Kirjahaku

A LETTER TO YOU FROM SATANI saw you yesterday as you began your daily chores. You awoke without kneeling to pray. As a matter of fact, you didn't even bless your meals, or pray before going to bed last night. You are so unthankful, I like that about you. I cannot tell you how glad I am that you have not changed your way of living, FOOL, you are mine. Remember, you and I have been going steady for years, and I still don't love you yet. AS A MATTER OF FACT, I HATE YOU, BECAUSE I HATE GOD He kicked me out of heaven, and I'm going to use you as long as possible to pay him back. You see, FOOL, GOD LOVES YOU and HE has great plans in store for you. But you have yielded your life to me, and I'm going to make your life a living hell. That way, we'll be together twice. This will really hurt GOD. Thanks to you, I'm really showing HIM who's boss in your life with all of the good times we've had. We have been...watching dirty movies, cursing people out, stealing, lying, being hypocritical, fornicating, overeating, telling dirty jokes, gossiping, being judgmental, back stabbing people, disrespecting adults, and those in leadership positions, having no respect for the Body of Christ, walking around with bad attitudes. SURELY you don't want to give all this up...COME ON FOOL, let's burn together forever. I've got some hot plans for us. This is just a letter of appreciation from me to you. I'd like to say "THANKS" for letting me use you for most of your foolish life. You are so gullible; I laugh at you. When you are tempted to sin, you give in. HA, HA, HA, you make me sick. Sin is beginning to take its toll on your life. You look 20 years older, and now, I need new blood. So go ahead and teach your children how to sin. All you have to do is smoke, get drunk or drink while under-aged, cheat, gamble, gossip, fornicate, and love being self as possible. Do all of this in the presence of children and they will do it too. Kids are like that. Well, FOOL, I have to let you go for now. I'll be back in a couple of seconds to tempt you again. If you were smart, you would run somewhere, confess your sins, and live for GOD with what little bit of life that you have left. It's not my nature to warn anyone, but to be your age and still sinning; it's becoming a bit ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, I STILL HATE YOU IT'S JUST THAT YOU'D MAKE A BETTER FOOL FOR CHRIST

To get your prayers answered you must understand what helps and what hinders. You will find that this will be the most unusual manual you have ever read about prayer. We will deal with many different subjects that affect whether or not your prayer is answered.True prayer must be from the heart, to receive the desired answer you must also live your prayer. This is what "Time To Pray," is dedicated to explaining how you can accomplish this great detail.This manual we have given to you is part of Kingdom of God Fellowship Church's Evangelistic Mission to America: Winning Souls to Jesus Christ. Will you be a part of winning lost souls to Christ and helping Christians to understand how to get all of their prayers answered? There is more to prayer than just bowing your head and saying a few words. "In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do." "If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God's part." Matthew 6:14-15.Throughout this manual, with the help of the Holy Spirit, our heart's desire is to explain to you what "your part" is, and the "connection between what God does and what you do," in getting an answer to every prayer you pray. I assure you, if you willingly read every page in this manual, you will have a clear picture of how it is possible that "you cut yourself off from God's part," and conversely, how to always stay connected to God.Satan, the enemy of your soul, is constantly trying to put negative thoughts of unbelief into your mind and heart, telling you that God is not concerned about your problems. But the truth is, God is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. Remember that with every care you have, whether large or small, God is always ready to answer your prayer and "supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil 4:19

The premise of this training guide and manual is not based on workouts alone, but on educating those individuals that are concerned about their health and wellbeing, and the proper way to have a healthier lifestyle. My entire adult life has been devoted to improving my mind, body and spirit, but the only way my Life-Style can be balanced is by ensuring that my Immune System protects me against any form of disease, such as High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, etc. Now, I don't claim that with this Life-Style change you will live any longer than the next person, but what I am attempting to convey is that with change you live much healthier, have more energy, and be more alert to enjoy the many blessings that the LORD has promised in HIS Word The reality is that you do not have to use steroids or muscle enhancing drugs (steroid derivatives) to achieve a great body, so stop listening to those "so-called" personal trainers who are just trying to sell you those expensive training sessions looking like they eat cheeseburgers and french-fries for breakfast, lunch and dinner If a trainer's body does not appear as though he/she works out regularly or they look like they came straight out of a fitness magazine, be careful because all that glitters isn't gold

