Daily Prayer 11/9/07

1 John 4:2-6 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the {spirit} of the antichrist, of which you have heard that it is coming, and now it is already in the world. You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. They are from the world; therefore they speak {as} from the world, and the world listens to them. We are from God; he who knows God listens to us; he who is not from God does not listen to us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

Father what an important passage this is! (I know I say that every night...haha) In today's world more "science" and "philosophy" and "society" deny more and more the true person of Jesus Christ. We know historically He existed and we know that after His resurrection He was seen by hundreds...it can not be denied, but more and more it will be rejected. We must be very careful because the antichrist will come and deny Christ and claim to be God. We must be solid in our knowledge of Christ. Colossians 2:8 "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ." Your Holy Spirit that dwells in every believer can not be overcome by satan or any of his servants. You have purified us and saved us by faith and what can overcome You Lord? Romans 8 ends with Paul's powerful words on this subject. Let us just be aware that there is so much deception out there! We must be very careful what we believe....let Your Word be our guide. Holy Spirit lead us. I especially pray for those who do not have a good church to attend. Good Bible believing and Bible teaching churches are very rare these days. In Protestantism our country is flooded with all sorts of polluted water. Very rarely do we find the pure living water of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. I pray for the "Protestant" and "Evangelical" churches of our country! How they have gone astray...How hard it is to find a good church! I also thank You SOOO much for churches with solid teaching. Not teaching that I think is right Lord, but teaching that is obedient to Your Word. Satan and our sin has convinced us many things that are a matter of preference are a matter of doctrine. How many church splits and denominations are due to our sin? All of them! We know Your church truly is ONE Universal Church in Christ. We know as we interact with other true believers around the world that You truly have us as a part of One church, One body of Christ. In His death we have been made "Christians" In Christ there is NO Denomination. I only pray we would be one in subjection to the authority of Your Word that You have given us to guide the Church.

Thank You so much for new baby Aubrie Genelle Johnson! How great to have her here!

Thank You for the stable condition of Aubrey Anderson. We pray for her platelet count to increase. Heal her kidneys.

Today Lord we also celebrate the 1 year Birthday of Emma in Heaven. 1 year ago today she was "born" into eternity and glory in Your presence! May we have joy not sadness as we look forward to our reunion with her. How beautiful she must be! Just like You Lord Jesus, she is bright shining like the sun as she reflects Your glory.

Be with Pastor Kota in India as they pray for a building for the Emma School. You know their prayer, I pray You will answer it according to Your will.

What joy and peace You give life Lord. Thank You for all You do for us!