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Activated Magazine 2005 / 02

（Traditional Chinese Activated mag 2 of volume 2-English text mostly from English mag June 2002 & April 2003 issue）

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Personally Speaking
If this isn't Monday, it sure feels like it! It's been another hectic day and nothing's gone right. Now you're about to get stuck in traffic for a couple of hours. What a way to spend this dismal, rainy day. Surely this justifies a Guinness Book of Records case of the blues--but why do they call it "the blues"? There's not a patch of blue anywhere. "The grays" or "the blacks" or "the drabs" would be more like it.
We all get down in the dumps at times, and sometimes it seems nearly impossible to climb out. But no matter how low we sink, Jesus is always there to rescue us. He offers us a lifesaver, but we have to grab on. That lifesaver is praise and thanksgiving.
The Bible tells us that we should thank God always for all things (Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). That seems easier said than done when everything is going wrong, but it works! Not only will praising the Lord and being thankful for what you have pull you out of the dumps, but maintaining a positive, praiseful attitude will nearly always keep you from getting down in the dumps in the first place.
Life looks brighter when seen through the rose-colored glasses of faith in God's unfailing love and care. Come and take a look through them now. Let the power of praise and positiveness pull you out of the dumps if--God forbid!--you happen to be there today. Kiss the blues goodbye!

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we’re Rich!
HAROLD ABBOTT WAS A CHRONIC
WORRIER. That is until one spring day in
1934 when, as he was walking down the
street, he saw something that put an end
to all his worries. “It all happened in ten
seconds,” he told a friend years later, “but
during those ten seconds I learned more
about how to live than I had learned in
the previous ten years.”
At the time, Harold had been trying
to run a grocery store—not easy in the
middle of the Great Depression. He had
gone heavily into debt, and had been
forced to close his store a few days before.
Now he was on his way to the bank to try
to borrow some money so he could go to
a nearby city to look for a job. Harold had
lost all his fight and faith. He walked like
a beaten man.
Then he saw a man coming down the
street—a man who had no legs. The man
was sitting on a little wooden platform
equipped with wheels from roller skates.
He propelled himself along with a block
of wood in each hand. Harold met him
just after the man had crossed the street
and was starting to lift himself over the
curb and onto the sidewalk. As the man
tilted his little wooden platform to an
angle, their eyes met and the man greeted
Harold with a smile. “Good morning! It
is a fine morning, isn’t it?” he said with
spirit.
As Harold stood looking at him,
Harold realized how rich he was. He had
two legs. He could walk. He felt ashamed
of his self-pity. “If that man can be happy,
cheerful, and confident without legs,”
Harold said to himself, “I certainly can
with legs.” He could already feel his self-esteem
returning. He had intended to ask
the bank for one hundred dollars. Now he
had the courage to ask for two hundred.
He had intended to say that he wanted to
go to the city to try to get a job, but at
the bank he announced confidently that
he wanted to go to the city to get a job. He
got the loan, and he got the job.
For years afterwards, Harold Abbott
kept the following words pasted on his
bathroom mirror, and read them every
morning as he shaved:
I had the blues
Because I had no shoes,
Until upon the street,
I met a man who had no feet.

