Ok. With America one step closer to this INEQUALITY act, now is the time for everyone to get our friends, family and people around the world connected on here. One day overnight we could be disconnected. I have connections in dozens of countries but sadly it is connections that are mostly social media even though I have been with them all at their places. It would be devastating to lose that. We need to all become diligent. I will pick up my traffic here and began to drive my persecuted church friends here from around the world. Let's pray for all countries who are already under authoritarian rule and let's pray for America that the plan of the enemy is stopped before they get there. It could happen quick.
I was inspired by example of the Israelites in Numbers 9 today, that they followed God in the pillar of cloud wherever and whenever He lead. Here is my devotion based on this scripture:
https://devotionaltreasure.wordpress.com/2021/02/27/following-him/?preview=true
#SAVETHECHILDREN
Subways are a hub for human trafficking & pedos. Children are snatched in seconds and gone without a trace.
It looks like there is definitely a hidden 'home' within the subway tunnels.
The Encounters With The Messiah Series latest addition looks at an often overlooked story, that of Peter's mother-in-law...
https://devotionaltreasure.wordpress.com/2021/02/27/encounters-with-the-messiah-peters-mother-in-law/?preview=true
#HolySpirit
When I think I can go no further, Spirit wind comes under my wings, lifts me above the fray, maneuvering to miss fiery missiles from below, He gives me rest.
#Prayer
Almighty God and Father, when it seems like the people around me are my enemies, please remind me that my true enemies are not flesh-and-blood people, but unseen beings focused on leading me away from You to an eternity of pain and suffering.
Help me to face my struggles and problems today in light of eternity and the unseen battle for my mind that will lead only to death and hell.
Deliver me from these unseen foes, and let me feel Your presence when I’m feeling weak and discouraged so I can endure and win. Faith in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
A new post in the "Encounters With The Messiah" series. The demon possessed man of Capernaum. Do you believe in demons?
https://devotionaltreasure.wordpress.com/2021/02/25/encounters-with-the-messiah-demon-possessed-man-in-capernaum-synagogue/?preview=true
#Prayer
Our Father, the challenges are great, and my efforts often feel fruitless and ineffective. I pray, dear Father, that You send more workers into the harvest fields to help with Your kingdom-building work.
I ask that You help me find joy in the welcome I receive from seeking and welcoming hearts. I ask that You give me the courage to trust in Your presence when I feel alone and ineffective.
Abba Father, also please send the Holy Spirit to my heart to help me rejoice because I know my efforts defeat Satan in the hearts of good and sweet people and that these same efforts bring the Lord Jesus deep and satisfying joy.
It is in His name, the Lord Jesus, that I pray. Amen.
"There was Jesus." This world is so screwed up that I would lose my mind without Jesus, my anchor. There is so much brokenness and hurt all around us. Rich or poor. In my (European) mind this music is as American as it can get, and I love it. https://youtu.be/28a2MSoGgjA
Recent news regarding increased persecution in China from Release International.
https://devotionaltreasure.wordpress.com/2021/02/23/release-international-news-update/
#Jesusfanatic
Our Father, thank You for Jesus — for His great love, for His costly obedience to Your will, for His redeeming sacrifice.
I believe and trust in Your love, dear Father.
I believe in Jesus as Your Son and the greatest demonstration of Your love.
I trust Jesus as my Savior, and I offer my heart to Jesus as my Lord. In His name, I confess and pray. Amen.
#Savior
Beckah Shae's Testimony for Jesus.
#Awake
" Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed." 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
Hebrews 6:10
John 15:5
Retired pastor/teacher to inner city homeless/drug/alcohol addicted.