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2024: Year of the Open Door; Give Him 15Unfortunately, until the Lord's return, there will always be division on earth, including within the Church. Though we cannot stop it all, we can refuse to participate in words and actions that fuel it. Human nature, with its propensity to pick up offenses, creates much strife. The secret to not falling prey to this is walking in forgiveness.
I also want to thank you for your gifts—both in monetary support and of items—and for the many cards, notes, and letters. Some write to ask for prayer; others share insights they're hearing from the Lord; still others simply offer words of encouragement. It is all appreciated! Here is an excerpt and example from a recent thank you: "...I think the biggest thing that has helped us from allowing 'hope deferred' was keeping ourselves involved in prayer and the Word on a daily basis. Your posts have kept us informed of what God is saying. We made a decision not to listen to everyone out there but only the ones the Lord was directing us to. So we kept praying and decreeing, believing that our great God has a plan and we are part of it. "This is what He has been teaching me: 1. Keep my eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of my faith. 2. Cast all my cares on Him, for He cares for me. 3. Lean not on my own understanding, but trust in God. 4. Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee. 5. Rejoice in EVERYTHING, again I say rejoice. "When I continually do these things, then He can help me, protect me, strengthen me, and I am able to receive His joy and peace; and then I am able to hear Him. It is wonderful, and I am hooked!" We are grateful for responses such as these and try to respond with acknowledgements and "Thank You's" to all of the correspondence and gifts. If by chance you did not receive a response, please forgive us. There are many of them, and unfortunately, at times, I'm sure one or two fall through the cracks. Mostly, thank you so much for your prayers directed our way. We would not be able to do what we do without the prayers for us personally: prayers of protection, health, provision, and insight. The staff, Ceci, and I thank you. More About 2024 I received strong confirmation as I read the release from ACPE (Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders) of what numerous prophetic leaders from several nations and ethnicities are sensing for 2024 (click here to read). I had not read it before I posted yesterday's GH15. In summary, they state (in my words):
As I have prayed regarding 2024, I have been sensing most of this, as well. I cannot say I've seen all of what was brought forth or even some of the details, but we all see and know in part. Overall, however, it was very confirming.
Human nature, with its propensity to pick up offenses, creates much strife. The secret to not falling prey to this is walking in forgiveness. I have three chapters on this subject in my recently released devotional, Give Him 15, An Appeal to Heaven, Volume II. Regardless of what was done to us, we can forgive. And when we do, it frees us from the pain and scars. However, things other than offenses are used to divide us; one of them is religion. Sadly, religion is one of the most dividing forces on earth. It crucified Jesus! And I'm not just referring to people being divided over different faiths, as in Christianity and Islam. People within the same faiths argue and oppose brothers and sisters over doctrines and interpretations of Scripture. This is sad but rampant. And the problem is not as bad with Believers in general as it is with leaders! Jesus' prayer in John 17 should have tipped us off that this might be a problem. He said His followers becoming one would be the biggest thing in convincing the world of His message (John 17: 20-23). People in the Church fight over eschatology, the structure of worship services, what type of songs to sing, the role of elders and deacons, their interpretations of the five grace gifts/ministries Christ gave the Church, the gifts of the Spirit, which Bible translation can be used, what women can and can't do, numerous doctrines, and how we should pray. You would think all true Believers would be excited that 30 to 100 million prayers of agreement are offered on Give Him 15 every year. But some Believers, including many leaders, don't like the way we pray, so they attack instead.
If you can believe it, I read an article recently criticizing our belief in a billion-soul harvest. Nor do they like our talk about revival and reformation. I've heard those things before, by the way. I've asked some of them, "But you do hope I'm right and you're wrong on this one, don't you? You'll rejoice if I'm right, won't you?" I haven't received a yes answer yet. The sad truth is that some people are just contentious. Others believe they are called to police, judge, and correct the rest of the Body of Christ. And they would rather criticize and tear down than love and build up. Heaven must weep. Don't participate in this nonsense. If you can't speak well of true brothers or sisters, the way they pray or worship, some of their beliefs, etc., then don't say anything about them at all. Better still would be to love and affirm them in any way you can. Pray with me: Father, these are challenging times; yet we were born for such a time as this. We've put our hands to the plow and will not turn back. You have called and equipped us to preach the gospel of Your Kingdom to all, be lights in every arena, and speak truth to all of society. You have called us to represent You - not just Your love but also Your authority and victory...Your Kingdom. We will not waver. We pray against division and strife, and bind demons causing this. Thwart their plans. Convict Believers who partner with them. Motivate Your people to love one another unconditionally, to disagree with one another in kindness and humility, to stop cursing one another and partnering with satan, the accuser of the brethren. And move us fully into the great harvest You have planned. Surely, this is cause enough to stand together. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen. Our decree: We declare that the greatest of all spiritual traits is love, and that we will honor Your command to love one another in word and deed. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here Click Here to watch the full video. 
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In praying about which, if any, of these insights from ACPE to highlight further in today's post, I feel to emphasize the warning given against division and discord. I mentioned it in my post yesterday, calling it "a year of coming together, a year of great separation." Unfortunately, until the Lord's return, there will always be division on earth, including within the Church. Though we cannot stop it all, we can refuse to participate in words and actions that fuel it. (Image: Unsplash-Rosie Sun)
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