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The Power of Praise
Adapted from Treasures
Of all the military battles in recorded history, this was one of the most unconventional. Whoever heard of a group of singers and musicians leading an army into battle? But sing and play they did. Here's what happened, as recorded in 2 Chronicles chapter 20...
Word was rushed to Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, that a vast army was swiftly approaching. Three neighboring kingdoms had joined forces and were about to attack. Jehoshaphat turned to the Lord for help. Knowing that his own forces were no match for the mighty army of the enemy, the king proclaimed a time of national prayer and fasting. People from all over Judah poured into the capital, Jerusalem, to seek the Lord's help.
Then, in the midst of all the people, Jehoshaphat prayed. "O Lord, God of our fathers, are You not God in Heaven? You rule over kingdoms and nations. Power and might are in Your hand, and none can withstand You." As the king's prayer rang out, the people's spirits were strengthened.
"We know that in the time of calamity," the king continued, "whatever peril it may be, if we stand in Your presence and cry out to You in our distress, You will hear and save us! We have no power against this great army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You!"
Then a young priest named Jahaziel cried out with a loud voice to all the people, "Thus says the Lord to you: Do not be afraid nor discouraged because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's."
A feeling of relief swept over the crowd as everyone realized that God had heard and would answer their prayers. "You will not need to fight in this battle," Jahaziel's message continued. "Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you."
When the message ended, King Jehoshaphat and all the people worshiped the Lord while the priests lifted their voices in praises to the Lord.
The next morning, as the troops made preparations for battle, King Jehoshaphat told them, "Believe in the Lord your God, so shall you be established; have faith in His prophets, so shall you have good success."
Praise is the voice of faith. If you really believe the Lord has heard your prayers, you will start praising Him for the answer, even before you see it.
After the king had consulted with the people, the idea came to appoint singers to lead the troops into battle. What a fitting way to show God and their enemies that they believed God would fight for them! "Praise the Lord for the beauty of His holiness," Jehoshaphat instructed them.
As they took their position at the front of the ranks they sang, "Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever." They were thanking God in advance for the victory He had promised to win.
No sooner had they begun to sing and praise, than the Lord set ambushes against the invaders and they were defeated.
The Bible doesn't tell us what those "ambushes" were, but it does say that the soldiers of those three invading kingdoms began to fight among themselves. First the men of two of the opposing kingdoms rose up against the third army, to destroy it, and when they had finished, those two armies destroyed one another.
When the men of Judah came to a place overlooking the battlefield, they saw only dead bodies. None of their enemies had escaped.
Jehoshaphat and his men gathered so much spoil from the battlefield that it took them three days to collect it all. On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, which means praise, and blessed the Lord.
The fear of God was on all the neighboring kingdoms when they heard how the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel, and the realm of Jehoshaphat was quiet, for his God gave him rest all around.
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What wonderful lessons of faith and prayer and praise! When greatly outnumbered, Jehoshaphat prayed desperately, confessing his own weakness and inability. Then, after receiving God's promise that He would give them the victory, Jehoshaphat put his faith into action by having singers and musicians lead the troops, shouting, and singing praise to the Lord.--And God Himself miraculously delivered them from their enemies.
The same holds true for us today. When faced with personal battles and trials that seem too big for us to handle, if we will call on the Lord with our whole hearts and believe the promises found in His Word, we can go on the attack by praising the Lord and thanking Him by faith for the victory.
Praise is the voice of faith. If you really believe the Lord has heard your prayers, you will start praising Him for the answer, even before you see it.
So when the Devil tempts you to get down in the dumps and discouraged, to fret, worry, and complain about your plight, remember the power of praise. Count your blessings, and start thanking and praising God.
The Devil cannot stand it when you praise God; he hates it! So if you really want to overcome him, start praising the Lord no matter what's happening! "Submit to God. Resist the Devil and he will flee from you" (James 4:7). Launch an attack by singing, quoting Scriptures, and praising God when faced with battles and trials, and Jesus will give you the victory!

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Lifeline
Akiko Matsumoto, Japan
Kumiko is 24 years old. Her older brother was killed in a car accident a few years ago, and her parents divorced. Because these things happened, she decided not to believe in God anymore. When I met her, she was very discouraged and only talked negatively about her life and other people.
She started phoning me whenever she was having a hard time with her friends or colleagues. Most of the calls were after midnight and lasted for over an hour. Sometimes she would cry and say, "I should kill myself. There's no use in living." I would listen and try to encourage her, and tell her that no matter what others said about her, Jesus loved her and saw all her good points. I told her that someday her tender nature and other gifts would win out, so she shouldn't let them get clouded over by the seemingly bad things. I also told her that I would pray for her, and I did. Then one night she prayed with me to receive Jesus as her Savior.
After that, Kumiko gradually changed. Eventually she told me that she had started crying out to Jesus whenever she had troubles or felt low. We saw each other again recently, and she was so different! She could laugh about her immature reactions to things that had upset her so terribly before. Then she told me something that touched me deeply: About a month earlier, she had been in the depths of despair and had decided to end her life. At midnight she had driven to the sea, and was about to throw herself in. But suddenly she thought of me, and started praying to Jesus. She changed her mind and made it safely home. I was so happy and relieved to hear that!
Often it had not been easy for me to listen to Kumiko go on and on about her problems, especially when I was really tired or trying to finish some timely work before bed. (I help translate The Family's publications from English into Japanese.) At first, she didn't seem to be changing or growing spiritually, but the Lord kept telling me that she didn't have anybody else to encourage or help her. Through this, I think I learned more than Kumiko about the greatness of Jesus' love. He is teaching me to have more love, patience, and mercy for others, especially those who are lost and looking for real love and answers for their questions.

