A GOD OF MIGHT AND MIRACLES IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

To the church member who attends church regularly, this statement is not new. Neither does it instil within their hearts any amazement or move their faith at all. In fact, I would dare to say that because miracles seemingly do not happen daily or in the magnitude that the early Christians were witness of, they are looked down on as a passing fad.

I read of the many miracles that God performed for Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The daily miracles that the Israelites witnessed on their journey from Egypt to Canaan. In fact, there are pages full of the great things our God has done from the beginning of time. So much so that we should believe unwaveringly that God who cannot lie, does not change but is from the Beginning to the End this amazing God, can and will continue to do what is natural to Him. He created everything that we see by His Word. His Spoken Word was creative and still is creative. We see the supernatural Power of God being demonstrated but to Him, it is all in a moment's work. 

Can you fathom His depth? Can you compete with Him when He stretches forth His Hand and the walls of Jericho tumble and are pushed into the ground that the Israelites walk over the remnant of what used to a wall to take possession of the city? Can you understand how only the words of Moses speaking to a rock cause water to flow out of it? A stream large enough to quench the thirst of all Israel and the herds of cattle, sheep, goats, donkeys, camels and all the slaves? Can you understand how Jesus' spittle mixed with mud applied to the eyes of the blind could make him see when in obedience he washed them in the pool Jesus sent him to?

In fact, I wonder just what the journalists and critics would've written about in their columns of how this Rabbi could ever dare to do such a deed? Imagine that! Te person referring to himself as the Son of God having no culture to spit in the sand and mix the spittle until he could apply the mud to the blinded man's eyes. Some may say that he could graciously not see therefore there were no repercussions.

You know something friend? The blind man followed the Master's instructions "blindly" (excuse the pun). He never questioned the Master's words or intentions. He just walked to the pool and washed his eyes in faith, believing that as he did this he would receive his miracle. It was just that. God said it, I believe it and that settles it (quote: Kenneth Hagin).

The blind man would never be convinced by the doubting masses that God was anything other than A God Of Might And Miracles. No amount of money would ever convince him otherwise. Why? Because he experienced it firsthand. He could see. The scales had fallen off his eyes. Whatever he grew up as was changed in the defining moment.

As the leper who along with 9 others had been to Jesus to be healed. They all left healed to shew themselves to the Rabbi. He returned to thank Jesus for the miracle received. I don't believe that the other unthankful 9 retained their healing. This man did because he returned to give thanks to God.

I know that you who are reading this post may have been swayed by popular thinking that the time of miracles is past. That miracles somehow strangely "died" or ceased to exist. That God maybe said that the season for miracles is past but I strongly disagree. Never was there only a small window of time allotted for God to move in the Miraculous. I refuse to believe that. Why? What qualifies me to make such a statement? This! I know what I know that I know that I know without knowing why I know except that the will of God is revealed in His Word. "Everything that you will ask the Father from now in my Name, will He do for you." The writer to the Hebrews says that Jesus Christ is Yesterday and today the same until all eternity. He is an awesome God who is able to awesome things. Unchangeable. Times change. Fashion changes. Beliefs change. People change but the Word (Jesus) can or will NEVER change. What He did back then He does now and wants to do for you.

I do not care what the critics write, what certain churches believe, what many Statements of Faith declare, I have witnessed miracles in my life and in my ministry. You see friend, we make it all about us when it is all about Jesus. It is not the pray-er but the prayer. It is God who honours faith. Heb 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he who cometh to God must believe that He is and a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him."

You may have been in a motor vehicle accident and are now a quadriplegic, born deaf and mute, have failing eyesight or be blind and using a reader to hear what I have written here. Have HIV Aids, cancers in any of it's many forms, suffering from multiple sclerosis or whatever disease you have. my God is no respecter of the person but the Almighty God. The one I referred to as The God Of Might And Miracles. He is the Only True God. Beside Him there are none others.

The Bible invites us to draw near by faith and He will draw nigh to us. I would like to to touch your computer, laptop, iPhone, iPad, mobile cellular's screen right now as a Point of Contact as we unite in prayer.

Heavenly Father, we bring the praise the power, the might the majesty and the glory to You alone. You are Worthy to be Praised and exalted on high. We lift up our hearts, our hands, our eyes heavenward knowing, proclaiming and declaring that Your Word (Jesus), is Truth. He said I am the Way the Truth and The Life. No man cometh to the Father but by Me. You promised Lord that we would lay hands on sick and they SHALL RECOVER. I command every spirit that is not from God to depart right now. Every spirit if infirmity, every crippling spirit leave in Jesus' Name. Every Blind spirit, every deaf and mute spirit, every spirit of oppression be cast out now in Jesus' Name. Crippled body parts straighten and grow to their normal size. Every ulcer and hernia be healed now in Jesus' Name. Lord, release Your miraculous Power now wherever this precious person is acting by faith, standing on the promises and declarations of Your Word and are open to receive Christ Jesus into their hearts and lives, Be Healed in Jesus' Name. Lord, I speak life into every body, every person who is touching You right now to be TOTALLY HEALED right now to the Glory of God. Amen and amen. Let t be so.

