warmth of the sun, the breeze on your skin, the touch of earth or sand, grass or water on your feet. Be 'in the moment' and forget the past. Even the days activities before you. Remind yourself, in this System particularly that Everything is ok.

Jehovah is "The God of all comfort" Is 40;1, He "Cares for you" 1 Pet 5;7, and would not want any of his children to exist perpetually in the past, but in the hope.

Give yourself time. Take yourself out of the cycle, even for a few minutes per day. It will get better and the past will fade if you allow it to.

Time Vs Divine Justice

What about from Jehovah God's perspective? What laws or boundaries, does He Himself impose upon ALL regarding it, including Himself?

During my education under the tutelage of the Jehovah's Witness organisation, that is, before the Apostasy of these times. The genuine Faithful and discrete slave class often highlighted the Key attributes of the Living God, The Holy and Almighty one.

Those being; Wisdom, Power and Justice, these and all others governed by His primary one, Love.

Perfectly, all these are the features of His personality that dictate His every action as we move toward the eventual fulfilment of His WILL and PURPOSE.

It was God's will and purpose for ALL creation to live in harmony under His Loving care.

A purpose that has never changed and that Time cannot halt from eventuating.

Look at these promises and see that His intentions have not changed toward us, and all creation.

Col 1;20 "To reconcile AGAIN to Himself all other things".

Eph 1:9b - 10a, "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".

Ro 12:2, "And quit being fashioned after this system of things and prove to yourselves the GOOD and ACCEPTABLE and PERFECT will of God". Should we not be keeping such reminders close to our hearts?

Do yourself a favour. If you have access to a cross reference Bible. Preferably the New World Translation, prior to the grey ghost, if you can. and cross reference the key words; Purpose, Will and reconcile. Doing this you should begin to get a sense of the feeling of His four key attributes in action and that by these, over TIME will bring us home to Him.

Justice

If you examine His dealings with us, as recorded in The Bible, The undefiled ones, you will see how these play a role in his decisions and in His reaction to certain events.

Curiously, Time, also seems to be a key part of every equation or reaction to us and the effects of these on our future. In particular, in our relationship with Him, today and on into everlasting times.

Just one example of His sense of Justice and Time is highlighted in the book of Genesis, chapter 4.

If you read this, you will notice that the future is interwound within every decision.

Notice that God said; "Listen! your brothers blood is crying out to me from the ground". I have previously discussed the aspect of the value of his blood in God's eyes. This time for the purpose of our understanding of Time, notice the agitated state that Jehovah seems to be expressing here.

I do not know how much longer after the assault on Able this conversation took place. But it is obvious that Time in this and most cases is irrelevant when it comes to dispensing of justice.

Even in dealing with Cain you can clearly see that His will for mankind to multiply and fill the Earth was evident. Also that in His Wisdom, He knew that we needed such examples and lessons to learn from, now and on into the distant future.

What lessons of love and wisdom even, justice and His tempered use of Power can you discern from this one account?

When every Word that was penned by Holy Spirit. Jehovah had intention laced up within it.

For example, Solomon wrote, "The whole obligation of man is to fear the true God and Keep His commandments. This was a word for a planet full of people seeking Divine favour.

The Ten commandments were written for a Nation of peoples.

Whereas, He has recorded a single word, maybe, just for you.

A single word in the Bible, For example; "Please", was written for me to marvel over. Judges 13;4.

Jehovah had every word kept for a purpose. So that you might search for Him and see clearly his Qualities. Ro 1;20.

Time has many facets, None are illusive or out of his reach! He knew when to act and what to record for our benefit.

From examining God's intentions, we can clearly see that He is not limited by time in His equations as to the best path or Timing of events that will lead Him back to us, and us to him in holiness.

Restrictions Re Time

From this we can also see that Time has boundaries that Jehovah has even imposed upon himself.

Movie makers suggest that an individual could go back in Time and correct some wrong.

From God's dealings we can clearly see that a Sin or a wrong, a Good or a joyous event, ALL things, once come to pass are set in time, permanently. He has never Gone back and changed things.

Does that mean He has no control over the past? No! Let me explain.

Time Travel

The Living God can "In an instant of Time", foresee all that has happened, all that will happen, and the consequences of these.

Can He or the Holy Spirit change the past? Yes! But only before it happens. Here is how.

He can see the future, things that will happen in the future from this day. From a point in the future however, Technically the past in the future, something that has happened in the future, but that yet has not happened today. That is, before the day has been set in time.

For example; I am going to do something or be in a certain place that will lead me to cause spiritual harm to myself, in the future. It hasn't happened yet. I am not aware of it today, tomorrow I will be.

But, if, from the future, I or someone else was to go back to before it has happened, that is, before the event is set in time, I can cause events to alter, so that I never have to make that mistake, or be in that place, at that time of a harmful thing. Or for certain things or event that will help govern my actions or the person I am to become.

Does that mean I would potentially stop my death from happening? Of course not.