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A Promise Kept
Madlen Petkova, Ukraine
Two co-workers and I visited a couple whose house had just burned down, and the wife had an amazing story to tell. Before the breakup of the Soviet Union, she was pregnant with their third child, but her husband, who was an army officer, decided that she should have an abortion. While in the hospital, she became very sick, slipped into a coma, and had a near-death experience in which she met the Lord and was told that she needed to return to earth and help children. When she came out of the coma, she told everybody about her experience. This led to her being examined several times at a mental institute. Eventually she became a believer, and she and her husband decided to start a home for street children--the first of its kind in the Ukraine. Since then, they have adopted 20 street children.
Then their house burned down and they lost everything but their lives. The main purpose of our visit had been to take them some food and supplies that we had gathered for them, and to encourage them as they set out to make a new start. The Lord had also told us to tell them that because they were taking care of His children for Him, "they would not lack milk." That specific promise greatly encouraged the wife, who then explained that both of their cows had died in the fire.
A few days ago, a friend of ours in Italy who we had written to about this family, sent enough money for them to buy a new milk cow. The Lord kept His promise!
We continue to help this family in every way we can. All of their children have since prayed with us to receive Jesus, and the whole family is praying and eagerly waiting to see what great miracles the Lord will do for them next.

Look on the Bright Side
A pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good, for fear he'll feel worse when he feels better.
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If it weren't for the optimist, the pessimist would never know how happy he isn't.
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"Yes, it's pretty hard," the optimistic old woman admitted. "I have to get along with only two teeth--one upper, one lower--but, thank goodness, they meet!"
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When we know that everything has two sides, let us look at the bright side only. --Mahatma Gandhi
Prayer for the Day
Dear Jesus, You are the joy and rejoicing of my heart, the sunshine of my soul. Thank You for opening the windows of Heaven upon my life and causing Your light to burst forth. I want to always keep my eyes on You, so Your power of love can shine brighter and brighter in me, while the things of the world grow dimmer and dimmer. Jesus, You're the light of my life!

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Count Your Blessings
David Brandt Berg
The Lord had me review my whole life this morning to see how He has blessed me and taken care of me. It was like one of those near-death experiences that you hear about in which people see their whole lives in an instant, only I didn't have to almost die to see mine.
The review started when I was practically still a baby, and it included all the outstanding things the Lord has done especially for me--experiences and accomplishments and promises that He kept. He reminded me of how He has taken care of me and blessed me and helped me be a blessing to others. He had me review my life so I would stop and count my blessings and realize that things aren't as bad as they sometimes seem.
The Devil doesn't accuse me for what I've accomplished; he accuses me for what I haven't done or could have done or should have done but didn't. He picks at all my lacks and shortcomings and weaknesses, all my little failures. He's the accuser of the saints (Revelation 12:9-10).
He picks at any little thing he can find and tries to find fault, just like the scribes and the Pharisees who followed Jesus around, picking at little things He supposedly did wrong. The Devil certainly must have inspired Jesus' accusers. Jesus was teaching great truths and performing all kinds of miracles. He healed thousands of people and fed thousands upon thousands. He taught wonderful lessons and told such beautiful, meaningful parables.--And what did the religious leaders do? Did they praise Jesus and thank God for all the good He was doing? When He healed the lame man, when He delivered the man who was demon-possessed, and every other chance they got, what did they do?--They tried to find some fault, some flaw (Matthew 12:10-14, 22-24; Mark 7:1-3; Luke 11:54; 23:2,14; John 8:3-6).
The Devil just nags and nags and picks and picks and tries to worry us about little things, like he did with Job and others, and like he did with me this morning: "What about this? What about that? Why don't you do this? Why didn't you do that? Why don't you get to work? Look at all the things you could be doing instead of just sitting there doing nothing!" Well, this morning I wasn't doing nothing. I was praying and talking to the Lord when the Devil tried to butt in and interfere and interrupt my prayer time with the Lord.

Fight the Devil positively. Attack! Attack! Let the light in, and the darkness will flee. There isn't room for both.

