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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
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"These Prayer Requests Have No Postage on Them – Return to Sender!" - Bill Yount
"These Prayer Requests Have No Postage on Them – Return to Sender!"
In the Spirit I saw many prayers ascending upward toward the throne. I sensed that many of these prayers were being prayed according to the Father's perfect will. Many were prayers for gifts, callings, and destinies to be manifested. A majority were bundles of prayers for the lost, especially for family members. Many of these prayer requests were made up of strong cries, day and night with fasting, that had become heavy burdens on hearts over the years.
As these prayers began to ascend, they seemed to go only so far and then drop back down to earth as though they were bouncing off the ceiling from where they were being prayed. I saw in Heaven something like a huge "heavenly post office" where prayer requests are received and where answers to prayers are sent out.
At the entrance of this "heavenly post office" on the front door was written in gigantic letters the Scripture Philippians 4:6: "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known unto God."
Many Prayers Weren't Making It
As huge bundles of prayer requests came through the front door on the way to the throne room, I was appalled by how many requests were being stopped and never made it to the throne room for answers. I heard a voice that shook me.
An angelic postmaster general proclaimed, "These prayer requests have no postage on them. Return to sender!" (Photo via Freeimages/Tawny Nelson)
In the Spirit I saw these huge bundles of prayer requests like letters that had no postage stamps on them. These could go no farther! The ones I did see going on into the throne room to be answered had a postage stamp of "thanksgiving" on them.
These ones became "priority mail" inside the throne room, and immediate confirmation of peace was sent to the sender with the following verse: "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:7).
Before the answers of these prayers were manifested on earth, the people that sent their requests with thanksgiving were receiving the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not yet seen because of the peace of God they were receiving through "giving of thanks".
There Can't Be Thanksgiving Until There's Believing
Many prayers for lost loved ones never really reached their heavenly destination, not because people weren't praying, but they simply were not believing that they would receive what they were asking for. Therefore, to be thankful was very difficult for them.
The Lord seemed to say, "Tell My people that many have already prayed and prayed and filled Heaven with their prayers for the lost and their loved ones. They actually need to stop praying and simply believe ME to save them.
Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved...and thy house! Many are carrying a false responsibility, feeling that they are responsible to get their family members saved. May I remind you that you could not save your own self, and therefore, you cannot save anybody else. And since I saved you, I can save anybody!"(Photo via Pixabay)
Many who were faithfully praying for family members for many years were actually praying themselves into a state of depression. I sense the Spirit saying, "This kind of praying is not scriptural! Begin to believe and start thanking Me that I am going to save them now! Thank Me that I am going to bring in the lost. Just send up some stamps of 'thanksgiving,' and I will stamp your prayer requests to forward them to the throne."
Start Living as Though Your Prayers Are Already Answered!
I sensed the Father saying, "As you are thanking Me, go ahead and start treating the lost as though they were already saved. Start living as though your prayers are already answered! When you do, your life will become so full of thanksgiving and praise and worship, that you will begin to see My heavenly 'UPS' and 'FED EX' arrive, bringing speedy delivery from Heaven to impossible requests upon the earth! Praise and worship moves Me to do outrageous acts of blessings upon the earth!"
I remembered when Peter was put in prison and the Church was praying for his deliverance. There was also a prayer meeting going on for Peter in a woman's house. Her name was Mary. As the angel came and delivered Peter, he made a straight run to Mary's house. I believe he felt the power of their prayers.
We Can Stop Praying Now!
As he knocked on the front door, a handmaiden, Rhoda, answered the door and got so excited she forgot to let Peter in. Rhoda ran inside that prayer meeting shouting, "Peter is at the front door. We can stop praying now!" (Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
For some reason they didn't seem to hear her. Perhaps someone was giving a strong prophetic utterance about Peter's soon release! Again, I can hear Rhoda shouting, "Our answered prayer is at the front door! We can stop praying!" Finally, Rhoda gets the prayer group's attention, and here is the spiritual temperature in that prayer room – here is what they say to Rhoda: "You must see his ghost!" In other words, "We don't believe it!"
You Will Never See It If You Don't Believe It
You can pray for a hundred years, but unless you believe that you are going to receive what you are asking for, you will never see it! "Whatsoever things you ask in prayer, believe that you receive them and you shall have them."
