Ezekiel 34 - 16
I will seek that which was lost,
and bring again that which was driven away,
and bind up that which was broken,
and will strengthen that which was sick:
but I will destroy the fat and the strong;
I will feed them with judgement.
NKJ
Dear brother and sister in Yeshua,
and the little lambs.
We rejoice that everything has gone well with the first move, prayerfully the Lord will send His people to guide you, especially where the Planning Department and the legal profession are concerned, there is so much corruption. We receive news every day of people who are beneficiaries of tainted advice, finding themselves manipulated into situations certainly not of their own making.
Matthew 10 - 16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves;
be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
We will pray that the Lord will give you a spirit of discernment. We also need to ensure that anyone wishing to join the rapidly growing cells are truly spirit filled and daily walking with our Lord. We will not allow those with a personal agenda to infiltrate the groups. Adonai is our leader, there is no place for self appointed hierarchy, we still leave an empty chair at every meeting. Every member is precious in His sight. Hence the very real need to make sure we are all in the right queue at the check in.
Before we send a news letter we will read the contents to the group. If a sister is experiencing difficulties perhaps you could pray into that situation. We would not wish to be accused of "chinese whispers" - thankfully if we know there are problems we can help. That's what friends do.
Penny is facing increasing persecution but remains stoic and determined, her feet firmly placed on the rock. Nevertheless she does consider herself estranged from the very people who should be giving her love and support. I think I can speak for all when I say she has our love and support and that all she can do is petition the Lord and leave the rest to him. This is His work.
With that in mind I referred her to the book "Love Revealed" written by that true servant of the Lord, George Bowen. In the second chapter he writes:
"There is nothing in the universe that has so odious and repulsive an aspect for a holy God as unbelief, selfishness, pride, envy, malice and the like. And there is no more wonderful spectacle anywhere than that of the blessed Spirit of God in the sinful heart of man, coming into closest quarters with his pride and malice, bringing Christ nigh to his rebellious will, and hewing for the triune God a holy of holies out of a rock of unbelief."
And we all said "Amen and Amen"
Betty and Audrey lost their balance and hit the deck last week. Both were quite shaken and are resting. Betty's injuries were not quite so apparent due to the heavy coat and trousers she wore at the time, but she can only lift one hand in praise (here we all laughed - thanking the Lord for a sense of humour) at the moment due to a shoulder injury. Audrey broke her wrist as she reached to break her fall.
They had lunch together and decided they had been suitably reprimanded. They were both about to crash and burn going everywhere at a gallop. He has used the "rod" now perhaps they will listen.
Martha, Martha, its time to be a Mary. Luke 10 - 42 Now they rest at His feet for the foreseeable future.
They giggled as they considered it could have been worse. A neighbour had broken both wrists skidding on the wet leaves that litter the pavements. "Thankfully" said Audrey "you have Lee to help in that situation, but had it been Ruth exactly who would have pulled her knickers up, it's bad enough with just one hand damaged getting in and out of the bath without getting the plaster wet" and they both laughed and considered that even there it was a case of "thanks Lord, it could have been worse"
Ruth desperately wants to be with you but for now she is facing the challenge of yet another move into what she is about to call her "bird's nest" A very necessary private quiet space where she can scribble to her hearts content, but the minute you say "come" she will. No doubt Joshua will tag along as they have become firm friends. They are very thankful for each other's companionship. They both considered they were happily married for many years but had never experienced a close friendship with someone who truly knew the Lord. Now they happily chatter away like busy magpies and there are no strange stares or sarcastic comments to interrupt their debate.
The other cells in the area are moving in the same direction. Strong friendships are forming that will stand whatever lies ahead. We have a General Practitioner in one cell who is very aware of current developments in the health service, he is surely a blessing. We all need a really good first aid box and the necessary knowledge how to 'plug that gap, stop that flow'. We all accept the Lord says "when" but we will still need to help others.
Time is short nevertheless all around the planet His children are ready and waiting, each a tiny jewel of light shining into the darkness.
Yeshua, we long for your return.
May Adonai be a mighty hedge of protection around you and the children until we meet again and may Yahweh hold you all in the palm of His hand.
Much love in Yeshua to both yourself, Beth and the little ones.
SHALOM
Lee
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