SHARING SOME COUNSEL!

 Throughout my mission among the Kalahari San and the "Reach Out Africa" campaign I can only praise and thank the Lord for His grace, guidance and wisdom. I can truly testify that the more you give of yourself the more you will receive - the more we give of ourselves the more our mission is blessed and growing from strength to strength - www.deolaudes.blogspot.com

Just after sharing the inspiring email below, from South African missionary Sarah-Leigh van Zyl (20), serving in mission among the poorest of the poor in England. Many requests for permission to share Sarah- Leigh's testimony is received. We share it here. 
 

"Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save there life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it."

Matthew 16:24-25

(Please note all photo's are from the "Reach Out Africa" mission and "Jesus Film Project")

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Testimony from Sister Sarah-Leigh van Zyl, missionary in England.

Yesterday dated 3 months since the last zone conference (when half of the mission gets together and we get counselled on how to be better), when I typed out and sent all that I had heard and learnt from the spirit in the conference. This time was no different. I learnt so much more. I am grateful for the spirit that was able to be present at the meeting so that I could’ve received the revelation that I need at this time of my life in order to be a better missionary and to be better prepared for what is to come.

BE YE THEREFORE GIVERS…

This was the general theme of the conference that I picked up on. It was made known unto me just how important it is to give of ourselves. It tells us in Matthew in the Bible that we find our lives when we lose them in service of our fellow men. I have found this to be true, being on a mission. I have learnt who I am and what brings real happiness…and that is extending service and love to all, without judging.

I will mention some of the concepts that I learnt and revelation that I received in the conference and then, what I will do to apply these things into my life:

1. The tale of the two seas. This was my favourite! Listen to this….There are 2 seas; the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea. The Sea of Galilee is lush, it is filled with many different species of plants and fish, and it is colourful and vibrant. Then we have the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is poisonous, toxic and anything that is there rusts and is ruined. There is no life or fish in the Dead Sea and it cannot sustain life. The interesting thing is that they both get the fed by the same source: the River Jordan. The difference between the two is that the Sea of Galilee receives and both gives water, whereas the Dead Sea just receives water and does not give. There is no flow.

The key to this is that we need to be givers in order sustain life and be vibrant. The Saviour was a giver. He gave a lot more than he received. We have the gospel, so we need to share it, we have love to share, so share it and we have precious truths that save lives, we need to share them. The happiest person shares all that he has. From your last piece of bread… to your testimony, even when you feel that you cannot share it. That directs us into the next thing I learnt….

*I will be a giver for the rest of my mission and life. I will not keep anything to myself, but share all that I have, whether it is temporal or spiritual. I will share my goods, my testimony and any gospel truth that I find, openly, just like the Saviour did. I will not be selfish.

2. Do not expect anything in return. It is part of the natural man to expect. We expect payment at the end of the month, we expect a reward for doing well and we expect some praise for our accomplishments. We expect baptisms when we work hard and expect all things to be going well for us when we are being obedient BUT, True givers expect nothing in return.

Are we willing to give of our time, talents and if possible, our very souls and expect nothing in return? We are not obliged to anything in life. All that we have is God’s; even our very lives are gifts from him. We are to consecrate EVERYTHING and be givers. Even if we have nothing left to give, being truly consecrated is having faith to give even when we feel empty.

*I will not expect any reward for my efforts in this life, but know that the greatest reward is yet to come, and will not be given in this life.

 

3. No assumptions. How many times in life are conflicts sorted out after just a little chat about it..Why is this? It is because we assume things. We assume people are thinking or feeling in a certain way; we are not mind readers and ought not to be. We need to assume that someone will not accept the gospel just because of the way they look or speak. They atonement is real and change lives like nothing else does. Those people are often the ones in most need of the truths that the gospel has to offer.

*I will better my communication by asking how someone feels or thinks, rather than assuming I know. I will share the gospel with everyone and not assume that they will reject. It is better to be disappointed than to have regrets that follow from lost opportunities.