I personally believe there are some prayer meetings that need to be broken up. Many churches have prayer meetings, but few have "prayer-believing" meetings. It was easier for Peter to get out of prison than it was for him to get inside that prayer meeting!
Our Thanksgiving Proves Our Faith
Next time you pray, try putting a postage stamp of "thanksgiving" on your request. I promise you, you will enjoy prayer time much more, and you will probably live much longer! Prayer with thanksgiving proves to God that we believe we are going to receive what we are asking for. (Photo via Pixabay)
As a father, when my children thank me for something in advance, it's hard for me to get out of giving it to them!
Bill Yount has been a member of Bridge of Life in Hagerstown, Maryland, for the past 36 years where he is now an elder and a home missionary. He is currently an advisor at large for Aglow International. Bill faithfully served in prison ministry at Mount Hope for 23 years and now travels full-time, both in the U.S. and internationally, ministering in churches and Aglow circles. "Humility and humor" characterize his ministry as he brings forth a fresh word that is "in season," proclaiming the Word of the Lord!
The shofar (or ram's horn) is often used in his meetings, breaking the powers of darkness over regions, churches, and households. The shofar represents God's breath blowing into the nostrils of His people, reviving them and awakening the lost. Many of God's messages, which Bill ministers prophetically, come out of his everyday life with his family and friends.
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Uniting Jews and Gentiles in Support of Israel
Uniting Jews and Gentiles in Support of Israel
I originally began writing this article while in Jerusalem, overlooking the Old City and Mount Zion. I was blessed to celebrate Sukkot in Israel, which Christians calls the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the seven Feast of the Lord which are sourced in several places in Scripture.
In Leviticus 25, a Feast of Great Celebration is described, a celebration not just for the Jewish people, but as I am learning more and more, God-designed for the entire world.
Sukkot is one of the three pilgrimage Feasts of the Lord, where the entire nation of Israel is called to physically come together in one location to celebrate and worship God. The Hebrews have incredibly faithfully preserved this in various forms and to various degrees for more than 3,500 years. Sukkot is miraculously being kept today in Jerusalem, as God has returned them to the Land after more than 2,000 years just as He foretold throughout the Bible!
Zechariah 14:16 even foretells of a day when ALL of the nations will go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the Feast of Tabernacles! This is a Feast of gathering together in unity to celebrate and worship God, and it is for the entire world.
I find it very interesting that after spending several weeks to write this article, I am no only realizing that God had rich purpose even in that delay. In synagogues all over the world and even in Israel, rabbis share of God’s dream and desire for the entire world to embrace Him and of His Word, knitting us all together in unity through it.
On that point, it is so much more significant to be writing this article from Israel just as the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) installed a new Director of Christian Affairs for North America. A big MAZEL TOV to Rev. Jaime Lynn Fusco, who embodies bringing together Jew and Gentiles in unity of Israel!
It is fascinating that when I asked Jaime Lynn how she became interested in Israel she described growing up in a Brooklyn Jewish neighborhood and how she was always so curious about the Sukkahs that would spring up all around during the time of Sukkot. It was this very Feast that God used to stir her heart with wonder about His people that led to her love affair with them and the Land of Israel – so how appropriate to be writing this at such a time as this.
When I asked how old she was when she developed a heart for Israel and her people, I was so astonished when she replied:
“The first memory I have, I was probably around 7 year old – I was going to Catholic school in Brooklyn New York – during communion, after you go up to receive, you then go back to the pew and kneel and pray – I would pray for the Jewish people, the Christian people and the Muslim people – I have no idea where it came from….”
And, paraphrasing a little more of what Jaime Lynn then shared: “I was never taught that. I did grow up in a Brooklyn Jewish neighborhood, but never heard of Muslims and we didn’t talk about them. My parents were born again Christians, my Grandmother and Father did read the Bible to me so I was very familiar with the land and people, but was never taught to pray for them, even though I did regularly.”
“From age 19-27, I had my own company helping mom and pop shops, as well as large companies migrate to the internet. At the core of me I am a writer and have been writing since a very early age. Since the company was doing well I created an op-ed website and started writing political articles to combat the lies that were being published through the news– I was a blogger before bloggers existed….”
