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IN THIS ISSUE:
1. EDITORIAL:
Happy Thanksgiving
There is
much being written and talked about today,
regarding the fear and trembling experienced
by many - worldwide
- because of the terror attacks of
last year, and because of the threat of more to come. Tack
onto these concerns
and discussions, the ever looming threat of wars and the
rumors of wars that we are hearing, plus the presence of terrorist
attacks actually taking place in various parts of the world, and there is
no wonder why those who are of this world are frightened and
trembling...
I am pressed
today, however, to write to those who know Yahshua as there personal
Master and Messiah, in order to remind them that we are not of this
world; that we stand upon a Solid Rock, and that upon that Rock (of love)
there is no fear!!!
I am also
pressed today to write to those who do not know Yahshua personally, yet,
and to remind the brethren as well, that the same
understanding, strength,
fortitude, faith and courage that Yahshua and the
first century disciples displayed -
as they faced tribulation and even death
- is available to us all today,
through Yahshua ha Mashiach.
We have been
given a promise, by Yahshua, that He would never desert us or abandon us.
We have also been assured that He would never test us beyond what we are
able to endure, and that we would never incur His wrath. And,
amongst other things, we have also been guaranteed that in Him, even if we
should die here, that we will have
life with Him - to the
fullest measure - in His Father's kingdom,
and that this life will be eternal...
The world is
enduring a period of tribulation unlike anything ever before experienced,
and the spasms are about to increase exponentially as humanity strives to
blame, shift blame and ultimately annihilate nearly every human being on
the planet - all in the name of RELIGION!
Please understand this though, beloved: Faith in Yahshua has
absolutely nothing to do with religion, and,
we are not of this world...
No matter
what might occur around us, Elohim is for us. No matter how tragedy
might present itself today, or tomorrow, or next week, nothing will ever
separate us from the love of Yahshua...
If you know Him today, you have much to be thankful for. If
you do not know Him today, understand
that His grace is a prayerful accompaniment to this writing, and we
challenge you to consider the question, "What in this world
are you waiting for?"
He is
calling to all who know Him, and to all who do not know Him, and He is
telling all - "Come to Me, all who are weary
and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take
My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and
My burden is light" (Matthew
11:28-30 NASB).
Humanity is
about to implode, beloved, but we are not of this world...
Humanity is about to self-destruct, but greater is He who is in us, than
he who is in this world... Keep your focus upon the Prize, and do
not become ensnared in the quarrels and arguments of this world.
Thank You,
Yahshua, for the fullness of
Your rest, provision and love in our lives today, and thank
You for the knowledge imparted, that we have nothing to fear in this life, because our lives will
go on eternally with You, in our Father's Kingdom...
Thank You,
Thank You, Thank You!
2. FEATURE
ARTICLE: The Time Draws Near!
As we
approach the fullness of the end
time harvest, I am being reminded on
a daily basis that
the spiritual battle surrounding us will intensify. I believe
though, that those whom our Master has set aside and trained for this time
and for these things, are nearing that point in their walk with Yahshua,
where they will be fully
prepared for the task at hand.
This is boastful, I guess, but it is almost time for the Ekklesia to 'step-up to the plate', beloved, and as we approach His labor, I feel a tremendous urge to encourage those who are under attack by the evil one today!
This is boastful, I guess, but it is almost time for the Ekklesia to 'step-up to the plate', beloved, and as we approach His labor, I feel a tremendous urge to encourage those who are under attack by the evil one today!
Many souls
have spent a many days,
months and years, in the
wilderness, learning at the knee of the Master. The lessons and the
discipline have been difficult and intense. Nearly
each one of us has seen a
family member or two
tormented in one way or another, and through their
torment we have been taught lessons.
We
have each experienced disappointment, illness
and tribulation, and through
all these there has been a constant convicting and convincing regarding
our faith. I believe we have
all experienced tremendous doubt at
times as well, in order to strengthen our resolve and
reinforce our determination to fully serve our Beloved Yahshua.
Through it all, there is confirmation of the fact that nothing will
separate us from Yahshua our Messiah... These lessons have taken
time, but in the fullness of all that we know, the end result will be well
worth the temporal suffering that has been endured!
I think it important to say, that during this time of preparation, many have been held-back. In order for the Ekklesia to progress together as 'one', many have been restrained from moving forward, because none will succeed without the whole body enjoying that success. And, during this period of restraint, we have prayed without end, so that we would know the fulfillment of Elohim's power through our prayers. And we have grown! In Yahshua, we have grown...
