December 31, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

My Hopes & Concerns for 2017

What to be looking for in 2017? Don’t you wish we had a clear picture of what is to come? I want to be prepared. Here are some things I believe all of us need to be aware of and what to prepare for no matter what comes during 2017.

“During personal Bible study time, it came to me that we should be ashamed to say that we are trusting God, only to then turn to the world’s solutions for our problems” stated by Dr. Alveda King. I whole-heartily believe her perspective is correct. The church has been seeking solutions to our problems by hoping our government officials come to our aid. It is God alone that is our hope and strength. What He decides and dictates are the only solutions to all our concerns and problems.

For the past 40 plus years the church has been looking for political, social and legal solutions to moral dilemmas of our day. God of course uses societal and cultural means to produce His will, but when we try to do things on our own without God’s actions in man’s affairs, Satan will always win.

If we, you and me, are wanting a spiritual solution to where we find ourselves then let’s look to God alone and stop trying to figure out how we can produce God’s will. God is willing to show us His will (His purposes and actions plans) but He is looking for a people who will do things His way for His purposes.

Here is my limited wisdom by looking back and then to the future:

· It was no mistake or political maneuvering that Donald Trump was elected President. God alone wanted this man in power and therefore our prayers are too protect and help him in being humble.

· We need to continue in ‘intercession’ for our President and all people in his administration. God wants ‘people of faith and spiritual conviction’ to have input in the new administration and decision-making. I hope you will become and stay a person of prayer and strength during the next 8 to 10 years.

· A revival in on the way, but it will only affect those individuals that are seeking the best from God and willing to respond as the Holy Spirit moves them. I believe this next revival is a partial fulfillment of the Book of Revelation.

· Do not think that ‘all will be good’ while the next President is in power. There will be battles between darkness and light, it will not be easy. Do not lose hope or seek solutions outside of God’s will…God is looking for people that will give Him all the glory and honor.

· Stay vigilant! Continue to be prepared for tragedy. Have means to take care of your family if tragedy strikes. People in California get earthquake insurance and have supplies to sustain your life for days. Make sure you have the means to move to safer conditions, be mobile. There will be more and more deadly earthquakes and they are not man’s doing.

· Judgment will become a central part in what God will be doing in all the earth for the next few years. There will be change in how the Church thinks and what it does as it influences mankind before Christ’s return.

· God has made us promises over the past 40 plus years. Ask God to fulfill his promises to you. He stands now at the door and knocks. Let’s do whatever it takes to have the blessings and purposes of God in our lives.

Everything God has asked me to pray about the past few months has come to pass. God is asking all of us to intercede for His will to be done. What you do matters to God. Be brave, be kind, be consistent, be faithful—let’s make our robes white in the blood of Christ and be prepared to go out to meet Him when He returns, whether in our lifetime or our children.

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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