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Pastor Greg Willis, Timeline Ministries

The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Matthew 4:16 The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognise Him. John 1:9-10. One of the great themes of the Christmas narrative is light, and that is why we see lights on trees, the Christmas star burning brightly, candles in the windows, homes lit up with all types of decorations. The Christmas story conveys many relevant spiritual truths to us today, though we must first recognise the world is a dark place and we will never find our way unless Jesus is our light.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105 Light exposes the darkness of evil but as Jesus declared in John 3:19 This is the verdict: light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. In the Bible the word dark/darkness refers to both evil and ignorance, implying everything that is anti-God: even when Jesus, the light of the world was born, that glorious event was surrounded by so much darkness: jealousy, injustice, violence, conspiracies, corruption, death and great suffering. The world we live in today is very dark. We see this darkness in all spheres of society. Governments are drifting further and further away from the truth of God’s Word plunging the world into an even greater darkness. There are many laws restricting our religious freedom and making it illegal to publicly express or implement Christian views all around the world. The Human Rights Law Alliance in Australia, [a Christian ministry], since 2019 have received over 200 inquiries from people concerned about their religious freedom in their workplace. They stated on the 9 th of Oct 2021 that the number of Australians who are facing opposition for their faith in their workplace continues to grow. Take the example of Rohan, a Christian doctor from Queensland who posted on twitter his Christian perspective on abortion. An overseas Twitter user found Rohan’s posts and harassed Rohan about his religious convictions, reporting Rohan to the Medical Board of Australia. The Board placed Rohan under investigation despite the fact that the complaint was ideologically motivated, and the complainant wasn’t in Australia. The Medical Board pursued the complaint believing that it should be able to control what doctors say in their own time outside of work. Rohan was under immense pressure and fearful for his career. Voluntarily, he undertook professional development courses on ethics and social media and proposed to cease social media posting on contentious issues. The Medical Board did not think that Rohan’s proactive response was enough. The Board made Rohan undertake compulsory one-on-one re-education with an approved supervisor on the use of social media. In Victoria, on the 27th of Oct, the Andrews government has introduced its Equal Opportunity (Religious Exceptions) Amendment Bill 2021 into parliament to narrow exemptions for religious organisations and schools. This is a direct attack on Christian education and the future of faith in Victoria. In essence, Labor is seeking to force Christian schools and organisations to employ people who are directly opposed to their ethos, morals and beliefs.

We should not forget in February 2021; the Victorian Government introduced and adopted ‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord’ Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020.

The Act makes it illegal for Christians (and others) to pray with or speak with another person about sexuality and gender with the aim of persuading them according to Christian beliefs. The Government believes that these activities are so heinous that they have attached a prison sentence of up to 10 years for anyone breaking the law or a $200,000 fine. The darkness of today is especially targeting the younger generation, the LGBTQ movement continues to push forward their twisted sexual values upon the most vulnerable, our pre-school age children. So many books targeting this age group are available and being read to these very impressionable little minds such as, The Gender Fairy, Llama Glamarama and other popular titles are being rewritten to open up the whole concept of gender fluidity, while many kids’ programs are pushing these perverse values. In early July, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus released a video joyfully declaring,

“We’re coming for your children.”

The words of the chorus are: “You think that we’ll corrupt your kids, if our agenda goes unchecked. Funny, just this once, you’re correct. We’ll convert your children. Happens bit by bit. Quietly and subtly. And you will barely notice. We’re coming for your children. We’re coming for them. We’re coming for them. We’re coming for your children. Then soon, we’re almost certain, your kids will start converting you!” The pressure upon our children continues through radical left wing Marxist groups like cancel culture, extinction rebellion, black lives matter, Antifa etc who are all promoting anti-biblical standards and advocating lawlessness, anarchy and violence. There is the darkness of deception on the world scene. For example, both climate change with its zero net emissions by 2050 and Covid-19 are pretexts for mass social control through fear. Do not get us wrong, we must care for our planet and be good stewards of it. But we need to understand our real enemy is not plastic bags, forks and knives or cows emitting too much CO2. The real problem for creation was when Adam and Eve rebelled against God and were thrown out of the garden of Eden and as Romans 8:23 declares; The whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.

We have to realise there is a bigger agenda behind climate change as there is with Covid-19.

The COP26 Glasgow conference is not so much about climate change but political control and manipulation of the nations which is all preparing the way for the ultimate master of deception – the Antichrist. All of this darkness in the world today is paving the way for what the prophets of old call the Day of the Lord, the 7yrs of Tribulation, a very dark time, which culminates in the Second Coming of Jesus. Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for the day of the LORD? That day will be darkness, not light… pitch-dark, without a ray of brightness? Amos 5:18-20 The answer to all this darkness that surrounds us will not be found in human ingenuity and resources, it will not be found in technology or a New World Order, the answer is found in the Christmas message, that on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned. The light did not spring up from this world but rather a light has dawned, it has come from outside of this world, and as Jesus declared, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. John 8:12 This Christmas eve we invite you to light a candle in acknowledgement of the true light that has come into the world, and may we live out the exhortation of Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light…..

Greg and Judy’s Update: The end of another dramatic year is fast approaching. We thank you once again for your faithful and sacrificial support through your prayers and finances. Even though the ability to travel has been restricted this past year we thank God for the varied ways of His Word still going forth. We are looking forward to 2022 and even though it is still unknown as to how border restrictions will play out with other states, we will begin to plan some ministry trips for NSW [our home state]. We trust you all have a Blessed and Peaceful Christmas and that you will be able to celebrate and meet with family and friends.

Prayer Corner: Pray that the Lord will establish our direction for 2022 and that He will open the doors of ministry that He desires us all to walk through. Pray that the division between the vaccinated and unvaccinated will diminish and that unity for this country will be restored and that travel between states will be open to all. Continue to pray for our Prime Minister Scott Morrison that he will stand up for Australia with great wisdom and courage on the international scene and that he will unite this country once again. Pray that the Lord will open other markets other than China for our export industry.

Pastor Gregory and Judith Willis “Hebron’ Vanvilla Lane, Alectown, NSW 2870 Ph. 0429 3777 38 Email: timeline1@bigpond.com Web Site: www.timelineministries.online Direct transfers St George bank Nov 2021 BSB 114879 Account 042 025 839