“About 4 years into this, 9/11 happened and I was glued to CSPAN watching the 9/11 commission investigations. As I watched I wrote articles and was able to get them out on the web before others could. I had tens of thousands of repeat visitors from all over the world following my articles.”
She went on to share from her heart, “One thing that really helped me to understand Israel and ancient Israel was 9/11 – losing family members and friends in a terrorist attack. Before this we would say, ‘a suicide bomber is a homicide bomber,’ I thought I understood, but to experience it first hand when it happened here in NY it really took it to a whole different dimension in understanding and identifying with Israel in what they have gone through and endured for so long.”
9/11 was the instrument that catapulted Jaime Lynn to do everything she could to shine the light of truth and to stand for Israel. Jaime Lynn was very active, teaching people on how to get involved with their communities and local governments and hosting Israel events and solidarity rallies, always from a positive Godly perspective. “Something I always say, ‘Israel is the Apple of G-d’s Eye and NY is the apple in His Hand,’ that is the Plumb line for my ministry.”
In 2003, she began to transition into full time ministry, teaching in churches, hosting Bible studies and working for multiple ministries, including Billy Graham. “As I came into a much more personal relationship with the LORD in my late twenties, things just started clicking specifically as it relates to Eretz Israel. At that time I had a young aunt who developed 4th stage cancer, I was the primary person taking care of her and I really had to lean on my faith. That year Christmas and Hanukkah aligned and I knew there was something there, it was not just a coincidence, I knew it meant something more. This became the turning point that thrust me into studying the Feasts and times and seasons of the Lord more closely. After that Christmas ALL of the Feasts started aligning! That’s how the LORD really grew my connection with my Hebraic Roots and is how The Wings of Destiny Ministry began.”
Jaime Lynn started writing regularly about the Feasts and the Hebrew calendar; she still writes a monthly newsletter and teaches with continuing revelation, connecting scripture with the time we are in today.
In 2006 she joined Robert Stearns’ Eagles’ Wings organization that for many years has strongly supported Israel and her people. After being on staff for a short while Robert asked her to start sending out the God’s Calendar teachings on the Feast’s to the staff of about 45 at that time. During the 5 years there she spearheaded a Rosh Chodesh women’s ministry within the organization, as well as, taught seminars at their conferences.
It was with Eagles’ Wings that she got to actually visit Israel for the first time in 2008 – “every molecule of your being is transformed – It was just like in Jerry Maguire when Tom Cruise says to Renee Zellweger – ‘you complete me.’ I fully understand this myself, and so will you if you come to The Land of the Bible.”
“It’s not just a Historical place, we are watching The Bible continue to unfold before our very eyes as Scripture Foretold in so many places like in Isaiah 35, where you can physically see the desert blooming. There are so many Amazing discoveries every day proving the Bible and The Significance of The Book and The People of The Book – so even if you’ve been there before there is so much more to see and experience every day!”
Israel is safe, the safety and well-being of its citizens and visitors is of utmost importance to them and I can also attest to that – as Jaime Lynn says “the only way to understand that is to go and see for yourself.”
So, earlier this year when she was offered the position by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism to become the Director of Christian Affairs, North America she enthusiastically accepted. “I get to do what I love – I couldn’t have thought of a better position to be in – I feel like the position was made for me.” And, after getting to meet Jaime Lynn and hear her story, which has even so much more to it, I agree completely.
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LIVE BLOG: Multiple Terror Attacks Hit Israel in Unprecedented Strikes Tuesday; Dozens Wounded, Several Dead
LIVE BLOG: Multiple Terror Attacks Hit Israel in Unprecedented Strikes Tuesday; Dozens Wounded, Several Dead
“Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.” (Genesis 9:6)
The recent violence in Israel shows no signs of abating, with Palestinian terrorist attacks against Jews recorded throughout Jerusalem and the entire country every day for the past week. Stay tuned to Breaking Israel News for live updates on today’s events.
Selfie Stick, Nunchucks Bring Down Terrorists
Social media reports indicate that a selfie stick, a popular gadget used to snap selfie photos, was used to take down a terrorist in Jerusalem on Tuesday.
On Monday, an Israeli man is said to have subdued a terrorist carrying out an attack at the Jerusalem Central Bus Station with a pair of nunchucks.
