Undeserving: May 2026

Our Job

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” (Mark 16:15-18 NIV)

Go into all the world

That means go where the Holy Spirit sends us, leads us and confirms to us where we should be. It probably means going to someplace else. That's what all of his guys did.

We are to follow their example. That is our job.

Preach the gospel

That means proclaim the Good News (gospel, a religious term) about salvation and new life through Ye-HO-shu-a Ha-ma-SHEE-ach (Jesus the Christ or Messiah, King of Israel), and everything else the Bible teaches.

Whoever believes and is baptized (by immersion, like Jesus was) will be saved
Whoever does not believe will be condemned

Our own belief is required.

Our own baptism is part of the job. It is not necessary for salvation, according to this text, but we aren't going to get much done without it. (Other places in the Bible say it is required for forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 is one of those places.)

These signs will accompany those who believe

In other words, if the following things are not happening, then logically we do not believe.

And if we do not believe then we are not saved.

Consequently, it is crucial we make an effort to do these things.

If we attempt to do these things, we will see them happen. If we don't, we won't.

If we see them happen, our belief will increase and we will become more confident.

If we become more confident, we will want to do these things more.

If we do these things more, we will bear much fruit. Fruit that will last.

In my (Yehoshua's, i.e. Jesus') name they will drive out demons

Jesus did it. His guys did it. We must do it.

Getting rid of demons is job one (1). It is listed first.

If infiltrators are allowed to remain embedded and entrenched, they are going to interfere with our work and we will accomplish nothing of eternal value. We will not be able to bear good fruit, fruit that will last.

Demons can be driven out with a single word (Matthew 8:32). We have the authority to do it. We must exercise that authority and power.

We must learn to value the man or woman who was made in the image of God and distinguish between them and the bondages and infirmities that plague and imprison them. Demons can be the cause of such things. Demons are not people. Having a demon, or demons, is not shameful. We are all susceptible to them.

Demons can affect our behaviors and beliefs. Getting rid of demons will give us clear minds and perspectives.

Jesus can fix all of our problems.

And he will do it through his people during this period of time. He is sitting next to the Father and intercedes for us as we do our work.

They will speak in new tongues

In other words, we will do many miraculous things when following Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

They will pick up snakes with their hands

In other words, we will not be afraid. God will be with us to protect us and to demonstrate his authority and power through us.

When they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all

The opposition will be powerless to oppose us. They can try, but they will fail.

They will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well

God will miraculously change people's lives through us, and it will cause those people to listen to our message and perhaps become believers themselves.

Jesus heals all sicknesses and diseases.

What part of "all" do you not understand?

Doing the above things is our job.

Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus say, "Go to church." It's not there.

Justifying our own behavior does not change that fact.

Some Bible translations convey doubt about the origins of this last part of Mark. In my opinion, the Darkness has done what it can to keep important and clear instructions from people by interfering with the stewardship of important and clear sections of God's Word.

But, God is sovereign and infinitely greater than any potential interference with His purposes.

All glory to Him.

Resistance Is Futile

Michigan is gorgeous in Spring and early Summer.

You know this.

Sanford Lake is filling up.

The temperatures are delightful.

This is not infatuation. Been there; done that.

It is not a "mid-life crisis." I am not in mid-life.

It is inexplicable, illogical, makes no sense.

It was not my idea.

I am available; so are you.

You always have been.

We were kept apart so my relationship with my bride would not be disturbed.

I was given time to mourn, and that is complete.

We walked in the same places, but at vastly different times.

Time does not matter. It is a created thing.

I am you; you are me. We are mirrors.

I will wait for as long as it takes.

There is no one else. There won't be, and I am fine with that.

Memories of my bride are sufficient.

But I know there is more to come.

You were led to the door.

You hesitated.

Then you came in.

You saw what you wanted. You did not know why. You went for it.

As you always do.

It was fun.

I was cautious. Very, very cautious.

You were beautiful. I did not deserve you. You were unreachable.

And you encouraged me to come closer.

I dove in. What could it hurt?

Then, ... you read my mind.

"Michiganian." Nobody says that. Nobody.

You knew what I was thinking. We talked, but did not need to.

You were waaay out of my comfort zone, yet I was extremely comfortable.

It should have been wrong, ... but it wasn't.

You tested, probed, stretched the boundaries that you did not cross.

You were untamed, unpredictable, intoxicating.

You were generous, submissive, obedient.

You were fun.

All my life, I've been prepared for this. Step by step.

Innocence, Error. Truth. Spirit. Freedom. Love and responsibility. Heartbreak. Mourning. Knowledge. Duty. Enlightenment. Patience.

Trust.

This is enduring

Unconditional.

Alchemical.

