January 27, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

The Politics of God

(The Three P’s)

I like to make things as simple as possible. It’s easier for me to remember and communicate any concept. God is into ‘simple’. He has made things easy for you and me to connect with Him. I call it the Three P’s: prayer, praise and prophetic words.

But before I get to what the 3-P’s mean for us today, I must give you ‘my take’ on the recent political situation in America. There is no doubt that the prior presidency was built on lies and pride. The direction of the prior administration was to support the Arab countries in the Middle East, Africa and Asia while making America weak in so many ways. We saw this happening with America’s previous administration’s alignment with Muslim thought processes, donations from Arab leaders to politicians, and the effort to marginalize Israel. We are living in the last days and everything points to Jerusalem and the fulfillment of Scripture.

This effort to minimize America’s influence in the world began on day-one of Obama’s presidency up to the very last few hours of his presidency. Satan was using individuals within our administration and state department to hinder the Coming of Jesus Christ and to delay the fulfillment of Scripture regarding Israel. There is no need for me to give you all the details of this reasoning; historical research on your part will draw the same conclusions.

However, I will give you one insight that the Spirit of God gave me. I was watching/listening to the TV from the kitchen while cooking dinner. The news was on and I was not particularly interested in what was being said or talked about. The local news channel was showing a news-clip regarding President Obama’s comments about where he was born (remember the controversy over Obama’s birth place). He stated that he was born in a particular hospital in Hawaii. As soon as the President made that statement, the Spirit in God said to me, “That is not true.” I immediately looked up toward the TV and allowed the Holy Spirit to affirm what God just spoke to me. I do not know where Obama was born, but it was not in the hospital, where he said he was born. I do not care what evidence people think they have or their production of a fake birth certificate—he was not born there.

We are in perilous times! People will do anything to secure power and promote Satan’s agenda. Satan uses leaders in government to do just that. That is why we must exercise the 3-P’s. God has a plan and He wants His son to return and claim what is His own. Everything is a battle between good and evil. There is no middle ground and we must do everything possible to promote and align ourselves with God’s will (His purposes and action plans) for His Son’s return. Here is what must take place over the next 10 years—this is on God’s agenda to get done:

ü America must support Israel in their struggle to believe in Jesus Christ, the building of the Temple, and the peace and prosperity of Jerusalem.

ü America must stand alone and strong, in prosperity and peace, and Christ’s church as a whole and individual believers must exercise their positions in Christ by supporting the new administration in the White House in order for God’s will to be done by our new leadership.

ü A revival is at the top of God’s will for America. We must see this happen! God wants His church to get ready/be ready for what will follow after the next 10 years and the fulfillment of the Book of Revelation and the coming of the Anti-Christ.

ü God wants to move among the Gay Movement with deliverance and salvation. We will not experience deliverance from Satan’s hold on America unless God sends a revival into this group. Do not doubt God! Do not think that God cannot send light into darkness. (This is a command from God in the Book of Revelation.)

ü God wants His church to prosper in America. Church, get out of debt, give to the poor, and strive for unity. It is not a time for fear, for we know that the love of God removes fear from us when we do and seek His will.

None of this can take place without the 3-P’s. If my people would pray and place God’s face before their eyes; repent of your pride and wanting your will to be done through proclaiming the prophetic word; fight against and stand up against evil that is all around you in praising Christ—then and only then will Christ show up with Revival, Prosperity, Peace, and Love. Christ will heal your life, your family, your community, and our America. Let’s allow judgment, salvation and God’s love to start with us. Even so Lord Jesus, come Lord Jesus.

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January 26, 2017By Otis and Sue Davis

100 Days of Prayer & Intercession

Article #2

Set the Tone—Inauguration Day for 45 President Donald Trump after more than a year of campaigning 26 primary and general election debates and countless press conferences, attack ads, victory speeches, public apologies, and early morning twitter rants, Donald Trump’s inauguration was today. He lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton by almost 2.9 million votes but won by the Electoral College system in which 2 Texas GOP electors went rogue and did not vote for Trump. Three questions:

o Were our prayers answered?

o Is God’s Hand in this?

o Whom do we put our Trust and Faith in now?

