God’s Promises

Spiritual Law – It Works Like Gravity

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Think for a moment about the natural world around us. You know it as well as I do—gravity never fails. If you jump, you will fall. If you plant seeds in good soil, they will grow. If you put your hand in fire, it will burn you. These are not mere guesses or superstitions. These are laws, predictable and unchanging, woven into the very fabric of creation. And just as surely as the natural world is governed by these physical laws, the spiritual realm operates by unshakable spiritual laws.

What many call “commands” in the Bible are not arbitrary rules given by a stern taskmaster; they are God’s loving guidance about these laws. He is not demanding obedience to make life difficult—He is showing us how to avoid harm and experience blessing. When He says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “I see the cliff ahead, and I don’t want you to fall.” When He warns against sin, He’s not withholding something good—He’s steering you away from something that will destroy you. Every spiritual law He reveals is born from a heart that loves us more than we can imagine. This is why you can trust God’s goodness: His laws exist to bless you, protect you, and lead you to the abundant life He intends for you.

Jesus Himself teaches us about these laws. In John 15:7, He says, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” At first glance, you might think this is a reward—something God gives to the super-spiritual. But Jesus isn’t talking about rewards; He’s showing us how spiritual laws work. Abiding in Him is not a requirement to earn God’s favor—it’s the connection that allows His life to flow into us. Just like gravity pulls a falling object to the ground, abiding in Christ releases the flow of His power, blessings, peace, and favor into your life.

Picture a vine and its branches. The branch doesn’t strain to bear fruit. It doesn’t work hard to prove itself worthy. It simply stays connected to the vine. The vine does the work. The vine provides the life. And as long as the branch remains connected, the flow is constant, and fruit is inevitable. That’s what abiding in Christ looks like. The Holy Spirit—God’s one and only source—flows into you like floodgates wide open. Everything in the vine flows through you: all the blessings, all the favor, all the love, and all the power.

But here’s where things can get tricky. The flow never stops on God’s end. The floodgates are wide open. Yet sometimes, we don’t experience the blessings He intends because we block the flow. Imagine a garden hose, pouring water at full pressure. If you kink the hose, the flow slows to a trickle—or stops altogether. Fear, anxiety, unbelief, and disobedience are the kinks that crimp the flow of the Spirit.

Think about fear for a moment. Fear tightens your grip on the hose. It says, “I don’t trust God to handle this.” Anxiety does the same thing—it’s faith in the wrong direction, trusting that something bad will happen. Unbelief shuts the hose entirely, refusing to trust God’s Word. And disobedience? Disobedience is stepping out of alignment with the flow altogether. God’s Spirit never stops flowing, but we step out from under the blessing when we choose our own way.

Now here’s the good news: you can remove the kinks. God doesn’t ask you to “fix it all” or “work harder”—He simply asks you to trust Him. Replace fear with trust. Replace anxiety with prayer. Replace unbelief with faith. Replace disobedience with alignment to His Word. Every step you take to align yourself with God is like unkinking that hose. The flow of the Spirit begins to rush through you again—bringing peace where there was chaos, joy where there was sorrow, and provision where there was lack.

God’s laws are consistent. They don’t play favorites. Just as gravity will pull anyone down, spiritual laws will work for anyone who abides in Christ and aligns with His ways. The gardener doesn’t scream at the soil to make seeds grow; he simply creates the right conditions. And the seeds grow naturally because of the laws God put into place. The same is true for you: your part is to stay connected and create the right conditions. When you remain in Christ and remove the blockages, the fruit will come naturally, and the fruit isn’t just “spiritual success”; it’s real, tangible change in your life. You’ll experience peace where there was chaos, joy where there was sorrow, and provision where there was lack. God’s blessings will overflow, not only for you but also for those around you.

Faith operates in a similar way. When you speak words, you trigger spiritual laws and create physical changes. Jesus said, “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove.” Faith isn’t about striving to prove your spirituality—it’s about aligning your words and actions with God’s spiritual laws that govern all reality. When you release faith through your words, you activate these spiritual laws, and things begin to change.

Let this truth settle deep in your heart: the spiritual realm is not just real—it’s more real than the physical world. The spiritual realm is the birthplace of everything you see, touch, and experience. God spoke, and the universe came into existence. That same spiritual reality governs what happens in your life. When you align yourself with the spiritual laws God has set in motion, you are tapping into the source of all power, all life, and all blessing.

If you jump, you will fall. If you abide, you will bear fruit—fruit that brings supernatural peace, abundant provision, unshakable joy, and overwhelming love. And the best part? This isn’t reserved for a few spiritual elites. It’s available to anyone. The floodgates are open, and the flow of God’s Spirit is constant. All you have to do is stay connected, trust His goodness, and remove the blockages.