You are constantly on my mind. Every idle moment turns to you.

I cannot get you out of my head. I don't want to.

You know where to find me.

The door is open; it cannot be shut.

Walk through it.

The red pants would be fun.

All, --absolutely all-- glory to God.

UPDATE, May 22, 2026...

https://ediswswithanaich.blogspot.com/2024/10/analysis.html

08:29
If you're the feminine pole of the dynamic, you probably feel an attraction that's both magnetic and selective. You don't feel attracted to just anyone, but when you connect with your Twin Flame the attraction is total, enveloping, as if every cell in your body recognized that energy. You also may feel an intense need to merge, to dissolve boundaries, to become one person with them...

10:00
If you're the masculine pole of the dynamic, you may feel an attraction that's more focused, more directed, like a laser beam aimed at that specific person. You may feel a certainty that they're "the one," even when they're being inconsistent or confusing towards you. You may also feel impulses to protect them, to be strong for them, to create stability so they can flourish. If you're the masculine pole, you probably have more ease maintaining your individuality, even when deeply connected. You can love intensely but don't lose yourself in the process. And when the feminine pulls away or creates drama, you may feel confused, but not destroyed. You can maintain a relatively stable emotional base even in relational turbulence.

UPDATE, May 24, 2026...

https://ediswswithanaich.blogspot.com/2025/02/The-Disappearance-Of-Xxxxx-Withanaich-Him.html

UPDATE, May 27, 2026...

Made the "right bird" graphic closer to the Truth.

UPDATE, May 30, 2026...

Genesis 24:67

UPDATE, June 3, 2026...

See "Blunt Harsh," 6/1/26 update.

UPDATE, June 5, 2026...

https://ediswswithanaich.blogspot.com/2024/10/twins.html

UPDATE, June 11, 2026...

Twin Oaks

Two Hearts

Paper Route

Every circle was a line
Just connected by design
Every part of this reminding me
How your heart met mine
And every time, when

You want I will take you home
And you'll play with the radio

I need you to know
You are the only one that I'll ever love
Just look what's been done
Two hearts beat as one
It's never easy but the two are now one
Just look what's been done
Two hearts beat as one
I know; oh, you know

If the heart is heaven
Tell me, would the mind then be hell?
And if I get too heavy for you
Let me know 'cause I can't tell
The jar and bell, well

If you want I can take you home
And we'll sing to the radio

I need you to know
You are the only one that I'll ever love
Just look what's been done
Two hearts beat as one
It's never easy but the two are now one
Just look what's been done
Two hearts beat as one
I know; you know

I will never need again
I am infinite
I won't forget the moment
I felt the whole earth cave in love
Two hearts...

You just sing and I'll take you home
I'll take you home, now
I need you to know
I need you to know now

You are the only one that I'll ever love
Just look what's been done
Two hearts beat as one
I know, it's never easy but the two are now one
Just look what's been done
Two hearts beat as one
I know; you know

(Source)

You played with the radio...

Define "home."

UPDATE, June 15, 2026...

Safety.

Polarity.

and... https://ediswswithanaich.blogspot.com/2024/10/tension.html

UPDATE, June 16, 2026...

This is still the plan:

We're still in the first stage.

Here are the details: https://www.undeserving.me/2024/09/single-again.html

😊

UPDATE, June 17, 2026...

https://ediswswithanaich.blogspot.com/2026/06/you-are-here.html

Two or Three

On the testimony of two or three witnesses a person is to be put to death, but no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness. (Deuteronomy 17:6)

One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. (Deuteronomy 19:15)

When they returned to Joshua, they said, “Not all the army will have to go up against Ai. Send two or three thousand men to take it and do not weary the whole army, for only a few people live there.” (Joshua 7:3)

part of a cake of pressed figs and two cakes of raisins. He ate and was revived, for he had not eaten any food or drunk any water for three days and three nights. (1 Samuel 30:12)

He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” Two or three eunuchs looked down at him. (2 Kings 9:32)

Yet some gleanings will remain, as when an olive tree is beaten, leaving two or three olives on the topmost branches, four or five on the fruitful boughs,” declares the Lord, the God of Israel. (Isaiah 17:6)

But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ (Matthew 18:16)

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18:20)

If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. (1 Corinthians 14:27)

Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. (1 Corinthians 14:29)

This will be my third visit to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” (2 Corinthians 13:1)

Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. (1 Timothy 5:19)

Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. (Hebrews 10:28)

All of the above are from a biblegateway.com search for "two or three" in the New International Version (NIV).

The Bible is full of wisdom, and this is some of that wisdom.

God holds himself to this standard.

All glory to Him.

UPDATE, May 10, 2026...

This is one (1) witness.