 4. Make sure that you are doing YOUR best, and forget the rest. We tirelessly compare ourselves to others and in turn totally overlook the fact that we may be doing our best in this, but if our best is not like someone else’s, we somehow think that we are not doing well. A story was shared of a missionary that served in this mission that had the palsy. He could not use one side of his body and thus, walking, eating or even speaking was a struggle. Yet, he persisted. He did all that he could, even if it was half what another missionary was doing. He tried his best and THE LORD WAS SATISFIED. We just need to be concerned about what He thinks and forget the rest.

*I will pray for strength from Heavenly Father to cease comparing myself to others, but focus on what I am able to do well and work on my weaknesses. Much easier said than done, but ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE THROUGH CHRIST’S ATONEMENT.

I know that Heavenly Father is there. HE knows us better than we know ourselves and thus know what trials to bless us with. I know that we will be happier if we look at trials as blessings, as ways to become like God is. Heavenly Father loves us so much that he gives us trials to endure, and even promises us with help to overcome them. I know that the Saviour was the one central to the Plan that God has set for us. A sacrifice needed to be made, but it didn’t have to be Jesus Christ who performed it, but he did it WILLINGLY. I cannot help but shed a tear of two thinking of that sweet, unfailing love of the Saviour. Let us show him our appreciation by continuing to exercise our faith in him, using His atonement so that we can repent and change and enduring to the end. I love my Saviour more than anything and am grateful to be one of his instruments in the mission field. Without Heavenly Father and the Saviour’s help I would not be able to do this work, but I can do this because of them! I know that you can endure anything that is placed in your path with their help.

I love you all and am very humbled by your support for me being on the mission.

I pray for you and look forward to the day next year when i will be reunited with you.
Lots of love, Sarah-Leigh.

“Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”

2 Peter 1:2

“REACH OUT AFRICA”

'Deo Laudes'

(Praise the Lord)

We praise and thank the Lord for all His blessings and stand amazed at how He continues to provide for all our needs.

"Therefore, since the promise of entering the rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it.

For we also have had the Gospel (the good news) preached to us, just as they did;

but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard it did not combine it with faith."

Hebrews 4:1-2

 Since the beginning of the "Reach Out Africa" campaign among the Kalahari San in 2011 we have had opposition from many. After exposing corruption and un-Christian like practices, persecution continues against me and the "Reach Out Africa" project. Recently as a result of further persecution, false rumours and accusations against our calling many of our partners withdrew their support. We know that the closer we walk this path with the Lord, we will face many Giants who intend to stop us. It has been very difficult at times, however we have been and continue to be blessed in a most rewarding way - see "Deo Laudes" below. In spite of all the negatives we thank the Lord for the small Bible study group in New Xanagas, who support us and continue to study, live and preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to all. Under very difficult conditions we will continue to support with humanitarian aid and arrange out-reaches to hurting and needy Kalahari San and other communities.

"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."

James 2:14-17

 Deo Laudes (Praise the Lord) Volunteer Group – www.DeoLaudes.blogspot.com  

 Recently we were blessed in receiving a very large donation of clothing, bedding, cutlery, toys etc. from a leading retail store. We realised that we were blessed with this very large donation not only to assist Kalahari San communities but also the local community where I am now based in KZN. We decided to work together with the "South Coast Dutch Reformed Church", Amanzimtoti through the "Deo Laudes" (Praise the Lord) Volunteer Group.

 

In the days and times that we live in we experience on a daily basis that there are many hurting and needy communities, people and families who are in urgent need of accommodation, healthcare and basic necessities such as food and clothing. Many cannot afford the high cost of living and in many cases decent affordable accommodation is not possible, the daily purchase of basic food and clothing is also not possible as many are not working or do not earn enough to support themselves or a family. The elderly and children suffer the most.

