Bethany @bethany@dingdash.com

120 students abducted from Bethel Baptist school in Nigeria by Muslim extremists.
Why are we so silent on this???
On this podcast I ask BTJ Nigerian partner and friend Pastor @Olamide to explain to us the situation.
https://backtojerusalem.com/podcast/episode-586-the-christian-persecution-is-real-in-nigeria/

Philippians 2:2‭-‬5 #TPT
So I’m asking you, my friends, that you be joined together in perfect unity—with one heart, one passion, and united in one love. Walk together with one harmonious purpose and you will fill my heart with unbounded joy.
Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first and view others as more important than yourselves.
Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests.
And consider the example that Jesus, the Anointed One, has set before us. Let his mindset become your motivation.
#Bible #ThePassionTranslation

https://bible.com/bible/1849/php.2.2-5.TPT

As a parent, I know that it is difficult to see your child suffer. I have worked with the persecuted church for over 20 years and know how much harder it is for Christians to see the authorities come after their children than after themselves.
This is why we started the BTJ Martyr Scholarship fund.
I have two kids in college and I know the kind of unexplainable excitement a scholarship can bring to a family. One of my favorite things to do in life these days is to see the tuition of a child of a persecuted family get their tuition paid for!
Nothing Like it!
https://backtojerusalem.com/btj-martyrs-scholarship-fund-goes-to-iran-family-on-run-from-police/

To my global family,
This message feels so urgent. I had a dream that I don't remember, only I was aware that I'd been shown an illustration of the scripture where the Kingdom of Heaven is like yeast, it's hidden but is doing its work. It CANNOT be undone! It WILL have its effect. When I awoke later, I was pondering the dream and immediately the scripture came to me, (Psalm 126:6) where the one who goes out weeping, carrying the precious seed of the Gospel will INDEED return with joy, carrying the sheaves of the harvest. The words CANNOT FAIL were strongly impressed upon my heart and mind. So, brothers and sisters, please be reminded that your labors in Christ are NOT in vain. This message was so emphatically impressed upon me that I feel there may be someone in particular who has invested so much and is wondering if it's making an impact. People are giving their lives and is it in vain? No. You CANNOT fail when you are sowing the precious seed of God's Word.

😢😥
*A VERY SAD MOMENT*

*WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF MRS. ISHAKU DOGO KATUNG (THE WIFE OF THE MINISTER IN CHARGE) OF ECWA PRAYER HOUSE BIRNIN GWARI KADUNA STATE.*
*Herdsmen kidnapped her and demanded for 5,000,000 Naira, they finally agreed to collect 4,000,000 which they were given, BUT THEY STILL KILLED HER WITH AN UNBORN CHILD.*
*THIS IS A VERY SAD MOMENT FOR THE FAMILY, AND ECWA AS A WHOLE.*
*Let's pray along with the family of REV. ISHAKU at this very odd time.*

*Kindly share.*
PLEASE, LET US PRAY HARDER FOR OUR BRETHREN IN THE NORTHERN NIGERIA.

"In the cross is health, in the cross is life, in the cross is protection from enemies, in the cross is heavenly sweetness, in the cross strength of mind, in the cross joy of the Spirit, in the cross the height of virtue, in the cross perfection of holiness.

There is no health of the soul, no hope of eternal life, save in the cross".

Thomas Kempis, fifteenth-century theologian

2 Corinthians 12:9‭-‬10 #TPT
But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me.
So I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! For when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment—when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and face persecution because of my love for Christ—I am made yet stronger. For my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power.
#Bible #ThePassionTranslation

https://bible.com/bible/1849/2co.12.9-10.TPT

In 1963, US Congress shared the secret plans of how Communists planned to infiltrate churches...
But the Party NEVER saw this coming....
https://backtojerusalem.com/secret-plans-revealed-how-communists-would-infiltrate-church-but-they-didnt-expect-this/

In the middle of ,,pandemic" God invited our House Churches Movement in Cracov to increase number of joint meetings. He gave us safe place to meet. It's been over a year since we meet every week. As long as it is possible, we will warmly welcome guests.
@tymektt

BTJ Summer Programs NOW AVAILABLE.
We have 3 PROGRAMS individually prepared for your home groups, for your teens, and for your children.
Summer is the PERFECT time to go through this FREE program.
After the Summer these programs will no longer be available.
Click here and learn how to join:
https://backtojerusalem.com/btj-online-summer-programs-available-now/

I love DingDash...connecting me with different people from around the world; encouraging both ways...such a joy being here 🙂

And it made video chats with @Olamide and his wife a possibility :-)

Just wanted to say thanks to the people behind this platform, and creating such exciting possibilities and connections for God's family

Andy B

God's word is from everlasting to everlasting. His word cannot fail. God's word is true and when we rest in the fact of its truth what mighty results we can get! God bless you.

This, then, is the man God uses. He has but one purpose in life. Every hindrance has been removed, He places himself absolutely at God's disposal. He has learned how to prevail in prayer. He is a student of the Word. He has a vital, living Message for a lost world, He expects results. And he works in the Anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Oswald J Smith

Abraham
"did not doubt or waver in unbelief
concerning the promise of God,
but he grew strong and empowered by faith, giving glory to God,
being fully convinced that
God had the power to do
what He had promised".

Romans 4:20‭-‬21

#PrayForNigeria

A comment made by @sinbach :
Karen Kruse good question! Perhaps our talking points are moved more by secular media than we Christians want to admit? If the news talks about riots in DC, does the church not follow and also talk about riots in DC? If the news talks about BLM, does the church not also begin discussing BLM? The news doesn't talk about Nigeria, so the church doesn't talk about Nigeria. That is not easy to admit, because it leads to deeper concerns - like - What if the modern church is influenced by the secular world than just mere talking points? Perhaps if we see how greatly our talking points are influenced, we would also have to admit other spheres of influence like maybe our world view, our theology, our missiology, our idea of Love, hell, justice - have all been skewed because of the influence that the world has on our lives.

Children at Christian schools are being targeted.
Why aren't we hearing about it?
1,000 children have been abducted this year alone.
Why aren't we hearing about it?
More Christians were killed in Nigeria last year by Muslim gunmen than any other place in the world.
Why aren't we hearing about it?
I am doing a podcast with our Nigerian partner Olamide Olly Dawson today to learn more about what is happening and how we can raise the awareness with the Christian Body. NIGERIA - YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

https://backtojerusalem.com/muslim-gunmen-kidnap-140-children-from-baptist-school/

Praying family, I just found out my cousin's daughter was just diagnosed with the same condition (teratoma) that my daughter had. She is almost 8 years old. Please pray for her and for her family as well. My 10 year old daughter is continuing to recover at an amazing speed. It's truly an answer to prayer and blessing from our Heavenly Father. We are so grateful!

Hate speech laws don't take away the hate in anyone's heart.
Laws can limit the words a heart may speak, but only the gospel can change it.