In Moments Like These

“Think of it! Multitudes of angels, indescribably mighty, performing the commands of Heaven as though an extension of the arm of God. Singly or corporately, angels are for real! They are better organized than were the armies of Alexander the Great, Napoleon, or any other mighty world power.” - Billy Graham

“If you are of the lamb, of the Messiah Jesus, then the word given for your life and your battle with the enemy is nikao—victory. God did not call you to be defeated, but to nikao, to triumph, to win, to overcome.” - Jonathan Cahn

“How did it all come to this, when will it end, and, most importantly…how are we to respond to it?”

I had never in my lifetime seen more lost and empty souls than I did during those first few days of our trip…souls that secretly hungered to find true and lasting fulfillment…the kind of fulfillment that only Jesus provides.  

“Every tear, every sorrow, every disappointment, every unfulfilled longing is just a reminder that you're not home, and that you were made for something more, to be a child of heaven.”    The Teacher…from “The Book of Mysteries.” - Jonathan Cahn  

“Worrisome news and narratives can very easily lead one to worry about the future. You can sense it happening all around you right now, every day and everywhere you look and listen…the troubled countenance, and the worrying words that comes from their lips.”

“You are part of this spiritual army, this spiritual government. You are one of Christ's ambassadors here on earth.” - Dutch Sheets

  “God is looking for mature kingdom sons and daughters who are willing to be a parental-like voice for Him, a voice that will speak to, and speak over, those in the first and second generations that have followed after us."          

Our heavenly Father is saying this, “Don ‘t fear it—don't fear the desert place. For your own good, dear ones—embrace it. Just keep listening to my voice…and you will be empowered.”

“The law can tell us the will of God, but only the spirit can give us the power to live it.”- Jonathan Cahn

Jesus was, and is, and always will be—"The Prince of Peace,” and the provider of peace for everyone who follows Him.

“The fact remains…that rabbis themselves bear witness concerning the removal of the second barrier, the two massive doors of gold leading into the Holy Place, in the Temple of Jerusalem…and thus, that at the time of Messiah's death, that which was separating God from man…God from us…was removed…and the way to His presence…has, for us, been forever opened!” - Jonathan Cahn  

“God calls us to come, to move, to follow, to Pilgrim, and to enter into blessing. But we can't know any of these things without first being willing to leave. If you want to get to the place where you aren't, you must first leave the place where you are. Leave the old, and you will enter the new.”   From “The Book of Mysteries,” by Jonathon Cahn  

“Christ is my firm foundation, the rock on which I stand. When everything around me is shaking, I've never been more glad. I've put my faith in Jesus.  He's never let me down. He's faithful through generations, so why would He fail now? He won't.”    From the song, "Firm Foundation" by Chandler Moore, Cody Carnes, and Austin Davis

“Only by His is hand can one break the chains of all bondage. And only by His light can one overcome the darkness of the age.” - Jonathan Cahn

“Whereas it is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the holy scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.” - President Abraham Lincoln

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep—to gain what he cannot lose." -Missionary martyr, Jim Elliot

"Gratefulness is secretly the greatest weapon that wins the greatest battles " - Ann Voskamp

It was God's amazing strategy to reach all of his lost children by staging a lengthy, powerful, and documented story (the greatest story ever told) in front of a watching world.

“God promises to recognize and reward every single person, personally. It's going to be the most rewarding thing you've ever  imagined.” - Pastor and author, John Burke

“As I came out of the first set of rapids, the very next morning after my near-death experience, I remember feeling proud of the fact that I didn't let fear keep me from pursuing my new passion.” - Michael Graham (my youngest son)

“Through my near-death experience, I was able to clearly see that every action, every decision, and every human interaction impacts the bigger world in far more significant ways than we could ever be capable of appreciating.” - Dr. Mary Neal  

“I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: that God I governs in the affairs of man.” - Benjamin Franklin

Before the day was over, I would be getting a personal first-hand look at living conditions I could never have imagined—and the things that I witnessed would make a major imprint—

He was my friend, mentor, counselor, and the door opener to my future. Other than my Dad, he played the most significant role in my life.

I didn't know him or anything about him, but It was as if a beam of light from heaven had singled him out in the group standing in front of me, and I knew I was to pray over him. Our heavenly Father wanted this young man to know that he was fully and forever—forgiven.

If you try to improve your soul by willpower, you will exhaust yourself and everyone around you. But, God the Holy Spirit—has the solution

Jesus once spoke these exact words in John chapter 11: ‘Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me…will never ever die.' And that means—there is no reason to fear—and every reason to be at peace.

"When God decides it's time for an empire, a kingdom, a nation, or any other power system...to go under...all He has to do is stretch forth his hand, and no one can turn it back!"

Jesus is the everlasting Word—with complete and omnipotent control over all things—and He is the author of our tomorrow.

“His mind was in perfect peace because it was set on God. He didn't go by haste or flight, because the Lord went before him, and the Holy One of Israel was his reward.” - F.B. Meyer.

Our most loving God is on the move—to restore and revive—both the humble and the destitute.

Something big is happening. Our loving and powerful God in heaven is releasing revivals in nations all over the Earth.

If you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you. He will order his angels to protect you wherever you go. He will rescue you…because He loves you so.

This is how a meaningful relationship works. We talk with God—whenever and often. It's "an ongoing conversation,” and it's always done—in a most natural and comfortable way.

God will move against those rulers, and those followers, who rebel against him and his kingdom principles. Our God is the Almighty Commander-in-Chief.

And this is a true saying, Our heavenly Father will walk with us through the storms, the storms will come to an end, and He is preparing an eternal weight of glory for us…beyond all comparison.

As I lay there on the bed resting for a few minutes—before heading to dinner—in the very same room where the queen had once rested, I was reminded of this once again—those who will receive, the most meaningful honor ever—will not be worldly queens and kings—they will be those members of the heavenly Father's royal house—His beloved daughters and sons.  

“Hearing the voice of the heavenly Father is a basic right of every child of God.” -

I couldn't believe what I was hearing…wait! Yes, I could! I did believe!

Jesus became as perfect in the capacity of a servant on earth as he had ever been in that of a ruler in heaven.

Living on the edge—is all about trust.

Though there are great challenges in these present times—a joyful heart can still be ours.

Our powerful God and Father will be faithful to bring...the big day.

Almost everyone who has ever lived on earth has experienced times when they felt—invisible.

God's children are not citizens of planet earth. We are just passing through. We are citizens of heaven. We sojourn on earth.

Compassion can simply be doing small things for another—just a smile or, carrying a bucket of water, or showing some simple kindness.

Wisdom is always an overmatch for strength.

Some shortcuts are fine—even practical. Others short-circuit our spirit and delay the highest outcome.

His intense stare was a symbol of single-minded focus.

When we focus on our heavenly Father, and seek His wisdom, then eternal treasures are ours to find-and ours to possess.