Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

chapelblog: Cuba

(student led)

Daniel 10:12-14

Some verses change the way we read the news and our Bibles. Daniel prayed and the answer was delayed. Why was that? Because there are authorities in place.

Eph 1:21 mentions rule, authority, power and dominion.
Eph 6:12 mentions rulers, powers and many forces.

Strange things in unseen realms cause strange things to happen in our own. Is our military presence in the Middle East the result of our prayers for the 10-40 Windows? The doors are open to come and go in America--and the world is coming here. Is this an answer to prayer about missions?

Some believe Cuba is cursed because of its rejection of Israel historically. It has difficult to grow things there and many Cubans think their country is cursed. But literacy is on the rise. Six Seminaries are currently functioning. Universities are basically free. Churches are full. But people are still trying to get out. Why? The Government takes care of children until 7 yrs old. But beef is outlawed. Hotels are for tourists, not Cubans. Cubans make between 7 to 10 dollars per month. One roll of toilet paper costs 10% of one’s monthly income. Our comforts are available and can be purchased, but not by Cubans. There are those who are and those who are tested by suffering and those tested by freedom.

Be motivated to pray and that there would be a strong missions impact in Cuba. Strange things are happening in other realms.

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