Please give the praise, thanks, honour and glory to God ONLY. He is the miracle worker, not me. I am flesh and blood just as you are. Lift your hands, hearts and eyes up to God who is The God Of Might And Miracles in honour and worship Him alone. 

If God has touched you through this prayer of Faith, I humbly ask you to post a comment to that effect, glorifying the Lord of Lords and the King of Kings. Blessed be His Name.

God bless you

Rodney

(Pastor)

If you are in South Africa, you can visit our church at 56-4th street, Boksburg-North, Gauteng, South Africa

KENYAN CRUSADE AND SEMINAR DRAWING NIGH

The days are now quickly drawing closer to the start of the Kenyan Crusade. I am planning to leave on April17 and will be returning to South Africa on April 24th, 2012.

We are planning to motivate and inspire the 200+ pastors on Leadership then to hold Open-air meetings each afternoon starting at 15h00. I am reliant on your prayers and God's guidance and the leading of the Holy Spirit. We need to see masses saved and delivered from sin and oppression. Let God arise and His enemies be scattered.

Please pray with me that God provide the necessary funds for the trip, Bibles to distribute and also books and tracts that the church may be edified with good study material. There is such a huge need for this gospel message to be carried into the areas where you and I cannot go to. They can however be reaches by the local indigineous ministers and evangelists.
For years we, the Western churches,  made the mistake of taking our Westernised methodology into all the countries that our missionaries laboured in and could not reach the unreached successfully. What we need to realize is that by equipping the local church to be mobilized, we will not encounter the barriers of learning the language and customs necessary to successfully minister to them. These men and women already know the people, their languages and customs and are more successful in planting new churches and cell groups where we would not be able to go and reach.

If we fail to support and equip the church today, we will lose the opportunity to evangelise the world before the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is coming back for a Bride, made up out of saved men and women from every nation, tongue and tribe of the world, who have washed their garments whiter than snow through the Blood of the Slain Lamb of God. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the message the world needs to hear, and how shall they hear without one preaching it, and how can one preach this gospel message without being sent? How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him who bring Good News. Who preach salvation and deliverance through the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God. There are hundreds of the Born-again Christian ministers who are willing to pay the supreme price, the price of their very lives if necessary, to spread this Gospel, the Good News, in places where there is a need. In some countries, this is a reality and not just a story. What are you prepared to do to ensure that we as good stewards have been faithful in our finances to help the church in this late hour?

The harvest is great and the workers are few. Funds are required by the church to send workers out and provide for them each month. While you and I sleep, thousands are dying without God to face an eternity lost forever. Your contribution of funds and prayers will assist us in fulfilling the Great Commission to: "Go ye..."

I pray that you will hear the voice of the masses crying out for Bibles and the opportunity to hear the Gospel in their own language and to have the blessed assurance that we take for granted. Please pray for the salvation of the lost. We have so much to give and so much needs to be achieved with so little time left to do this in.

I appreciate your willingness to be obedient to God and to answer the clarion call: "Come and help us..."

Blessings

Rodney

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

Have You Felt Like Giving Up Lately?

Has life dealt you a 'Bad Hand' or delivered you a 'Low Blow'? Do you feel that all that has happened to you has been unfair and uncalled for? Have you been asking yourself  "Why me,what did I do to deserve it?"  A failing business. A failing marriage. The teenager who I think that here, there will be many people who will either say 'Yes", "Amen", That's for sure" or "brother, you've hit the nail on the head" or something like that. Has this raised the question or thought by you that giving up is an option? To others, even more drastic steps are pondered on and considered. To many, suicide seems to be an answer, a way out, taking the short-cut and ending this tragedy.  But this is not a solution.
The fact is, that we all pass through some sort of hardship at one or other time in our lives. It is not that you are a failure, see it as a learning curve. A lesson to be learnt so that later on, when you see someone going through similar difficulties, you can relate to them and help them to remain faithful and steadfast.

Some of us turned to the Internet with the intent of earning money online. Many need a "quick Fix" because of their dire financial constraints and situation(s) that has driven them to find an answer. They need that answer now! Does this sound like you? Can you associate with this? Are you in that kind of situation? We have heard the expression: "It takes money to earn Money" and you may agree with that statement. Does it mean that if you don't have any money, that you are doomed to fail? Never! When you look at any matter at hand positively and keep your mind open to new suggestions, looking at them, thinking them through, not allowing your negative situation to blind you to new ways of doing something that will produce results, then you will "see" the real truth. There are ways to improve your standard of living and find a solution that will provide you with your much needed finances.

