World events in past two weeks have demonstrated the fragile nature of our world in these times. The level and scale of natural disasters, either freely occurring or fanned by human activities gives cause to worry, though in the light of the bible end-time prophecies, these incidences i.e. massive wild fires in Australia, cold and freezing extreme temperatures battering Europe, Collusion of Russian and US satellites in space (first of its kind!) with the risk of further polluting our air space and the monster of global economic recession sure portends to us a bleak future for the only known planet in the galaxy that can support life.
Like in a sweep stake activity, odds of survival in these times sure tends to zero, however, I have strong faith in God for everyone who will not look at the present distresses.
In his book titled – “Facing the Fearful Odds”, Gregory Urwin described how ill-equipped volunteers and handful marines during the depression of the 1940s, at a time when the Americans were at the mercy of the powerful Japanese army, a few gritty Marines and civilian construction workers - every one of them a regular "Joe Everyman" with whom any American could identify - held off the mighty Japanese navy and air force for more than two weeks and dealt them a stunning, crushing blow.
You might see yourself today, as a regular “Joe Everyman”, but with Christ in you, you have the heart of David, to bring down the Goliaths facing you.
The bible is replete with men and women, who face odds, had zero survival chance, Jabez was doomed because of a jinxed name, Joseph, was caged with his dreams, Daniel and his three friends demonstrated great faith in exile, Deborah(Judge 4:8-9) showed that God is able to use a woman to save a nation. They did not remain in bonds forever, God gave them all victory. Yours is sure to come in Jesus’ matchless name!
I believe what the Lord is telling us at times like this, is that no matter what the situation is, He is still God, if He has to make the sun over our lives to standstill a whole day like in Joshua10:12; or to a believer in Christ whom all seems lost - may be health is on decline and you feel you still have more to accomplish for God’s glory, the experience of Hezekiel when he requested Prophet Isaiah in 2Kings 20:5-11 is yours for the asking “ v8.... And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up unto the house of the LORD the third day? And Isaiah said, this shall be the sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or go back ten steps? And Hezekiah answered, it is a light thing for the shadow to decline ten steps: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps. And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz” (Read also Isaiah 38:8)
Extraordinary times require extraordinary manifestations, I was asthmatic for many years until, I got divinely healed, and God really is able.
As you move into week no. 8, know it’s a new beginning to experience God’s power to save in the face of odds.
Today’s’ supplement written by an unknown author, are bold affirmation of faith, which I pray will strengthen us as we move along.
Peace Be Unto You.
Your friend in Christ’s Cause
Joe Arhavbarien
“If you have not known God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ our Lord, this is the time to confess your sins, apply the cleansing power of Christ by faith to wash your sins, join a bible believing and praying church; and if you need help or personal counsel send me a personal email”.
=============I Refuse =============
I Refuse
I refuse to be discouraged, to be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted, and here's the reason why:
I have a God whose mighty, who’s sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me, and I am on His team.
He is all-wise and powerful. Jesus is His name;
though everything is changeable, My God remains the same.
My God knows all that's happening; Beginning to the end;
His presence is my comfort; He is my dearest Friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me, to bring my head down low,
I call upon my mighty God; Into His arms I go.
When circumstances threaten to rob me of my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast, where all my strivings cease.
When my heart melts within me, and weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His arms, He soothes my heart and soul.
The great "I AM" is with me. My life is in His hand.
The "Son of the Lord" is my hope. It's in His strength I stand.
I refuse to be defeated. My eyes are on my God;
He has promised to be with me, as through this life I trod.
I'm looking past all my circumstances, To Heaven's throne above;
my prayers have reached the heart of God I'm resting in His love.
I give God thanks in everything. My eyes are on His face;
the battle's His, the victory mine; He'll help me win the race.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!!!!"Vision is not seeing things as they are, but as they will be..."
-Unknown
Like in a sweep stake activity, odds of survival in these times sure tends to zero, however, I have strong faith in God for everyone who will not look at the present distresses.
In his book titled – “Facing the Fearful Odds”, Gregory Urwin described how ill-equipped volunteers and handful marines during the depression of the 1940s, at a time when the Americans were at the mercy of the powerful Japanese army, a few gritty Marines and civilian construction workers - every one of them a regular "Joe Everyman" with whom any American could identify - held off the mighty Japanese navy and air force for more than two weeks and dealt them a stunning, crushing blow.
You might see yourself today, as a regular “Joe Everyman”, but with Christ in you, you have the heart of David, to bring down the Goliaths facing you.
The bible is replete with men and women, who face odds, had zero survival chance, Jabez was doomed because of a jinxed name, Joseph, was caged with his dreams, Daniel and his three friends demonstrated great faith in exile, Deborah(Judge 4:8-9) showed that God is able to use a woman to save a nation. They did not remain in bonds forever, God gave them all victory. Yours is sure to come in Jesus’ matchless name!
I believe what the Lord is telling us at times like this, is that no matter what the situation is, He is still God, if He has to make the sun over our lives to standstill a whole day like in Joshua10:12; or to a believer in Christ whom all seems lost - may be health is on decline and you feel you still have more to accomplish for God’s glory, the experience of Hezekiel when he requested Prophet Isaiah in 2Kings 20:5-11 is yours for the asking “ v8.... And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah, What shall be the sign that the LORD will heal me, and that I shall go up unto the house of the LORD the third day? And Isaiah said, this shall be the sign unto thee from the LORD, that the LORD will do the thing that he hath spoken: shall the shadow go forward ten steps, or go back ten steps? And Hezekiah answered, it is a light thing for the shadow to decline ten steps: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps. And Isaiah the prophet cried unto the LORD; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the dial of Ahaz” (Read also Isaiah 38:8)
Extraordinary times require extraordinary manifestations, I was asthmatic for many years until, I got divinely healed, and God really is able.
As you move into week no. 8, know it’s a new beginning to experience God’s power to save in the face of odds.
Today’s’ supplement written by an unknown author, are bold affirmation of faith, which I pray will strengthen us as we move along.
Peace Be Unto You.
Your friend in Christ’s Cause
Joe Arhavbarien
“If you have not known God’s saving grace through Jesus Christ our Lord, this is the time to confess your sins, apply the cleansing power of Christ by faith to wash your sins, join a bible believing and praying church; and if you need help or personal counsel send me a personal email”.
=============I Refuse =============
I Refuse
I refuse to be discouraged, to be sad, or to cry;
I refuse to be downhearted, and here's the reason why:
I have a God whose mighty, who’s sovereign and supreme;
I have a God who loves me, and I am on His team.
He is all-wise and powerful. Jesus is His name;
though everything is changeable, My God remains the same.
My God knows all that's happening; Beginning to the end;
His presence is my comfort; He is my dearest Friend.
When sickness comes to weaken me, to bring my head down low,
I call upon my mighty God; Into His arms I go.
When circumstances threaten to rob me of my peace;
He draws me close unto His breast, where all my strivings cease.
When my heart melts within me, and weakness takes control;
He gathers me into His arms, He soothes my heart and soul.
The great "I AM" is with me. My life is in His hand.
The "Son of the Lord" is my hope. It's in His strength I stand.
I refuse to be defeated. My eyes are on my God;
He has promised to be with me, as through this life I trod.
I'm looking past all my circumstances, To Heaven's throne above;
my prayers have reached the heart of God I'm resting in His love.
I give God thanks in everything. My eyes are on His face;
the battle's His, the victory mine; He'll help me win the race.
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!!!!"Vision is not seeing things as they are, but as they will be..."
-Unknown
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