But, If it were a thing that could affect my spiritual conscience or physiologically or hinder my service and other important future realities to succeed, It may be beneficial to adjust such an event.

The cenario I have just Ran through Is an option to those Granted it. Not today, but in Due Time.

On two occasions I'm quite sure such a thing took place.

The first was an account I related regarding my sin in the field ministry. On this occasion I caused a man to be offended and stumbled at the miss use of my tongue.

When this happened I felt as though someone put a finger in my mouth in an attempt to get me to not use it inappropriately. I still did, and the day was cast.

The second occasion was when my wife and I were away on vacation. We had decided to go out for dinner at a particular place. We were set on our course.

Before it was time to leave, we went to the shops and on leaving, got in the car. My drivers side window went down by itself and would not go up.

This caused me to say; "We can't go out and have the window down". So we stayed in.

On this occasion I did not have any Idea what was happening at the time. The first however I had dreamed about prior to the event and am certain the finger was my own, from the future.

I suspect that, at times, we could be given warnings in a dream so as not to be surprised when things happen, I don't know!

Or, maybe they are to let me know things are on track??

I have on many, many occasions had events, moments and whole days that I had seen before.

Not just a feeling of deja vu. But a memory of the moments playing out before me.

This may be due to the spirit or influence from myself or the angels, from the future. Whatever the case, we are influenced by the future, as we go about our days. Do we take the nudging?

On one occasion, some years ago, I was exiting a business car park and failed to stop at a stop sign. At times, a bad habit.

Interestingly, a Man, was walking in a random place on the side of the road. How he got there, I don't know. But He, looking straight at me, raised his index finger, and looking down his nose, wagged it from side to side.

What's the big deal? Him, doing that, caused me to reflect on my behaviour as to following road rules, and God's, more carefully. Just one wag of a finger, changed my future.

Interestingly, I have seen that man in my dreams, many times. I suspect He is an Angel of the Living God. Possibly He is the one assigned to watch over me??

From my personal experience, and though limited knowledge and understanding on the subject.

Still I can only conclude that things will be explained in far more detail in the New System of things under Christ's rule, when Satan is removed.

The Angels, Jesus, Jehovah and probably even family members and others in the future; are interested in our days now.The Apostle Paul mentioned, "We are a sceptical to the nations".

I suspect he was referring to the peoples around him. But, If, in the future, ones who have not experienced sickness, persecution or the many struggles common today in life. These may also be watching, learning and even influencing our days.

Time Travel

Time is set, once it has past it is like a written record. Irreversible, unchangeable.

Jehovah, in His wisdom has left it that way for a purpose, for us to learn.

Do you have your powers of reason trained on these things?

The course of every day is governed by one thing, Free Will. Time is an opportunity to demonstrate our Free Will in such a way, so as to make wise, happy paths for our feet. In doing so, we imitate the one who has greatly blessed all with this gift. The gift of Time. As you travel through it, use it for good.

Many Time Travelers!

I have previously touched on the next point.

Where, or, When, are those who have died?

The scriptures clearly state that "The dead are conscious of nothing, neither do they have wages anymore for the remembrance of them has been forgotten". Ecc 9;5.

Question; If those who have died are conscious of nothing, can they feel?

Notice this text indicates that the "Remembrance of them has been forgotten". Keep this point in mind please.

Jesus explained that "I am the resurrection and the life, everyone that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life". John 11;25. Now, from this scripture we note that if a person has died, (No longer alive, breathing or conscious, feeling nothing for a time) They will live again if they have faith.

So then, Jesus was about to teach those present on the occasion of his friend Lazarus' death, and us, an important lesson. read the account in John chapter 11.

Lazarus had died, Notice how He described his condition at verses 11-14.

He described his condition as being asleep. At rest, peaceful state.

Once Jesus arrived at the place, even though He was about to raise His friend up from death, He himself wept when along side those with those who felt the hurt and pain that comes with the loss of a loved one.

Jesus called Lazarus and He came on out, "Bound" by the burial cloths.

Where was he? "In the memorial tomb"! John 5;28. That text also adds, "All those in the memorial tombs WILL hear his voice and come out".

The word 'memorial' is an extension of 'Memory'. If Lazarus and all those in 'The Memorial' or Memory are to come out, then whose memory. Not mans, for he likewise falls asleep and is conscious of nothing, asleep.

It is in Jehovah God's memory that those who "Will hear his voice' are.

We are aware that those who have died are gone as we pass along this stream of time, but when are they?. They are Transferred, from life, to life.

Life to Life!

When Lazarus died, and awoke again, to those left behind, were aware he was gone.