There are many affiliates like you and I, in the same boat, with insufficient cashflow to invest the necessary funds into your Business. Being financially limited does not mean that you can't build a successful business, Not at all!
I have heard testimonies of people I personally know, who started a business with just a few dollars (actually in our currency, the ZAR - our South African Rand), building an empire that made them millions of Rands. Did they ever considering giving up? Some have told me the thought crossed their minds but they kept on believing in themselves, in the type of business they were conducting and that this was their dream. Whenever they felt like quitting or giving up, they reminded themselves of the abject poverty they grew up in. They resolved that they would not want their family to suffer the way they did as youngsters. It was this passion, this reality that made their dream a reality. This is why they kept on until they broke through. Held on until they achieved success.

One particular businessman in one of the congregations where I served as Pastor, would call me at least once per week to come pray with him so that "we could "clean out our hearts" as he referred to it. He had a special office in his place of business that was a dedicated Prayer Room. He had Hessian sacks on the carpeted floor, with ash so that we would pray on sack and ash. He would weep and confess his faults before the Lord, praying until we prayed through. He always told me that being in business was not easy and that his business kept him on his knees. It was an eye-opener to me. His business was built on placing his trust in G-d who is our Source.  He said that getting to where he was, was a constant struggle and he had families in his employ that he was responsible for. They depended on him for their livelihood. He had to be and remain faithful to be successful. Giving up would mean great losses to those that he was to take care of. Giving up was never an option.
I know that for you, dear reader, there are many challenges that you are going through right now. Trying to build your business with limited financial resources. Trying to survive in the current economic climate. Trying to keep your head above water. Surviving in dark, bleak times. Trying to reach the top. I know you are struggling but I am glad to see that you remain positive and focussed. You have to if you are planning to be at the top. The external factors that surround your situation should never be allowed to influence your internal outlook and view of your Goals, Drive and ambitions. Never give up! Don't quit! Keep your dreams alive, all the time.

Here is a story of two men who moved me with their achievements. Achievements were brought on by their desire to get what they wanted, even though they were challenged by their ill-health. I hope that this will inspire you to also keep on keeping on and not give up.
These are 2 Bible College Students, whose achievements had me weeping whilst they received their awards and diplomas, during the November 2012 graduation. The first is of a man who joined the Bible college when he was still healthy but already in his mid-fifties. He suffered three severe strokes that left him paralyzed on his left side and the strokes also affected his speech. It took him Seven (7) years to complete his 4 year Diploma course. He completed the course with Cum Laude honours. It really touched my heart to see the glint of satisfaction in his eyes when he was awarded his Diploma in Ministry. Where others would have given up and used their ill-health as an excuse, he persevered and overcame his hurdles, succeeding to achieve top marks and the prestigious trophy along with a few other prizes.
The second person was also affected by his health. He had become an Epilepsy sufferer that caused him to be declared Medically unfit and was 'boarded' from work. Due to his ill-health and hospitalization, he lost 6 months college work during 2011. Despite this setback, he started studying again after being released from hospital and then he would attend extra classes. He wrote a record number of examinations in a few days, 26 Test papers actually. He was amongst his class members at graduation and rewarded for his hard work.

I mention this by way of encouragement to you, that despite setbacks that could have smashed their dreams, they resolved to complete that which they had set their heart on. I know that you too, can reach out high above your situation and not allow it to dictate your failure, but drive you to succeed. I will be sure to add you to my prayer list if you want me to and if I have your permission to do so. I know that you can and will achieve what you set out to achieve because of a strong resolve in dreary times. Keep on keeping on and decide not to give up at all.

Remember that G-d is good and will not allow any temptation to keep you from victory.  Look to Him, the author and Finisher of our faith and trust G-d for your miracle right now.

Prayer: Father, my prayer is that You will hear this reader's prayer today. See the trials and temptations they are going through and give them courage and victory to believe You for their miracle. I pray this in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ Your Son. 
Amen

Rodney

KENYA OUTREACH - APRIL 2012

2012.  A year with unknown challenges.  The future full of unknown events.  Most economists are predicting bleak days with financial losses and another depression facing the world during 2012.  More businesses failing and even more unemployment facing many people in all sectors.  That's in the secular and we should not allow ourselves as Christians, to be controlled by the fear that these negative broadcasts instil in our hearts.

