by Joseph | Sep 30, 2008 | Preparation, Sharing
Shared By: Jeff Rowland
John’s writing in the book of the Revelation is an amazing look at the revelation of Jesus Christ and gives us a great look at a God encounter. I believe that we desperately need a God encounter each and every day in order to stay focused in our life on the things of the Spirit.
The definition of an encounter is described as; a meeting, particularly a sudden or accidental meeting of two or more persons or bodies. I have watched through the years people who suddenly have a God encounter. I have also seen those who accidentally walked into the presence of the Holy Spirit and were transformed and changed in an amazing way. I believe the church of today needs a fresh encounter with the person of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.
There are four dimensions I want us to consider in this article concerning John’s encounter with Christ recorded in Revelation 1.
1. THE CAUSE OF THE ENCOUNTER. (VS 10)
John says, “I was in the Spirit on the Lords day.” What does it mean to be in the Spirit on the Lords day? I have seen many in the 21 years that I was a pastor come into the church in the spirit. However, some wasn’t in the Holy Spirit, but some other spirit. To be in the Spirit means that you are under the control of the Spirit. This can only happen when you lay down your agenda and perspective of what things are suppose to look like when people are under the control of the Holy Spirit. God does what He does simply because He can and chooses to do so.
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by Joseph | Sep 30, 2008 | Preparation, Sharing
I have several subscriptions that I read daily from all over the world. I specifically enjoy ready the reports from people who I believe have keen Scriptural understanding and insight – especially as it relates to current events. It is important that we look carefully at what Scripture is telling us about the times we are living.
Yesterday, I received a special report that I believe is important for people to hear. It is encouraging to me, and I want to share it with you. I also encourage you to subscribe to his report at: thegoldenreport . com
Here’s the special message:
The time frame as it has been revealed to me.
9-29-08
All the so-called Prophets are saying “Gloom & Doom” it’s all over there is no future. To some that may be so, but for this Believer in Yeshua it is just an opportunity to serve others while serving God. What I feel is happening is God is giving us one more chance to come to Him with an open heart and soul confessing our sins and casting them with our greed into the pits of hell.
God is bringing judgment on the US , Israel and the rest of the world. As for the US God is first taking away their god of greed for money, in hopes that they might come to Him in true repentance before His final judgment on that nation takes place. God’s Word makes it very clear to me that He will use nuclear power of Russia to bring the final Judgment and those plans are already in effect. As Russian are moving war-ships along the Syrian coast just north of Israel ready for an all out strike. But before that strike takes plane the US must be taken out of the equation. (more…)
by Joseph | Sep 29, 2008 | Preparation, Sharing
About twenty five years ago, the Lord layed on my heart the need to prepare. At the time, I wasn’t exactly sure what I was preparing for, but I knew something was coming.
This blog will be about the journey, and things that we need to do to prepare.
by Joseph | Sep 29, 2008 | Preparation, Sharing
Welcome to the Joseph Report. This blog will be about preparation, and how to deal with the turbulent times that are about to overtake us. We’ll offer insights on preparation, preparation call, preppers guide, survival in turbulent times, prophecy unfolding, and just encouragement. We believe the most important thing we can share is the message to GET PREPARED!
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God Bless You!