Inauguration Day 1.20.2017–First 100 Days: Scriptures to Pray:

Pray for the kings and everyone who is in Authority so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life in complete godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2.2 Franklin Graham’s Inaugural Prayer. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Matt 24:6 NIV We are in a War of Ideas, but do not be alarmed.

And He will be the stability of your times, a wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is his treasure. Isaiah 33.6 NASB He will be the stability of our volatile times. In him is great wealth and true treasure. The essence of true courage is to believe and live in God’s Truth!

This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation; in quietness and trust is your strength” Isaiah 30.15 NIV Do these things: 1. Return to the Lord and repent 2. Rest in his salvation and plan 3. Remain quiet and wait calmly 4. Trust and maintain confidence in our Sovereign Lord. We trust whom we know. We must know God to trust him.

God has His plan, as well as the politicians; and we find him reminding them when intoxicated with their own cleverness, that He also is wise (Isa.31:2). In him we can be at peace, even in the rushing tides of politics, dropping anchor deep in his promises: that God has His own law and time for everything. Bring our conduct into harmony with his reasonable and gracious plan. The Expositor’s Bible

"Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: (7 steps of Faith)

1. Build houses and live in them.

2. Plant gardens and eat their produce.

3. Marry, have sons and daughters.

4. Help your children marry Godly spouses, have children; increase do not decrease.

5. Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you.

6. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for its welfare is your welfare.

7. Do not listen to the false prophets for they lie, I did not send them!

Jeremiah 29:4-9 EVS God gave some very clear direction to his worried people in the foreign land of Babylon. It was remarkably practical and down to earth. They were to trust God and keep living life. It is our responsibility to believe and to live in these truths each day; to get up and go to work

I pray for the welfare of our nation, the states and cities where our feet hit the ground, and for our families, for daily Godly wisdom, guidance, and protection for our leaders and members to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.” Ps 122.6 NIV

I am the true vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. "My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. John 15:1,5,7,8,11 NASU (Prayers are Underlined) By Otis and Sue Davis

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January 25, 2017By Otis and Sue Davis

100 Days of Prayer & Intercession

January 2017, First 100 Days/Article #1 Regional, community group & individual prayer

Purpose: To study and discuss engaging our minds in careful thinking on things that matter; to seek Godly clarification to find solutions and answers.

Unity: To find a cluster of believers of kindred spirit who value using their minds in their pursuit of God. They are dissatisfied, yearning for something more substantial, but do not know where to turn.

Concepts and Quotes: “You cannot start a fire with wet wood; you must begin with dry tender.” “Tactics” by Gregory Koukl

“Culture is most profoundly changed not by efforts of huge institutions, but by individual people.” Chuck Colson

“Little platoons” small groups of ordinary folks making a difference where their feet hit the ground.“ Edmond Burke

Hence “M633 Little Platoons” — “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

Prayer: I pray for the welfare of our nation, our families, and the cities where our feet hit the ground, for daily Godly wisdom, guidance, and protection for our leaders and members to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. I pray for the Peace of Jerusalem. Amen

Scripture: Jesus said: “I am the True Vine, you are the branches, if you abide in me and I abide in you, you can produce much fruit, without me you can do nothing.” John 15.5

The “First 100 Days” beginning Inauguration Day, Friday January 20, 2017 ending Sunday April 30, 2017, 14 weeks to meet regularly: weekly, bi-weekly, monthly whatever fits your schedule. You are invited to join us and other believers of kindred spirit. By Otis and Susan Davis

Please contact us at odavis, 575.356.8558 home, 575.791.7005 Otis’s cell, and 575.791.7016 Sue’s cell

For more information look at: www.str.org a Christian web site, particularity “Tactics: A game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” by Gregory Koukl; This book offers guidance in responding to challenging situations that inevitably come up in our Christian journey with grace, gentleness, understanding as we maneuver in discussions comfortably, even in our own families.

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January 24, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

The Next 10 Years

This series of articles on the political realm in America is one of importance for everyone, no matter your political position or persuasions. This article came to me from a friend, Jan Britt. She is an intercessor and author. She has just written a book, A Silhouette Unopened, that is a wonderful read—get yourself a copy!