As Christians, we know that trials and tribulations are what Christ Jesus predicted that we will go through.  To those who will live godly lives will be persecuted, is what the apostle Paul taught young Timothy.  However, we who reside in the West have no idea of just what Christians in other parts of the world really go through because of their decision to accept Christ Jesus as their Saviour and become a disciple and follower of the Gospel Message and lifestyle.  Many pay this cost with their lives.  Torture, imprisonment, lashings, stripes, stonings, persecution, banishment, being disowned by family and community members and maltreatment.  Willingly, these men and women accept their fate, knowing that the reward is not here on earth.  How willing are you and I to suffer for this Gospel message?  Really committed and given over to the point of accepting that if my Lord and Saviour suffered and was sent to the tree in my place, the disciples paid similar prices for the faith, why would I not be prepared to do the same?

We read about Christians behind the then "Iron Curtain" and now many behind the "Bamboo Curtain" suffering for this Holy Ghost Gospel but we don't realize the suffering of Christians in Islam governed countries in Africa.  It is a known fact that many of the testimonies don't reach our ears.  This does not mean that it is not happening and we should close our ears and hearts to the fact.  What can help?  How can we stay the tide and make a difference?

The answer is not a simple one but a profound one.  One that if we as Christians world-wide will unite in prayer for the growth of the Church, for the success of indigineous evangelists and pastors, men and women of G-d ministering to these folk in places where you and I cannot reach, pray that G-d offer help and give them a breakthrough, then we will see a change come about.  What the world needs, is a fresh move of G-d.  The Fire of the Holy Spirit moving upon men, women, the youth, our homes, our cities and over every country, ushering in a mighty revival.  A revival of the demonstrative Power of G-d working in signs, portents and miracles.  Peoples being healed of Leprosy, cancers, HIV- Aids, healing the deaf and mute, the blind,  seeing multitudes being set free from the oppression and possession of demons, being liberated, their chains and fetters broken.  The Word of G-d says that if the Word has set you free, you will be free indeed.

I have been invited to Kenya to minister to 200 pastors and hold open-air meetings after the morning sessions.  These blessed men of G-d need teaching and encouragement.  Need to be touched by the Hand of G-d so that at the end of the Convention and Outreach, they will go back to their churches inspired anf re-fired with a fresh anointing on their lives and ministries, to fulfil the call on their lives.  We need to help them.  Many of these saintly men are humble workers who have counted the cost and work under adverse conditions.  Their task is great and the means lacking.  Only the Gospel, the Truth of the Word, can make a difference.  You see brother, sister, friend, reader, that if we don't minister the Gospel under the anointing with Power, the impact will be minimal.  This is not about me or you.  It doesn't revolve around a person but it is all about G-d the Father working through His Son Jesus the Christ and by and in the Power of the Holy Ghost.  It is about G-d confirming the Word, working together in miracles, signs and portents. Please pray with me for this outreach.  Pray as never before.  Pray with zeal and fervour.  Fast and pray that G-d's Will be achieved.  Kenya needs The Power of G-d and Salvation.  Will you join me and do intercessory prayer for me and the pastors in Kenya?   If you are willing to join hands, please fill out a comment in the comment box or join my Newsletter sign-up box please.

I am asking all men and women to unite in prayer and fasting for the success of this outreach to Kenya during April 2012. Hear what James writes in James 5: 14 - "...the fervent effectual prayer of the righteous avails much".  Prayer breaks down the walls of resistance and removes hindrances and barriers out of the way.  Through fervent effectual prayer, we can disarm the enemies, bind demon forces from keeping people blind and deaf to the proclaiming of the Gospel of Jesus the Christ who came to set the captives free and to proclaim liberty to the oppressed.  The devil and his demons will want to keep folks away from the meetings and keep them in darkness but we can pray that the Light, Jesus Christ, will shine in their hearts, revealing His great love for the lost.  Did not the Master say:  "I came to seek and to save the lost"?

I will appreciate it if you can assist us through your prayers and donations.  Your donations of money or Bibles (English Bibles) can assist us in making it possible to give Bibles and Tracts to the poor and elderly folk in Kenya.  The pastors are willing to provide the accommodation and transport in Kenya but I have to provide for my own air ticket and taxes, funds to freight the Bibles and Tracts to Kenya, and funds for use  for that period whilst in Kenya.  Please pray with me for a miracle of finances as well and pray for me for wisdom that a word be given me for those pastors and leaders.

G-d bless you and thank you for reading this blog posting.  I wish to thank you in advance for your willingness to pray with me for April 2012 Outreach.  I will keep you posted.

Thank you for your love and prayers.  May the blessing of G-d's abundance rest on you and your beloved families, on your churches and ministries.  May His Grace shine upon you and His Hand guide and protect you.  May the Love of G-d compel you to do what you can in His Kingdom now.

Humbly your in His and to your service

Rodney Spray (Evangelist)
Jer. 29: 11 through 14
Let us do what we can and trust G-d to do what He can.

Rodney Spray (Evangelist)
http://houseofmercytint.blogspot.com