"You Are Not Abnormal" - Message by Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

 

 

You Are Not Abnormal

“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.”1 Peter 2:9-10 The Message

There are times when we think we are the only ones experiencing a trial, a bad moment, a situation that no one else has had or has gone through before. 

You are not abnormal. We are often in spiritual warfare. Where do you think Satan and his demons always attack first? The marriage. The family. The mission. The Lord’s chosen ones, in Israel and throughout the nations.

The Word tells us, prophetically, that in these last days we will experience trials, tribulations, roadblocks, temptations, and ongoing attempts by our enemy to curtail us from completing the mission set before us. Our enemy is not brilliant, but he is not dumb either. He has had enough experience to know what will keep us from pressing on, if we fall to his schemes.

A well-known prophetic man once said, “There are the three things that will be set before you in temptations. Gold, glory, or girls.” He was right.

(Or as Scripture puts it, in 1 John 2:16, "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world."

It is supernaturally natural for those who are seeking to hear and obey the call of the Lord Jesus (Yeshua), as He leads us through His Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh), to be opposed by the one who hates God the Father and all those who are His children, Jew and Gentile. And if he can’t get you in one area, he will use another. Or those close to you, who may be more vulnerable.

Is it no surprise then that we, Laurie and I, have been warned by those abiding in Israel and others who have gone before, to be “prayed up” with intercessors covering our backs, as we go forward into His call and purpose for Israel.

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against ^[f]flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.  Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.  And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints,” Ephesians 6:10-18, NASB

As you too face opposition in your own daily walk, call upon the Name of the Lord, and as I often say, and you can too, “My times are in Your hands.” Lead us and protect us, Lord.

We can thus press forward and complete the assignments He has given to each of us with faith and courage.

Ahava (love) and Shalom (peace),

Steve Martin

P.S. In less than three weeks Laurie and I head to Jerusalem, Israel for three months. Read all about it: Steve & Laurie - Time Coming for Jerusalem Volunteers. 

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Message #17 in my series (2025): “You Are Not Abnormal" – Sept. 22, 2025

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If You Seek Me - message by Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

 

If You Seek Me

“And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29:13 NASB

 

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, as I sat on our light-brown, cozy couch, feet propped up on the square, brown fake-leather footrest in the middle of our living room, watching the 5^th season of The Chosen, episode 3...

Jesus spoke a word to me. Actually, it was through Jonathan Roumie, who wonderfully portrays Yeshua in the powerful series The Chosen, Season 5, episode 3.

The Lord likes to do that. Speaks to us through human vessels, which at times we take for granted.

In this episode, Yeshua had just delivered a stunning, in-your-face word to the Pharisees and Sadducees at the gate of the Second Temple, leaving them fuming under their heavy robes. He then responded to one of his disciples who was chasing after Him as He left. The disciple was concerned that He had just made them really mad, and they were going to come after Him.

In my words, not a direct quote, He responded, half mockingly, “Maybe if they seek Me, they will find Me.”

Have you ever sought the Lord, for real, wanting an answer to a concern, a problem, a directive in your life, and sincerely wanting an answer?

Yes, you have. As I have too.

At the time of this writing, I am 70 years old, although I no longer say, “70 and 7 months,” as little kids do. Even though that is true, once again, the Lord Who leads and guides us by His Holy Spirit, Ruach HaKodesh in Hebrew, has given me a choice. Again.

I had thought I had “retired” seven years ago and could now sit on my front porch in Charlotte, North Carolina, rocker and read another Joel Rosenberg thriller, or Abraham Lincoln biography.

I heard Him call my name. Again.

“If you seek Me, I will lead you on to greater things.” (*See more about this part, as included below.)

So, what was I going to do? Dismiss it as yet another time the still, small voice wasn’t needing to pay attention to? Should I respond with the common “No” that the Bible teacher, Bob Mumford, said decades ago is the most common reaction we give when the Lord presents a new adventure?

For our best good, we need to hear, obey, and follow no matter where He leads.

This is our daily choice, if we truly want to be followers of Jesus, Yeshua, the Messiah. Our Lord. Our God. The One Who has always promised to do just that, to lead us in the way we are to go.

