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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: Part 1 :: By Keith Watts

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The link to the message is below. (Ephesians 3: 13-20)

https://youtu.be/XYEq4Ih3duo

When Jesus died on the cross, he showed his love for us. At the end of this article, I will take one of his names, and this name will describe his love for us. His love for us is so deep. His love for us is so unbelievable to me. This message is all about his love for Keith Watts and His love for you. How can mankind describe the love that the Lord has for us? Even after I try to describe his love in this article to you, I will feel that I have come so short of describing his love for us. With the Holy Spirit’s help and the Word of God, I will try. If we could really comprehend his love for us, maybe our love for Him would grow deeper than it has ever been.

HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS CHRIST? When we see him face to face, we will wish that our love for him here on earth was deeper than it has ever been.

The love stories from the Bible:

Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 24:66-67)

Genesis 24:66-67 “And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done. And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.”

Verse 66: The servant went to get Isaac a wife. Abraham told the servant to do this. How would you feel if another person brought to you your future wife? This is so amazing to me. As an American, our customs are different than in parts of the world. Isaac fell in love with Rebekah (and he loved her) in verse 67. What a love story this is.

Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 29:11-30)

Genesis 29:20 “And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.”

Wow! What love Jacob had for Rachel. His love for her was so deep; you can see this in their love story. Jacob ended up working 14 years for Rachel to be his wife. What an amazing love story.

Genesis 29:11 “And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.”

This verse shows us how much Jacob loved Rachel. We should love our wives like this. How deep is your love for your spouse? If we would love the Lord with all of our hearts, we would love our spouse as we should.

Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 2:4-15)

What an amazing love story this is. This love story had an effect on you and me. Boaz, a Jew, and Ruth, a Gentile, come together as one in marriage. If you know your Bible, then you know what I am writing about. The Jews were not to marry outside their race. What is so amazing is that the lineage of Jesus came through Boaz and Ruth.

Ruth 4:20-22 “And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed, And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.”

Boaz was the great-grandfather of David. That means that Ruth, a Gentile, was the great-grandmother of David. Wow! Thank you, Lord, for loving us Gentiles, with a love that is out of this world.

Another love story: this love story was in Keller, Texas, at Twin Oaks Baptist Church. Ray and Bernice Wheeler never had any children, but they were parents to so many kids through the years. Such a precious couple that loved the Lord with all of their heart. Sister Wheeler had gotten so sick that Brother Ray had to take care of her at home. He went and bought a hospital bed for her and took care of her for the last years of her life until she went home to be with the Lord. There were times she did not even know who he was. What a deep love he had for her. Today both of them are in heaven.

One more love story: Keith and Jenni Watts. I love my wife with all of my heart – in the marriage vows (for better or worse). It seems to me through the years that it has been worse than better, but I am so glad I said I do. I would not want anyone else on the face of this earth taking care of my Jenni. In March of 2015, a doctor damaged my wife’s stomach and bowels. It has been so unreal what she has gone through. I said I do; when I said that, I promised that no matter what happens, I will take care of Jenni. I am trying my best to do this. She is to the point where she has to have TPN every day to keep her alive. There are times I see the pain and hopelessness in her face, and it tears my heart apart. I am trusting in the Lord to heal her, but if he does not, I will keep taking care of my wife as best as I can. I love you, Jenni, with all of my heart. I am trusting in the Lord that life will get better for you than it is today.

I decided a long time ago that no matter what happens in my life, I will serve the Lord for the rest of my life.

You have your love story with your spouse also. There are many love stories throughout the history of mankind. But the greatest love story is Jesus and you. The greatest love story for me is Jesus and Keith Watts.

HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS?

As an Online Missionary to the world, the love that I have for people around the world has grown so much in my heart. I had told my Pastor that I love the Continent of Africa so much. He said to me, “May God deepen that love.” The Lord has deepened the love that I have in my heart for the world so much. At times, I feel my heart can’t take it. I pray that after you read this article and watch the message, your love for Jesus will grow more in your heart than it has ever been. I know that in my own heart, the love that I have for my precious Savior is deeper than it has ever been. I want my love for him to get deeper and deeper as these last days pass by so quickly.

Let’s get into the message.

Ephesians 3:13 “Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.”

For the American that is a Christian, we look ahead, and we do not like what we see ahead of us. The easiest thing to do is faint. We have had such an easy life. The Apostle Paul said don’t get scared looking at what I am going through. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, he will see us through what is ahead. I believe we will suffer for the sake of our Savior. Are you willing to suffer for Jesus? I’m willing to suffer for my Savior. If your love for Jesus is not that deep, do you think you will be willing to suffer for Jesus? I don’t think so.

Ephesians 3:14 “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…”

We need to do this more than ever in our lives. What is it? PRAY, PRAY, AND PRAY SOME MORE. We pray to the Father through our Savior. That is the only way to the Father.

Ephesians 3:15 “…Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named…”

We are a child of the King. We need to act like it. I belong to the Lord, not the Devil.

Ephesians 3:16 “…That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man…”

Heavenly Father, I pray that you will strengthen me in my inner man by the Holy Spirit. I need your help more than ever; in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! This needs to be our prayer more than ever before. If we do not have the power of the Holy Spirit in our daily living, we’re in trouble.

