The week leading up to Christmas this week was mixed for us. Linda and I have been as busy as ever doing our work and keeping an eye on what was happening in Washington, D.C. I really don't want this blog to be political but government is a very important part of our lives. In fact, the story of the birth of Jesus has a lot to say about government and how God shows His power in spite of it.
For over a week, I have been feeling a sense of pending disaster. I came to the place where I could hardly bear to listen to the news. At the same time we were enjoying a really good week of ministry and blessing at Bread Basket. There was a lot of love being spread around around. But when I would leave the ministry, I would feel like I was dying. Linda was feeling the same way.
Last night, we were invited to some friends for Christmas carols and visiting. But before we went, we stopped for a bite of dinner at our favorite diner. I told Linda that I thought we were under spiritual warfare. This is not uncommon especially when the Lord is about to do or say something to you that is very strategic or important.
Last night, about 2:00 am, the Lord woke me up. It was as if my alarm went off. I came right awake. My radio was on and tuned to a guy that talks about future trends on the economy and society. The picture he is painting for the 2010 is not pretty. So far, he has been pretty accurate in his predictions. He does does not claim to be a prophet. He just pays attention to what the politicians and governments are doing.
Right after that, a lady came on and was talking about miracles that she had experienced. At that time, the Lord began to remind me of all the miracles He has sent us over the years. I am convinced that we would not be where we were if it were not for all the Divine Help He has sent. We would have been ship wrecked. I laid there for over an hour thinking about all the amazing miracles He had sent over the past thirty years and then fell asleep.
"If it had not been the Lord who was on our side. Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth." (Psalms 124).
God is saying; "Prepare for troubled times. It is going to be a wild ride. But know and depend on Me for Help from above. I will be with you all the way."
The Lord continues to say to me, "I will show My power in those who are looking to Me. I will do it in the midst of troubled times, just as I did when Christ was born. I am not limited by anyone or anything."
We have just completed our twenty-sixth year of ministry at Bread Basket. When 2009 started, I would not have thought that we would be doing well at all as a ministry right now. But we are. Miracles came right when we needed them.
The thing that comes to mind is the movie; "Its a Wonderful Life." Our lives are a story that is being written by the hand of God. You will never guess how the story ends!
Merry Christmas. Emmanuel, God is with us, is here! By the way, it is snowing in Fort Worth this Christmas Eve morning. Amazing!
P.S: I have attached a link to our audio Christmas Message called:
Christmas; God's Idea of D-Day".
About the Picture above. This vintage engraving depicts Jesus Christ healing a blind man. This moving scene from the Bible was engraved after the artwork of Alexander Bida (1813 - 1895). It was published in an 1875 collection of artwork featuring Christ, and is now in the public domain. Digital restoration by Steven Wynn Photography.
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