For God So Loved the World

From Dutch Sheets Ministries:

I am quite certain that God is intent on reaping a great harvest of people in the next few years. Actually, He is already doing so, but this will increase exponentially. This ingathering of souls will come from many nations.

I am also quite certain that satan is very determined to stop this harvest through the unrest and violence in the Middle East, fomented by China, Russia, and Iran, through the prince of Persia (Daniel 10). Ancient Persia is modern-day Iran. As well as warring against the coming harvest, this principality in satan‘s kingdom hates Israel, whom his terrorists call the “little satan,” and America, whom they refer to as the “great satan.” The hatred is likely because these two nations have done more to redeem the world from satan’s control than any other nations: Israel gave the world Yeshua, the Savior; America has done more to preach the good news of His salvation and Kingdom than any other nation. Also, America stands in the way of ALL three of these nations and their plans.

Satan’s Goals

Realizing that God is preparing the earth for this great outpouring and harvest, the violence satan is implementing is designed to do the following three things:distract the church from this harvest season, and create such chaos in the Earth that it becomes difficult to reach people and nations with the gospel. We, the church, must make certain that we do NOT fall prey to this distraction; if we stay focused, God will deal with number two, making sure the chaos is unsuccessful.
The third goal of the enemy in the current violence and chaos, and one which often goes undetected, is to foster hatred and animosity between people groups, including on the part of Christians. This, too, is designed to fight the great ingathering of souls. We must not fall into this trap.

It is appropriate, of course, to hate evil (Romans 12:9). Terrorist groups around the world should be destroyed, and evil rulers should be brought to justice whenever possible. Israel has every right to destroy Hamas, just as America had the right to attack Al Qaeda, the Talaban, and ISIS. It was necessary for the Allies to destroy the Nazis in World War II. The perpetrators of evil throughout the world must always be dealt with ruthlessly. The only deterrent to their evil is to demonstrate that we are more powerful; peace only comes through strength.

However, in this season, we must be very careful to direct our anger and rage at the evil perpetrators, not toward Middle Easterners and the Muslim world in general. I have great concerns regarding this. We must not make all Palestinians, Iranians, Syrians, Afghanis, Iraqis, Jordanians, the Lebanese, and others in the region the objects of our anger and disdain. This is so important. Many in these nations are our brothers and sisters. Millions of others, who do not yet know the Lord, will also be our spiritual family one day. I’m confident they’ll be part of the coming great harvest. We must be careful not to allow satan and his evil actions through terrorists and evil leaders to turn our hearts against them.

I don’t need to remind you that Jesus loves the people of these nations as much as He does you and me. Christ said, “For God so loved the WORLD that He gave His only son…” (John 3:16). Yahweh loves the entire world, all of it. And Jesus died to save them all.

Ishmael

Many people in the Middle East are descendants of Ishmael, Abraham’s son through Hagar, including most Palestinians. I become concerned when I hear sermons that speak evil and condescendingly of Ishmael. I feel that many Christians have a subconscious, if not conscious, disdain for Ishmael and his descendants. However, God did not hate Ishmael; He loved him. Ishmael’s name means “God hears.”(1) He cared for him and his mother, Hagar, rescuing them when they became outcasts (Genesis 21:19). He also gave them promises regarding their future (Genesis 21:17-21). Remember, it was not Hagar’s idea to have a child through Abraham; it was Sarah’s. Abraham agreed to it (Genesis 16:1-4). Ishmael was not the problem; the unbelief and consequent actions of Abraham and Sarah were the problem. Yes, Isaac was the son through whom Yahweh had decided to bring the Messiah, and He refused to renege on that decision. However, God did not - and does not - hate Ishmael or his descendants. He loves them.

Many years ago, I, like many Americans, assumed all Palestinians were terrorists. Perhaps that’s because their name was part of the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s name (the P.L.O.), which caused violence against Israel and was designated as a terrorist group in 1987.(2) Back then, I automatically lumped all Palestinians into this group. However, this is absolutely not true. Yes, it is true that many Palestinians have been taught to hate Israel, but not all of them do, and many do not support Hamas. Likewise, not all Lebanese support Hezbollah, nor do all Iranians support the violence promoted by extremists in Iran.

In August of 2021, I reported that, according to Operation World, Afghanistan was the second fastest growing church in the world, right behind Iran. The Gospel Coalition reported at the time that most of the people being won to Christ in Afghanistan were reached by Iranians. Please remember that these and other Middle Eastern nations are increasingly ripe harvest fields; and that we have many “family members” in all of these nations. Lumping the roughly 50% of Palestians who do not support Hamas in with those who do, would be like lumping we in America who are pro-life in with abortionists. As we know all too well, evil is not always easy to stop in a nation.