But the Lord knew exactly what I needed! He helped me count my blessings by taking me through that pictorial review of my life and showing me all the things I should be thankful for instead of letting the Devil get me to doubt and complain. It was a thrilling experience to see how marvelously the Lord has protected me and provided for me and used me. The Lord just slapped the old Devil in the face by showing him and me pictures of what He has done for me and helped me do. The Devil had to tuck his tail between his legs and run away because he couldn't deny that it was the truth.
All those doubts and fears and accusations of the Devil were either outright lies or so petty by comparison that they didn't really matter, even if they were true. The Devil was trying to find a chink in my armor--some little hole, some Achilles' heel or weak spot--and then exaggerate it and blow it up out of all proportion in order to try to get me discouraged about myself. But thank the Lord, He's the antidote! Jesus always points out the good things.
That's the secret: When the Devil descends on you with his dark thoughts about yourself or others, let the light in! Rebuke the Devil and think positive thoughts instead. Remind yourself constantly of the good.
When I was young, I would sometimes hear a song on the radio that had a bad message or a bad spirit, and the Devil would try to bring me down by keeping that song running through my head. So what did I do?--I'd either listen to some good music, or I'd come right out and sing an uplifting song myself if I was where I could.
Fight the Devil positively. Attack! Attack! Let the light in, and the darkness will flee. There isn't room for both. You just have to be positive; you have to make a conscious effort to rebuke the Devil and think positive good thoughts instead. Quote Scriptures or sing songs about the Lord or pray. You can't do those things and have the Devil's negative thoughts run through your head at the same time. Jesus wins the victory every time, but you have to do your part by making a conscious effort to resist the Devil.
You have to act and attack. That chases the Devil away every time. Sing or quote Scripture out loud. It chases away the doubts and the fears. Think positively about yourself and others. It chases away those nagging little suggestions from the Devil. Don't just sit there, do something! Take some positive action.
The Devil can't resist God's Word. That's one of the most powerful weapons you can use against him. If you quote Scripture to the Devil, there's nothing he can say in return. The Devil tried to twist Scriptures and use them against Jesus, but Jesus shot the Devil's arguments full of holes with the right applications of other Scriptures (Luke chapter 4).

There will always be something more you could have done or something you wish you hadn't done. There will always be little things--neglects or oversights or mistakes or faults or bad habits--that the Devil can pick on if he wants to, and he sure wants to! He really tries, but you can overcome his accusations with positive actions. Quote Scriptures that deny the lie! Thank and praise God for all your blessings and all the things that are contradictory to what the Devil's telling you. Or get busy doing something positive with your hands, your eyes, your ears. Idleness is the Devil's workshop.
Count your blessings! Fill your mind and heart and mouth with positive things. Chase away the Devil and all his shades of night by letting the light in, God's positive light of Scripture, the Word, prayer, praise, songs, or anything else you can use to completely occupy your mind with good things. Get busy helping somebody else! It's kind of a work therapy. It's a prayer and praise therapy! It's a Scripture therapy! It's song therapy!--And it chases the Devil away.
It also helps to call to mind a mental picture of Jesus, and to think about Him and talk to Him. The Bible promises, "You [God] will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You" (Isaiah 26:3). When you think about the Lord and put Him in the focal point of your consciousness, this pushes the Devil and all his doubts and lies and fears to the outer fringes.
The Devil hates Scripture, he hates praise and thanksgiving, he hates songs about the Lord's goodness, and he especially hates positive work for the Lord. So get your mouth and mind and hands busy for the Lord: Sing, pray, praise the Lord, quote Scripture! Do something positive! Do something good! Count your blessings and put the Devil on the run!

