Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 10:10 PM
Subject: Re: [888] Why some of you are
losers; and I'm not
Hi Jordan,
I've had nearly identical to these emotions of which you speak -- several times
over the years.
What I find now, though, thanks in large part to discussions here on this
list, especially due to the input of Randall, Kieth,
Susan, and many others
including yourself, is that my view of the 'kick-ass' God of the scriptures
has changed quite dramatically. Indeed, I can't help but think that the
'kick-ass' God described is not a function of God, but of the writers of
scripture, whose filters have been taught all these thousands of years that
God is going to kick some butt when he gets home.
That was the God of the O.T. (or at least that is how he was perceived at
the time) because the people of the O.T. didn't understand any other
language than that. They were children in their progression, and they
needed the punitive hand of a loving but stern God to keep them in line.
In these last days, the people of God are no longer children but adults in
Christ -- peers, colleagues. One does not kick a peer's butt.
Yes, there are still people on the planet who are not as mature spiritually,
who have some awful consequences coming their way if they do not mend their
ways. This is described in the scriptures as the fury of the Lord, but it
is nothing more than them getting what they have coming because they did
not reach out for the grace clause presented to them.
Some day in the eternities, they will 'get it.'
I don't feel the same way about the scriptures in Revelation about the mark
of the beast that I used to.
It used to be that when I would read these, I would think, "Wow, burning in
hell is some awful consequence for taking this beast; why aren't we talking
about this in the LDS culture?"
Well, I still believe there is a "beast" element, and that there are
awful
natural consequences for partaking in a scheme based on coersion rather than
freedom, and that our society is headed down a path of facing such
consequences painfully. However, the verbiage just does not do the same
thing for me (instill an element of fear) that it used to because of my
confidence in a loving God and of the beuty of the human experience(s) that
allows each to learn in their lifetime(s) what it is they most need to
learn. Yes, we are in for a big collective lesson. Great.
Great if we can
avert it. Either way, agency is supreme. Either way we learn a great
deal
and when we're done we say, "Whew, I'm glad that's over, but I'm sure glad
we were able to experience that."
Likewise, my feelings have changed regarding the scripture in 3 Nephi (and
other variations through the scriptures) that talks about people needing to
hearken to the voice of the Lord that he imparts through his servant, or
they will be cut off from among the people. We here on this list realize
that this is one of the hallmark "Davidic Servant" prophecies.
Many of us
here on this list have thought (or continue to think) that this role is ours
alone. I used to think that. For several years I thought that this
prophecy was talking about me. And several on this list have carried that
same burden, and what a burden it is. Back-breaking it is. On the
one
hand, while in this mindset, we realize our inadequacy, but on the other
hand we think that God can do whatever he wants; and if he has chosen us,
well, that is his business, and somehow he will make us equal to the task.
Meanwhile, we turn a lot of people off, scare a lot of people away, do crazy
things thinking they are part of our obedience test.
All the while, it turns out that when all is said and done there will be (in
my best estimate opinion) 144,000 Davidic Servants, who, by definition of
being part of the 144,000 are of the order of "davidic servant" or
after the
calling of "Christ," overcoming and inheriting as Jesus did, becoming
joint
heirs, members of the church of the firstborn.
And what is it that these Davidic Servant's have to say that is so
earthshaking so that those who hearken are numbered among God's people,
while those who do not hearken are 'cut off'? Basically, the message, in
my
best estimation (based on study, revelation, mistakes, learning, etc) is
that the message is that each person is a child of God and entitled to be
personally responsible to God -- a joint heir -- not subservient to some
other person [including the 'davidic servant(s)']in order to learn God's
will for them. Of course, part of that message that God will impart to
those who listen (whether directly or through the instrumentality of others)
is things like "repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
And what
does that mean? Well, basically it is about aligning one's life with God
and his kingdom, which is going to be established on this earth, even as it
is in heaven.
That's my take anyway.
Your fellow Davidic Servant,
Sterling D. Allan
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Sent: Friday, August 24, 2001 1:45 PM
Subject: [888] Why some of you are losers; and I'm not
what makes me so special? I'm not better, or smarter, or more
righteous than any of you (subscribers to Davids Outcasts) So am I
more "special" than any of you, in any way?
Yep. The same way a mechanic is "special" to you when you go to
have
your car fixed.
Just what has been going on, since I joined Davids Outcasts on May 20
of this year, and several times pulled out, only to re-join?
There is a process, anciently prophesied, being emplaced in these
latter days, as we approach the Second Coming of Christ, in the
clouds, in glory, as when he visited the Nephites (we believers in
the Book of Mormon are especially qualified to avoid other alleged
Second Comings).
This process is mentioned for example, in the Book of Ezekiel, when
the Lord says he will gather his people in the latter days with a
stretched out arm, with great fury and zeal. The book of Isaiah,
especially Chapter 11, says it will be quite analogous to the
departure from Egypt.