CNN Headline Blames Israel for Recent Terrorism
Anti-Israel media bias strikes again as the homepage of the CNN website published a misleading headline, insinuating Israel is the perpetrator behind the current wave of terrorism to strike the country.
Kiryat Ata Attack Case of Mistaken Identity
The stabbing attack outside an IKEA in Kiryat Ata is reportedly a nationally motivated attack. An Israeli stabbed a second Israeli thinking he was an Arab. The Israeli stabber was arrested by police.
Terrorist Behind Armon Hanatziv Bus Attack Freed Hamas Prisoner
One of the terrorists behind Tuesday morning's bus attack in Armon Hanatziv is a known Hamas terrorist who was released from prison.
Hundreds Riot at Gaza Border
Approximately 200 Arabs from Gaza are rioting at the Erez border crossing between Gaza and Israel, throwing stones and burning tires. Security forces closed the crossing in response to the violence.
Eilat Update: Shots Were Fired on Jordanian Side of Border
Police have confirmed that the shots were fired on the Jordanian side of the Eilat border crossing. No Israelis were injured.
Attacks Reported Near Eilat
A developing story is underway as reports come in of two incidents in Eilat, at Israel's southern tip on the border with Sinai. A car ran a checkpoint at one of the border terminals, and there are reports of a shooting attack at the border crossing into Jordan in the Rabin terminal.
Jerusalem Hospitals Receive Emergency Blood Units to Treat Terror Victims
According to Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency response service, the organization's Blood Services has supplied "214 blood units and components" to Jerusalem hospitals Shaare Zedek and Haddassah Ein Kerem.
Kiryat Ata Attack: One Israeli Wounded
Preliminary reports on the stabbing in Kiryat Ata say that a single victim was lightly wounded and the terrorist arrested.
The attack took place near the city's IKEA branch.
First responders and civilians were asked to clear the area as security forces searched for a possible bomb.
PHOTO: Bus Attack in Jerusalem
The Government Press Office of Israel has released this photo of emergency workers cleaning up the scene of this morning's Jerusalem mass casualty attack, which killed two.
DEVELOPING: Attack in Kiryat Ata
Reports are coming in of a stabbing attack in Kiryat Ata, a town near Haifa in the North of Israel. The terrorist is believed to have been apprehended by security forces.
Hamas Claims Credit For Attacks
Hamas has claimed credit for this morning's violence in Jerusalem, saying that the simultaneous attacks were carried out by a single terror cell, rather than by individual "lone wolves."
New Photo from Scene of Car Ramming Attack
(Credit: Hillel Maier/TPS)
Third Israeli Victim Succumbs to Wounds
Three Israelis are confirmed dead, victims of terror attacks carried out across Israel on Tuesday. Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor has called for "Operation Defensive Shield" to combat terrorism across the city.
Israeli Security Minister Considers Closing East Jerusalem
Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan is considering, among other defense tactics, putting East Jerusalem on lockdown in response to the dramatic rise in terror attacks. Another possible measure under consideration is easing the restrictions on obtaining gun licenses for civilians.
Riots on Gaza Border
The IDF is fighting to control riots on the Gaza border as rioters attempt to breach the fence separating Gaza from Israel. IDF soldiers are using tear gas, rubber bullets and live ammunition to stop them.
Deputy Foreign Minister: Abbas Has Blood on Hands
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Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely stated on Twitter that PA President Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian leaders have "blood on their hands" for the recent wave of terror occuring in Israel.
Read more at http://www.breakingisraelnews.com/51030/live-blog-terror-updates-from-israel-tuesday-october-13-terror-watch/#EPrCIbGzXAGeEqjT.99
Fear - Now Think On This by Steve Martin
Fear
- Now Think On This
by Steve Martin
Fear is prevalent in our society. We are fearful of oncoming storms, both from natural weather patterns and within the economic world. Loss of a job, possible collapse of the stock market, or the internal anticipation of an unexpected accident or sudden illness can cripple our emotional health. Feeling powerless at times in being able to provide for your family or other loved ones can further heighten the effects of fear that reside within us.