Jan states: “I have just read an article that came to me via MorningStar Journal. It is the most concise explanation I have ever read regarding the Temple, Cyrus, Donald Trump and United States/Russia. It is lengthy but VERY GOOD….I was shouting once I finished it. It is not written in a prophetic overtone. It is written as a historical/Biblical account of what has occurred and what the Word says is coming.”

I have stated often that this past election is not about America as it is about Israel. If we do not pray and repent by asking for forgiveness for our apathy and selfish behavior regarding God’s will and purposes, we will not reap what God is planning to do. Church, begin to cry, begin to ask for God’s will to be done through forgiveness, begin to stand up for Israel—pray for the peace and prosperity of Israel and the church in America. (Jeremiah chapter 12)

Be a person of faith, respond to what God is doing and be quick to repent. God will met you and bless you just as and in the same manner as He met Abraham after the slaughter of the kings. Let’s be faithful together!

Here is the beginning statement in the article, The Destiny of President Trump by Tobias Kreiselmaier. You will be glad you read this! It’s lengthy but so thorough…and helps to explain the prophetic significance of God’s Word, Cyrus and the timely SELECTION of our 45th President…Donald John Trump!

(Click on the link below in order to read the whole article.)

“I remember well how almost twenty-five years ago the Lord started speaking to me about a significant, but often overlooked, character in the Scriptures. Sitting at my desk, I was studying Isaiah and suddenly certain verses started to shine and even levitated above the Bible…”

http://msutheology.org/the-destiny-of-president-trump/#

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January 23, 2017 by David Hauser

The Inauguration

Well, the Inauguration is done and the journey begins. My love, for everyone no matter what your political persuasion, goes unabated. This will probably be my last post on this topic.

I started over 2 years ago praying for the will of God to be done in this election. I really liked Ben Carson; I even donated to election committee because of the gentleness of his spirit and integrity. I also like Senator Rubio, he seemed so informed, and a course many others seemed like wonderful sincere people. Eventually it came down to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and a businessman Donald Trump. I could find many reasons not to vote for either of them.

So as a last resort I turned to Prayer, asking God who might be most susceptible to His influence. This is a very difficult prayer, because we all come with out prejudices based on what these candidates have said or not said. It appeared there was great fury in the land, such strong opinions. Many of these opinions I felt; God forgive me if I’m wrong, did not reflect "The heart of the Father." It seemed to me there was very little room for forgiveness, and eventually I was reminded by God, "That with the judgment I judge, I would be judge" Matthew 7:2.

More than anything else, I want to find mercy for myself and others. I am well aware of my own shortcomings. I respected the prophetic voices in the land and what they were saying, but as mature Christian, ‘and I hope God puts me in that category,’ that I would get quiet and listen. I hope I was then and am listening now!

This is what I know for sure! "With the merciful I will show myself merciful." Psalms 18. I also know that "His ways are not my ways." Isaiah 55:9. In Isaiah 55:8 "God lifts up one and brings down another."

This post is not meant to litigate the last 2 years, but merely to suggest that we give Donald Trump a chance, a honeymoon as the Press speaks of, and see what might happen. Can we believe God for His will to be done?

None of us at least I believe may have the full of mind of God, for the Scripture says, "We prophesy in part." I. Corinthians 13:9 One thing I know we can agree on! Can we pray for our leaders, can we pray for God’s visitation on America?

With love for all, and malice towards none, by David & Glendae Hauser, Regional Directors (7 & 8) of the International Association of Healing Rooms

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January 21, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

News Update

Things, they are a changin’

WWJWMTD will be changing or should I say expanding starting this week. I am adding new categories of articles for the coming year including articles on education, the Christian life style, and requests/articles from friends.

I have added Facebook, Twitter and a YouTube channel video to WWJWMTD in order to reach out to more people with the Gospel of Christ. I will let you know how and when to connect via social media venues.

