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The Bible is made up of 66 different books, 17 of which from what followers of the carpenter call "The Old Testament" are classified as prophetic. It is undoubtedly the most difficult job to be called to, that of the prophet of God. While many today can misunderstand, thinking that the role is about foretelling the future, the truth is more hard-hitting. God's prophets were his voice to the people, calling them to return to the first love of the Father. These obedient servants were rarely thanked, most often ignored, and in many cases persecuted sometimes to death. When they did speak of a future, unfailingly it was to show dire consequences unless repentance was forthcoming. Some listeners responded with temporary adherence to the warnings, others altered their entire lives, but most kept on going to their ultimate doom. Rather than be honoured these prophets were persecuted. It is no easy thing to tell a person that their actions are not in accordance with the will of

One of the three key aspects of God's character is that He is omnipresent. To be precise God is everywhere. For many the unknown can hold great fear, yet for the follower of the Carpenter we come to the realisation that what we consider unknown is not to God. Imagine the scenario, I arrive in a strange house, it is dark, it is seemingly unwelcoming. My apprehension is high. Many things may be running through my mind in regards to safety, where to go, how to approach the situation. Now imagine the same house, yet its owner is outside welcoming me. As I approach I am greeted, I am shown the way, I have a companion beside me, the house is no longer unwelcoming, because one who knows it, is by my side. God knows not just where we are or even where we have been but where we are going. The situation which could be overwhelming, become manageable when we trust in the promise of God, that he will never forsaken us. That he understands everything we are about to go through, and he will wa