Many today don't really understand or know that it is God's will to heal. It's sad that they suffer so many things needlessly just because they lack this knowledge.Some believe it is God's will to heal in some cases... so they pray, "Lord, if it be Your will then heal me" ... while others believe that God healed back in the days of the Bible but He doesn't heal today.We must realize what took place at Calvary, realizing that Jesus didn't suffer only for our sins.Yes, Jesus took our sins upon Himself. He shed His blood for the remission of sin, but He also suffered for our healing. The stripes that He bore on His back, from the whipping they gave Him, were for our healing. So you see, it was there on that cross where the price was paid for our sins and where the price was paid for our healing.If you can believe that Jesus has forgiven you of all your iniquities, that He died to save your soul, why can't you believe He bore stripes on His back that all your sickness and disease could be healed?

From the beginning, God has called leaders to serve His people. For God, Abraham left his homeland. Moses declined Egypt and its riches. Joshua destroyed Jericho. Elijah confronted King Ahab. Daniel faced the lions; and the James and John forsook their nets. Matthew left his customs booth. And Paul left a life of power and prestige. Despite their trials, these all found the venture satisfying. Paul's account of shipwreck, floggings, danger, and hardship glows with suffused excitement. He was having the time of his life What if he'd said no to Christ? Telling the Philippians about the things he had given up, Paul declared, "I consider them rubbish." And why? "That I may gain Christ and be found in him" Philippians 3:8-9. We enjoy the same perspective, for through His Cross; Jesus opened not only the door of salvation for all who would accept, but the privilege of service as well. Jew, Greek, barbarian, Scythian, slave, free...all may serve the Lord Christ. Some were apostles. Some, prophets. Some will be evangelists, some pastors and teachers. All are "for the equipping of the saints, for the work of service, to the building up of the Body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ" Ephesians 4:12-13. For the Minister of the Gospel, each day offers a new challenge. The phone rings; we are summoned to the bedside of a dying man. Later in the day, we help arrange a marriage. That evening, we counsel a soul in trouble. No other vocation offers such a wide span of involvement with mankind. Then when we stand to preach, think of it...in our weak and human hands we hold the truth of God, the supreme answer to the souls of man. The ministry of Christ is not a job, not a profession. It is a calling, and the noblest...the most demanding and at times exasperating, but it is surely the most satisfying and rewarding experience human life affords. With Paul, we can truly say, "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service" 1Timothy 1:12.Like the Christian life, the ministry of Christ is a relationship between the disciple and his lord. We serve Him; He develops and strengthens us. We must prepare ourselves first, then our sermons. The very fact that we are ministers will work against our spiritual life unless we are careful. We study the Bible, but for a text; we pray, but in front of a group or beside a hospital bed. While attending to these public ministries, our personal devotions may be neglected.Power in preaching comes in direct proportion to time spent in prayer and in the Word. Nothing...not speaking ability nor a forceful personality nor a persuasive manner...can take the place of the Spirit of God, filing and shaping and using the life committed to Him. Are we adequate to the task? Never. We have this treasure in jars of clay, but God accepts and uses our service nonetheless. Paul finally learned to accept his weakness, so "that the power of Christ may dwell in me" 2Corinthians 12:9. If the truth were known, few of us pray enough. We tend to rely too much upon our cleverness in programming and promotion, but not enough upon the power of God through prayer. Sadly, our churches show it. A definite time and place, preferably early in the morning, where one can shut out the world and feed upon the Word, unburden his heart, and commune with the Father will set the tone for the day and for a lifetime. The minister who keeps his appointment with God need have no anxiety about his work. In his daily walk, he will experience the unfolding hand of God bringing new power and effectiveness. He will see his life lifted to a new level he never dreamed possible, a level he could never have attained by himself. Pressed by the crowds, with such a short time to complete His task, Jesus still found time to pray. So must we.

