CHANGING THE PRONOUNS TO NOUNS

"Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse.  And [Jesus] who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness [Jesus] judges and makes war.  [Jesus] eyes were like a flame of fire, and on [Jesus] head were many crowns.  [Jesus] had a name written that no one knew except (Jesus) Himself.  [Jesus] was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and [Jesus'] name is called The Word of God.  And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean followed [Jesus] on white horses.  Now out of [Jesus] mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it [Jesus] should strike the nations.  And [Jesus] Himself will rule them with a rod of iron.  [Jesus] Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.  And [Jesus] has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:

                                          KING OF KINGS AND

                                          LORD OF LORDS."  (Revelation 18)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....THE OLD ORDER OF THINGS HAS PASSED AWAY"

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passes away."  (Revelation 21:4, NIV)

What I took particular note of today is, "....for the old order of things has passed away."  This will happen.  But the thought occurred to me, Why not live in the "new order" now, that is, in our thinking and world view.  If this "old order" will pass away, why do we spend so much of our time thinking in old order terms, investing in old order life styles?

I believe that the coming revival will bring the Church into more and more "new order" thinking and living, which is another way of saying, "....but we have the mind of Christ."  What an absolute contrast with "old order" thinking and living.

Father, in Jesus' Name, Only Your Words can impart Your Mind.  Amen.  

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When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

A "NEW" LOOK AT REVIVAL

"Again He said to me, 'Prophesy to these bones, and say to them,' "O dry bones, hear the Word of the Lord!"

I have over that last several days been praying for revival.  Now, of course, many of us have been praying for that for many years.  This, however, is different.

I don't know how to explain it, but I have been having a real sense that Father is letting us in on something.  To pray for this revival, one will have to forget our previous understanding, even desire for revival.  

I believe the word of John Baptist, that Jesus, "....will baptize you in the Holy Ghost and with fire," will be central.  This is going to be great.

Father, in Jesus' Name, when You speak may I not automatically think I know what you are saying or are about.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....COMFORT IN MY AFFLICTION...."

"This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your Word has preserved me alive."  (Psalm 119:50, NASB)

This is my testimony.  I do not read the Bible because we are supposed to.  I read the Bible because I have to.  The, "Word has preserved me alive."  Let me share a quote from Martin Luther.

"I should gladly have seen all my books forgotten and destroyed, if only for the reason that I am afraid of the example I may give.  For I see what benefit it has to the church that men have begun to collect many books and great libraries outside and alongside of the Holy Scriptures, and especially have begun to scramble together without any distinction, all sorts of 'fathers,' 'councils,' and 'doctors.'  Not only has good time been wasted and the study of the Scriptures neglected, but the pure understanding of God's word is lost....It was our intention and our hope when we began to put the Bible into German that there would be less writing and more studying and reading of the Scriptures....I only ask in all kindness that the man who at this time wishes to have my books will by no means let them be a hindrance to his own study of the Scriptures....'"

Father, in Jesus' Name, I neglected Your Words to my own hurt.  Thank You that you brought me "home" so long ago.  Amen.

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When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2