I'm Deeply Saddened

We Are Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7)

Ephesus Turkey Today
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Prayer and fasting.  I do see that prayer is a normal part of our lives as followers of the Way, Jesus, according to the Bible and the words of Jesus HImself. 

Of course I'm deeply saddened for the Body of Christ; us, the Evangelical Church in America today.  Why?  I'm saddened that prayer and fasting isn't made and recognized as  a top  priority. Especially considering it's extremely important function in the Bible.  This lost discipline is of up most importance as I've tried to point out in previous emails and my blog.  Could this be a reason for lack of power?   Jesus said:  "BUT THE DAYS  WILL COME... AND AT THAT TIME THEY WILL FAST." (Lk. 5:35a,c NASB)  That day has come.  It is time for us to obey our Lord.  Let us fast and pray like never before.

 I see all of us Evangelicals as Ephesus. (Rev. 2:1-7) Jesus walks among us.  We  shine and carry the Light of the Gospel of Christ.   We have it all....almost.  We have work, we have endurance. We don't tolerate evil, sin, nor false doctrine. We endure, we don't grow weary.  We give our all....   and yet.  So sad, how far we have fallen.  We've lost our First Love.  Our simple love and devotion to our Lord Jesus.  I know it saddens Him so much.  It would make Him happier if we simply worship Him more.  And, in addition, our love for each other has grown shallow and cold too, I'm sorry to say.   And that is why people are walking out of the churches in America.  That is why the finances of our ministries are being dried up by Jesus.  We can't afford to lack love any longer.  People's eternal soul's are being lost daily.  The harvest is ripe!

LET EVERYONE LISTEN TO WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS TO THE CHURCHES:  "TO EVERYONE WHO CONQUERS I (JESUS) WILL GIVE THE PRIVILEGE OF EATING FROM THE TREE OF LIFE THAT IS IN GOD'S PARADISE." (Rev. 2:7 ISV)

 We must return to  our First Love, Lord Jesus. I see prayer and fasting as one significant way to return to Him, intimate union, seeking His face.   Jesus says:  "COME UNTO ME, ALL YOU WHO ARE WEARY AND HEAVY LADEN, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST." (Mt. 11:28)