Who Is He? According to the world, Satan; or as he is commonly known as the Devil is a Cartoon Character; a comic figure complete with horns, forked-tail and a red suit He is the mythical caretaker of a mythical Hell; yet he is worshiped world-wide In philosophy, Satan is merely an impersonal concept; intellectually regarded as the invention of a puritanical guilt-complex, and "enlightened thinkers" dismiss such a superstition as "unreasonable to the rational mind." In religion, Satan is a mystery. He is the object of both derision, and pity; he is either eulogized, or despised. Of evil, he is considered its Influence, and its victim. But Who Is He? His true identity is revealed only in the Holy Scriptures. He is the origin of all sin, the source of all misery, the center of all strife; he is the reason and sum of all sorrow, bitterness and grief. He is Satan, and he is alive and well His subtlety separated man from Eden's sublime estate and plunged him to the depths of despair; yet Satan conducts his business with scarcely a notice."The Devil"Men don't believe in a devil now, as their fathers used to do. They've opened the door of the broadest creed to let his majesty through. There isn't a print of his cloven foot, or a fiery dart from his bow, to be found on earth or anywhere, for the world has voted it so. But who is mixing the fatal drought that kills both heart and brain, and loads the earth each year with ten hundred thousand slain? Who blights the bloom of the land today with the fiery breath of hell? If the devil isn't or never was, won't somebody please rise and tell? Who dogs the steps of the toiling saint and digs the pit for his feet? Who sows the tares in the field of time when God is sowing pure wheat? But the devil is voted just not to be, and of course the thing is true... but who is doing the kind of work the devil is supposed to do? Won't somebody step to the front right now and immediately begin to Satan show, how the frauds and the crimes of the day spring up, for surely we want to know The devil was fairly voted out, and of course the devil's gone... but simple folk would like to know... "Who carries his business on?"

In this book, I am going to bring to you the revelation of the Holy Numbers of GOD; a revelation which I have received from the LORD JESUS CHRIST through the power of the HOLY SPIRIT for HIS GLORY. The LORD wants them to be known by all those who seek to know HIM through HIS WORD in power; because I believe that numbers have a lot to do with the power and understanding of the WORD OF GOD. The HOLY SPIRIT told me that it would open up the revelation of truth of the Scriptures, and yes, I believe it to be very, very important The Scriptures reveal GOD to be a GOD of numbers; and the Psalmist said of the LORD, "HE counts the number of the stars; and HE calls them all by name." That's Psalm 147 verse 4. The modern telescopes show that there are millions of stars reaching out into space and so infinite that men do not have numerical figures sufficient to measure their distances. Yet the WORD OF GOD tells us the number of these stars and "HE calls them all by name." Job said, "For now YOU number my step..." You'll find that in Job 14 verse 16. If it were so in the case of Job, is it not so in the case of all people? When we think of all the steps taken by all the men who ever lived and then realize that GOD numbered them all, then we can better understand the words of the Psalmist when he said, "Great is our LORD, and might in power; HIS understanding is infinite." That's Psalm 147 verse 5. Again Job said, "Since his days are determined, the number of his months is with YOU..." That's found in Job 14 verse 5. Jesus said that not a sparrow could fall to the ground without the FATHER's notice and that the very hairs of the heads of HIS people are all numbered. That's found in Matthew 10 verses 29-30. And when we think of all of the many sparrows that have fallen to the earth and the countless billions of hairs that have been on the heads of people since the beginning of time and how the number of hairs on different heads are changing from day to day then we can indeed say, "Hallelujah, how our GOD is a GOD of numbers and that HIS knowledge is truly infinite " Jesus said, concerning the law, "Till Heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled."That's in Matthew 5 verse 18, and every word and every letter in the WORD OF GOD was in HIS mind before a line of it was ever written; even the numbers within the WORD were known to HIM before they were penned. This will be seen as I go into the numbers with you in this book because indeed, our GOD is great and infinite in HIS understanding. There are many incidents in Scripture showing evidence of the numerical design of the HOLY NUMBERS OF GOD which run all through the bible; for instance, the distance around the Tabernacle was 300 cubits."The length of the court shall be one hundred cubits, the width fifty throughout, and the height five cubits..." That's found in Exodus 27 verse 18. Now, the two long sides were 100 cubits each, the two ends were 50 cubits each. Two times 100 plus two time 50 equals 300 cubits. "You shall make an altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five wide-the altar shall be square and its height shall be three cubits." That's Exodus 27 verse 1. The product of the number connected with the altar is 300, the number of cubits around the Court. Five times five is 25, four times 25 is 100 and three times 100 is 300. On this altar within the Court the Priest offered the sacrifice. In I Chronicles 24 verses 1-19 there are found 24 divisions of the Priesthood. These are the divisions of the sons of Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, but among the sons of Eleazar there were 16 chief men of the house of their fathers and eight among the sons of Ithamar; sixteen and eight make 24.When all the numbers from one to 24 are added the sum is 300, the number of cubits around the court; and Noah's ark was 300 cubits long; the distance around the Court of the Tabernacle.

