IDOK DEVOTION FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

I have read a lot today, more than I think I can digest. Let me take a verse from here and there to share with you today. Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. ABBA spoke this to Jeremiah to speak to the people of Israel and Judah – the Hebrews were split at the time into two kingdoms. So primarily this Word was given to them but since we are spiritual heirs with Abraham, I see this as a promise to us too. If we are hungry for our God and if we are listening, He will make sure there is a shepherd from His Very Heart to feed us. That is beautiful, don’t you think?

Then in Titus and this bears more digesting, more meditation; but here are my raw thoughts. Titus 1: ¹⁰ For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, ¹¹ whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

Whose mouths must be stopped; does that strike you as strong?

What about this? ¹³ This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, Rebuke them sharply, it says. And this one: Titus 2:¹⁵ Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. Rebuke with all authority, it says. What do you make of this? Do you think it may be that we have been tolerate and timid for too long now? You do know what my definition for ‘tolerance’ is don’t you? Perverted Mercy. Could it be that once we have been taught by shepherds from ABBA’s own Heart and then when we have learned to feed ourselves from the Word with direct, hands on leadership of the Holy Spirit, could it be that we could be used to ‘shut some mouths’? Would you like to? I mean would you like to be anointed and empowered by the Holy Spirit to shut some folks up? I think I would.

Praise Reports and Prayer Requests

ABBA, I am thinking it would be so very good for some mouths to be shut, but it would be even better for them to be shut to what they have been speaking and opened afresh with new tongues; tongues that praise You, tongues that have been converted by Your Glorious Gospel. I’d like to witness that and I’d like to be an instrument You can touch through to bring this to pass. But until then and in the here and now I pray that my mouth will open in righteousness and You will fill it with what You want to be spoken.

I pray You will take Your Word contained on this page and make it alive in the minds and hearts of we Your People. I pray too now for each one named here below. Sean for one, he is one of those I have been told who needs a new tongue, a new heart and I pray he will surrender to You and be saved. And Kay, hold her close and give her will and strength to slay the giants in this hostile land she is now traveling. And Kay isn’t the only one, there are many others on this list with giants looming and threatening their peace of mind and attempting to claim the bodies which You have purchased; don’t let happen, LORD. May it be that every soul listed here will believe and accept Your Victory for them, today and forever. I pray too for our IDOK Troops, for their safety and protection in hostile lands and safe passage home to families and friends. I pray for the peace of Israel, the repentance of America and the reviving of Your Saints. Amen and amen in the Holy and Matchless Name of Jesus.

A Specific Unspoken.

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

Children and/or Grandchildren about whom Moms (& Dads) are concerned that their salvation profession may not be true.

Vicki and Bob. Brady and Chloe. Patti and family. Joyce, John & children. Sean. Susan R. Kay B. Louise. Sparky S. Rusty & Romney. Johnny McK and family. Katie H. Amber Johns. Joe-Ann. McCarver Family. Vickie and Family. Dennis and Lisa J. Jack. Melanie and Jay M. Susanne M. Alice T. Elaine W and Family. Joni and Todd. Roy and Julee. Glenn R and his family. Holly. Donald 2. Ed G. Debra B. Jon E. Brian. Donald 1. Loyce McM. DeLois. Mollie B. Marzelle. KC. Neolle T. Mary F. MH and J. Caleb and his family – Rob, Vaughn, Whitaker and Donoghue. Dora. Mattie. Jarrod. 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. Natalie. Jacqueline and Sons (River and Jackson). Sandra. Dot B. Julia O. Ann C. Stan and Jowanna and Family Mary.. Susan D. Melissa and daughters. Jason A and his mother. Wayne B. Melinda H. Brennan and his family. Joshua. Heather and Brandon. Darlene and Torkel. W C and family. Maggie and Family. Katelyn (H) J Lloyd. 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.

Shay and Emma’s Kids (orphanage in Zambia) Ministry

Ryan, Sarah, Josh & Caleb Bedenkop – missionaries in Arizona.

The Ministry of IDOK

The Peace of Israel.

Revival in America.

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. Bobby G. (added 12/16/08) Tommy T. Kyle N(3/09). Jessica D. (4/09) Sgt. Vince Barrientos (5/2009) Bill H. (added 9/24/09)

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) Matt P. (added 9/24/09)

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

As I post this it is 68°F and haze in Baghdad, IQ (Airport) and the time is 5:50 AM AST on September 29, 2009.