SAINTS OF GOD, I BELIEVE THAT THE LEVITICAL TRIBE IS A SHADOW OF THE CHRISTIAN, FOR I FIND MANY SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE TWO. FOR EXAMPLE THE CHILDREN OF GOD, THE CHRISTIAN, WAS CHOSEN OF GOD BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD.

Eph:1:1: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Eph:1:2: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Eph:1:3: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Eph:1:4: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

Eph:1:5: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

BELOVED OF GOD, THE LEVITICAL TRIBE WAS ALSO CHOSEN OF GOD. WHEN ISRAEL WAS DEPARTING EGYPTLAND, DEPARTING FROM THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE. BECAUSE GOD HAD SPARED THE FIRST BORN OF ISRAEL, WHEN THE DEATH ANGEL PASSED OVER EGYPT, DESTROYING THE FIRST BORN OF EGYPT. GOD CLAIMED THE FIRST BORN OF ISRAEL AS HIS OWN. LATER THE LORD GOD SUBSTITUTED THE FIRSTBORN OF ISRAEL FOR THE TRIBE OF LEVI, AND THEY BECAME HIS.

Nm:3:11: And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Nm:3:12: And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;

SAINTS OF GOD, WE AS CHRISTIANS ARE COMMANDED TO BE A HOLY PEOPLE, WE ARE HOLY OR WHOLE, WE HAVE A LIVING BODY, A LIVING SOUL, AND A LIVING SPIRIT. WE ARE COMMANDED TO BE UP AND ABOUT THE LORD'S BUSINESS, DEDICATED TO THE LORD'S SERVICE. BLESSED, CONSECRATED, SANCTIFIED, AND FILLED WITH HIS SPIRIT.

Rom:12:1: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Rom:12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Rom:12:3: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Rom:12:4: For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

Rom:12:5: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

Rom:12:6: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

Rom:12:7: Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

Rom:12:8: Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. which is good.

CHILDREN OF LIGHT, THE LEVITICAL TRIBE WAS ALSO CALLED WITH A HOLY CALLING TO MINISTER UNTO GOD. THE LORD GOD SEPARATED THE TRIBE OF LEVI, FROM THE OTHER TRIBES, FOR HOLY SERVICE, THEY WERE TO MINISTER UNTO HIM, AND TO BLESS IN HIS NAME.

Dt:10:8: At that time the Lord separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to stand before the Lord to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day

BROTHERS, AND SISTERS IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE LEVITICAL TRIBE WERE NOT TO BE NUMBERED WITH THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL. AS THEY TRAVELED TOWARD THE PROMISE LAND THEY WERE SURROUNDED BY THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL. THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, WAS A WALL BETWEEN THEM; AND ANYONE THAT MIGHT HURT THEM.

Nm:1:45: So were all those that were numbered of the children of Israel, by the house of their fathers, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war in Israel;

Nm:1:46: Even all they that were numbered were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.

Nm:1:47: But the Levites after the tribe of their fathers were not numbered among them.

Nm:1:48: For the Lord had spoken unto Moses, saying,

Nm:1:49: Only thou shalt not number the tribe of Levi, neither take the sum of them among the children of Israel:

Nm:1:50: But thou shalt appoint the Levites over the tabernacle of testimony, and over all the vessels thereof, and over all things that belong to it: they shall bear the tabernacle, and all the vessels thereof; and they shall minister unto it, and shall encamp round about the tabernacle.

CHRISTIAN BRETHREN, WE HAVE BEEN CALLED TO PEACE, AND WE ARE NOT TO BREAK THE PEACE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. IF YOU ARE NEW CONVERT TO THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION YOU MAY NOT BE ACQUAINTED AS TO WHEN WE WERE CALLED TO PEACE. IF YOU WILL RECALL AT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, THE PRINCE OF PEACE, THE ANGELS CAME SAYING, "PEACE ON EARTH GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN." IT WAS AT THIS TIME I BELIEVE THAT GOD CALLED ALL OF HIS CHILDREN TO PEACE.

Lk:2:8: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Lk:2:9: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Lk:2:10: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Lk:2:11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Lk:2:12: And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Lk:2:13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Lk:2:14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Lk:2:15: And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

SAINTS OF GOD, JESUS CHRIST, THE CREATOR OF HEAVEN, AND EARTH, FURTHER EXPLAINED THE REFORMATION, THE CHANGE FOR THE BETTER, A BETTER WAY OF LIVING, IN HIS SERMON ON THE MOUNT. COMMANDING ALL OF HIS CHILDREN NOT TO RESIST EVIL, EVEN IF WE ARE ATTACKED.