The apostle Peter called Jesus "the Chief Shepherd" (1 Peter 5:4) But this same Peter also admonished earth-bound men, elders of the church, to be shepherds to the body of Christ. Many "Franchised (non-denominational) Body of Christ's" maintain the notion that they are following the Word of God. The unspoken (and sometimes spoken) charge is that there is no need to follow how the Holy Spirit leads, or what the Word of God says; but only what is dictated on the "order of service." If that is so, why then does God consider scattering He sheep as a very serious offense according to Jeremiah 23:1-4: "Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture " says the Lord. Therefore, thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: "You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your doings," says the Lord. "But I will gather the remnant of My flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and bring them back to their folds: and they shall be fruitful and increase. I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, nor shall they be lacking," says the Lord."The same principle is expressed in Ezekiel 34:2-10: "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, 'Thus say the Lord God to the shepherds: "Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves Should not the shepherds feed the flocks? You eat the fat and clothe yourselves with the wool; you slaughter the fatlings, but you do not feed the flock. The weak you have not strengthened, nor have you healed those who were sick, nor bound up the broken, nor brought back what was driven away, nor sought what was lost: but with force and cruelty you have ruled them. So they were scattered because there was no shepherd; and they became food for all the beasts of the field when they were scattered. My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill; yes, My flock was scattered over the whole face of the earth, and no one was seeking or searching for them. Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord: 'As I live, says the Lord God, surely because My flock became a prey, and My flock became food for every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock, but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock-therefore, O shepherds, hear the word of the Lord Thus says the Lord God: "Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require My flock at their hand; I will cause them to cease feeding the sheep, and the shepherds shall feed themselves no more; for I will deliver My flock from their mouths, that they may no longer be food for them." The sheep are scattered, but they think they are in the fold. If their premise is correct, then why all the instruction in the Scriptures about gathering those who are scattered? The Scriptures give the impression that a person is not in the fold unless he is with the flock (Body of Christ). Why else did Jesus give the parable of leaving the ninety-nine sheep to rescue the one not with the flock? It is interesting that Jesus depicted the separated sheep in His parable in Matthew 18:12-14 (go to Scripture) as having gone astray, and in Luke 15:4-7 (go to Scripture) as being lost. Jesus has set certain men in His body as shepherds to tend His flock under Him.