“Thus says Adonai, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Isra’el: 'I am Adonai, your God, who teaches you for your own good, who guides you on the path you should take.” Isaiah 48:17, CJB (Complete Jewish Bible)

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin

P.S. *I did in fact receive this confirming word from a prophetically gifted woman, out of the blue, whom I trust, (Nancy Shupp) who wrote this in an email to me on June 14, 2025. It came in my InBox, days after I had seriously started seeking the Lord about a matter He set before me.

"As I was praying for you, I heard the following: Thank you for responding to the call to come walk with me. You didn’t despise that it is a ministry that would never bring fame or riches. You only wanted to please me. I treasure our walks together and being able to bless others through you. 

You haven’t sought glory or recognition, but Heaven knows your name. Our walk is changing, but don’t be afraid. The road ahead is even more glorious than the one behind us. I love you. I bless you, mighty man of God, and speak that everywhere your feet touch, the enemy flees, and light and love are released.”

Thank you, Nancy!

And if you have known me for a little while, you may have heard of or seen my video recordings, “Walk With Me,” that I have been creating for many years. It is something close to my heart that the Lord said in this prophetic word.

P.S.S. I will pray for you if you let me know what is on your heart. Seriously. I normally pray in tongues, for the Holy Spirit knows exactly what you need, when you need it, and how you need the answer, as you too seek Him. Please let me know.

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Message #4 in new series (2025): “If You Seek Me” June 23, 2025, 4:43 am in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Through It All - message by Steve Martin, Love For His People Ministry

 

