I am continuing to read in the RBC Ministry book that I told you about Monday and in my reading of the book I was led to THE BOOK. I read some in 1 Samuel and some in Joshua and it’s all good. Albeit some of it is sad, like verse 1 of 1 Samuel 3: Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli. The word of the Lord was rare and precious in those days; there was no frequent or widely spread vision. (The Word should always be precious but what a dreadful place to be when it is rare that we hear from Him.) In those days, Eli was old, his eyesight was dim and he greatly depended on Samuel and Samuel was a young, young lad. And GOD ministered and touched through him, first to Eli and in time to all Israel (Chapter 4, verse 1). Do you ever think that God cannot minister through you? Be honest. You do, don’t you? It’s bounced around on the walls of my mind more than a time or two. But you know what? It’s a lie. And we must not entertain it anymore. However, we need to be equipped in order for us to be vessels He can work well through. Simply put: we must KNOW Him. Verse 7 (Chapter 3) says: Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, and the word of the Lord was not yet revealed to him. SO in order to KNOW the Lord, The Word must be revealed to us.

More and more I am keenly aware that without the HOLY SPIRIT to reveal The WORD to me it would be just another book of words. Without the Holy Spirit I would be void of understanding and void of any faith to believe what I read. Have you thanked ABBA lately that HE reveals Himself to you through His Word? Have you sought out a quiet place to give Him your undivided attention just to say thank You? If you have not done so lately, do it. Do it now.

One more admonition and we will close for today. Joshua 23:11 Be very watchful of yourselves, therefore, to love the Lord your God.

And I am a firm believer if we know Him we will love Him.

 Psalm 145:

17 The Lord is [rigidly] righteous in all His ways and gracious and merciful in all His works.

18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth. 

LORD GOD we proclaim You are our DADDY GOD and we confess that it is all Your Doing for without You working in us we would not believe. Thank You LORD. Thank You Holy Spirit for giving us the gift of faith. Thank You for empowering us to believe Your Word. And now I pray for each of us, collectively, as You know us individually, that even today You will reveal more of Yourself to us. I pray that each of us will watch carefully today to love You in happy times and sad events; Holy Spirit remind us to keep on loving You. We continue to pray for Your anointing and Your drawing of hungry women to the conference this weekend. As best I know how and with the measure of faith I have today I am asking You to saturate this conference gathering with Yourself. I am asking You to pour out Your Spirit heavily upon this gathering to liberate women from their shackles and give them the freedom and liberty to breathe and live and enjoy You not only at the conference but for the rest of our journeys here. LORD, come to this conference and show out with Your Glory. Let Your Name be proclaimed at this conference so gloriously that Friday and Saturday will be defining moments for as many woman as are willing to crown You LORD.

Guard and protect our IDOK Troops again today; please bring them home safe and sound at the appointed times. Anoint these listed here just as they need You, Lord. Gather us individually to worship You today. Amen and amen.

Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about. Gina. Francis T. Cathy T. Cathie R and family. Emily. Walt. Phillip. Margie and Craig. Sandra. Terry and family. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family. Carolyn. Mary. Mabel. Joan. David T’s Family. Kimberly. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Trisha. Patti’s Family. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Branson. The O’Brien family. Kim and her Fiancee. Jonathan. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Bernie. Darlene and Torkel. Edie G. Rachel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Dylan. Joseph Toomey and Family. DeLois. Terri. Kim T. Kevin and the children. Katelyn (B). Janie B. Vickie. J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Cathy. Caleb and family. Bay and family. Jennifer B. John and Carolyn and Family. Larry and Claudia and family. Taylor & family. David & Allison. Jeanette and Earl and family. Callie. Madie. Ruth. Cynthia. Martha F and Bob. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Billy and Gina and boys. Lance and family. Grace and family. Tressa. Brad, Lindsay, Karah and Haley. Chuck. Windy and Jared and families. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Mollie and family. Julia. Bobbie. Erin. Alan. Tj. Zack. Phillip. Jessica. Larry. Lance. Candance and Family. Laura and family. John and Sandy. Bill and Judy. Andrew and Daughters. Lee. Sharron and family, Linda and family, Bev and Family, Mollie B. Friends at work.

Public and Private School Teachers.

Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.

Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.

IDOKs Military Families.

IDOKs Troops (foreign soil) – Ethan. Christopher. Raul. Robert. Billy. Buddy. Mark. Josh W. James. Bryan. Nick. Brant W. Christopher R. Joshua M. Brent. Drew. Justin G. Kyle N. Michael K. Sgt. Bozicevich. Bay N. T. Palin. John L. Richard M. Adam M. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T.

IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Brandon B.

Serving Stateside: Jonathan. Jasmine B. Shaun. Bay. Danny. Lee. George. Travis N. Hawk. Justin G.

Injured: Lukas S. (11/30/08) http://www.strafford1st.com/page25/page26/page26.html

Military at home – Tim. Mack. The 226. Troy. Brad. Tommy. Desi. Edward J. Lyndon A. Jason G. Captain Tran Josh.

The Peace of Israel.

Revival in America.

As I post this it is 66°F and haze in Baghdad, IQ & the time there is 4:05 PM AST on January 28, 2009.