January 22, 2020
Christian Greetings,
Wow! Another year to proclaim His glory. God is so good, even when we face distractions in our lives we must focus and be even more determined to finish our race strong for our Lord and the work He has called us to. The Lord has put a song or chorus in my heart and it says “Warrior of God, rise up, rise up, for your God is calling you.” Warrior of God, rise up, rise up for your God is calling you, and it continues on that by His Spirit this mountain shall be removed and onto a few other lyrics. The point is God is calling for us to rise up in 2020 to some awesome things He is going to bring to pass on this globe called earth!!!
Ezekial 22:30 “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.”
I want to write here a commentary from my bible concerning this scripture.
“I sought for a man”
Corruption among leaders Ezekial 22:25-28 and the people v.29 was so widespread in Judah that God could not find even one person who would attempt to lead the people back to God. It is a tragedy when some churches are so gripped by worldliness and spiritual compromise that God can find no one in the congregation who is willing to intercede by building “the hedge” and standing “in the gap” of the collapsing situation, no one to cry out against spiritual and moral decay, no one to lead the way in humble prayer, true repentance, and an earnest seeking of God for revival 2 Chronicles 7:14. All too often many good people remain silent out of a spirit of fear or compromise, rather than risking becoming fervent intercessors for revival and for averting God’s wrath and judgment.
Our nation is in a battle for its very soul as well as our communities, families, and friends. Now is the time to “rise up” and listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to His church in 2020.
When Isaiah was ushered into the presence of the Lord in Isaiah Chapter 6 he arose to the occasion Isaiah 6:8 “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, here am I; Send me.”
So what is the Lord saying to us in 2020? “Rise up”, why?
Ezekial 33:11 “Say unto them, as I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israil?
As then, so today God is extending His mercy on our nation and world. It is urgent that we listen, time is short and then comes God’s rath, His mercy is sure so are His judgments. Start with praying for Washington, your president, political leaders, Israel and its leaders, your loved ones, let us stand in the gap and say “Here am I; Send me.” Praise God for His word. I am on the mend continuing serving the Lord in ministry battling on a number of fronts, but always standing on God’s word Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Believing the Lord for a complete healing. I am preaching on Sunday’s, bible study on Tuesday’s, market place ministry during the week, elderly home once a month, just did a funeral back home Belcourt, North Dakota for my brother who’s 36 year old son passed in his sleep (Please pray for my brother Marlin who is a believer and his family) and I am traveling some and preaching revivals.
I have to stay focused, I can’t let this attack (cancer) on my body sidetrack me from God’s plans for us, and those He has called us to minister to. Thank you for your prayers, I can feel the strength of them and for generous giving to our ministry and personal financial needs.
God Bless You!
Pastor Maynard and Joanie LaVallie
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