Standing in support of Israel, Jews, and believers in all the nations, in the Name of Jesus (Yeshua) Our regular communication to share the Love For His People with our friends. Blessings on ye head! July 20, 2023 Charlotte, North Carolina Greetings to my family and friends of Love For His People Ministry. I enjoy sitting on our front porch, early in the morning before the sun gets too hot, and praying, reading the Word, and watching the Lord's creation move about me. This morning as I rocked in the chair, I noticed a huge tree, across the road behind the neighbor's house, with its large leaves swaying in the wind. I couldn't feel the breeze, nor were any other trees blowing in the wind. Just this one, with its very large leaves, as if they were individuals, moving and speaking. My thought was, "They remind me of the crowd of witnesses, looking down from heaven and cheering us on." I thanked the Lord for the reminder, as He speaks to us in many ways so often. We just need to stop and see Him. Even His creation cries out. Please take the time to read my new message, "Through It All" below. May it encourage you too! (And then let me know how you are doing as you walk on...) Ahava and shalom, Steve Martin Founder, Love For His People Ministry P.S. The above photo was one I took in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City in September 2022. I was walking in the narrow street on my way to the Jewish Western Wall. Sometimes I like to take the "not so beaten" path. Through It All   "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NASU    Many of us are familiar with the story of the person walking the beach and seeing two footprints in the sand. And then one set stops and only one is seen. The person seems to complain to the Lord that they believed the Lord had left them. But it wasn’t as one would think.   Many of us walk with afflictions, torments, physical sickness or conflicts all around us in family, neighbors, on the job, or even in church. It wears us down and the weariness in the battle can set us “on the sideline” after a while. We may even wonder where the Lord is through it all.   Remember the song by Andre Crouch Through It All, written and sung in 1971? “Though it all, I learned to trust in Jesus, I learned to trust in God.” It became a very popular expression of seeking and relying on the One Who could and would take us daily through that which we face.   Even more so do we need to rely on the Lord’s promises today, as we walk through this life, facing temptations, trials, and the many cares of this world. As the story goes, we need to realize that the Lord is carrying us, and we “walk in His shoes” even as He carries us. There is no other way to do it.   When I have others share their burdens with me, sometimes I can relate to them and am able to share my experience in getting through it, for I too have walked through similar episodes of life. But at other times I am not quite able, for I have not walked in their shoes. I have not experienced that which their life’s journey has taken them on and can’t yet fully understand all the pressures put on them.   My part may just be to encourage them to stand strong, to keep looking up, to let their faith be solid in the Lord, Who knows all and sees all. It may be my role to comfort them with what I have in the past been comforted with, as much as possible. And if I haven’t had their experience (yet), then I need to be in prayer for them, not in any way be judgmental, and allow the Holy Spirit to move on their behalf as only He can.   The full lyrics of the song, Through It All:   I've had many tears and sorrow I've had questions for tomorrow There've been times I didn't know right from wrong But in every situation God gave me blessed consolation That my trials come to only make me strong I've been a lot of places And I've seen millions of of faces But there were times that I felt so all alone But in my lonely hour Yet those precious lonely hours Jesus lets me know that I was His own That's the reason I say that Through it all Through it all Oh, I've learned to trust in Jesus I've learned to trust in God Let me tell ya that Through it all Oh, through it all I've learned to depend upon His word So I thank God for the mountains And I thank Him for the valleys And I thank Him for the storms He's brought me through For if I'd never had a problem I'd never know God could solve them I'd never know what faith in His word could do That's the reason I say that Through it all Oh, through it all Oh, I've learned to trust in Jesus I've learned to trust in God Oh let me tell you Through it all Oh, through it all Oh, I've learned to depend upon His word Oh, let me tell you right now that Through it all Sometimes through the fire Through it all My, my, my Lord Oh, I've learned to trust in Jesus (oh, I've learned) I've learned to trust in God (and I can trust in God) That through it all Let me tell you that Through it all Oh, Lord, Lord I've learned to depend upon His word Oh, through my sickness and pain I've learned to depend upon His word Oh, through sorrow and shame I've learned to depend upon His word Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Andrae Edward Crouch Through It All lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing You can listen to Andre sing it here: Through It All   I trust you have those around you who you can turn to, that can bring you comfort and support in your trials and tribulations. But even more so I pray that you will find comfort in the Lord Jesus, Who knows all, is all, and is always there to bring you through it all.     Ahava and shalom,   Steve Martin Founder, Love For His People   Message #145 in this series – in the year of our Lord 07.20.23 – “Through It All” – Thursday, 9:15 am in Charlotte, North Carolina The Promise - Journey of a Lifetime In 2004 I wrote an autobiography, sharing 40 years of life with ministries, the search for the Lord's purposes,and how I got connected to Israel and His People.  In January 2023, 19 years later, I added 114 photos.  Click here: The Promise - Journey of a Lifetime - Hardcover $19.95 Paperback $12.95 Why We Do What We Do by Steve Martin (published 2022) This book contains five months of messages I shared with subscribers to my email, and then posted on our website www.loveforhispeople.com and other social media platforms. For each of us to accomplish the Lord’s will, plans and purposes for our individual life we must know what we are to do, and do it. We will then understand the “why we do what we do” question, as we walk out His ways. Be inspired and encouraged as you read, either as a daily discipline or as a book with examples as to how to walk the Christian faith in your own life. And as you know the “why”, your courage, boldness, and firmer commitment to live for Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, will be evident to many. You may not even have to say a word. I have also included the six messages I wrote from Jerusalem, between Oct. 24-Nov. 11, 2022 when I was there on my 26th journey to the Land. Since 2010 I have called them “Ahava Adventures”. “Ahava” is love in Hebrew. Blessings on ye head. Steve Martin, Founder Love For His People Ministry  To purchase on Amazon: Why We Do What We Do - Hard cover $12.95 Paperback $8.95 Love For His People Ministry. is a charitable, USA humanitarian ministry started in 2010 to share the love of the Father in the nations, especially to and within Israel.   If these letters minister to you, please consider sending a charitable gift of $5-$25 today, and maybe each month, to help us bless known families in Israel, whom we consistently help through our humanitarian ministry.    Go here for safe giving using major credit cards through PayPal.   Contribution checks can be sent to:    Love For His People Ministry 12120 Woodside Falls Rd.  Pineville, NC 28134 Todah rabah! (Hebrew – Thank you very much.)   Please share this encouraging message with your friends.   Email: loveforhispeople@gmail.com   martinlighthouse@gmail.com   YouTube: Steve Martin/Love For His People  Love For His People Ministry 12120 Woodside Falls Rd. 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