IDOK DEVOTION FOR THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009

I begin with an apology for my tardiness to this screen. Life is full!!

Yesterday we spoke of three answers from ABBA: yes, no, wait. Today I have continued reading in Hebrews and this morning for us I am asking questions as to verse 18 of chapter 2. Here’s the verse and following will be my questions: For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and tried), He is able [immediately] to run to the cry of (assist, relieve) those who are being tempted and tested and tried [and who therefore are being exposed to suffering]. First, we know tempted, tested and tried are not equal. Tempted by definition is that we are at the crossroad of choice, we can go either way: God’s Way or our way; one is victory and one is sin. Simple as that. Does this verse mean that when we are standing at that crossroad of choice between victory and sin and if we call out to Him that He will show up IMMEDIATELY to give us strength to choose victory? I think it does. Does it mean that if we are in a situation and we are calling out for relief from that suffering situation and He is not IMMEDIATELY removing us from that suffering, does that mean that He knows we have the strength He has already infused into us (and is there to continue to infuse into us) to be victorious and not sin in that situation? Is that what this verse is saying? And if He already knows that, is it not of paramount importance to us for us to remain in that situation until WE know that? Is that why deliverance tarries? Ponder it and if you are so led, share your ponderings. Again, sorry for the delay this morning; His love in me to you all!

Praise Reports and Prayer Requests

For Donald 2 we have great news! He is home from the hospital, sooner than expected. His physical healing is progressing and he appears to be moving in the direction of a spiritual healing; he needs our prayers for this most important miracle of all miracles – to Trust the Lord all the way to holy living.

ABBA, I thank You for this to think about today and I pray that I will think about it, and ponder it until You give me with certainty just what it is You want me to know and not only me but every IDOK and every reader who comes upon this writing. I am personally grateful and encouraged and delighted with this news about Donald (2) and I am personally asking You, Holy Spirit, to hang in there with him and send others along too, to steer and guide Donald to a life of holiness. I pray for any brother of mine out there that You have prepared for this rescue ministry to say yes to You and get in there with Donald and walk with him out of this pit, all the way to holy wholeness. And we pray for our other Donald for You to heal him; and there are many, many others on this list that we would love to see You cure from cancer and other diseases, so we ask that You do that. We know we have nothing to lose by asking; we also know that You are able, that You are loving and kind and just and more descriptive words of perfection and love than we have; so we trust these to You. By faith we will in love and grace accept Your will for these we love. And we pray for our IDOK Troops for their safety and safe returns home and we pray for the Peace of Israel and for the WORLD to hear Your Gospel and for the cleansing of America and for Your Church to rise up and be filled with Your Holy Spirit, to have dreams and visions and appropriately act upon them for Jesus Name Sake. Amen and amen.

A SPECIFIC UNSPOKEN. Unspoken Requests – situations so close you can only speak to Father about.

Glenn R and his family. Holly. Donald 2. Ed G. Debra B. Jon E. Katie B. Brian. Donald 1. Loyce McM. Marzelle. KC. Neolle T. Mary F. MH and J. Caleb and his family – Rob, Vaughn, Whitaker and Donoghue. Dora. Mattie. Jarrod. BETTY. Billie Joyce and family. Stack Family. Brenda and her family. Joshua A. Kim T and her parents. Martha McC. Tamra and Family. Rachel and family. Joe and Rose. Darlene’s Sister, Leona. Tammy B and Family. Jackie K. Brian T. Ricky M. Linda and Family. Joe. Michael H. Linda W. Debbie W. Mike and Vickie. Natalie. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Sandra. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family Mary. Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry. Susan D. Melissa and daughters. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Mabel’s Aunt Lou. Heather and Brandon. Darlene and Torkel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. DeLois. Katelyn (B) J Lloyd and family. Janet and Steve. Bay and family. Bill and Judy. Doug. Larry and Claudia and family. Callie. Ruth. Cynthia. Allyson and Glyn and family. Brittney and Kersten and family. Sheila and Andy. Carrie and Rachel and Jacob and family. Chuck. Helen and Dan and family. Jen and Larry and family. Mollie and family. Andrew and Daughters. Mollie B.

Every IDOK and every IDOK son and daughter and grandchild.

Every IDOK Pastor and Family. Every IDOK church.

The Peace of Israel.

Revival in America.

ABBA, I am posting this here in prayer as a daily prayer and I am praying as pure in motive as I know how today, asking that You by whatever ways and means You choose, see to the removal from office of every elected Official in Washington and all 50 States that is not sensitive to and is not inclined to work to preserve Judaeo-Christian values and the Constitution of this Nation in its Original Intent. Lord, I am so sorry that many (and thank You not all) offices of this Nation are filled with corrupt, reprobate-minded people who have no regard for You or Your Word and if I have done anything that has contributed to the election of these people, please forgive me and stop me from any further actions that will damage and bring this Nation to complete ruin. I pray Holy Spirit that You will stir the hearts and prayers of enough people to bring this Nation to repentance and will clean and cleanse the offices and the Officials of this Nation. Father God, please have mercy on us. Lord Jesus, clean Washington even as You did the Temple if need be. And Lord some weeks later since this prayer began we have word from one of those Alabama officials that he wants our prayers, that he is mindful of You, that he does love You and obviously he is well acquainted with Your Word. And ABBA I am so delighted and grateful for this man and for others like him, so for each of them (and You know who they are, Lord) we pray that You will anoint and empower them to stand firm and holy in these places of service You have given them and Lord please bring others alongside to stand with them and help them. And as he suggested move us to be involved in the political process with more than just our prayers according to the individual will You have for each of us. Again, Lord, thank You for this news, thank You for what You are doing. Amen and amen.

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. Justin G. Michael K. Bay N. T. Palin. Richard M. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T. Kyle N(3/09). Jessica D. (4/09) Sgt. Vince Barrientos (5/2009)

IDOK Troops leaving shortly for foreign soil: Brandon B.

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

Injured: Lukas S. (11/30/08)

Military at home, specifically those emotional-spirit wounds that only God and Time can heal – Adam M. Captain Tran. Josh. John L. Drew.

As I post this it is 98°F and clear in Al Asad, IQ (Airport) and the time there 5:00 PM AST on July 16, 2009.