Monthly Archives: June 2008

Lightening Causes Fires; Prayer Prevents Disaster!

A couple of weeks ago I was standing on my porch with a friend watching an awesome electrical storm off in the distance.  Thunder roared like a thousand lions were storming Heaven, and the numerous lightening bolts, thin, bright probably moving at the speed of light touched down in multiple places off in the distance.  We stood delighted in the picture of that phenomona of nature.

I had no conscious awareness that lightening could and would set off destruction so unspeakable.  Over 1200 fires were the result of all that beauty. 

When I realized later in the week, I was heartsick for those in danger, those who lost homes and property, and my own useless ignorance of what was happening and what could have been done.  By then I joined the thousands of prayer warriors against the fires and their aggression.

We have, in the praying community, seen fires ended, winds stilled and homes saved by taking the authority Jesus gave to speak to the elements in time of crisis.  There are several testimonies on the 5 Minute Miracle ‘Miracle Archive’ page for those who would like to hear from the people who actually experienced the miracles.  (www.5MinuteMiracle.com)

This writing comes from a heart filled with thanksgiving for what God is doing in response to prayer.  And, for a very special reason–last week another electrical storm was predicted for Saturday and Sunday.  I began to pray against it; that any electrical storm in this area would come to ‘naught’ or carry no ‘destruction’ with it.  And, to my knowledge there were none! Thank God!

Now, I understand more are predicted for Thursday and Friday.  Time to start declaring what we want, not what we might get, all in the power packed Name of Jesus!  Think what we could do to the evil energy in the world if we united in prayer by the tens, the hundreds and then the thousands to speak to the storms as Jesus did?  Sounds great to me!

Prevention is so important and prayers are answered in advance.  At times I have prayed against violence in the schools my grandchildren attend, against accidents or injury, etc. ….and well, all I know is they did not happen.  I do know my job is to pray, not beg,  in faith and His job is to answer.  God is much better in His part than I am in mine.  

I pray many will join in prayer against fires, floods and storms….doing all we can do and trusting God with the rest!

Florida Outpouring, Fires And Floods!

The counties around the area where I live in Redding, California, are plagued by destructive fires…..over 1200 of them, and some still raging!  In the Midwest floods are destroying homes and communities as well.

 Wouldn’t it be great if we could use the flood waters to put out the fires?

While in Florida, for the last 86 days God has poured out blessings unthinkable during what is being called ‘the Lakeland Revival’.  It is being televised by God TV for some by television and for others on the Internet at www.god.tv or www.freshfire.ca.com  nightly–available in 218 countries of the world.

It starts daily with praise and worship–calling in the Glory of God–and then the leaders proceed with the Holy Spirit to teaching, healing or testimonies.  Some miracles happen as we watch; others come to testify what God is doing while they are there, or what He has done while they watched from their own home.

This is a picture of the ‘fallen’ world we live in, and the faithfulness of God to the outcry of prayer for healing, signs and wonders that all point to the finished work of Jesus as Savior!  

The facility holds 10,000 and sometimes there is not enough room.  People are flying in from all over the world for a touch from God.  The tragedy of destruction in the rest of the country and the world cannot diminish the splendor of God’s presence in this unpretentious place.  While we enjoy these blessings we never want to forget to pray for those who are in the midst of tremendous loss. 

The media has been welcomed and miracles are being verified by doctors and hospitals.  Critics of Todd Bentley, the man God used to set off this spiritual wild fire, are not surprising.  As he is not a typical ‘man of God’ or ‘man of the cloth’ as we say.  Isn’t it just like God to use someone who stirs up controversy just with his presence.

I have had the privilege of being prayed for some months ago by Todd.  I recognized in him a deep abiding unswerving relentless love for Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, and also such a strong sacrificial love for God’s people,  (always enjoy throwing this in–God’s love is not sentimental goo but wanting the best for everyone).  And that is Todd as he spends untold hours of prayer for and over the people.

It is almost July 4th and we can all thank God for our country, for God’s blessings in Florida, and His comfort and help through people, for all those in the midst of crisis.   My prayer is that those who have lost so much will be able to watch some of these proceedings to give them hope and faith for the future!

Wayne Bent–A New Messiah! I don’t Think So!

Unusual sightings–aliens coming–not much more weird than the Cults popping up around the country.  Actually there have always been groups that are different than the norm. 

Amazing that this new messiah has permission from god (small g) to have sexual activities with all the women, but it against the rules for the other men.  That seems fair! (Barf….)

What we believe about God determines our destiny and our future after leaving this planet.  Being a member of one of the largest groups in the world (Christian) I believe God is good, kind, merciful and fair.  And not into giving out special assignments 2000 years after Jesus was crucified.

Religious spirits are always trying to divert our attention from the finished work of Christ Jesus.  But, how do we know if a group is a cult or evil?

The easiest and best answer I know, is if it is a secret group, run like crazy.  If they have things that only that group is allowed to know or do, escape and do it quickly.  God has inspired the book in a mystery to draw us into seeking Him, body, mind and spirit–but it is not a secret. 

THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST JESUS IS NOT A SECRET!   
Only men or women who want to control others maintain ‘secrets’ just for the very few who ‘follow’ or ‘qualify’.  You can join a church to worship Christ or you can just accept Jesus and worship Him on your own–their really is no membership to Christianity only a belief in Jesus as Savior.

I grieve over those who choose to give their free will to a falible, imperfect man or woman when God inspired a book to reveal Himself, His character, nature, and the Holy Spirit.  Try the Bible you will like it, and you can make choices from your heart, your spirit and the knowledge openly available to you–no secrets–just the words of Jesus revealing the Father to the whole world.

Cult, club, organization, fraternity, sorority, church,–NO secret covenants, agreements, or commitments.  We must look for a knowledge of the Creator of the Universe to freely be ‘who we truly are’ through Him, and embrace His blessings!