There is a great war being waged in the world today. It is not a conflict between nations, tribes, or government leaders. It is not a rebellion or coup. It is an important invisible battle taking place in the spirit world. The Bible states that God's people are destroyed because of lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). One of the main areas in which believers are being defeated due to lack of knowledge is in spiritual warfare. The early Church viewed their spiritual experience in terms of warfare. Military terminology is used throughout the New Testament. Protection was seen in the armor of God and the Word of God was compared to a sword. Satan's attacks were called fiery darts. Faith was the "good fight" and believers were told to "war a good warfare." The early Church knew they were engaged in an intense spiritual struggle. The same spiritual battle continues today but instead of fighting the enemy, believers are often building great church buildings, producing musical dramas, holding fellowship meetings, and fighting one another while this great spiritual battle wages around them. Satan has even intensified his attacks against the church that has withdrawn from the front lines of battle. As the end of time approaches it is even more important for believers to understand spiritual warfare than in the early days of church history. The Apostle Paul warned: "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." (II Timothy 3:1) In order to be properly prepared for these perilous times, renewed emphasis must be placed on the strategies of spiritual warfare. The Christian life is war. The sooner we recognize and prepare for it, the sooner we will experience victory. Luke 14:31 says, "What king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?" No king ever entered into a battle without a careful examination of his resources and development of battle strategies. In essence, that is what we are doing in this course. We are making a careful evaluation of the strategy, weapons, and power available to us to win the war against our enemy, Satan. In the military world, "strategy" is the science of forming and carrying out military operations. It is the method or plan which leads to the goal of victory. In this book you will learn to formulate and carry out spiritual military strategy which will bring victory in the spirit world.

If we look upon the Book of Daniel as a puzzle of confusing prophecies, we miss the more important point that the book provides practical strategies to remain Godly in a godless venue. In Daniel's time, there were intense pressures to conform to the world's idolatrous systems, with the world having the upper hand. In spite of appearances, God is in control of history. If we trust God, we will eventually triumph over the present evil. Following the successful invasion by Nebuchadnezzar, it appeared that God's cause was lost, but this catastrophe had been planned by Almighty God, who is sovereign over time, all the time. The Lord God of Israel is always in charge of the events of history, no matter what state His people might be in. Nebuchadnezzar was a prime example of radical secular humanism, exalting his pride, boasting of his accomplishments, rejecting the influence of God, and suffering a humiliating bout of insanity for his pride. God is sovereign and He is able to bring the secular city down. Like Abraham, as well as Daniel and his friends, we must, by exercising faith, forsake the temptations and pulls of the world, concentrating on the future promises or spiritual rewards God has prepared for us. While we endure temptations and fiery trials, we learn that God is proving our faith and trust in Him. We must be wary of how the mainstream religions and pop culture has redefined religious terms, perverting the original intent. We must acquire faithfulness and holiness involving separation from the world's culture because: (1) Scripture demands it(2) It is the ultimate purpose for which Christ came into the world(3) It is the only evidence we have a saving faith in Christ(4) It is the only proof we sincerely love the Father and Son(5) It is the only evidence we are the children of God(6) It is the most effective way to do good to others, and (7) Our present and future peace and joy depend upon it.If we set our minds upon it wholeheartedly, we can live a Godly and Holy lifestyle. Daniel had received wisdom, influence, and health from God, also points out that God placed Daniel in a position of greater influence after He exposed Him to greater danger. God is sovereign over our lives in every circumstance, enabling us to cope with anything the world and Satan can throw at us, giving us the promise of the power to endure. The book of Daniel, written partially in Hebrew and part in Aramaic indicates that God intended the message to both the Hebrews and the Chaldeans, substantiating the authenticity of this document. The circumstances surrounding Nebuchadnezzar's fearful dream set the stage for God's revelation of His power, plan, and prophetic intentions (through His servants) as well as the foolishness of astrology. Daniel, despite the fearful events, kept his focus upon God and didn't arrogate any powers to himself, but humbly acknowledged and thanked God for the wisdom and power. Because of Daniel's faith and his fervent prayer, God revealed the contents of the dream, providing a witness to Nebuchadnezzar and his idolatrous nation that God is absolutely sovereign over time and ultimately controls the outcome of all worldly events. These events predicted the fate of Babylon (the prototype of all world empires), the Medo-Persian Empire, the Graeco-Macedonian Empire, and the Roman Empire, partly strong and partly fragile. Because of the precarious colloidal mixture of iron and clay at the end of the age, it will be extremely difficult for things to hold together. (Thankfully, God's everlasting Kingdom having Jesus Christ as the capstone or cornerstone) will bring an end to these competitive, fractious, arrogant, and evil worldly systems. Which these events have degenerated over epochs of time, using technology to swap greatness and magnificence for raw power and control. God always plans ahead for the protection of His people

