Praying For Israel

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It was a privilege to chat for a while with Robert Ilato, a member of the Knesset, Israel’s unicameral parliament, the country’s legislative body. Robert is also the Chairman of “Israel Beitenu” Faction and Chairman of the Israeli Hi-tech Caucus. As we shared I identified somewhat with the terrorism in Israel as I am from Belfast Northern Ireland where many of my family lived through the horrifying acts of the terrorism of the IRA.

Whatever the country or whatever the cause, terrorists are a worldwide family most of whom are trained in Syria.

This may be the closest I’ll ever be to the political government of Israel but we can all be spiritually close as we faithfully pray for this country which is the roots of our Christian faith. Israel not only gave us God’s Word but also gave us our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee Peace be within thy walls.

Standing With Israel

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We attended the Assembly of God International Fellowship North Eastern Conference in Norwalk Connecticut this week. The theme was One God… One Word… One Truth… John 17:17 and the emphasis was on our relationship to Israel. What a joy to stand behind a pulpit draped in the Israeli flag.

Genesis 12:1-3 Now the Lord had said unto Abram And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee:and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed

The Three Graces

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The famous Antonio Canova’s statue is a Neoclassical sculpture, in marble and is known in Greek mythology as The Three Graces, namely Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia, goddesses of such things as charm, beauty, and joy. This statue may stand in the famous Louvre Museum in Paris but the above photo is the true picture of charm, beauty and joy of The Three Graces, namely Irina, Maggie and Elaine, ladies of true grace formed by the love of the Lord on the Potters wheel.

Jeremiah 18:2-3 I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter:so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

Unity of His Body Worldwide

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What a privilege to have Pastor Stanislav Pavlov and his dear wife from Novocheboksarsk in Russia visit our home here in Pennsylvania. It was a great reunion since it was only a few weeks ago I was with them in their church in Russia. Although one in the spirit we may have had language obstacles around our dinner table but one day at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb there will be no need of interpreters.

Revelation 19:7-8 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white:for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints

Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

Is Your Heart on Fire for God?

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Dear Child,

You praise Me not only through song but you praise Me everyday through your life by your words, your thoughts, your attitudes and your actions.

A heart of gratitude is a praising heart

A heart of humility is a worshipping heart

A heart of holiness is a regenerated heart

A heart that surrenders to My will is a trusting heart.

Thus saith Papa

Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me. Isaiah: 29:13

CHALLENGE: Is your everyday life only lukewarm or is it on fire for Him?

See Chapter Nine in “Developing a Secret History with God” to inspire you as you press into His presence with a heart full of praise.

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