Though I support Israel’s right to defend herself from terrorists, and I know it is inevitable in a war such as this that innocents suffer and die, my heart still breaks over it. Some of the absolute best humans I have ever known are Palestinians. And I know them well, even pastoring them for a season. They despise terrorism and all terrorist organizations. They’re lovers of Yahweh, followers of Yeshua, and minister for Him selflessly throughout the Middle East. These beautiful people feed the poor, clothe the naked, provide for the homeless, and live a more pure expression of Christ than 99% of all American Christians I know. They now have friends and co-laborers who are suffering horrendously; some will die. They grieve for these innocent individuals, as do I. War is tragic.

I have preached in the churches of Jordanian believers who pay a great price for their love of Christ; far more than any American Christian I know. At the risk of imprisonment, they are reaching other Jordanian Muslims - most of whom are NOT terrorists - as well as Muslims from other nations. They minister to thousands of refugees, feed starving families, give water to the thirsty - as Yahweh did for Hagar and Ishmael, educate children, and care for the sick and diseased. We must love and pray for them. I do. And remember, some terrorists can also be saved. Pray for their salvation, also.

Thousands of Syrian, Afghani, Iranian, and other Middle Eastern believers, as well as African Christians in Muslim nations, are martyred for their faith every year. Please don’t refer to their nationalities as evil. And remember, many of them were once Muslims - Muslims that Jesus loved enough to die for, just as He did you and me.

I hate terrorism, antisemitism and all racism. I want justice administered to those who recently raped, murdered, tortured, and kidnapped people in Israel. Their brutality is abhorrent, evil beyond words, and I defend Israel’s right to destroy them. But I do not hate their nation or nationality. I love the people in all the Middle Eastern nations, and want to reach them with the gospel. I refuse to allow satan and his cohorts to succeed in using this current evil to delay or stop God’s great harvest there.


Pray for the salvation of a billion souls in the Middle East! Pray for the Jews, and pray for the Muslims. Pray that the prince of Persia does not succeed in turning the region into a river of blood. Pray that China and Russia do not succeed as they work to create further unrest. Pray that innocent lives are protected during the current violence and war. Pray that God uses the evil there to open the eyes of millions of people. Pray that many visions and dreams revealing Christ would occur. Pray for the believers there, and that great signs and wonders will take place, confirming the gospel. Pray that many laborers are sent into that harvest field; pray for their protection. Pray that the Prince of Peace, the Giver of life and blessing, pours out His Spirit in unprecedented measure.

In fact, let’s pray these very things now.

Pray with me:

Father, we ask for the salvation of a billion souls in the Middle East. Save Ishmael and Isaac. We ask for the salvation of Jews and Muslims. We pray that China, Russia, Iran, and the prince of Persia do not succeed in turning the region into a river of blood, and that innocent lives are protected during the current violence and war. We ask that You use the evil there to open the eyes of millions of people. Give many visions and dreams revealing Christ. Release great signs and wonders to confirm the gospel. We ask that many laborers be sent into the harvest field of the Middle East, and we pray for their protection. We pray that the Prince of Peace, the Giver of life and blessing, pour out His Spirit in unprecedented measure.

And we pray for the body of Christ. We ask that the church be alert and protected from this demonic strategy to harden our hearts toward people in other nations. Cause it to fail. We ask You to awaken Your love and compassion in our hearts for all people, from every nation. Strengthen our brothers and sisters suffering in this part of the world. Pour out amazing grace. Supply for their needs; protect them. And do what You do so well, Yahweh - turn this evil back on the head of the serpent. Make him pay!

Our decree:

We declare that the plan of the evil one to stop the coming harvest will fail; God will make known His wisdom and strength through His Ekklesia to principalities and powers throughout all the world (Ephesians 3:10).

1. James Strong, The New Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990), ref. no. 3458.
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_Liberation_Organization

Copyright © 2023 Dutch Sheets Ministries, All rights reserved.

Another Day, Another Bashing of Pres. Trump

Y'all remember when Obama was praised for all the civilians (including an American, IIRC) he killed with drones? Why, he was the greatest military mastermind since the Roman Empire, according to his fawning sycophantic co-conspirators in the national press.

So when the current President takes out an avowed terrorist after yet another U.S. embassy is attacked, then it's "OMGZ, he's literally Hitler/a dictator/tyrant/monster!!!1!! He's trying to start another war!!!"

No, he's trying to end one before it gets rolling. Gee, it must be a weekday or something.

If You Still Can't Decide ...

Any questions?

h/t SS

More Important Than We Know

(from Jerry Golden, a long-time missionary & observer in the Middle East)

 You don't need me to tell you that the possibility of war in Israel is real and that the political situation throughout the Arab World seems to be on fire. There is however some things I feel I need to tell you just to make sure you understand, because they will directly affect you and your family in many ways, in fact, they are effecting and will affect the whole world in ways none of us want to see.