Through the ‘Deo Laudes’ Volunteer Group and under auspices of the South Coast Dutch Reformed Church, Amanzimtoti we have various welfare projects under control and supervision of the KZN Christian Social Services. With volunteer workers and relying entirely on donations we assist individual families or welfare projects as much as possible with accommodation, furniture, bedding, linen, crockery/cutlery, curtains and basic food and clothing. Some of our projects include, but are not limited to;

> Various Caravan Parks where people in need live

> Palm Tree Children’s Home and Pre Primary School

> Kwa Makutha Crèche

> ‘One Stop Retirement Village’ and shelter for the homeless

> Seed of Hope Centre

> ‘Poinsettia Park’ – Amanzimtoti Welfare Organisation for the Aged

> ‘Residentia Mooihawens’ – Retirement Home

> ‘Jabulani’ – Retirement Units

> Annual Out Reaches to communities in need in Swaziland and Botswana

> ‘Biblia’ Ministry – Durban Harbour Outreach to all sailors/ship crews

> ROA – “Reach Out Africa” assisting Kalahari San (Bushman) communities

> AMCUP – Amanzimtoti Community Upliftment Project

> KZN ‘Christian Social Services’

As can be seen there is a huge need and demand for help. Without the involvement and funding, support and donations of private individuals, communities, families, local Churches, volunteers and business, it will be near impossible to assist the many needy people. We invite and approach you, your family, your Church and the business community for assistance by providing us with donations of rejects or excess products, perishable or non-perishable goods and clothing. There is also a huge shortage of Bibles, Christian books/literature, educational materials for children, wheelchairs/crutches/walkers for the disabled/Aged.

"The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Therefore we pray the Lord of the harvest, that he will thrust forth labourers into his harvest"

Matthew 9:37-38

We will keep you up-dated as we continue to plan for the next outreach to the Kalahari San.

Thank you to all our prayer partners, supporters, volunteers and generous donors. Without you, all of our efforts will be much more challenging.

For news and up-dates see; www.paintingangles.blogspot.com and                

                                             www.deolaudes.blogspot.com

“The Order of Christian Service”

South Africa

 

‘Reach Out Africa’ (Humanitarian & Empowerment Aid)

 Kalahari San, Botswana

 

We thank our Heavenly Father for the privelage to be of service to Him. Thank you to our prayer partners and supporters for the donations, contributions and prayers, without your efforts it would have been a more challenging mission. We give you a short breakdown of the "Reach Out Africa" project since 2011.

"I know the plans I have for you, Plans of peace and not of evil, Plans of prosperity and not calamity, To give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Services and Donations to the community of New Xanagas, Botswana 2011 to 2016 

2011 - Assisted the community with the New Xanagas Educational Empowerment Business Plan and Values Based Training Centre Plan.

2012 - Arranged Easter Outreach in New Xanagas with Campus Crusade for Christ/Jesus Film Project, South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. Received clothing, food, DVD projector, Bibles, books, DVD’s, ministry training, distributed clothing to the old, blind, disabled and orphans. Received shade-net and built temporary shade-net home for destitute old San couple. Coordinated and accompanied traditional dance group Nc’aa Nc’aa’se to Cape town South Africa, they performed at !Khwattu San Educational Centre. Assisted the community with the New Xanagas Educational Empowerment Business Plan and Values Based Training Centre Plan.

2013 - Received donations by cargo from various donors and Methodist Churches in Cape Town – camping tents, office equipment and furniture, desktop computer and distributed clothing to the old, blind, disabled, most needy and orphans. Nelson Mandela Day distributed food to old and sick (donors Reformed Church and Private donors). Outreach by Campus Crusade, Botswana & USA, Christmas Service in Community Hall – handed out Christmas hampers and Bibles donated by Minister C. De Graaff. Delivered Christmas lunch to old, blind and sick.    

Assisted the community with the New Xanagas Educational Empowerment Business Plan and Values Based Training Centre Plan in line with Botswana Governments Vision 2016 program.                                  