Fear may keep one from speaking up when something wrong is seen or heard. Having fear will cause people to turn away when danger approaches, rather than stand and confront the situation head on. Being afraid of what may come one’s way may keep them from doing anything at all. Sitting back and letting it happen seems to be the easier way out at times, when in reality it only brings on more harm.
Even believing some form of retaliation will strike back at us, if we “come to the rescue” at moments of crisis, will keep us from acting. Fear keeps one from attempting to do right when righteousness should prevail, and therefore the right thing isn’t done.
“Don’t get involved” becomes the easy choice many take in these times we live in.
We see the results of fear within families, where a mother is afraid to speak up in defense of her child, knowing the father, or live-in boyfriend, will then lash out against her too. He has done it often before, so the same response is expected. The child is beat down, and the silence lives on.
A bully at school rages upon a younger classmate, while other students stand back and let it happen. Speaking up to a teacher would only bring ridicule upon themselves. So nothing is done and the pain continues on.
Among the cities of our once free land here in America, we bow down to the demands of the 1%, who are slowly taking away our freedom, right before our eyes. If one person doesn't like the cross that has stood on the overlooking hill for the past 70 years, an outcry goes up, and the city council takes it down. The Ten Commandments, which have governed lawful societies for centuries, are removed from public view, for fear of the anti-Christian elements who decided it offends them.
Our schools have become murder scenes, decades later after prayer and the Judeo-Christian laws have been removed from them. "We can't force our religion on someone else" is so often quoted. So what about you forcing your ungodly standards on us?
Looks like the USA, Europe and once truth believing nations have gotten what the majority allowed the minority to have. Throw out the One True God and let the devil in. How is that working out for you?
The water is getting hotter in the frog's kettle, and few seem to notice, or care. The once lively creature will soon be cooked alive, having believed que sera sera. But soon he will be dead and gone.
On a much larger scale, one nation attacks another without challenge. Words spoken only of “peace” and “understanding” do nothing to stop the evil encroachment. And so the wrongful offensive continues on, unopposed by those who could, and should, stop it.
All these situations reflect the growing reality that comes when fear rules.
The Scripture speaks clearly of “men fainting from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world.” We sense the ominous approaching, as the darkness overtaking our nations slithers forward, being the snake that it is. It is affecting each and every one.
Scripture also boldly declares the answer, the very Word that we must trust in, while letting our faith solidly depend upon. It is to believe what the Lord Himself has already said.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' "Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; they shall be as nothing, and those who strive with you shall perish.
You shall seek them and not find them — those who contended with you. Those who war against you shall be as nothing, as a nonexistent thing. For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'” (Isaiah 41:10-13 NKJV)
Thus this word speaks to those who live in fear - believe on this, the Lord’s spoken Word, which is for you.
To the people of Israel, surrounded by enemies constantly seeking your destruction - believe this word spoken through your Messiah’s prophet Isaiah. Know that your Jewish brother, Yeshua HaMasiach, is your Defender.
We will also continue to love and support you, and stand beside you. When called upon, we shall give our lives for the purpose of our uniting King.
And when the Spirit of the Lord comes upon us, to speak up, to stand up and to move forward in righteousness and courage, we will see the Lion of the tribe of Judah leading us both on.
Let it be so, even as it is written:
“Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. And he said, "Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: 'Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you." (2 Chronicles 20:14-17 NKJV)
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Monday, October 12, 2015
Know the truth about Israel and share it!
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Know the truth about Israel and share it!
Monday, October 12, 2015 | Israel Today Staff
Given the media reporting of what is happening in the Holy Land, do you have the material to know the truth?
Violence has been raging in Israel for the last two weeks. It has been dubbed "the lone-wolf intifada". Israelis, people in Israel with first-hand knowledge and those that are informed, cringe at the mainstream media reporting.
Overt anti-Semitism is being skilfully packaged as one-sided, biased and fictional reporting.
We read of:
| ▸ | "pistol packing Israelis" |
| ▸ | "Israel bombs Hamas positions" |
| ▸ | "5 Palestinians killed in recent clashes" |
The mainstream media seems to have intentionally missed - Israelis being murdered in cold-blood, daily stabbing attacks, hundreds of stone throwwing attacks, attempted lynchings and dozens of wounded Israelis (some critically)!
Stop being indifferent - know what is taking place in Israel and become an ambassador of the truth!
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