Mt:5:38: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Mt:5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

HOLY CHILDREN, WE AS CHILDREN OF GOD, ARE COMMANDED TO LOVE OUR ENEMIES, TO DO GOOD TO THOSE THAT HATE US, AND BLESS THOSE THAT CURSE US. WHEN WE AS CHILDREN OF GOD ARE CALLED TO REPENTANCE, JUSTIFIED, GLORIFIED, TRANSLATED OUT OF THE WORLD, AND INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST, WE BECOME A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY OF GOD. WE ARE AT PEACE WITH ALL MANKIND, BUT WE ARE IN A LIFE, AND DEATH STRUGGLE, WITH SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES. IN ANY ARMY I BELIEVE THAT OBEDIENCE IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO BE LEARNED. FOR NO ARMY COULD BE EFFECTIVE, IF EVERY MAN DID WHAT WAS RIGHT IN OWN EYES. THEREFORE CHILD OF GOD, LISTEN AS I READ THESE COMMANDMENTS.

Mt:5:43: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Mt:5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Mt:5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Mt:5:46: For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?

Mt:5:47: And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?

Mt:5:48: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (KJV)

BUT, CHILDREN OF GOD WHAT IF A SOLDIER IN A PHYSICAL ARMY, AFTER A PEACE TREATY HAD BEEN SIGNED, WAS STILL FULL OF WRATH, AND ATTACKED THE NATION THAT PREVIOUSLY WAS THE ENEMY. IT IS MY BELIEF, THAT THE SOLDIER WOULD BE IN SERIOUS TROUBLE. THE NATIONS THAT BE, THE POWERS THAT BE, ARE ORDAINED OF GOD. WHOSOEVER RESIST THE POWERS THAT BE, THE NATIONS THAT BE, RESIST THE ORDINANCE OF GOD. AND, THEY THAT RESIST SHALL RECEIVE TO THEMSELVES DAMNATION.

Rom:13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Rom:13:2: Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Rom:13:3: For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Rom:13:4: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Rom:13:5: Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Rom:13:6: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Rom:13:7: Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

SAINTS OF GOD, DID YOU NOTICE THAT THE POWERS THAT BE, THE NATIONS THAT BE ARE ORDAINED OF GOD, THOSE MEN IN AUTHORITY, THE PRESIDENT, THE ARMIES, NAVIES, AIRFORCE, THE POLICE, THE SHERIFFS, AND OTHERS IN AUTHORITY ARE MINISTERS OF GOD, THEY ARE IN THESE POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THE WRATH OF GOD UPON THE WICKED. THEY ARE THERE FOR OUR PROTECTION, AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE TO PAY TAXES.

Rom:13:3: For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Rom:13:4: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Rom:13:5: Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Rom:13:6: For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

BUT COME INTO THIS KNOWLEDGE, SAINTS OF GOD, WE AS CHILDREN OF GOD ARE NOT TO RESIST THIS OR ANY OTHER NATION. FOR THE NATIONS THAT BE ARE ORDAINED OF GOD, AND FOR US TO WORK AGAINST OR FIGHT AGAINST ANY NATION IS TO RESIST THE ORDINANCE OF GOD, AND TO RESIST IS TO RESIST TO OUR OWN CONDEMNATION.

Rom:13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Rom:13:2: Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

BELOVED GOD IS GROOMING HIS CHILDREN, CLEANING AND CONDITIONING, HIS CHILDREN TO SPEND ETERNITY WITH HIM. WE ARE GOING TO LIVE IN THE CITY NEW JERUSALEM. NEW JERUSALEM, A CITY WERE THERE IS NO HOSPITALS, FOR THERE IS NO CRIPPLES, NO BLIND, NO SICK. A CITY WERE THERE IS NO JAILS, NO PRISONS, FOR THERE IS NO WICKED PEOPLE. BUT EXCEPT A PERSON LIVE ACCORDING TO THIS LAW, THIS COMMANDMENT, THIS RULE OF CONDUCT HERE, AND NOW, HE SHALL NOT ENTER THROUGH THE GATE OF PEARL, NOR WALK UPON THE STREET OF GOLD. LISTEN AS I READ TO YOU WHAT I BELIEVE IS THE GOLDEN RULE.

Mt:7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

HOLY CHILDREN, IF YOU DO NOT WANT SOMEONE TO STEAL YOUR BICYCLE, DO NOT STEAL THEIR BICYCLE, IF YOU DO NOT WANT SOMEONE KILLING YOUR CHILDREN DO NOT KILL THEIR CHILDREN. THE WORD CHRISTIAN MEANS TO BE CHRIST LIKE, AND JESUS CHRIST IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE.

Is:9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Is:9:7: Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.