2014 - Donations of clothing and GNLD nutritional food supplements handed to sick and old. Received 2 x Laptop computers from Nedbank and one Laptop from private donor Mrs. C. Herrewyn, South Africa. Assisted the community with the New Xanagas Educational Empowerment Business Plan and Values Based Training Centre Plan, which is in-line with the Botswana Governments Vision 2016 program.     

2015 -  Received donations of 80 x Davar Solar Audio Bibles from Davar and Campus Crusade for Christ/Jesus Film Project, USA (Content Naro San New Testament, Setswana Full Bible, English Full Bible, Jesus Film Audio and Christian songs) – handed Solar Bibles to the blind, illiterate, the old and sick. Received donations from Derek Prince Ministries - books, DVD’s, CD’s to be used in library and ministry training. In October we received 3 more Laptops from Nedbank, SA.

                                                       

2014 – 2015 - Assisted three young San from New Xanagas to attend the course in Community Based Tourism at !Khwattu San Educational Training Centre in South Africa. Donations were officially handed to the New Xanagas community = 1 x Safari Bow Tent, 1 x Office Desk, 1 x Executive Office chair, 1 x Filing Cabinet, 1 x Large 2 door Wood Cupboard, 1 x Steel Work Bench, 1 x Ryobi Cordless Drill, 1 x Dell Desk Top Computer Screen, 2 x Dell Computer keyboards, 1 x HP Laptop (pvt donor), 5 x Dell Laptops (Nedbank SA), 1 x HP Three in One Printer/Copier/Fax/Photo station, 1 x Samsung Printer/Fax/Copier, 1 x Vista Solar Backpack DVD Projector,1 x Epson DVD Projector, 80 x Davar Solar Audio Bibles, 20 x Derek Prince Ministries DVD’s/CD’s, 25 x Derek Prince Ministries, Teaching/Training Books and 20 x Campus Crusade/Jesus Film Project DVD’s . We continue to assist the community of New Xanagas to implement the New Xanagas Educational Empowerment Business Plan and Values Based Training Centre Plan - in line with Botswana Governments Vision 2016 program. We managed another Christmas Service and Christmas lunch for the community. A wholesome Christmas lunch was delivered to the old/blind/disabled at there home.

 

 2016 -
Assisted Campus Crusade for Christ and students from Gaborone University to spend seven days with the community in New Xanagas. The students washed clothing, carried water, collected fire wood and prayed with the old/blind/disabled and ill. At the showing of the Jesus Film in Setswana, seven young people excepted Jesus as there Lord and Saviour.
The final Business and Financial Plan for the New Xanagas Game Farm and Lodge was handed to the New Xanagas Kuru-A-Boo Community Trust who together with the Technical Advisory Committee have started the process to establish the New Xanagas Game Farm and Lodge ASAP.
  

"God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us." Ephesians 3:20                      

 

Donation of 80 Davar Solar Audio Bibles  for the Kalahari San   As a result of the story of the Blind Bushman below we were blessed to receive a donation of 80 Solar Audio Bibles from the Jesus Film Project, US. The content of each Solar Bible was the Bible in English and Setswana, The Naro San New Testament, the Jesus Film Audio and some praise and worship music. In 2015 we managed to hand these Solar Bibles to not only the Kalahari San, but also Herero and Setswana members of communities, as well as  the blind, partially sighted/near sighted, those that could not read, the old and our Bible Study group.    Blind Bushman Holds to the Word September 2014

“On handing out some clothing and food we came across a very old and blind man. On his lap was the solar audio Bible. He was holding on to God, listening to the Naro language Bible translation.   His family told us that this old man ‘with no eyes’ listens to the word of God day and night and has started referring to Bible verses when speaking to the family.” - Martin Erasmus, Reach Out Africa*, working with the Kalahari San people in Botswana.

Over 100,000 of the Kalahari San (Bushmen), still live in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. They are historically a nomadic people with a rich culture of     oral storytelling. With the rise of national boundaries and land ownership, the majority of the San people are no longer able to be nomads as they are accustomed, and hence are struggling to learn new ways of employment and lifestyle. This has proven very difficult for the San, and many in their  communities die from hunger or curable disease.

