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The World Was Made Right 55 Years Ago Today.

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Industry Observer

June 23rd, 1957 was a momentous day for our world. This day, 55 years ago was changed by my (Bob) birth! It was this day that God decided He had had enough of this world without me in it. My mother always remembered Doc Solomon saying, "Dottie, you have a big beautiful red headed son!" My dad remembers saying "Where did the red hair come from?" Both my parents were dark brunettes with my Dad's bordering on jet black. Freckled and red, there I was... big too. That was the day I had my first prophecy from the Lord. Dr. Solomon, a Jewish man said, "He's going to be a 6 footer."  I made 6' 2" before my shrinking years started a few years ago, taller than any of the men in my lineage. When God does something, He does something.

The number 5 means grace. Today I have been given a double dose of grace. 55 and so alive. (And Bonnie just made me 2 wonderful free range eggs for my breakfast, yum!... more double grace!)

It was a few years ago that I had this word from God. Look at the address where I was born. All things have spiritual meaning to them if you take the time to search out His unsearchable riches. I was born at 818 Third Street. The day He alerted me to that fact, I went to the scriptures searching for 818 somewhere. My first stop was Isaiah 8:18. (Sidenote: I slept in today and after shaving and making the bed I took a look at the digital clock and it read... 8:18! There is no lack in communication from the Lord... it's all around us at every minute of each day, if we keep our eyes and ears open, He was reminding me that today is the day that the Lord has made and everything in it!)

Isaiah 8:18

Amplified Bible (AMP)

18 Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and wonders [that are to take place] in Israel from the Lord of hosts, Who dwells on Mount Zion.

I know that we (Gentiles) were welcomed into the Kingdom for the sole purpose to drive the Jews to jealousy. I know my children's floor is mine and Bonnie's ceiling. We have already seen the fruit of their signs and wonders and we've been to Israel which is now part of us as well. You can't visit Israel without it getting in you and changing you forever.

The next scripture I felt the need to see was Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy 8:18

Amplified Bible (AMP)

18 But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Riches and wealth are two different things. Riches are easily won quickly and can be lost just as fast. Wealth is something that takes time to accumulate and is there to pass on to the next age. Wealth is that which is spread around for the benefit of others. Riches is something people hoard and can't ever seem to be satisfied by. Wealth is much more than money. I am indeed a very wealthy man.

Now one final thought... I got word that Jerry Sandusky was convicted on most counts charged against him. I was a sexually abused boy and I've been healed by Jesus of it all. When things are brought from darkness into the Light, they will be restored by that Light. I pray today for God to forgive Jerry for his unspeakable sins. I ask that you all do the same as well as all his victims. It wasn't the person Jerry who was behind it all, remember that. There is a Kingdom of darkness that has overtaken his body and is what drives pedophiles to do what they do. Nobody in their right mind would harm a child in such a way. What he needs is much forgiveness and many prayers from the saints for restoration. I pray it's not too late. I also pray for all those people who's lives have been turned upside down by these events. I ask for Jesus to show them forgiveness, mercy and a double portion of grace to move forward in their much needed healing. I also pray for all those children and adults who have kept deep dark secrets like this to come forth and expose them to the Light that they may begin the road to restoration. There is restoration and His name is Jesus. Come all who are weary, come all who are thirsty and taste and see that the Lord is good.

Comments (9)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Bob...Happy Birthday.  Yes I do believe the world was made a better place this day 55 years ago.

Jun 23, 2012 12:21 AM
Bob & Bonnie Horning
Mount Joy, PA

Thank you Bill... I must agree. I'm not sure when it happened for you, but the world was made much more wise when you came into it.

Jun 23, 2012 12:29 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Happy Birthday!  I'm glad to hear that you have achieved peace even though you had experiences that have broken some people.

Jun 23, 2012 01:01 AM
Bob & Bonnie Horning
Mount Joy, PA

Jeanne and Ralph, Thank you. That's the thing about this life in Christ... we aren't to keep it for ourselves but give it away as soon as we're given something. That's how wealth accumulates. Bill Gates had to stop working just to have the time to figure out how to give all his money away. I wish our justice system was more about restoration than about punishment. These boys who were abused gain absolutely nothing from throwing him in prison for the rest of his days.

Jun 23, 2012 01:32 AM
Bob & Bonnie Horning
Mount Joy, PA

I hope my main point is getting across here today. I didn't mean for this to be an attraction, hey wish me Happy Birthday post... this is intended to make the reader realize one thing. The world changed for the better the day you entered it! God had a world without you once and He didn't like it enough so He made YOU. The one thing I want to make sure comes across is you all have a destiny and once you discover that, you can't be happy to just be ordinary anymore.

Jun 23, 2012 01:36 AM
Jordon Wheeler
The Jordon Wheeler Group - Fairburn, GA
J W Group Real Estate Sales and Service

Hey Bob,

First of all Happy Birthday!  And yes our of life in Christ our 'newbirth' day is the day of change that starts us on the journey to share our life in Christ.  I love how you connected the scriptures to the significance of your birthday.  I looked up John 8:18 out of curiosity and the NLT says, 'I am one witness and My Father Who sent Me is the other.'  I think you can glean more out of this verse as it pertains to what you share in your post.

Best of success to you and Bonnie this year!

Jun 23, 2012 03:13 AM
Bob & Bonnie Horning
Mount Joy, PA

Thank you Jordon and I will take that scripture too! So where were you born? What's your scripture foretelling your destiny?

My grandfathers were both 32nd degree FreeMasons. If you know anything about the vows they take, you'll know they are ungodly and will cause curses on a family line. My family certainly was feeling the effects. I found his obituary in my parent's things after their deaths. He died 4 years before I was born and I never knew him. The Obit read Clarence B. Horning dies at 57. Clarence B. Horning of 623 Third St... The Lord told me  to look at it closely. I saw my birthdate 623 and 57 in it. God was telling me that 4 years before my birth I was the one to come and break the curse, that blew my mind!

Jun 23, 2012 03:55 AM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor
Bob, happy birthday my friend. Please keep feeding me the meat here.
Jun 24, 2012 05:49 AM
Bob & Bonnie Horning
Mount Joy, PA

Thanks Mike. You're more reliable than Old Faithful. Stay hungry.

Jun 25, 2012 01:48 AM