I think it important to say, that during this time of preparation, many have been held-back. In order for the Ekklesia to progress together as 'one', many have been restrained from moving forward, because none will succeed without the whole body enjoying that success. And, during this period of restraint, we have prayed without end, so that we would know the fulfillment of Elohim's power through our prayers. And we have grown! In Yahshua, we have grown...
Today,
however, it appears that the time for labor has nearly
arrived. There is a boldness sweeping over me today, beloved,
because I truly do believe that the time of harvest is almost at hand.
Much of this boldness stems from the things I have gleaned in the
study, preparation and writing of Letter 24, which will be completed
some time soon. (Actually,
the letter is written. For
all practical design, it is ready
for publication.)
It is a bold letter though, beloved!
So many promises are revealed through His Word in this writing, that I am compelled to 'prove in my heart' the fullness of the matters discussed. The past few weeks have been spent proving, in the real world - and not just in the written world - that the assertions made within the teaching are not just assumptions! And, I am compelled to continue proving these things just a bit longer. The harvest is too important to speculate over, and the faith of the beloved Ekklesia is too important to mislead in any way.
It is a bold letter though, beloved!
So many promises are revealed through His Word in this writing, that I am compelled to 'prove in my heart' the fullness of the matters discussed. The past few weeks have been spent proving, in the real world - and not just in the written world - that the assertions made within the teaching are not just assumptions! And, I am compelled to continue proving these things just a bit longer. The harvest is too important to speculate over, and the faith of the beloved Ekklesia is too important to mislead in any way.
From
the proving already
completed, however, I want you to
know that there is a renewed and
even greater boldness swelling up
within me! And I am
testifying to the fact that it is a fearful thing to the
empire of the evil one...
Praise be
unto Yahshua our King!!!
The time
draws near, beloved, and as our day of labor approaches, we must know that
the spiritual warfare is going to intensify dramatically. We are
ready though. In Yahshua, we are ready!
Please pray
for us.
May Elohim
bless you and keep you in His peace, and may your hearts be prepared for
His labor.
3. PRAYER
REQUESTS:
Please pray
for the Ekklesia!
Please pray
that our Father in heaven will truly bless and anoint each of His children
with unswerving faith, and that we would each stand firm against the
attacks of the evil one.
Pray for the
brethren, and their family members, who are under attack from the spirits
of addiction (whatever those addictions might be).
Pray for our
leaders, that our Father would grant them wisdom, knowledge and
understanding; so that we may labor in His harvest gainfully - in His
peace.
Please pray
for the suffering Ekklesia. Many within the body are being
persecuted - and even martyred - today, and we must uphold these beloved
in their time of tribulation and glory!
Pray for the
brethren who are in financial need. Our Father knows our needs, even
before we ask, but He still desires that we make our requests known.
Pray for all of His children who are submitting requests.
And please
pray that our flight will not be in the winter, or on a Sabbath.
This is His will!
4. FEEDBACK:
I can't even
begin to tell you how much we have appreciated your letters and prayers as
we have traversed the course of study on The Sabbath.
Some have
warned us that no matter what we might say about the Sabbath, that it will
be ignored.
Others have
told us that once we publish any teaching on the Sabbath, that contradicts
conventional theology in any way, that we will become outcasts. (I
thought that we already were outcasts).
One has
suggested that I stop kicking the goads, in light of Abraham's
confrontation with Melchizedek, whatever that means...
And still
another has suggested that the whole of my writings are meant to cause
dissension within the Ekklesia - and that as a 'contentious christian' I
am to be rebuked and avoided.
Maybe so!
Father alone
knows the fullness of my heart. But, it also appears as if He has
let many of you in on this knowledge as well, because the outpouring of
prayers that we have received (and that we KNOW are being presented to His
heavenly throne) are upholding us today. And we are tremendously
grateful - for every letter - and for every prayer.
Truly, we
have much to be Thankful for, and we will be remembering each of you in
our Thanksgiving Celebration.
5. CONTACT: larry
vosen
If you have any questions about the Bible,
Elohim (God), Yahshua Mashiach (Jesus Christ), The Ruach ha Qodesh (Holy
Spirit), the Gospel, Faith or any pressing spiritual matter, please feel
free to contact me. While I may not possess the answers personally,
I know Who Does! Every effort will be made to answer your questions
in a timely and Scripturally supported manner.
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