Because the Give Him 15 website has been referred to often, hopefully you recognized that the correct link is: http://www.givehim15.com
Apologies to you for the human error. Thankfully, the Lord makes no mistakes:
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17
Various impossible accounts in the Bible, not in chronological order…
Having been thrown into a den of ferocious lions–would it be possible to survive the night? Impossible, yet Daniel did survive it, until the morning light. …from Daniel 6
A fiery furnace was stoked so extremely hot that those who threw three God-fearing men into it perished from its flames and heat. Would it be possible for the three men to survive and come out unharmed with not even the smell of smoke upon them? Impossible, yet Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did come out of the fire in that miraculous way. …from Daniel 3
He was sold into slavery by jealous brothers and then, while conscientiously working for Potiphar, the Captain of Pharaoh’s Guard, Joseph was falsely accused, by Potiphar’s wife, of improper advances towards her, for which he was then imprisoned. Would it be possible for him to eventually become reigning ruler in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh? Impossible, yet that was the case for Joseph. …from the book of Genesis, 37-50
Would it be possible to take down Goliath, a renowned giant of a warrior, that nobody else was brave enough to fight, with only a slingshot and a stone? Impossible, yet David did it… (His third weapon was his own declarations to Goliath, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied…for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.” …from 1 Samuel 17
“Now the Midianites and Amalekites, all the people of the East, were lying in the valley as numerous as locusts; and their camels were without number, as the sand by the seashore in multitude.” Would it be possible to fight against them with only 300 men and win? Impossible, but Gideon and his 300 did so. …from Judges 6-8
Bearing down on the Israelites was Pharaoh and his army as they faced the barrier of the Red Sea. Was there any way to escape? Impossible, but God parted the waters in order for the Israelites to cross–then drew the waters back to drown the pursuing enemies. …from Exodus 14
Would it be possible to never doubt about a coming vast flood while constructing a great ship (ark) for years, even decades? It may have seemed impossible to many that such an incident would occur; but the Bible never records that Noah doubted God on the matter. …from Genesis 6-9
Would it be possible for a young virgin woman to conceive a child without having a husband? Impossible, but God sent an angel to tell Mary that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and the power of the Highest would overshadow her, for “that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God” and “with God nothing will be impossible.” …from Luke 1
Would it be possible to raise the dead, heal the lame, deaf, blind, maimed, and diseased simply through faith in God? Impossible, but Jesus and His followers did these things…(and still are doing them today–many ministries have seen/are seeing the miraculous occur.)
Would it be possible to turn a renowned enemy of the gospel (Saul/Paul) into one of the strongest supporters ever of that gospel? Impossible, but God could do it, and He did. …from Acts 9
Imprisoned by Herod Agrippa, the king, Peter was chained, with four squads of soldiers assigned to him; but he was constantly being prayed for by the church. Impossible to escape? Yet God sent an angel to miraculously deliver him. …from Acts 12
Another prison break: “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Seemingly an impossible situation, but not so. …from Acts 16
You may be able to add some of your own experiences to this list…
Perhaps you’re facing some “impossibilities” today…
Let’s always remember that our God is the God of the impossible made possible…
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“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
“But Jesus looked at them and said to them, ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'” Matthew 19:26
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37
On tonight’s Healing Summit, visit: http://www.givehim15.com
Especially if you or someone you know has a healing need, please don’t miss today’s message at: http://www.givehim15.com
The Porch of the Lord is posting a previously shared poem post to coordinate with today’s post by Dutch Sheets regarding BIG expectations for BIG miracles by our BIG God at this Friday’s Healing Summit. Dutch’s message, “BIG Grace, BIG Power, BIG Miracles” is found at: http://www.givehim15.com
Regarding the Healing Summit, there is no registration needed to watch the FREE livestream. It will be available on YouTube, Facebook, and OasisWired.org at 7pm EST on Friday, August 30th.
See also: http://www.oasiswired.org
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“…And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, MIGHTY GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6…
It’s important to contemplate the “BIGNESS” of our God. That’s a rarely used word, as some have considered its usage to be odd.
But BIGNESS is very appropriate for Almighty God’s description. And, for the renewing of our minds, it’s an excellent prescription…
to keep us from thinking small, when the works of our God are VAST. Trees, mountains, planets and the stars by His words were cast.
The Israelites were enabled to cross over the Red Sea upon dry land, when the waters were parted by Moses’ reliance on God’s victorious hand.
God’s GREATER power delivered three men from Nebuchadnezzar’s furnace fire. They didn’t even smell of smoke despite going through something that dire.
And the GREATNESS of God’s merciful love was plainly displayed…when all of mankind’s sins on His own beloved Son were laid.
“He who has seen Me has seen the Father,” are words that Jesus said. That BIGNESS was displayed when He raised Lazarus from the dead.
And many other difficulties brought before Jesus turned out to perfection—but the GREATEST triumph of all was at the moment of Jesus’ own resurrection.
So let’s remember the BIGNESS of our MIGHTY GOD in heaven—in every situation—even BIG forgiving—seventy times seven!
And remember to give as BIG as you can to others who have needs. “He who waters will himself be watered.” There’s blessing in such deeds.
The WIDENESS of His mercy, the BIGNESS of His heart…Don’t think small when thoughts that are BIG are what God wants to impart.
