Because of Your Faith

In Mark chapter 2 we find an interesting story told about a healing that took place in Capernaum.  Jesus had began his public ministry with many miracles, this particular one took place in a very crowed house.  The house was full, so full that no one else could get in the house.  Four men came carrying a paralyzed man on bed.  They couldn't get their friend in the door, so they got on the roof and tore the rood off and let the sick man down right in front of Jesus.  In Mark 2:5 Jesus said that when he saw "their faith" he first told the man his sins were forgiven and then told the man to take up his bed and go home. 
Look at the phrase "their faith."  Jesus did the miracle partly and I think mostly because of the friends that lowered the man in front of the master.  This should encourage us to continue to pray and have faith for others.  Petition heaven on behalf of others and have faith to believe for their healing or salvation.  God hears and will respond on their behalf if we continue to pray and believe for them.  God always responds to faith.  Let's believe for a move of God.  May it be said of us that we have the kind of faith that moves the hand of God.  

God's alarm clock

Woke up at 4:30 this morning.  Heavy burden for this world and the direction it is going.  God bless those who seek your face and desire to know you.  Lord I pray for your Holy Spirit to move on this nation and break every bondage and fear, and the spirit of delusion, fear, and greed.  Lord help us to cry to you for mercy and the hope that only comes from knowing Jesus.  Lord shake every evil foundation that is not of you.  Lord you love the sinner, bring them to repentance.  Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord!

Hypocite?

Ah yes that was what I was called as I stood for the truth.  I put a post on facebook about how planned parenthood was thrilled they did over 330,000 abortions last year.  I commented that was over 900 babies killed each day.  I was called a hypocrite and a hater because I made that comment.  My comment stands and I am not a hypocrite.  Maybe this lady, who I knew as a child and was raised in the church, should check out her hateful speech.  It was very shocking to me.  I guess I expect that from feminist and eastern liberal types.  Just didn't expect it from someone who knows the truth.  The world is a very difficult place for the truth.  If you don't agree with a pro death person they will attack you.  Please pray for this lady, lift her to God.  She needs help.
Please pray for the end of abortion, it is an evil that has devoured our land.  God Bless!  Come quickly Lord Jesus.

Anti-Christ?

Newsweek: Obama is 'The Second Coming'

Interesting that with all the talk of Obama as a God.  Not one time has Obama himself discouraged this kind of blasphemy.  I don't believe he is, but he is definitely a fore runner to the Man of Sin mentioned in the Bible.  God help us the time is short. 

Fight or Hide

As gun debate looms large in this country it has caused me to wonder what is the Biblical response to this issue should be.  On the one hand we have a government who seems to be careless about our freedoms, going as far as telling religious institutions to perform abortions against their faith.  Killing new born babies every day of the week through lawful abortion.  Putting down Christianity, and building up secular humanism and other anti-Christ religions.  We are at a crossroads with the 2nd amendment fight.  If we allow government to take our guns from us there could be no recourse to stop tyranny in the country.  Rule of law could go out the window. 
I have contacted my state and federal representatives many times and most of the time they are sincere, but also I know that aren't going to take my recommendations to heart.  Where is our Christian response?  Do we fight, get in the streets?  Do we sit back and pray and wait for God to move?  I know before his death Jesus told Pilate, "my kingdom is not of this world, if it were my servants would fight."  John 18:36 So is Jesus telling us not to be concerned about the state of affairs of the world or governments and their evil?  How do we rationalize that with today?  If we do nothing, we know that just like prayer in the schools, abortion, the taking of Christ out of Christmas as well as scores of other issues, the Christian perspective and morality will be lost.  As well as possible the witness of the Church.  Do we hide in caves and wait for the Redeemer to come, or fight for our beliefs?  Paul wrote that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but principalities and powers, (evil spirits).  Our fight must begin in prayer and them we go from there.  I think and hope that I am right when I say that God is looking for people who will take a stand and say this far and no more.  We must draw the line and stick to it.  God help us as we discern your will for this turbulent time we live in.  Life is hard and decisions are sometimes harder.  We must take a stand, for God is looking for those who will stand in the gap,  We in the church must bring morality and revival back to the Church first and allow it to spread into the streets.  Come quickly Lord Jesus!!

A Good Read

''History Doesn't Repeat Itself -- But It Rhymes''

By Jack Kinsella

I found this on Rapture Ready website, very good article.  Tried to post but if you can find it please read it.  WE face some perilous times.

Egyptian Cleric Rant Against Israel

Not a single Jew will be left on the face of the Earth'
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/01/not-a-single-jew-will-be-left-on-the-face-of-the-earth/#xbep4OA2OBcv1S2L.99       

Interesting article about the hate of Islam.  We are seeing a rise in Anti Semitisim as well as hatred of Christians all over the world as well as in this country.  Persecution will and already is here in the U.S.  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and strength for Christians in the Middle East who are under extreme persecution now.  Especially in Egypt.

The Cries of the Innocent

Can you hear that scream?  At times I think I can almost hear the cries of aborted babies.  How in the world has this country allowed millions of unborn babies to be put to death for convenience?  Why do we not care as much about this issue as the nonsensical issues that occupy our minds.  We are concerned about trivial problems and never get to the root of what is a disease on our land.  I remember back in the 80's as a Youth Pastor telling my kids that with the lack of concern over the death of innocents that one day we would have the discussion over killing the aged in this country.  It's here, we care so little about life in this country.  Sin is our problem it always has been and always will be.  Case closed, call it a problem, a bondage, or whatever, it still is sin.  Sin kills. We will lose this country unless we repent and change our ways.  Please help me pray for the culture of death that permeates this society.  Thank you and God bless.  There is a spirit that moves in this society that seeks to kill and destroy.  Pray against that spirit.  Remember we fight not against flesh and blood, but against powers of darkness.