Shabbat 1/18/2020 happy 4th Birthday OCC
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Shabbat Shalom!
What a time to be living as children of our EL SHADDAI, ALMIGHTY GOD! We see a world in absolute chaos as rogue nations spew hatred and death as they “conspire together against Adonai” (Psalm 2), and here at home our nation is engulfed in an impeachment trial that has polarized and divided our country. However, their is good news also found in Psalm 2 in verse 4 it says “He who sits in Heaven laughs!” He also says to ask Him and He will give the nations as an inheritance...let’s ask for the salvation of those Iranians seeking for the True God who loves them.
As I often say, Shabbat comes at the most perfect time! We need to to put the craziness aside, be cleansed from the corruption of the world, and worship our Father and our King! Millie and I encourage all of you to pray without ceasing during this time and if Father would call you to fast while you are praying be obedient to what He says! As you pray, ask The Lord to expose the evil schemes of the enemy, silence the voice of ‘the accuser of the brethren” and that the RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE OF HIS THRONE IN HEAVEN WILL BE MANIFESTED IN OUR NATION! We all have our opinions, I have very strong ones, but at times like these, I am reminded of Joshua’s encounter with a man near Jericho. Joshua asked, “Are you for us or for our adversaries?” The man’s reply was, “Neither, I have come as commander of Adonai’s army!” As we pray, trust that He is more than able to bring about His purposes and we do not need to fear because His plans are really good! He’s got it all under control from beginning to end...it’s written in His Word!
This Shabbat, January 18th, I will be continuing my series on OUR RETURN TO BIBLICAL ROOTS. In this week’s message entitled “A Father And A Lamb” we will explore the Father’s Heart and see that it was not just a “New Testament” concept. Related to this, we will look at salvation in Yeshua as revealed in the Passover! Believe me, you will see things that you have never seen before!
Happy 4th Birthday to OCC! WE WILL HAVE A POT-BLESS ONEG FOLLOWING THE SERVICE with a huge cake, SO BRING A DISH (no desserts unless Keto) TO SHARE AND STAY FOR FELLOWSHIP!
Remember we offer a Biblical Hebrew class at 9am, and Torah Club: Shadows of Messiah, will be at 3pm.
Mark your calendars for February 8th! Doug Hershey, author, storyteller and prophetic teacher will be with us all day! We have gotten to know Doug over the last year, and enjoy his understanding and insights into thousands of years of Israel’s history and how it is being fulfilled before our very eyes. He will be with us during the morning service and will also share at Larry and Joyce Larsen’s home that evening. We will let you know the time and address as we get closer to that date.
Again, be in much prayer “linger” a bit longer than yesterday, and trust Almighty God in everything!
Blessings and Shabbat Shalom,
Stewart and Millie