In Ezekiel, the parable of a "rod" is used. Ancient shepherds
used
to lay a rod parallel with the ground, and then whistle for the sheep.
Those sheep that refused to BOW DOWN to come under the rod, were
then marked and sent to the slaughter. Their disobedience cost them
their lives on earth.
Same with wannabe "Christians" "Jews" and "Latter-Day
Saints."
Jesus says clearly in Third Nephi that "the time is not yet, but
soon, when whosoever will not hearken to the Only Begotten...will be
cut off from among the people."
In those same verses, Jesus applies those verses from Deuteronomy 18
to himself, and the choice seer. Further, in D&C 101, he implies to
Joseph Smith, Jr. that such is a role of any "man like unto Moses."
John the Baptist is another example of that. If you don't give a
damn about John the Baptist today, then you are a liar and a thief in
the work to establish the government of Jesus Christ on earth. Same
with the Choice Seer. Notice that Third Nephi does NOT say that you
have to hearken to the Choice Seer, or even his words. But you DO
have to hearken to the words he brings forth from Jesus Christ, or
you are cut off from among the people.
As Sterling Allan explains eloquently and convincingly, this process
applies to more than one serious servant of God besides Jesus Christ,
Moses, John the Baptist, the Choice Seer, or the "One Mighty and
Strong."
It is an office, a role, fulfilled by way more than one person.
Now, I'm here in the New Jerusalem, Independence, Missouri, Jackson
County Missouri, and have lived and worked and studied here for 26
years this month, with relatively brief stints in Utah and Israel.
Are my observations relevant to anyone and everyone who claims to be
interested in Zion, as described in the BofM, D&C, and Bible?
Of course. You're deceived by the Evil One, if you think not.
It is Satan who whispers in the ears of all who will hearken to him,
that not only is Jesus Christ not Lord of Joseph Smith, who
faithfully dedicated this place pointed out by the "voice and finger
of the Lord" in August 1831, but that same Satan also whispers to all
who will listen that Jordan Smith is also not a servant of that Jesus
Christ. And he also whispers in the ears of many that my Lord Jesus
Christ is not Lord.
So, who hearkens to what?
The Book of Mormon says that whosoever will not hearken to those that
the Lord sends, his servants and his prophets, which include the
likes of me, Jesus E. Moses, Sterling Allan, Randall and Laura Shortridge, and even, yes, Blayne "Hawkiye"
Sukut....
will not be accepted "at the last day."
In the New Testament, Jesus several times explains that those who
claim to Love Him but who prove by their actions on earth that they
don't, will "go into outer darkness, where there is weeping and
wailing and gnashing of teeth."
I care. That sucks, to see someone in that "left out" state. We
sons
and daughters of God are pained, and wish to do WHATEVER we can to
forestall, prevent, and rescue our fellow creations from such a
state, however temporary or eternal it may be.
And so I go forth, speaking, writing, and acting out the word of God
in the eyes of all the people.
For one thing, I'm giving each of you who so much as hear my name, to
share my reward from the Most High. And what I wrote on October 14,
1989 is still true today:
"if you ignore, or deny, or mock me, you sell me your birthright for
a bowl of carnal judgement, and I will never give it back."
Actually, that part about "never giving it back" seems kinda harsh to
me now, but I have noticed that the God of Israel is pretty stern,
pretty cut-and-dried about some things: He's not Soft On Crime,
ultimately.
I have watched, year after year after year, as supposed Christians
and Restorationists and latter-day-Saints have "burned"
"church"
after "church" after "church" of God. Veritable Abortion
doctors,
flaming and hating and mocking and dismissing and ignoring
manifestation after manifestation of the living God's words and works.
See how some subscribers do not respond (or read) anything I write on
David's Outcasts? Such I encountered long before January 1, 1990.
Such is only typical of the response which I have gotten from the
beginning, and the reason God told my ancestor Ezekiel: "Set your
forehead as a flint against this people, thine own relatives, for
they are a stiffnecked and hardhearted bunch of rebels."
Okay.
But Ezekiel cared, and I care, and our God of Israel cares. He has
and will give you every opportunity, which you could possibly think
possible, so, that as a modern angelic revelation says:
"that they may be without excuse at the last day."
Folks, I'm sorry, but you are all going to get from my God what
you're giving to me now. Just like I'm getting from some of you now
(nothing) that which I have in the past sought to give your idols
(nothing).
I just saw today in Isaiah Chapter 3 a chilling reference to KARMA:
10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy
the fruit of their deeds.
11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back
for what their hands have done.
and further:
12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them. O my people, your
guides lead you astray; they turn you from the path.
13 The LORD takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people.
Oh no...God "judges!" --cry the heathen!
Oh good...God "judges!" --cry we poor, and needy,
and oppressed, and robbed.
---Jordan B. Smith
real live Priest in the Temple of the Most High
Independence, Missouri