This week’s articles will be political in content with ‘calls’ to connect to what God is doing. Friends will be the authors of the articles. If you have an insight, an article, a prayer for the Body of Christ, or a prophetic word, please email it to me.

God is challenging me to challenge other prophetic websites that promote ‘what God is saying’ but are neither correct nor truthful. I believe God wants truth and honesty when it comes to ‘what the Spirit of God is saying’ to the churches.

You will be delighted yet moved by what God has placed on my heart to say and write about. I plan to be more connected and stimulating with regards to what the Holy Spirit is asking of and telling the Body of Christ to be aware of.

More to come and be blessed—these are exciting times for all of us…come Lord Jesus!

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January 20, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Jesus’s Warning

Jesus asked, “Where are the others who were healed? Where are those that I answered their prayers?” We often ignore God once we have what we asked Him for. There is judgment when we do not offer thankfulness after God has helped us.

God is not mocked. God is gracious beyond anything we can imagine. He loves us beyond what we deserve. Yes, He cares for us but wants us to return ‘overflowing thankfulness’ to Him. (I Timothy 2:1-2)

Donald J. Trump was elected as our 45th President. It was not a mistake nor can it be rationalized by surveys or polling. God’s hand, because of His great mercy for His people, He caused this to happen. However, we must respond back to Him with gratitude.

I challenge you, no, I command you to be thankful! If we are not thankful for days, weeks, and months then the favor God has shown on us can be taken away—the Bible is very clear on this issue.

Be thankful for Mr. Trump. Give God words of thankfulness; sing songs of praise and gratitude; speak to God Scriptures in return for Him moving at this time in our history. If we are thankful, Satan cannot get an advantage in what God is doing nor can he deter God’s will. It is thankfulness that stops evil from responding.

The evil one only seeks to ‘kill, steal and destroy’ the works and will of God. BE THANKFUL AND STOP THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL.

God has acted but you must respond back to God. This is your work and action of faith. Faith requires a response, a response to the will and action plans of God. Yes, be thankful—do not limit your thankfulness or kind words to Christ.

He is my God and I am His child—I am thankful for all He does!

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January 19, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

Blinding Ourselves

We often blind ourselves. That’s right, we cannot see because of the positions or stances we take. We think that we are doing what is right or correct but in the ‘reality of truth’ we might as well place a blindfold over our eyes.

Apostle Paul had this to say about those Christians that wanted to say they follow a particular person or organization. Paul states in the Epistles that there are individuals that say they are followers of this apostle or minister (I Cor. 1:12). Paul does not want Christians to say they follow a particular person for whatever reason. Because by saying, ‘I follow a specific person this makes me a better or more significant person’ is a lie. We cannot follow man and Christ at the same time—Jesus said.

We follow Christ and live under His truth and teachings, it is just that simple.

I am not a follower of the Episcopal Church even though I have attended and was a member of this domination. I am not a follower of the Charismatic Movement, even though I fellowship with many Charismatics.

My personhood is not based on who I follow or what organization I attend. I am a member of the Body of Christ and my allegiance is to Christ alone.

Therefore I do not say I am a republican, democrat or independent. In the past, I have voted for individuals in all three parties, but I am not a follower of any one party. I refuse to allow pride and ignorance to define me. I will not be blinded by loyalty to a particular party. I vote, not for a party or leader, but whom God asks me to vote for.

I know Donald J. Trump was placed in the Presidency because of the will of God. God has chosen Mr. Trump ‘for such a time as this’. I cannot say this for all past Presidents. I know man can lift up individuals to offices of authority and importance. But as we all know so very well, not all leaders are chosen by God for this office—Satan has a role in this as well. History is a true teacher to the assertion that ‘the evil one’ has produced corrupt and insane leaders.

Do not be blinded; avoid saying I am a ______________________ or a follower of the _____________________ party. Be wise, be true to Christ, be a person of integrity not a follower of man. Blindness is a choice imbedded in pride, and freedom is found in serving Christ alone. I was blind but now I see!

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January 9, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

“I’ve Saved the Best for Last”

Being a romantic at heart has made me a sucker for love songs. I am sure you have heard the song, "Save the Best for Last." It is a 1992 single written by Phil Galdston, Wendy Waldman and Jon Lind in March 1989 and sung by Vanessa Williams.