Ephesians 3:17 “…That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love…”

You are now a born-again Christian. I ask you a question. What is so important in your growth as a Christian? The number one thing is that you are rooted and grounded in love. You need to work on your daily walk with the Lord if you are rooted and grounded in the Word of God and through prayer. Then your love for Jesus will continue to grow each and every day of your life. The Lord can use you in a mighty way if you love him with all of your heart, soul, and mind.

HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS? I have so much more to write about this message, so I will make this article into two parts.

Urgent Prayer for Iran and Ukraine

A day of prayer, fasting and repentance for Iran on July 18, 2022, and on behalf of over 85,830,608 precious souls

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I ask all prayer warriors from around the world to join us in the harvest of lost souls and for the protection of Christians in these two countries. Please share the post for the sake of the lost souls.

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Keith Watts

Online Missionary to the world

Trending Towards the Tribulation: 7 Indicators To Watch :: By Jan Markell

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      I have been watching the convergence of the so-called signs of the times ever since someone handed me Hal Lindsey’s “Late Great Planet Earth” many years ago. The book got my attention! Since then, I am fascinated with how Bible prophecy is being fulfilled now for several decades.

      The apocalypse is in the air!

      But in the last few years, things are happening so quickly that observers of the times can’t keep up. It’s as though the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are now out of the barn, but they can’t make their global appearance until the Church is called Home in the Rapture. The Bible is clear that we will be with Jesus in Heaven before these riders begin their deadly trek across planet Earth.

      Here is a very short list of things I am noting in this year of 2022, indicating time is winding down and we will be whisked away very soon.

      * We already see the formation of this coming New World Order through the U.N. and the World Economic Forum (WEF). Without firing a shot, they have gained the allegiance of most world leaders for their Marxist plans to enslave the people of the world. The globalists believe they have the means to reshape the world, according to their agenda, via the influence they have gained over the global leaders of our day. A one-world government will be birthed once the Church vacates! The players are in place.

      * Three words in the Bible jumped out at me recently: “without natural affection” (2 Tim. 3:3). That happens to a final generation. But who could have imagined today’s society celebrating the trans movement, homosexual marriage, and the slaughtering of the unborn? All of these operate “without natural affection.”

      And these issues are a leftist obsession! They love every imaginable aberration. Those standing for biblical values, such as pro-life groups, are under literal violent attack!

      * That same passage opens talking about “perilous times.” Sure, we’ve had perilous times since WWI. The destruction of WW2 was unthinkable. But now Russia’s lunatic leader is threatening the world with nukes. There are more than 40 wars or serious conflicts raging in the world right now, displacing millions and often involving circumstances that are, indeed, perilous.

      * Let me spend an extra moment on economic issues, inflation, and famine, all prophesied to occur during Daniel’s 70th Week, or the Tribulation, the “time of Jacob’s trouble.” Are we not seeing the stage-setting for that now?

      As the food “apocalypse” approaches, the poorest peoples will suffer as they always do. But it is feared that the pain will rapidly move up the global food chain. With that comes a surge in political turbulence, humanitarian crises, and global instability.

      Add to this the shortage of fertilizer, and the word apocalypse is, indeed, appropriate and not over used here. U.S. farmer sentiment plummeted in May as producers have become anxious about their farms’ financial health. More than 60% of farmers predict farm input prices to be at least 30% higher this year compared to 2021.

      Throw in the mysterious destruction of multiple food processing plants and, in June, the deaths of thousands of cattle from excessive heat—or was it foul play?

      Also in June, the soaring stock market took a nose dive, and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell admitted they are looking at replacing cash with digital currency.

      Surely the black horse is ready to ride!

      * To be blunt, economies around the world are on the verge of collapse. JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning about a “coming economic hurricane.” He states, “Right now, it’s kind of sunny; things are doing okay. Everyone thinks the Fed can handle this—but that hurricane is out there, down the road and coming our way. We don’t know if it’s Superstorm Sandy or Andrew. You better brace yourself.”

      * How can I not reference the raging apostasy, the wolves among the flock, and the doctrine of demons all thriving in many churches today? This sad state of church affairs may be one of the most significant signs of the times out there.

      In May we learned that a new study from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University found that just 37% of Christian pastors in America have a biblical worldview. A spiritual awakening is needed in the pulpit just as much as in the pews! Imagine that two-thirds of our pastors (all denominations) don’t have a biblical worldview!

      * Israel is sounding the war drums. In the face of Iran’s continued development of nuclear capability (she’s almost there), the Israeli Air Force has developed a new capability to fly its F-35 jets from Israel to Iran without requiring mid-air refueling.

      This development is a boost to the IAF capabilities and comes as the Israeli military has upped its preparations for a strike against Iran’s nuclear capabilities—a scenario possible even yet this summer! This may be the most stunning geopolitical development of 2022—even more grave than Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

      Throw into the mix the collapse of Israel’s government in June. Word has it that Joe Biden and his administration will do everything they can to prevent a return of Benjamin Netanyahu, one of Israel’s finest leaders.

      I have provided just a few short bullet points that I have kept my eye on here in 2022 that tell me the King is coming any day. I could list dozens more. We are trending towards the Tribulation, the “time of Jacob’s trouble.” And while believers can rejoice at our destination, remember that contained in the above situations are much suffering and perplexity globally. And human beings cannot solve these problems. That is why the word “perplexity” is seen in Luke 21:25.

      The King of Kings must return to establish His earthly Kingdom on earth and clean up chaos, confusion, and consternation brought about by the Antichrist and his minions. The stage is being set now. The curtain for the last act could rise any day.

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