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A Little Child Shall Lead Them
The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed; the boy's parents sat across from him.
"Tomorrow morning," the surgeon began, "I'll open up your heart..."
"You'll find Jesus there," the boy interrupted.
The surgeon looked up, annoyed. "I'll open up your heart as we begin the operation," he continued, "to see how much damage has been done..."
"But when you open up my heart, you'll find Jesus in there."
The surgeon looked to the boy's parents, who sat quietly. "When I see how much damage has been done, I'll close your heart and chest back up, and I'll plan what to do next."
"But you'll find Jesus in my heart. The Bible says He lives there. The hymns all say He lives there. You'll find Him in my heart."
The surgeon had had enough. "I'll tell you what I'll find in your heart. I'll find damaged muscle, low blood supply, and weakened vessels. And I'll find out if I can make you well."
"You'll find Jesus there too. He lives there."
The surgeon left.
After the surgery, the surgeon sat in his office, recording his notes. "Damaged aorta, damaged pulmonary vein, widespread muscle degeneration. No hope for transplant. No hope for cure. Therapy: painkillers and bed rest. Prognosis"--here he paused--"death within one year."
He stopped the recorder, but there was more to be said.
"Why?" he asked aloud. "Why, God, did You do this? You've put this boy here. You've put him in this pain, and You've cursed him to an early death. Why?"
The Lord answered and said, "The boy, My lamb, was not meant for your flock for long, for he is a part of My flock, and will forever be. Here, in My heavenly flock, he will feel no pain, and he will be comforted as you cannot imagine. His parents will one day join him here in Heaven, and they will know peace, and My flock will continue to grow."
The surgeon's tears were hot, but his anger was hotter. "You created that boy, and You created that heart. He'll be dead in months. Why?"
The Lord answered, "The boy, My lamb, shall return to My flock, for he has done his duty. I did not put My lamb with your flock to lose him, but to retrieve another lost lamb--you."
The surgeon wept.
Later, the surgeon sat beside the boy's bed; the boy's parents sat across from him.
The boy awoke and whispered, "Did you cut open my heart?"
"Yes," said the surgeon.
"What did you find?" asked the boy.
"I found Jesus there," said the surgeon.

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Questions & Answers
Q: I feel that I was shortchanged when God created me. I'm kind of plain looking and I don't excel at anything. I get pretty discouraged when I compare myself with those around me. Why is life so unfair?
Comparing oneself negatively with others is something that almost everyone goes through at some time in life. People compare their looks, their abilities, their lives, their blessings--just about everything--with others for different reasons and to different degrees. The end result is often feelings of frustration, envy, or discontent. Some people have just one "trouble area" that they struggle with--something they don't like about themselves that's a problem from time to time. Others are chronic negative thinkers who constantly battle with feeling that others are more talented, better looking, have more opportunities--and on and on it goes. Whatever the case, the Lord wants to help us overcome this mindset so we can enjoy life to the full.
God loves variety! That's why He made everyone so different. He went out of His way to make life different for us all, in every way--our looks, our feelings, our talents, and our relationships with others--to ensure that no two people turned out just alike in every way. You can learn to enjoy that variety too, if you don't already.
You also need to realize that God loves you as if you were the only person in the world. He doesn't love you more or less than anyone else. He planned your life differently from others'; the situations and circumstances you face were tailor-made for you because He wants you to have what He knows is best. You are precious in the Lord's sight, just the way you are. He doesn't compare you with anybody else, and you shouldn't either.

You will find that He will be able to use you more if you don't compare yourself with others--if you don't have your mind on what you feel you don't have that others do. Be thankful for how God made you. If you were perfect, you would have no need for the Lord or others. You would also probably be hell to live with, because no one could live up to your standard; others would compare themselves negatively with you, and that would make them unhappy. You wouldn't want that, would you?
How much better it would be if you could learn to accept and be thankful for the way the Lord made you, to be thankful for the many blessings He's given you, and to turn around and make those blessings a blessing to others as well.
When you're content with what you have, your spirit is at peace. You're happy, you're thankful, you're praiseful, and you're fun and easy for others to be around. You'll only hurt yourself, your friends, and your relationships with them if you become resentful simply because God has made them different or given them different opportunities. Jesus loves you for who you are and what you are. Accept, believe, and receive His love.
Contentment comes from trusting the Lord that He knew best when He made you the way you are. The only comparing or measuring you should do is to ask yourself if you're living up to your potential and doing your best to be the person Jesus wants you to be. There's a maxim that says, "It's not what you've got that counts, but what you do with what you've got." As long as you're loving the Lord and doing your best to please Him and love others, you're tops in His book!

