Fantastic Offers

Dave Branon tells us, "I am amazed at the unbelievable offers that flood my e-mail box every day.

Recently, I added up the offers of free money that came to me in a week, and my 'take' totaled $26 million.

But each of those offers was a fraud. Every one - a $1 million prize to a $7 million offer - was nothing but a lie sent by unscrupulous people to squeeze money from me.

We're all vulnerable to fantastic offers - to scams that in reality pay off with nothing but trouble. We are offered false hope that ends in dashed dreams.

There is one offer, however, that is genuine, though fantastic beyond belief.

It's the offer God makes to us - salvation through faith in Jesus' finished work on the cross; "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved" Acts 16:31.

It is an offer that cost Him greatly - and we get the benefits.


The book of Romans tells us, "He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification" 4:25 (NIV). 



By saying yes to salvation,

• We can have hope  Titus 1:2
• forgiveness   Eph. 1:7
• incomparable  Eph. 2:7
• and redemption   Eph. 4:30

This the real deal. Jesus' death and resurrection guarantees it."

                "Amazing love! How can it be
         That Thou, my God, shouldest die for me?
                  Amazing love! How can it be
     That Thou, my God, shouldest die for me?  -Wesley 

       Our Salvation was infinitely costly to God,
                  but it is absolutely free to us."
                           Our Daily Bread  4/30/13   

Let’s pray:  Wow, Father! You are gracious and kind to us! We believe in Jesus, and we'll be determined to follow His example in our lives, so as to please You. Help our unbelief to fully except this fantastic gift of Yours. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen

Today's prayer for your pastor:  "Ask God to protect your pastor from the evil plots of Satan. Pray that he will not be corrupted as he rubs shoulders with the world in the course of ministry." John 17:15; Is. 54:17; 2 Cor. 2:11; 1 Peter 3:12; Ps. 9:9-10; 91:9-11
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Today’s Scripture for a stirring record of what trust in God can do: Hebrews 11

Our quote for today:  Julie Ackerman Link – “God supplies all our needs from His riches Phil. 4:19. So instead of striving for what we don’t have, may we open our hearts to gratefully receive everything we've already been given by Him.”

Our thought today: Dismantle your idols and replace them with dedication to God.Tomorrow’s post: #8 Intercession in the New Testament C. Peter Wagner

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#7 God's Best: Moses and Samuel

C. Peter Wagner tells us "If I am not mistaken, the two greatest intercessors in the old Testament were Moses and Samuel. 

I surmise this from Jeremiah 15:1 where God says, "Though Moses and Samuel stood before Me, yet My mind could not be favorable toward this people."

The main point was that intercessors are not manipulators of God and that some things God has set in concrete.

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But in order to reinforce the point, God mentions His two best: Moses and Samuel.


I have already mentioned moses' intercession for Joshua in the battle of Rephidim Exod. 17.



Another even more dramatic example came when Moses went up to Mount Sinai to receive the tables of the law and the people of Israel turned against God and reverted to paganism.

God was so angry that He said, "Let Me alone, that My wrath may burn hot against them and I may consume them" Exod. 32:10.

Moses then prayed one of the most touching prayers of intercession recorded in Scripture.

As a result, "The Lord relented from the harm which He said He would do to His people" Exod. 32:14.

Moses' heart was typical of many intercessors I know. At one point he hurt so much for those for whom he was praying that he said to God 'Yet now, if You will forgive their sin - but if not, I pray, blot me out of Your book which You have written" Exod. 32:32.

No wonder God regarded him as one of the best!

An outstanding example of Samuel's intercession came when the Philistines were descending on Israel and Israel was terrified.

They said to Samuel, "Do not cease to cry out to the Lord our God for us that He may save us from the hand of the Philistines 1 Sam. 7:8.

"Then Samuel cried out to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord answered him:" 1 Sam. 7:9.

The Lord sent thunder upon the Philistines, they became confused, and Israel overcame them.

As did Moses, Samuel showed his intercessor's heart when he later said. "Far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you" 1 Sam. 12:23.