P. A. Oltrogge
“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” Jeremiah 32:27
“Oh how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men.” Psalm 31:19
“The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance.” Psalm 33:10-12
“For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth.” Psalm 47:2
“Sing out the honor of His name. Make His praise glorious. Say to God, ‘How awesome are Your works! Through the greatness of Your power, Your enemies shall submit themselves to You. All the earth shall worship You and sing praises to You; They shall sing praises to Your name.’ Selah” Psalm 66:2-4
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.” Psalm 103:2-4
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
“…and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15
“The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25 NASB
For big encouragement, visit the websites of the many good ministries that have been previously mentioned on this blog. To give big, in light of the many disasters and conflicts in these times, we can refer to those ministries going boldly to give aid. And may our expectations and faith in the Lord be BIG as we serve Him and pray…
I believe in miracles, because I’ve had some God-given ones prior. I believe in miracles, are words that encourage and lift us higher.
And I believe in Jesus, the miracle worker, who was called a Nazarene. With our expectation in Him, and what He’s already done, miracles are sure to come on the scene.
Remember that you, or anyone you know, can participate in the Healing Summit online this Friday, August 30th, at 7 pm EST, originating from:
The Oasis Church
6927 Lefferson Road, Middletown OH 45044
Further details are at either of these:
www.OasisWired.org
www.timsheets.org
There is no registration needed to watch the FREE livestream. It will be available on YouTube, Facebook, and OasisWired.org at 7pm EST on Friday, August 30th.
See also this week’s messages at: http://www.givehim15.com
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You may want to take in the recent message by Barry Wunsch and others at:
…in this year of 2024…
Father, preserve our country of America–we look to you for your hand of protection. We pray that its leaders will heed your Word, instead of dishonoring it with their rejection.
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” We pray for those in or running for office, who promise good, but may be speaking lies under their breath.
Convict them when they don’t really care about those whom they’re supposed to be serving. Dissuade the citizens from casting their votes for those who are undeserving.
Give us, Father, the wise leadership that we have prayed for and so very much need. Remove, and keep from office, those who are motivated only by their own ambitions and greed.
We pray against cheating and fraud in the upcoming election–and that the people will carefully study the records of the candidates before making any selection.
We pray there will be a turning away from supporting those who align with the darkness of abortion. When we stand for the innocent, then goodness and mercy in life will be our portion.
You’ve said, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” To have representatives who oppose you and your Word is something we have never been able to afford.
So, the citizens themselves need to seek you and your will in order for America to remain good. We plead the blood of Jesus over this land, in order to have the righteous leaders that we should.
…in Jesus’ name, Amen
There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 16:25
These six things the Lord hates,
Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
A proud look,
A lying tongue,
Hands that shed innocent blood,
A heart that devises wicked plans,
Feet that are swift in running to evil,
A false witness who speaks lies,
And one who sows discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:16-19
The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The plans of His heart to all generations.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. Proverbs 33:11-12
Wondrously show Your (marvelous and amazing) lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand from those who rise up against them. Keep me (in Your affectionate care, protect me) as the apple of Your eye; Hide me in the (protective) shadow of Your wings. Psalm 17:7-8 AMP
(Protect your people everywhere, Lord, in these times. We lift up those in war-torn areas and those in any country where persecution or injustice exists for their faith in you–be to them their shield. And may many who don’t yet believe, come to saving faith in you… Thank you that you hear and answer our prayers…)
…prayers/by P. A. Oltrogge
Remind us, Lord, to:
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah Psalm 46:10-11
Likely, you are already familiar with the ministry of James and Betty Robison. Their ministry has been going long and is zealous in its work for the Lord in this world…
Excerpt from Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
…the passage goes on to tell of the sad outcome for those who didn’t serve Christ in this way…
James and Betty at Life Today give countless opportunities to fulfill this directive from the Lord…
Explore it at: http://www.lifetoday.org
Dutch Sheets shares again in his message today on praying for America through some significant coming events at:
“I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15
Lord Jesus,
You completed your assignment on the cross so long ago…but a depiction of you upon it reminds us of that woe, which you, Lord, suffered for us, taking there our place. You bore the punishment for our sins–providing amazing grace.
You went on to be raised up–then seated at your Father’s right hand. We’re seated with you, too, in heavenly places, glorious and grand. You stripped the devil of his authority through the way of the cross. Putting faith in what you did there is our gain; you brought about the devil’s loss.
We were crucified with Christ–when you were raised, so were we. Now we go and share the gospel, so that others may be set free. And we use our God-given authority which you, dear Lord, have given. Through you, we are victorious; we resist the devil and keep him driven.
The cross, an instrument of death, became the symbol of life. With it as your destination, you came down from heaven to a world of sin and strife. Thank you, Jesus, for what you did as God’s beloved, obedient Son. You are the way, the truth, and the life. You’re this world’s Savior–the only One.
P. A. Oltrogge
“Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:19-20 NKJV
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” John 3:16-17
“Jesus *said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.'” John 14:6
“This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:12-13 NKJV
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and seated Him at His right hand, in the heavenly places, FAR ABOVE all rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come. And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:18-23
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, in Christ Jesus, in order that in the ages to come, He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:4-10
“Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
“When you came to Christ, you were “circumcised,” but not by a physical procedure. Christ performed a spiritual circumcision—the cutting away of your sinful nature. For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
“You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.” Colossians 2:8-15 NLT
“Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you…” James 4:7-8
Scriptures: NASB or as noted
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