Shalom,


Proverbs 14:4:


4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.


Sometimes a pastor or leader or boss is tempted to just do things themselves rather than go to the trouble of taking the time to teach and train and delegate someone else to do it. Not only is this not a wise move for the person in charge, resulting in what the world calls "burnout"; but it also can stop the flow of production for the business or the flow of the Spirit in a service! Things may be "tidier" for a one-man show, but the results will be seriously lacking! 


Verses 26-27:


26 In the reverent and worshipful fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children shall always have a place of refuge. 27 Reverent and worshipful fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.


This reverent and worshipful fear of the LORD is an attitude of awareness of, respect for, and attention to His wonderful and awesome presence! Remember, as a born again believer in Jesus of Nazareth, the presence of Almighty God is IN YOU, by His Spirit! Spend time daily being aware of Him, speaking to Him, praising Him, listening to Him and obeying Him! Awesome results await! Amen! Here is Hillsong with "Lord of Lords":

Revelation 20 covers the Millennial reign of Jesus as King, the final revolt of satan, and the final judgment for sinners. That is a lot of time to cover in a mere 15 verses! Why so short? Because we have no control over, and are not responsible for, those times! We have been given a mandate to preach the Gospel NOW, in THIS life! Let's be about our Father's business and leave the rest in His very capable hands! He's done alright so far, don't you think? 


Zechariah 9-10  is all about JESUS! The Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the world! Zechariah 9:9:


9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O Daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you; He is [uncompromisingly] just and having salvation [triumphant and victorious], patient, meek, lowly, and riding on a donkey, upon a colt, the foal of a donkey.


You would think that all of the Jewish people who knew the Word of God would have recognized this fulfillment of Messianic prophecy, wouldn't you? Some did, and some did not! I am very thankful that by the grace of God, you and I had the opportunity to accept and receive Jesus of Nazareth as Lord and personal Savior! let's make sure everyone we know has that same opportunity! Amen! Then we see these things fulfilled in our lifetime, also, concerning Israel in Zechariah 10:9-10:


9 And though I sow them among the nations, yet they shall [earnestly] remember Me in far countries, and with their children they shall live and shall return [to God and the land He gave them]. 10 I will bring them [all Israel] home again from the land of Egypt and gather them out of Assyria, and I will bring them into the land [on the east and on the west of the Jordan, into] Gilead and Lebanon, and room enough shall not be found for them.


Now, with almost all of the nations of the world trying to force Israel to give up land for the false peace that they promise, we know that the time of HIS appearing is very near! Are YOU ready? have you reached all the people that you would like to? As our partner, Jerry O'Dell always says: "If you can't do all that you would like to, at least do all that you can do!"  Amen - so be it in our lives! Hallelujah!


Shalom in Him!