The lyrics’ redemptive themes resonated with Williams’ story, as she had put together a successful recording career following her earlier Miss America resignation scandal. The song is a ballad about a young female admirer of a single man who stands by and watches as the object of her desires goes through years of dating, before he finally unexpectedly decides to initiate a relationship with the singer (Wikipedia, 2017). The Bible has much to say about God making things perfect and by far the best…things man can never do.

Gospel of John chapter 2 has the first miracle Jesus did in Cana. It is not too significant for a believer unless you take a close look at each individual verse. I suppose there are half-dozen sermons in verses 1 through 10. NIV reads:

1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”

4“Woman,a why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”

5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

6Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.b

7Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.

8Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”

They did so, 9and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”

God in these last days is going to manifest His Glory like we have never seen before so man would place their faith in Him, just as His disciples did after the water to wine miracle (John 2: 11).

I believe God does ‘all things well’ not for my sake but because of who He is. I also believe Christ is coming back in the lifetime of my grandkids. Of course that could be anytime from today through the next 100 years. I do not know the year, season, day or time—all of that is left to God, who does all things well. But I do know this, “He (God) has saved His best for last.” How do I know this, He told me so.

I was not doing much, relaxing in my living room, and the Spirit of God said, “I have kept my best for last.” I understand this in part with regards to various Scriptures in the Bible. There are too many theological insights to ignore such a conclusion. However, I did not know that God was willing to speak this to me. Not that I, neither should I think in any way that I am “the best”, for God was not speaking about me. But, all of us, you and me, are in a time that God is going to give in the last days His very best.

I cannot tell you how excited I am for the Body of Christ. God has kept His best for these last days. I have been praying for more of God, seeking His best in my life, and now I can say with confidence that God’s best is here. His best will be better than whatever God has done in the past. Yes, God’s best will be beyond what you and I can imagine or hope for.

Christ’s glory will be manifested so strongly, He will give His best joyfulness, His best gladness of heart, best healings, best miracles, best judgments, best spoken words, best acts of kindness, best peace, best works of the Holy Spirit…best everything!

Wow, now I need no longer have to dream, hope or desire, but I will see; I will have the fullness of God’s glory in my lifetime. God will be glorified in my lifetime and I shall see it. Come Lord Jesus, be glorified!

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January 7, 2017 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

From Humility to Thankfulness

I am sent “good-stuff” from friends; this is one of the good-ones. It came to me via David Hauser, Director of the Western States Healing Rooms International and was written by Kris Vallotton, a pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, CA. Kris writes,

“Thankfulness is the door to happiness, the gate of heaven, the cure of arrogance, and a force against the spirit of entitlement. Wow! What a powerful force that is! Thankfulness is a field that must be cultivated, weeded and seeded. But humility is the soil that makes up a field of a thankful heart. We must understand humility before we can truly cultivate thankfulness in our lives. Not only is humility the key to thankfulness, but it’s also a pathway to promotion.

The Fruit of Humility inMatthew 7:20 states that we can recognize people by their fruit. I love the way the New Living Translation puts it; “Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.” Humility produces beautiful fruit. These are some of the characteristics that will grow out of an overflow of what you’re cultivating in your heart:

1. You know whom you are without requiring others to acknowledge your identity.

2. You allow others to get credit for things that should be attributed to you.

3. You take a lower seat than you deserve.

4. You refuse to promote yourself.

5. You allow others to share their accomplishments without sharing yours, especially when yours are greater.

6. You have an attitude that no task is beneath you.

7. You’re honest about your weaknesses.

8. You admit your mistakes.

9. You live below your means.

10. You work to promote others.

11. You’re teachable.

12. You’re correctable.

13. You’re influence-able.

It’s important for us to grasp this because then we will have an opportunity to change history. Do you see the fruit of humility in your life? Even if you don’t see all of what’s on this list, I want to encourage you that as you continue to position yourself in humility, your reward will be promotion in the Kingdom. God will use you in very powerful ways!” We indeed need to walk in these characteristics.

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