Because the laws of the Spirit don’t fail—because God’s love never fails.

Understanding the Distinction Between Israel and Jews

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One of the most overlooked aspects of how end-time prophecy is taught is the distinction between Israel and the Jews, which is often misunderstood. This differentiation is crucial for understanding biblical history and prophecy, as the northern tribes of Israel are distinct from the Jewish people who come from the tribe of Judah. While all Jews are descendants of Israel, the northern tribes of Israel were not considered Jewish, as the term “Jew” specifically refers to those from the tribe of Judah. This distinction dates back to the division of the united kingdom of Israel after the reign of King Solomon. Following his death, a civil war split the nation into two separate kingdoms: the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah

The northern Kingdom of Israel was composed of ten of the twelve tribes of Israel, while the southern Kingdom of Judah included the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priestly tribe of Levi. These two distinct kingdoms coexisted side-by-side for over 200 years, during which time a new term emerged that further differentiated these groups. During this period, they were often at odds and even engaged in warfare against each other on at least five different occasions.

It was during one of these conflicts that the term “Jew” first appeared in the Bible, referring specifically to those from the tribe of Judah. Therefore, “Jews” are descendants of the tribe of Judah and not from the northern Kingdom of Israel. There were no Jews in ancient Israel after the split, as the term applies only to those from the tribe of Judah in the southern kingdom.

Why is this distinction important? Because God gave specific promises to Abraham—worldly promises that were destined to be fulfilled through the northern Kingdom of Israel, and spiritual promises that were to be fulfilled through the southern Kingdom of Judah. This distinction between the promises is key to interpreting end-time prophecies correctly, as conflating the two can lead to misunderstanding God’s specific plans for each kingdom. However, most Bible prophecy teachers don’t make this distinction, and as a result, they often allocate promises made to the northern tribes of Israel to the Jewish people, which leads to confusion in understanding biblical prophecy.

The southern tribe of Judah holds a unique and significant place in biblical prophecy, as it was through this tribe that the Messiah would come. After the Babylonian exile, it was the people of Judah who returned to the Promised Land, rebuilding Jerusalem and reestablishing their presence. By the time of Jesus’ first coming, it was this same tribe that was present in Galilee and Judea. Additionally, in 1948, it was the descendants of the tribe of Judah who returned to the land and reestablished themselves as a nation, choosing the name Israel, even though they are specifically Jews, descendants of the tribe of Judah, not of the northern tribes of Israel. It’s important to recognize that the modern-day nation of Israel (Judah) represents only one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel, leaving the promises and prophecies concerning the other tribes still distinct. This distinction is important for understanding both biblical history and modern prophetic interpretations.

The northern Kingdom of Israel, consisting of ten tribes, was given distinct promises from God through Abraham that focused on their future worldly influence and power. These tribes were promised to become a “commonwealth of nations” and to have a prominent role in the world. The blessings of Abraham to the northern tribes included becoming a multitude of people and possessing great wealth, land, and military strength. In prophecy, these tribes were foretold to rise as the most powerful nations in the end times, playingthe critical role in world affairs.

God declared through the prophets that if the Northern Kingdom of Israel turned to disobedience, they would face a lengthy and severe punishment. This punishment would involve being scattered among the nations and forgetting their identity. However, despite this judgment, God would remain faithful to His promises, ensuring that these ten tribes would re-emerge in the last days as the most prominent nations in the world.

in Amos 9:9, God says, “For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.” Though scattered, God assured that not one of His people would be permanently lost. Hosea 9:17confirms, “My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations.” Moreover, in Deuteronomy 32:26, God warned, “I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men.” These verses emphasize the loss of identity as part of the long punishment.

Importantly, Leviticus 26:18-28discusses how, if Israel continued in disobedience, their punishment would be extended “seven times “over, meaning their exile would be lengthened beyond its initial period. This suggests a prolonged and compounded punishment before their eventual restoration.

God also promised that, after this extended period of punishment, the scattered tribes would re-emerge in the last days as a powerful group of nations, fulfilling the covenant made with Abraham. Hosea 1:10declares, “Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.” Not only will Israel be restored, but they will emerge with global influence, fulfilling their destiny and demonstrating God’s faithfulness to His covenant with His people.

For a deeper dive into these distinctions and promises, all the key points discussed here are thoroughly explained in the video linked below. This crucial distinction between Israel and the Jews carries significant implications for how we interpret Bible prophecy, especially in these last days. The video traces these biblical promises from scripture to their fulfillment, shedding light on how this understanding can transform the way we perceive God’s plan for Israel, Judah, and the nations. Be sure to watch it for a complete perspective on this vital topic.