The Naro speaking San people have been a large priority to us at Davar, and first weighed heavily on our hearts in the early stages of producing the Audibible®. It was wonderful to hear this recent testimony about the blind Bushman hearing about the truth of the Word in his heart language. The Naro New Testament was the first audio Bible that we had the privilege of recording and distributing in 2012, and since then we have heard many stories about how God is speaking His hope and truth in “hopeless” places. But the need continues! Martin Erasmus, our friend and partner with Reach Out Africa, also shared this: “Your blessing of the Audibible helps so much with these remote and isolated people. We continue to pray for donations of Audibibles so that we can supply at least one to every family of about 15,000 Naro speaking San in Botswana.”

He continues: “To me it is such an inspiration, honour and privilege to be involved in this calling. And when we see God's presence at work in these desperate and dire situations, it only confirms that our work is not for naught - God is in town.”   Thank you for standing with us in giving and in prayer for these people. Those who sit in darkness are indeed seeing a great light! “The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned." – Matthew 4:16

Serving Bible-less oral people together,

Called and Saved to Serve!

Proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to all Nations

 

“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

Galatians 6:10 

 

With God living on the inside of us, we have the privilege of seeing others the way He sees them. We can love them with His love and touch their lives with His peace. In God’s kingdom, greatness is demonstrated by our serving others, just as Christ did. As Christians we have been called and saved to serve – a living sacrifice. What can we do to help someone today?

Reach Out and touch Love

 Creating, working and giving is Love made visible

 God is Love.

 

For one week in January 2016 we had the privilege to have 20 young people, staff from Campus Crusade for Christ/Jesus Film Project and students from Gaborone University visit us on an outreach. The visit was blessed with us being able to arrange for very scarce accommodation in New Xanagas, especially for such a large group. We managed to obtain the semi complete renovated community hall for the men and the Social and Community Development Officer gave us her two bed roomed house for the Ladies. The Police Station Commander from Kalkfontein borrowed us two tents as back up.

During a heat wave with temperatures ranging from 38 to 45 degrees the visiting team inspired all with early morning exercise and prayers. All were invited to the Great Commission Ministry Course, they split up into various teams, witnessed, visited and prayed with all in the community – did washing of clothing and blankets, carried water and wood to the old, had fun donkey and horse rides and played games with the children. The Wednesday evening we showed the movie “Left Behind” – about the rapture/blessed hope, which had a huge impact on those present. Friday night the “Jesus Film” in Setswana was shown outdoors in the Kgotla (village square). The film was shown on the big screen with the Cine reel camera and several students gave their testimonies when the film-reel was changed. Seven young people accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and saviour. We Praise and thank our Lord for the Campus Crusade team and for the wonderful work done during the short visit to New Xanagas.        

2015 - Christmas in New Xanagas, Botswana

GOD GIVES US OUR GIFTS!

“John replied, ‘a man can receive nothing (he can claim nothing at all) unless it has been granted to him from heaven’ (for there is no other source than the sovereign will of God).”

John 3:27

 God has given us everything we need to live full, prosperous lives in Him. He has blessed us with diverse gifts, skills and talents to be used with joy for His glory! So lets never loose sight of the truth that everything that is good in us, and everything we have, has been given to us by God for a purpose, To Bless Others!

We thank our Heavenly Father for the opportunity and the gift to be able to offer the community of New Xanagas a Christmas Service and a Christmas lunch. We thank everyone for donations of food and donations of funds, we thank all for the contributions and the small local Bible study group who worked so hard to put all together. Thank you to Pastors of the Churches in New Xanagas who attended, who blessed and gave a message of joy, peace and hope for all.

