We are now in Jerusalem described in the Bible as the joy of the whole earth and the city of the great King (Psalm 48:2). It is breathtaking to stand on the Mount of Olives and view this city and consider its history and destiny. Though Jerusalem is a very powerful city it is really a small stage for the divine drama of salvation. Jerusalem has been a city in conflict for most of its history and in the end all the nations of the earth will surround Jerusalem for a final world battle (Zechariah 12:2). However, when you consider this city you realize that…
God loves it
Satan hates it
Jesus wept over it
The Spirit descended on it
The nations are drawn to it
And Jesus is coming to it to reign over it!
Today, I had the opportunity to talk about the future and the prophetic events that will unveil here. Prophecy and the study of last things should motivate us to live Godly lives and to be more intense and intentional about sharing our faith. God gives us prophecy to change our hearts, not just fill our heads. I am amazed that some choose to neglect prophecy and yet every time I speak on the subject of the last days and the return of Christ, our church is uniquely blessed and people seem to respond so positively to these messages. You can go to Powerpoint.org and find my message series “The Beginning of the End” which is my latest series on the return of Christ if you are interested. Just because some people abuse prophecy does not mean we should avoid it. There is a crown of rejoicing to those who love his appearing (2 Timothy 4:8). So today on the Mount of Olives we talked about the future and the final events from the very place where Jesus ascended and will return one day! Read the words of the Angel who announced “Men of Galilee why do you stand looking into heaven this Jesus who was taken up from you into Heaven will come in the same way as you saw him go into Heaven (Acts 1:11).” Jesus is coming soon! Have you ever noticed at the end of a ball game the tempo of the game picks up and the energy and intensity of the game increases because the clock is running out? Because the time is short we need to make sure we are giving ourselves completely to Christ!
Ps. We are also having a whole lot of fun meeting new friends…. Meet my new best friend Clyde the Camel.
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Hi Paster Gram
I have been praying for your safe visit and return, and love the pics. thank you..in the sun rise pic. have you noticed something? A: that this img is what jesus saw when he was here. God Bless. Steven Sanders
Pastor Graham -
Thank you for sharing this experience and journey. Even though it's not the same as being there we are blessed. We are praying for you and the group each and every day for your safety and mission to "Tell The Story".
We llok forward to your next update and hearing about what God has put in your path these next days. I can't imagine what it must be like to walk the same paths, ont the same dirt, rocks, sitting on the boulders praying and worshipping, sitting under the tree's fellowshipping as Jesus did. What a blessing it must be to be filled with the Holy Spirit right where he lived.
God bless you all -
The Roberts Family
Doug
Amy
Jourdan
Reed
Drew
Brooke
Dear Pastor,
I would like you to know that when you are doing this you are setting an example for me. Im 11 years old and I want to grow up to be a missionary. It is so amazing to me that you would travel around the world to preach to people. You are making God's wish that we would go and make disciples of all nations true.
Much Support,
Jourdan (Doug and Amy Roberts' daughter.)
Pastor Graham,
Thank you for your blog. I have been yearning to go to Israel the past couple of years. I have heard that people change once they have gone to the Holy Land. Your pictures and messages are wonderful. God Bless you all and keep you. My husband and I live in Sherman now and attend Prestonwood when we can - the live streaming of Sunday Services is a real blessing to us. We have searched and still are searching but can not find a church like Prestonwood here!
God Bless and regards,
Michelle Weldin
I'm really enjoying the blog. Thanks for the time and effort you are putting in to keeping us up-to-date on this wonderful journey.
I just noticed that if you click on the pictures that they will show up in grand scale. Readers, be sure to click on the picture of Jerusalem for a more detailed view. Wow!
Keep the Hi-Res photos coming!
John Pritchard
Simpsonville, SC
Pastor Jack,
We are reliving our previous trip to the holy lands thru your blogs.Your comments re. scripture and its application to your location is strengthing our faith.
It's still hot here in Tx. but we did get some rain this week.That picture of Clyde looks like some of our relatives.
God bless,
Art and Nancy Hobbs
I will never forget our time in The Garden...we wept!
The Holy Spirit moved on all of us and we wept!
Also, hearing Silent Night being sung down in the caves of Bethlehem! Just amazing! So glad that all of you made it home safely! Wasn't Sunday service great? We are looking up and waiting!
Susie Pingleton
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