 Before someone draws the conclusion that I am in favor of the likes of the Dictators of these Arab Countries let me make it clear, they are Monsters, Murderers and of the worse possible kind, But what you are not being told the ones trying to unseat them are much worse for you and the rest of the
 world. I told you this when the Egyptian Riots first begin, now you see that the Moslem Brotherhood is gaining firm control of all the arms given to Egypt by the US, Russia, France and North Korea and they are pointing them directly at Israel. The same Moslem Brotherhood in Libya and Syria are in control of the uprising there as well, but what you are being told is they are freedom fighters for Democracy. It's true that they want a vote, but a vote does not make a Democracy, it simply means the majority wins, and in all these Arab Countries the majority is Islamic Extremist, terrorist.

 It might be well to understand who is stroking the fires around the Middle East, would you believe the USA, and the question is why is this US President who is known to support Islam throughout the world flaming the fires of unrest?

 We see today that the US Bataan with over 2,000 US Marines on board has moved into the Mediterranean Sea off the Syrian coast. This ship has 6 fighter Bombers and dozens of attack Helicopters the US has recently moved several war ships into the Med, and the Black Sea. Anti-missile missiles. It
 might be good to also mention at this time, that Russia has moved battle ships to a Syrian Port and Iran has already been able to deliver weapons by armed escort to that port. It would also be good to mention that China and Russia just had a meeting in Moscow to join forces against the US and the
 western world. Some will say how do I know that, just because I read the news and do my own research and I would suggest you do the same. It is also worth mentioning that I am looking at this whole thing from a very close vantage point, I live here and travel a lot, to a lot of places.

 It is now being reported here in Israel that Hezbollah has moved many of their missiles in place to fight the US Navy that has moved into the Med. I heard today that the Turkish IHH terrorist organization has backed out of this next flotilla to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Knowing what we do about this terrorist organization tells us that something is happening between Turkey and the US in regards to a possible attack on Syrian Military.

 So let me see if I can make this clear, with the Moslem Brotherhood in place now in Egypt, Jordan scared to death of what the next war will bring to them if they don't alien themselves with the Islamic Arab World against Israel, and Obama doing all he can to deceive the American public to what his
 intentions really are, to support the destruction of Israel. With Hezbollah now in control in Lebanon and armed with over 50,000+ missiles that can reach all of Israel, many with chemical and bio warheads, yes I'd say things don't look so good.

 Once again those who seem to know what is happening are saying that September in will all come to a head and all hell will break loose. Maybe so, and maybe not, and it could happen even before September, but one thing is certain, it is coming our way and gaining speed by the day.

 Another thing is certain if the US attacks Syria, the missiles from Syria and Hezbollah in Lebanon will be cut lose on Israel, bringing Israel into this battle and that will bring the Prophecy of Damascus
(Isa. 17:1) to pass. My question is could this be the real plan by Obama to rush up what he believes will be the destruction of Israel? I think it is a very real possibility.

 And could this bring the final judgment on the US. YES.

~ snip ~

 Now let me talk to you about your survival and safety, for years now I've told you to prepare and put up some food and communications available to be able to stay in touch with what is happening. A garden is almost a must if it is at all possible for you. In case you haven't been looking the Middle of the USA is flooding, Texas is under the worse drought in over a hundred years. There are huge wildfires in the southwest, and believe it or not Florida is suffering from a drought and they have declared a state of
 emergency for fear of wildfires. And when you look around the world you will notice that many of the world's foods producing areas are being destroyed by natural disasters. It is safe to say that God isn't happy with the things happening with mankind and He is telling us about it.

 For the US God has allowed Obama to be elected as your president for His reasons for he knows who this man is and what he will do. End time prophecy has been put into motion and the time of great sorrows is at hand. God is using His messengers to warn you to prepare but still the Church is sleeping
 and most pastors are nothing more than Hirelings working for a pay check.

 I want you to consider your family and read this one more time and don't be an infidel (I-Tim. 5:8: “But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”)

  Gen. 12:3 is a verse that it seems that all Messianic Ministries use to raise funds but there is another reason as well, read the whole verse: “And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”

  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).

 - Jerry Golden

 Copyright 2011, Jerry Golden & The Golden Report

h/t MOBro

Prayer Request from The Sandbox

Please pray for the "Darkhorse Battalion": 3rd Battalion 5th Marines. The name itself is prophetic, and they are facing enough crap in the sandbox that they’ve even made Snopes (http://bit.ly/eGrxvS)!

Pray specifically:
* Pray for protection from bullets and from the 100 lbs IEDs which bad guys are now using to destroy the bulldozers that the Marines are using to remove IEDs.
* Pray for Divine rest; they’re sleeping (some) but not resting, and they do not need a 2-front war!
* Pray the enemy would be struck with confusion, equipment malfunction, mental disorder, cowardice.
* Pray for the advancement of the Kingdom, among both Marines and locals. 

(Please feel free to share this.)