We managed to make Christmas hampers for all – knickknacks, sweets, cookies and cold drink, handed out after lunch. In sweltering heat and till late in the afternoon we delivered Christmas lunch to homes, with Blessing (the Tazz) - to the old, the ill, the blind and disabled. It was very rewarding and a blessing indeed to see and experience the happy smiles and here the excited giggles, laughter and chatter when we delivered the much needed wholesome meal. Our Lord Jesus Christ was smiling down on all!

REPENT!
THE DAY OF OUR LORD IS AT HAND!

 

 (REVELATIONS 19:11-16)

“I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron sceptre.” He treads the wine press of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”

 

Prophesy received 27 July 2015; Pastor Joh. W. Malutis (Berlin /Germany)

Share this with your Church, your cell groups, who ever may listen, - Repent! The day of our Lord is at hand!

May Father God bless you and open your heart as you read these words.

While I was praying this morning God gave me a vision. He showed me a great world-wide “mobilization”. I saw myself strolling along the beach. Suddenly, there sounded a loud boom, which became stronger and more massive. It was not the noise of the sea or of the wind. It was completely still outside. The sea water was as smooth as glass. The deep booming sound which was like the sound of the mountains about to cave in, a banging sound which I had up till now never heard in my whole life, it came from the other side of the ocean, from far away. It became so strong and mighty, that the earth began to quake and shake. It sounded like the blasting of a deep bass trumpet. I had never heard this sort and depth of bass sound before now. The whole air vibrated. I hold myself up in the dunes of the embankment face down, and waited to see what would come out of this natural spectacle.

When the booming refused to stop, and instead became stronger, I saw myself begin to pray in the vision, and to speak with God. Then I heard a voice saying -

“my child, fear not, that is my mobilization call, a signal, from the other world. I am calling my people out from all peoples. I myself am shaking the earth and the sea. The sinner’s and godless will pass away for fear and the fearful expectation of the things which are to come. Understand my child that all this has been initiated by the financial crises (we see the beginning with Greece’s financial crises). That was just the beginning of ruin. The foundation of today’s society will be so shaken that the people will lose all that they have acquired, and saved up till now. Every infrastructure and welfare will collapse with time. Life will be very difficult for many people. The general security will get out of control and there will be a proliferation of crime such that life on earth will be massively threatened. But you who fear my name will be safe from ruin. I am holding my arm of protection over you.”

Although not even a silent wind blew, and not even a small wave was seen on the sea, the booming was so mighty, that my heart threatened to stop beating. Then I thought to myself, “ I will now also die” And the Lord said to me, “my child, do not fear. You are to live and continue to declare my works. Arise, go home and tell your loved ones. Let them know that the coming of my son is very close at hand, at the doorstep. I am setting everything in motion in order to take my people home, and I am now stripping them of everything that is holding them back, or blocking them.”

As I stood up to obey God’s voice, starting to make my way homewards. I saw very many people lying in the dunes. They came out from their houses, racing towards the sea to see and experience this extraordinary natural spectacle. They lay on their faces as if paralysed, exactly as I had lain a few minutes before now. As I passed before them on my way home, despite the continuous distant booming sound, these people called to me, saying ”you are crazy; you cannot make it home in this situation. It is to dangerous.”  They then buried their heads even further in the dunes, because they feared what would happen next. They no longer wanted to hear or know of anything. And then the Lord said to me; “for you my children, who fear my name. This is the day of “mobilization”. For you “my sun of salvation” arises, with which I gather my true children and bring them together. Go my son, and tell this to everyone you can reach.” Then I ask the Lord “what shall I tell them?” “Tell my children, the Lord said, they are no longer to occupy themselves with perishable things, but rather, much more with the immortal, the eternal things. They are to seek me and study my word. They should forgive one another, so long as there is still time, and make peace with one another. They should stop being envious of, and pointing fingers at one another. They should not accuse or suspect one another. Repent, everyone….”