We can be thankful that this is not simply part of ancient history, but that today God has given us many, many of His children with hearts like Moses and Samuel. They are precious gifts to the Body
of Christ."

Today’s post -#7 God's Best: Moses and Samuel, in the series taken from C. Peter Wagner’s book, PRAYER SHIELD, How to intercede for pastors, Christian leaders and others on the spiritual frontlines. (pgs. 30, 31) By Regal Books



The next post is to be 7/11, #8 Intercession in the New Testament, from C. Peter Wagner’s book, PRAYER SHIELD.

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Let’s pray: Father, may we be willing to intercede long before there's a crisis! We desire to act according to Your promptings, and be ready to pray when someone has a very real need. We ask for guidance in our prayers, that we will become effective and fervent in our requests. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Today’s Bible verse: Prov. 1:5 "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain (acquire) unto wise counsels."

Today’s quote: Laverne White – “Fear causes us to lose the strength to perform even the simplest of tasks. But when I soak myself in the promises of God, He reminds me He did not give me a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power. He stands firm in His promise to protect us and when we call out to the one God who is Almighty, His word fills us with life-giving energy. 

It gives us the assurance and courage we need for everyday living. In the light of Scripture, all things are put in their rightful place, and we are reminded of His constant presence. Take your fears to Him right now and run into His outstretched arms.”

Our thought today: The hope of your future keeps you going through the difficulties.

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Putting God First

Joyce McCullough tells us about her sister's thoughts:

 “How can I possibly feed my family this month if I also pay my tithe to the church?”

"My sister, Debbie, sat at the kitchen table mulling over her grocery list. Times were tough. (Google image, Wallet on Bible)

Trophies of Intercession

 Dutch Sheets shares with us, “I will share one story, to illustrate. 

Cindy Jacobs, in her book Possessing the Gate of the Enemy, tells of walking in the watchman anointing at a kairos time. 

While attending a prayer gathering in 1990, she was awakened one night at 2:00 A.M. with a sense of alarm.

 As she waited on the Lord, He brought to her mind the picture of a couple and their three children, a family she knew was traveling in their van to the meeting. 

In this vision she saw a wheel on their van come off, causing a terrible accident.

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Cindy began to pray fervently for their safety and continued throughout the night. 

Upon their arrival the following day, she asked if they had had any problems with the right wheel. 

Though they had not, Cindy insisted they go to a garage and get it check. 

The mechanic who inspected the van was amazed. 

He said there was no way they should have been ale to drive the van without the wheel coming off.

Upon returning from the mechanic, Cindy’s husband, Mike, who had accompanied the brother to the garage, held up a bag and declared, ‘The trophies of intercession.’ 

It held the old bearings from the right front wheel.

That is the watchman anointing in operation, sensing the danger at a kairos time and establishing boundaries (paga) of protection through intercession.”

Today’s Prayer Note # - The Trophies of Intercession, taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (pg 239)

The next Prayer Note: 2/19 Biblical Watchmen: Prayer Note #117

Let’s pray: Father, make me aware of the needs of others in their times of trouble. May I be found faithful in supporting them in prayer, and with other means of support, when necessary. In Jesus' name, amen

My personal prayer note:  Keep a small tablet near by during your prayer time, to jot down thoughts of things to do.

Today’s quote:  Joseph J. Mazzella: "Everything about living well and good and right is wrapped up in the arms of love. To love is to serve, to give, to be kind, and to help others. To love is to have joy and to bring joy as well. 

To love is to make this world a better place just by being in it. To love is to create a little Heaven everyday while still here on Earth. 

To love is to be the wonderful child, caring parent, tender spouse, fantastic friend, and beautiful person that you have always wanted to be. To love is to become the bright, shining soul that God meant for you to become. 

Fill your days with love then and you will have truly lived. Fill yourself with love and you will be the best possible you. Fill your life with love and your obituary will take care of itself."

Our thought for today:  Before the infilling of the Holy Ghost, Peter believed, but decided to go fishing...He was fearful and bewildered. After Pentecost, he preached to thousands the message Jesus had told them!  (see Acts 2:38-40)

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