Lily Among Thorns
Bible Study
A Light That Shineth in a Dark Place
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A Light That Shineth In A Dark Place
The Faithful Remnant
Loving Faithful Couple Lily & Caleb
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2nd Peter 1:19, We Have also a more sure word of Prophecy; where unto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, unto the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.
Romans 12:3, For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
The Holy Scriptures divulge a time of Great Tribulation an event prophesied having no equal in its perils for the Believer as it is written in Matthew 24:21, For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
The faithful loving young couple Lily & Caleb Characters in the Contemporary Romantic & Suspenseful novel Lily Among Thorns; whom are apart of the Last Generation living in the perils of the “Last Days” as it is written in Luke 21:23, Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass away till all be fulfilled.
Take the Holy Scriptures urgent warnings Soberly & Seriously of the age-old enemy that “Old Serpent” who cometh but to Steal, Kill, & Destroy the Soul as it is written in John 10:10, the thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.
Unparalleled dangers lie in wait in the Great Tribulation
The governance of the “Last Days” is a “Demonic Global Cabal” ushering in a complete surveillance society leading directly to the “Mark of the Beast,” as it is written in Revelation 14:11, And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
The world is in Rebellion against its Goodly Creator and those who remain Loyal & True as it is written in the Holy Scriptures are considered the “Remnant,” as it is written in Revelation 12:17, And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
2nd Timothy 3:1, This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
A Light That Shineth In A Dark Place
Pray Always
God's Goodly Creation
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1st John 5:5, Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God.
Philippians 2:15, That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.
The believer such as the Faithful Characters Lily & Caleb are to watch for 3
manifestations to commence prior too the forthcoming appearance of the Lord Jesus
Christ to earth.
A “Global Villainous Governance,” as it is written in Revelation 12: 9, And the great
dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which Deceiveth the
Whole World: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
A “Menacing Global Currency,” as it is written in Revelation 13:17, And that no man
might Buy or Sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of
his name.
A “Fierce Global Religion,” as it is written in Revelation 13:15, And he had power to
give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and
cause that as many as would not Worship the image of the beast should be Killed.
Lily’s Pastor makes “quite a few enemies beyond the church house doors” by quoting
the Bible’s Cautionary Warnings of the “Last Days.” Which shall eventuality led to
detention of hard labor for blameless Christians the likes of which are Lily & Caleb.
The Book Lily Among Thorns depicts perhaps a real life scenario of a world rapidly
growing hostile toward the faithful and the Holy Scriptures, the Bible. Leading to the
persecution of the Saints.
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the
end shall be saved. —Matthew 10:22, KJV
Beyond the boundaries of an external threat, the greatest perils during the Great
Tribulation is the internal battle for the mind, heart, and soul–for which only by way of
the Holy Scriptures can the Faithful hope to overcome.
The “Global Villainous Cabal’s” “Manstealers” pose as a constant threat to Lily’s Virtue.
Lily prays, “I am so frightful right now. I am afraid from now on fear shall be my only
and constant companion.” Overcoming this terror with faith becomes Lily’s daily
veneration.
The “Broad Path” to compliance gives the false hope of Peace & Safety; as the Director
of a Rehabilitation Center, or more apropos “Prison Camp;” The Director refers to the
Global Beast Cabal as the “New Global Village.” This bewitching lie makes compromise
seemingly the standard.
Lily suffering such intense persecution cannot help but wonder why; and cries out in
anguish, “I’m nobody important… to live it is a whole nother story.” When everything is
stripped away from you but the clothes on your back. Lily’s faith becomes her most
precious commodity.
Revelation 2:10, Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: but thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life.
1st Thessalonians 5:3, For when they say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
1st Timothy 1:10, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars,, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine.
The Light That Shineth In A Dark Place
Saving Grace
Faithful Lily
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Psalms 73:25, Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon the earth that I desire beside thee.
How can Lily survive such odious stumbling blocks in the “Last Days.” Lily looks to the goodly statutes of the Bible to keep her mind focused on the things of God and looking to the day when all should be made anew by the Blessed Hope; as it is written in Titus 2:13, Looking for that Blessed Hope; and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Prayer is Lily’s saving grace to her Father God attentiveness to her forthright petitions. Alone and Lonesome locked away, Lily proclaims by faith, “You, my Lord, are my heart’s desire.”
During the dark days of the Great Tribulation. A light in the darkness for Lily is the trusted friendships she accrues along her faithful journey; such as her faithful sister in Christ Jesus, Stevi, who says, “We’ll figure something out. Hold on tight.” Lifting each other up in Prayer and encouragement.
(Titus 2:13).
The Victory in Christ Jesus looking forward to God’s final victory and rescue.
Lily confirms the dedication of faith in Christ Jesus by her daring to stand fast in the face of severe persecution, deception, and the eventual outcome of the “Mark of the Beast.” Lily’s story is one of Faith, Hope and Charity shared in the good company of Believers. All finding encouragement in the infallibility of God’s Eternal Promises of the coming New Kingdom of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Lily Shines Brightly in a world filled with Darkness and the Shadows of Deception & Lies; And I cordially invite you Dear Reader on Lily’s Faithful Journey in the novel Lily Among Thorns by Annette K. Mazzone. –Matthew 24:12,13, KJV
Matthew 24: 12, 13, And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
James 1:17, Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
CREDITS
Holy Scriptures, King James Bible
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