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 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea (tsunamis). Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time, they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” 

- (Luke 21:25-28)

Biblical signs and prophecy indicate that that the rapture and second coming will occur soon. Since 911, attacks of suicide bombers (some of them by child bombers), attacks on churches and schools, attacks on innocent tourists on holiday, have escalated. As prophesised we see the persecution and beheading of Christians, even woman and children. Warnings from the earth with natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes and tsunamis. Escalation of corruption and crime in almost all governments. World economic finacial meltdown (Greece is no one). False prophets and religions – exceptance of gay marriages and gay pastors. Human trafficking of children. The rise of Islam/Issis/Antichrist who openly proclaim they want to control the world. As prophesised the world is already gathering, planning and preparing to attack the Jewish nation, Israel, the  Lords nation and people.

We live in the most dangerous time in history. We have reached a point where the world sits and waits for the next disaster to strike. The Word of God warns us that all the prophecies relating to the second advent would be fulfilled within a single generation. We may not know the exact date, but I am sure that many of us recognise the signs and know the general season for Christ’s return is eminent. 

 Are we ready for the end of time as we know it and what can we do to make sure we are ready?

 

“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighted down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.” - (Luke 21:34) 

Sad to say, very few of earth’s inhabitants seem to be preparing themselves for what will soon come upon them, despite the fact that almost all the prophecies are being fulfilled around them. As the day of the Lord approaches, many professing Christians are living in a manner that can be described as careless, indifferent and worldly. Others are simply playing church, some Christians may have been ready to meet the Lord at some stage, but will no longer be so at the critical moment when He appears.

 “We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?” – (Hebrews 2:1-3)

If reading the above causes you to become anxious about the state of your spiritual life, then there is still hope for you, because today is the day of salvation. If you are not sure that your sins have been forgiven and that you are ready to meet God, then you can follow the simple basic facts of the gospel. It is the duty of each and every responsible Christian, minister, preacher, laymen, gentile or Jew – to be thoroughly acquainted with these simple facts of the gospel of Christ and to urge all who here to make the definite, personal response to these facts which God requires.

 Basic facts of the Gospel and the response each person has to make.

 

1.                  Christ was delivered by God the Father to the punishment of death on account of      
                    our sins.

2.                  Christ was buried.

3.                  God raised Him from the dead on the third day.

4.                  Righteousness is received from God through believing these facts.

Do you believe these facts and have you made a personal response to God? If not, I urge you to pray with me. Say these words;

Lord Jesus Christ, I believe that you died for my sins; that You were buried; that You rose again the third day.

I now repent of my sins and come to You for mercy and forgiveness.

By faith in your promise, I receive You personally as my Saviour and confess You as my Lord.

Come into my heart, give me eternal life and make me a child of God.

Amen!

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Alternative prayer;

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the assurance in your Word that you will not turn me away if I come to You as a repentant sinner. I acknowledge my lost condition before You, even as I confess my sins, repent of them and forsake them. Please forgive me and help me to forgive any person who has wronged me. This I ask in the only name through which anyone can come to You, Jesus of Nazareth.

I now invite You to come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Take control of my life as Lord and Saviour from this moment onwards. Make me a child of God and let me experience the inner witness of the Holy Spirit.

Father, please help me to live a life that is truly pleasing to You from now on. I receive your love and ask You to grant me the boldness to share it with others. All these things I ask in the name of Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen!

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We are living in the era that Jesus Christ can return to earth at any time. Continue to pray and seek God, read your Bible and study the Word of God.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” - (Matthew 28:19) -

To be a Child of God and a professing Christian means that you have to share  this fact with others and spread the Gospel/The Word of God to all. Not only Priests, Pastors or Missionaries are expected to share the Gospel but all professing Christians. To ensure that you stay a Child of God, you must protect yourself from the onslaughts of the world and arm yourself against spiritual attacks from the devil. The only way to do this is to pray daily and read and study the Bible. Get involved in a Church or a Bible study group and make friends with fellow Christians.

“Finally, Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggles is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything to stand.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

– (Ephesians 6:10-18) -

 I recommend you get the eye opener movie/DVD “Left Behind” and the “Left Behind” book series (11 books) by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.