July 2020 - Battle Ready Christianity

Sowing the Good Seed

February 28, 2021July 22, 2020 by Elden

A Field of Grain - If we would sow good seeds of light and truth, we must first go to the source of all light and truth and receive from Him the seed we are to sow.

Sowing the Good Seed Mark 4:26-29 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, “and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. 28 “For the earth yields crops by itself: first … Read more

The Angel’s Hand

February 28, 2021July 8, 2020 by admin

Image of Hand against Blackboard - Just as the stone was about to strike the lantern, a mysterious bright hand reached out of thin air and intercepted it.

The Angel’s Hand This story takes place in the Indonesian city of Motoling where a street gang of young Muslims decided to disrupt a Christian evangelistic meeting, reasoning that Allah cannot be happy when one teaches from a holy book other than the Koran. God’s miraculous intervention not only showed His approval of Christian evangelism, … Read more

Donkeys Still Talk

February 28, 2021July 8, 2020 by admin

A Donkey on Textured Green Background - Bursting into a small clearing in the center of the clump of trees the soldiers were met with the view of six grazing donkeys. Here were the plotters the soldiers had overheard.

Donkeys Still Talk This story comes from Africa, this time from Zimbabwe, and once again God works in a marvelous way in behalf of His children, this time in saving the life of one of His faithful ministers. Therefore, putting all theological debate aside, stand still and BEHOLD “the exceeding greatness of His power toward … Read more

And Manna Still Falls from Heaven

February 28, 2021July 8, 2020 by admin

Bread in a Basket on Mud Crack Background - The same God who rained manna down from heaven for the Children of Israel still sends manna from heaven to his needy children.

Manna Still Falls from Heaven One can debate theology endlessly and never get anywhere with it. But there is a testimony that trumps all theological debate and that is the mighty miracle working power of God Himself on behalf of His people. Twice Jesus said to the people that even if they did not believe … Read more

Esther – A study of Divine Providence

February 28, 2021July 8, 2020 by admin

White Dove Flying from Hand against Sunset Background -God often takes the messes the world makes and overrules it to cause it to work out for the good of His people. The Lord reigns.

Esther – A study of Divine Providence The book of Esther opens with a swirl of events that quickly see Queen Vashti deposed from her position and exiled from her husband the King of Persia. Now God did not ordain that this should happen to Queen Vashti. Generally, the messes we make of our family … Read more

A Crown of Thorns

February 28, 2021July 8, 2020 by admin

Crown of Thorns and Three Nails -God said that in our lives there would be thorns - difficulties and trials. But we can endure BECAUSE Jesus wore those thorns as a crown for us.

A Crown of Thorns Genesis 3:17-18 Then to Adam He said, “Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, ‘You shall not eat of it’: “Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days … Read more