He however did not come out of the tomb saying; "Why did you bring me back from heaven?" {Heaven was not actually a hope for mankind until after Jesus resurrection. When He offered the Sin attoning value of His precious sinless blood on our behalf for forgiveness of our sins. An offering of sacrifice that atoned for the inherited sin we gained from Adam. He opened up a new chapter for man, a way out of bondage to sin and the death that results from it. Sin is not in this case the deliberate or unintentional doing of wrong. No! Sin is the imperfection of our flesh, the result of which is this diseased life and ultimate death, the very death Adam was warned of would come if He disobeyed God's loving and unrestrictive boundaries.}

Nor did he say, "Thanks for getting me out of that imagined place of torment".

He was alive, and was transferred, from life, to life. A new beginning, a new Body.

He had just travelled through Time. The moment He died, He awoke.

Those "In goid's memory" are those He personally desires to keep with Him, and us.

Notice earlier I mentioned to keep in mind that "The remembrance of them has been forgotten"?

Not all who have died are safe in God's memory, travelling through time. (from our perspective, asleep) No! Many are simply "Forgotten". "Neither do they anymore have wages".

That is, there is no reward of life for them.

I often fascinated over the account that a group was put to death for there wickedness at God's request. None will be coming back, except one. "Something good was found in Him".

Who come back?

Obviously it is only those Jehovah God, The Great one see's something good in.

I Mentioned before that Satan and the Demons are Not kept in God's memory, but in a dense pit of inactivity. "The Abyss". I suppose it would be like, they are a corrupt computer virus that is separated from the computer, placed in a storage device and put on a shelf. No longer able to corrupt or harm others. Seperate from God Almighty, as He is Pure, Holy, Incorruptible. Never could Satan or anyone unclean approach the person of Jehovah. Time is removed from Satan and the Demons, only for a time and to be plugged in at a later date.

This is only so we, who will have travelled through Time enough, to prove that God's keeping us in "His memory" was appreciated by evidence of faith and personal holiness.

The scriptures are clear that 144,001 are resurrected to heavenly life, but in addition, countless more are, like Lazarus, coming back to family on earth. Not yet, but in a restored system of things, under Christ's rule and tutelage.

Jesus clearly explained that there would be "A resurrection of the righteous, and the unrighteous". The first to a "resurrection of life". The second, "a resurrection of judgement.

In either case, Many in God's memory will go from being alive, to being alive. Time travellers all.

Mankind dream of Time Travel and what they could do with it.

Jehovah already uses it. Those who get to experience it would do well to appreciate it.

The main thing we should appreciate about God and Time, He knows exactly the limits of it.

He knows precisely the correct Time to act by intervening in it.

He will not be late Is 46;13

The scriptures clearly state that "No flesh would survive" If He does not step in, Mt 24;22.

He, in His wisdom has let Time run it's full course, Why? So that we can marvel at his great attributes as he brings all things back into unison to Himself, in Time. We will see it all, in Time.

The end of this system of things will come at exactly the right Time. "He will not be late".

We should know and learn, that, although world leaders ponce around as though they are immortal. And that the great tribulation, Mt 24;21, that is; the destruction of life and hope by men who "Dom inate men" for personal gain Ecc 8;8, Is a warning example.

Just as it was meant to be for the son's of Israel. So too, all generations from any point in time and from every corner of creation, should know and pay attention.

Love, and, selflessness, despite the hardships experienced, are of more worth than all the riches and the glory, the fame and the satisfying of selfish desires of even the most prominent of mankind that have ever stood upon the ground. Even from all human existence, they and we have nothing but a devastation of life and the treading down of the lowly as a legacy.

Create for yourself an environment where love and wholesomeness flourish. Be wise and learn from the Holy one. Our God and Father, His chief representative and the hopes He personally has for you.

In Times past, we, ALL have followed the paths trod by our forefathers, even ones of good intent. However, these only led us further away from the Truth, From our Father and from the Everlasting good will that is awaiting all who follow the correct path through Time.

The very one trod, of which will soon be paved, by Jesus our Lord and King, our Big Brother, who cares for me, and you.

Time has proven that there is nothing Bad that comes from the person of Jehovah.

If you Love Him and seek peace, and pursue it, then, whatever it is that you have or will experience over Time will only brighten your hope and light the way forward.

Then know this, no harm, nor scars cannot be undone or healed. The whole purpose of Time and your experience is to grow, thrive and flourish. He cares for you and will provide "Help at the proper time". Be patient and keep the hope that belongs to those who will not only endure through time, but master it.

I hope this hasn't been too hard to follow. The experiences I have related are true. May Time, always be on your side and be your friend, through good times and bad and all Seasons.

Sing songs of rejoicing, for Time IS your friend, it is a gift from God.

Man in expectation :)

The mash-up! "You must love Jehovah your God, with your whole Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength and keep His Commandments. If you do, you will be wise enough to bypass any trial with ease, and have an indefinitely lasting name with The Living One. Those who fail to take these things to heart, will suffer shame and fall short in a large way, all that is his, will be destroyed and cease to exist.

You who love Him, however, will flourish with joy, under the tent cloths of Jehovah, always." Ecc 12:13, Mark 12:30 and Ps 37:18-20.