The Error Message
By Terrence Clark
An error message popped up on my laptop the other day, with a number to call, in the name of Microsoft Word. The message informed me that my system had been compromised and MS Word sent the message and number, to fix it. If didn’t oblige, according to the message, my system would seize and my business and personal information also would be compromised.
I have a help desk company that I subscribe to. I tried to call them first, but I could get through. So, I called the number. A person answered right away and identified themselves. They wanted to know, firstly, what the error was. The gentleman on the phone told me to simultaneously hit the “Window” key on my computer with the letter “R” key. This opened an “access box” which they gave me a web address to put in. Several tries, before I finally got it right. When I did, the next thing I know, I had opened my system, and laptop up to people, moments before, I never knew. They began to search my system pointing out problems unbeknownst to me. I asked periodically. You say you are with Word? How do I know…I don’t see any confirmation (logo) anywhere. |
“Terrence,” they called me by name. I had given them that information. “You called us.”
They continued to surf through various areas in my system showing me errors and threats. Again they revealed, my system was compromised. They also wanted to know my service provider, if I had other devices connected, and who else uses my laptop. Finally, and I guess I could see it coming. “Terrence, he said, this is not a provider problem, but a laptop. If it was a MS Word problem it would be a free fix, but because it’s a laptop issue---$199.00 would be the cost.” And of course, they would begin repair right away. “And sir how do you want to pay?” It's funny how money, over the Word of God, can sometimes become the discerner between spirit and soul, good and evil, joint and marrow. I responded, “I don’t have the money for that right now.” I was reluctant, stalling---thinking how to pay the cost or how to get off the call. He repeated me. The second thing I said, “I need to call my help desk. I am paying for their services and I need to have them talk to you.” This time I texted my help desk “Emergency.” Immediately, they called back. The so called Word people had hung up. My help-desk advised me that the people I was prompted to call were scammers. The error code had was perhaps the result of some website visits. My Help Desk told me to apply their software which would wipe away any present or attempted virus or connections. |
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need---Hebrews 4:16
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 1 John 4:1-6 |
The Message
It’s true, God has given us---each other, the fivefold ministry, and the gifts of the Spirit so that the body of Christ would minister to itself. Still, we need to always verify and confirm by the litmus of the true Word of God and Holy Spirit. The true Word of God will not maliciously hijack us or our money. His deliverance and resolve is free
Sometimes error (in spirit and life) codes do surface. Sometimes violations occur. Places and sites in life we have visited can cause our spiritual systems to be infected, malfunction, or run slow. We then need true deliverance. Codes are warnings of something hidden.
Side bar---true deliverance is most evident when both the Spirit and the Word of God confirm and probably with some interconnection with the body of Christ.
The Holy Spirit will bring revelation to the Word and supply the power. The Word will be the sword, shield, shovel, and pick. Respectfully, the Word of God will sever the links of treacherous programming, dig up the roots of spiritual malware, and restore the whole being in victory. The body of Christ is the hand of God. In it, the love of the Spirit is spread (and it never fails).
How we never rush to uncertified help unless it verified by the Word of God. We don’t want that which is labeled as “the cure” be that which plants the virus or leads us down a dark alley.
I am one who believes in “parking lot prophecy” sometimes, because sometimes the church altar didn’t supply. Caution, help from any one---whether from the pulpit, the internet, radio, TV, book, blog, or magazine must have the confirming Word of God, ministered in godly Love.
Most Christians know better than to seek help from horoscopes, fortune tellers, and other occult devices. Additionally, to know, every person in the church, although meaning well, doesn’t flow in the Holy Spirit. Additionally, everyone flowing in the Spirit isn’t your pastor or elder, and pastors aren’t God…they work for Him.
This word is not an attempt to impugn true God sent help. It is to ascertain in all things that God is the source. The truth will always make you free---not impose bondage. If it’s an agent from MS Word, then it should carry that logo throughout. If it's HS Word (Holy Ghost Word) then it should carry His seal all the way.
Always, call your Help Desk first. And if it is a Word fix, the Lord will send the right help your way. So your life system will be renewed and run proficiently.
It’s true, God has given us---each other, the fivefold ministry, and the gifts of the Spirit so that the body of Christ would minister to itself. Still, we need to always verify and confirm by the litmus of the true Word of God and Holy Spirit. The true Word of God will not maliciously hijack us or our money. His deliverance and resolve is free
Sometimes error (in spirit and life) codes do surface. Sometimes violations occur. Places and sites in life we have visited can cause our spiritual systems to be infected, malfunction, or run slow. We then need true deliverance. Codes are warnings of something hidden.
Side bar---true deliverance is most evident when both the Spirit and the Word of God confirm and probably with some interconnection with the body of Christ.
The Holy Spirit will bring revelation to the Word and supply the power. The Word will be the sword, shield, shovel, and pick. Respectfully, the Word of God will sever the links of treacherous programming, dig up the roots of spiritual malware, and restore the whole being in victory. The body of Christ is the hand of God. In it, the love of the Spirit is spread (and it never fails).
How we never rush to uncertified help unless it verified by the Word of God. We don’t want that which is labeled as “the cure” be that which plants the virus or leads us down a dark alley.
I am one who believes in “parking lot prophecy” sometimes, because sometimes the church altar didn’t supply. Caution, help from any one---whether from the pulpit, the internet, radio, TV, book, blog, or magazine must have the confirming Word of God, ministered in godly Love.
Most Christians know better than to seek help from horoscopes, fortune tellers, and other occult devices. Additionally, to know, every person in the church, although meaning well, doesn’t flow in the Holy Spirit. Additionally, everyone flowing in the Spirit isn’t your pastor or elder, and pastors aren’t God…they work for Him.
This word is not an attempt to impugn true God sent help. It is to ascertain in all things that God is the source. The truth will always make you free---not impose bondage. If it’s an agent from MS Word, then it should carry that logo throughout. If it's HS Word (Holy Ghost Word) then it should carry His seal all the way.
Always, call your Help Desk first. And if it is a Word fix, the Lord will send the right help your way. So your life system will be renewed and run proficiently.