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Signs of the Times: The Coming Economic Crash
Joseph Candel
Many analysts and respected economists warn that a devastating worldwide economic crash is coming. Although not specifically predicted in the Bible, such an event is in line with key prophecies regarding the Endtime and would almost certainly hasten their fulfillment--particularly the rise of the world dictator known as the Antichrist and the implementation of his universal credit system, the mark of the Beast ("666").
Modern economies are built largely on faith. People have faith in their currencies, but it is misplaced faith. They don't realize that their currencies are not backed by any substantial amount of physical assets, such as gold or silver, and are issued by governments that are often deep in debt. When people do lose faith in their currency, its value plummets, stocks slump, and their country's entire economy crashes.
In this era of Internet trading and globally linked economies and stock markets, a sudden and drastic downturn in one major financial market could create a worldwide panic that would send the global economy tumbling down like a house of cards.
In one possible scenario, if the American economy were to fail because of some international crisis like a major war in the Middle East or a severe oil shortage, the rest of the world could rapidly lose faith in the U.S. dollar. The dollar and other dollar-based currencies and international stocks would lose much of their value and, as a result, banks and financial markets worldwide would likely fail. Such an economic crash would also most likely lead to widespread political and civil chaos.
Another major factor is the international debt crisis. Nearly every nation in the world has been enticed by powerful international financiers, working through the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to take out huge loans at interest rates that make it impossible for them to ever pay off their debts.
Why do you suppose the World Bank, the IMF, or anyone else would give out billions in loans that they know can never be repaid?--Because when nations fall into bankruptcy and default on their loans, the lenders gain control of their economies. As the Bible says, "The borrower is servant to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). That's the real reason the international financiers loaned those countries the money in the first place, to gain control!

The World Bank and IMF are now dictating the economic and other internal policies of these nations--their governments, their industries, their banks, virtually everything. They are running these governments by proxy through financial pressure. Just look at the economic problems that have plagued Argentina and other countries in recent years and you can see where all of this is leading.
The world's present economic woes are not accidental or merely the result of "basic market forces at work," as we so often hear in the news. Through manipulation of the world's money-cleverly choreographed crashes followed by temporary rebounds and more severe crashes--more and more of the world's money is making its way into the hands of a few, while more nations are being pushed toward bankruptcy and forced to surrender control of their economies in return for foreign loans.
As time goes on and the situation worsens, there will be even more economic instability in the money markets of the world and unprecedented ups and downs in the major economies. When that happens, people are going to look for a savior. Paul Henri Spaak, first president of the General Assembly of the United Nations, once said, "What we want is a man of sufficient stature to hold the allegiance of all people and to lift us out of the economic morass into which we are sinking. Send us such a man and whether he be God or devil, we will receive him." (1) And that's exactly what the world is going to do!
The people of the world will look for a financial superman to bring stability and prosperity, and when the Antichrist comes on the world scene and appears to do just that, they will hail him as a hero and welcome his rule and new economic system. He will "rescue" them from the economic ruin he led them into, and his plan will have succeeded--for a time.
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The time to get ready for these soon-coming events is now, and the best place to start is by receiving Jesus as your Savior, if you haven't already. Then learn to stay connected to Jesus in prayer so He can guide you and provide for you in the troublous times to come. Study what the Bible has to say about the coming Antichrist world dictatorship and other Endtime events so you won't be caught by surprise when they happen, or duped into following the Antichrist. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Jesus has promised, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid... I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass, you may believe" (John 14:27,29).
(1) Cartledge, D.N.D. Eschatology, p.132. Rhema Bible College, Townsville.

Coming Next…
Have you ever faced situation that you don’t know how to handle it and find that you’re at your wit’s end?  Well, you know the Lord loves you and He’s always ready to lend you a listening ear and willing to help you.  Speaking to you is one of the many ways to show His love for you, besides He wants to make your life easier & happier by leading you & answering your questions.  Hearing from Him is a special gift of love from Him, also one of the ways to stay close to Him.  You’ll find out you’ll make many more right choices & decisions in your path of life by asking Him first & seeking His guidance.  This next Activated is major just on this important subject, so that you can feel Lord’s Love & companion more than ever by tuning to His channel…

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From Jesus--With Love
Oh that My people would be people of praise! Oh that they would constantly have a word or song of praise in their hearts and on their lips!
Praise is the way of My Kingdom. Praise is the opposite of the way of the world. The Devil brings his people into bondage through fear, worry, contention, bitterness, and murmuring. But I long to bring My people into freedom through praise and thanksgiving.
When you are praising, then I can envelop you in My Spirit. Praise helps to ward off the attacks of doubts, fears, and worries put in your mind by the Evil One. Praise brings great strength, because praise helps you to keep your mind on Me.
The words of praise that come from your heart and lips are the joy of My life. Speak them any time to Me. Never be ashamed or embarrassed or afraid to express how thankful you are for Me and My love.
I love each and every one of your words. No matter what you say, I understand. Even when you feel your words are inadequate, I understand. Every expression of praise and thanks thrills Me and satisfies Me.