When working with biblical symbolism, one must follow two cardinal rules: first; understand that several different symbols may represent the same reality in the Bible. For instance, the church is symbolized as a woman, a building in which Christians are living stones, a human body of which Christ is the Head, and a family of which Christians are brothers. Be sure to check the context in which a symbol appears and do not try to force a symbol where it does not fit.Secondly, allow the Bible to interpret its own symbols. In Revelation 1:20, within the context of John's vision, Christ explains the meaning of the seven stars and the seven lampstands; "The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches." The meanings of other symbols may be harder to locate, but usually the Bible explains itself to those who study it diligently. Even so, sometimes a symbol is shrouded in mystery and difficult to understand. Perhaps we fail to understand the symbol because we are unfamiliar with the reality. Imagine the Apostle John's struggle with symbols that represent twentieth-century warfare Likewise, we struggle with the symbolism of sheep with whose characteristics we in turn are unfamiliar; but in the end we must learn to see symbols as pictures drawn by the hand of God through which He teaches us things that might otherwise be all but incomprehensible. It behooves us not to take them lightly. In studying symbols, take the time to research the characteristics of the symbol to deepen and clarify your understanding of God, Christ, and Their purpose.Food is a type of God's Word in the Scriptures; likewise, if our spirit is denied this manna from heaven, we become spiritually weak and would eventually die spiritually. If in our pride we reject God's food, even though we may have a form of godliness as shown by performing the formalities of worship, our weakness will become apparent through sin; the strength of God's Word is missing. His Word is spirit, and it is life (John 6:63). What did God lead us to that sparked this saving faith in us (Ephesians 2:8)? He led us to His Word. We can glean a measure of faith from observing God's creation, but this faith cannot save because it does not reveal His purpose. It gives us no direction or outlet for the soaring thoughts and creative energies of the God-given gift of a mind trained in His image. But we do find God's purpose and His revelation of Himself in His Word. "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17).Of course, this does not mean that all who hear the message will understand and accept it. Without the message, however, there would be nothing to believe in, nothing that one could trust to lead him to salvation. In practical application, this means that one should always most carefully evaluate the message being preached rather than the man or the corporate body he represents. It is essential that we put our trust in the right teachings. Most of the people who claim to be "Christian" are living by false gospels. The Bible shows this principle from beginning to end. Adam and Eve put their trust in Satan's message rather than God's (Genesis 3:1-6). The children of Israel listened to Korah, Dathan, and the two-hundred fifty leaders (Numbers 16:1-3), and later they succumbed to the Moabites' appeal to sexual license (Numbers 25:1-3). In each case, many died as a witness to us; and after Solomon's reign, Israel followed Jeroboam's false message. Christ prophesied that many would proclaim that He (Jesus) is the Christ yet deceive many; but when we compare God's works with man's, what a difference we see The closer we look at man's, the more flaws we see. Yet, when we scrutinize God's works, we just see more perfection. Man is finite; God is infinite. Man is mutable;God is immutable.