Dear in the Lord!

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With Love and Prayer,
Your Brother in Christ Jesus,
Pastor T. Benjamin & Hepsi Benjamin, India.

Do not Fear
Do not Fear
The Lord will give victory

The Lord delivered Israel, the people of God, from their slavery, from the land of Egypt and led them into Canan flowing with milk and honey. The Lord led His people through the prophet Moses. When they came to Rephidim, the Amaleks fought with them. Joshua the captain chose some people for himself and fought with the Amaleks.

The man of God Moses went up to the top of the hill with the rod of God in his hand and held up his hand. At that the Lord gave them victory. Moses raised up an altar at that place and named it "Jehovah-Nissi". (Ex.17:8-16). Jehovah-Nissi means "The Lord my bannner", that is "The Lord will give victory". Yes, my dear ones, the Lord will give you victory.
"The Lord will give you victory" in your studies, in your job, in your business, in your family matters, in the struggles in business, in your family matters, in the struggles created by men and in the struggles brought by the devil. Have faith on this promise. The Lord is giving you this promise.

Jehovah - Nissi

The Lord who is the banner of victory will give you victory.
How to receive the victory the Lord gives? We are going to meditate on this from second Chronicles, twentieth chapter.
King Jehoshaphat had to face a war. Three Kings with their great armies came to fight against him.
But Jehoshaphat, without actually fighting and shedding any blood, got victory in the war. The Lord gave a great victory.
The same Lord will give you also victory. Do not be worried.
How did king Jehoshaphat got the victory? What was the reason that the Lord fought for him and got him victory?

He fasted

"There came some that told Jehoshaphat saying, there cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria..." "And Jehoshaphat feared and set himself to seek the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah". (II Chronicles 20:2-3). Jehoshaphat was walking in the ways of the Lord with the fear of God in him. (II Chronicles 17: 3-4).
When he heard that a great multitude was coming againt him, he began to have fear. In the beginning he got fear saying, "how could I fight against this great multitude and against the three kings who have come against me?". But he did not keep quiet out of fear; did not get frustrated with fear. He remembers that the Lord with him is a great one. He believed that the Lord will help him in that dangerous situation and will give victory. "Set himself to seek the Lord and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the Lord; even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. And all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives and their children". (II Ch.20.3,4,13). The Lord fought for them and gave a great victory because king Jehoshaphat and his people seeked after God with fasting.
Jehoshaphat did not go seeking after kings of other countries for help immediately after the trouble came against him; he did not seek after men. He set himself to seek the King of Kings who reigneth over kingdoms. So the Lord gave him great victory.

In the beginning of this ministry the Lord told me to start the prayer team for people to come together and pray. He also gave the place for rental. When the prayer started there arose great opposition. The prayer had to be stopped.
Even meetings were conducted opposing the prayer. We had to meet many enquiries such as police enquiry, government officers enquiry and tahsildar’s enquiry. Under such circumstance, we began to look for people who may be of help. We went in search of political leaders and officers. But they could not help us; all our efforts failed. A stage came when no person could help in this matter. Then we began to seek after God in full strength. We fasted as a group and pleaded with the Lord.

As per the verse Call upon me in the day of trouble, I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me. (Psalms 50:15) When we looked to the Lord and called upon Him, He began to work in the matter. He removed the hindrances and gave victory. He also got the House of God built up. Jehoshaphat looked unto the Lord and called upon Him when the trouble came to him. The Lord gave him victory. We too looked to the Lord with fasting and pleaded with Him; the Lord gave us victory.
You too look up to the Lord and call Him with fasting, you too will get victory. Fast and pray as a family for the problems that have risen, for the sicknesses and your debt problems. Jehova-Nissi will give victory.

He prayed

When Jehoshaphat and the Jewish people came before the Lord with fasting, Jehoshaphat began to pray looking up to the Lord. This prayer is in II Chronicles 20:6-12 verses. This prayer of Jehoshaphat drew my attention. God gave the reply immediately this prayer was made; He gave also victory. Pray like Jehoshaphat. I wish to place before you a few things from his prayer. O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not though over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee. (II Ch 20:6)

See how Jehoshaphat began his prayer: Art not thou God?.... none is able to withstand thee What does this mean? Lord there is no other God than thee! You alone reigneth over kingdoms! No one can have victory standing against you! I am your child and thou art with me! This great multitude which has come to fight against me, is not against me; they have come to fight against you who is with me! No one can victory fighting against you! This is how Jehoshaphat depended completely on the Lord. I too used to pray like this only. I will completely cast myself on the Lord saying, Lord, you saved me! you anointed me! You have chosen me for the ministry! You are with me! I am yours! All mine are thine! My family and my ministry are yours. You are the great one, the richest, and mighty in wars; satan can not over-come you. This problem which has come to me is your problem! this struggle which has come to me is your struggle Lord look upto this. "These needs which I have are yours. You alone have to meet these needs" Immediately He will give miraculous reply.

You too depend completely on the Lord in your prayer.
Secondly, Jehoshaphat prayed, "Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before the people of Israel and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?
"When ..we cry unto thee in our affliction then thou shalt hear and help" (II Ch.20.7-9). He prayed mentioning the promise of God. God is the God of promises; He does not change over His promise; He will fulfill His promise.

We have to pray claiming His promises. Then the Lord will do miracles. If you are sick and when you pray for healing, pray saying, Lord you have promised "I am the Lord that healeth" (Ex.15:26) so, heal me according to thy promise.
When you are praying for the debt problem, pray saying, Lord, you have said in (Deu 25:12), thou shalt lend to many nations and thou shall not borrow and according to this promise do it unto me. When you pray like this mentioning the promise of God for every one of the matters, then you will see the Lord doing miracles exactly like that. It is because, He is a God who changeth not His promise.

So, before you pray, read the Word of God meaningfully. Get to know all the promises of God. During prayer mention those promises and pray. You will receive answers immediately for your prayers. You will receive victory. Thirdly, Jehoshaphat prayed saying, "O our God,.. we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do; but our eyes are upon thee. (II Ch.20:12)
He tells the Lord openly of his inability saying, "O our God, we have no might against this great company".

Dear ones, the Lord knows our strength and also our weakness. He is our good Father who knows everything of us. When we tell Him of our weakness and our inability, He rejoices for our dependance on Him. He strengthens us; He fights for us. Inform God saying, "I have no strength; I am not able to do anything". Jehoshaphat prayed, "neither no we what to do". Are you not also unable to do anything for your problem or your need? Tell this exactly to the Lord in prayer. The Lord will see to it. Jehoshaphat said "we do not know what to do under this condition. Hence Our eyes are upon thee. You too pray like this; "Lord I do not know what I should do for this problem and this struggle. My eyes are looking unto thee only".
Immediately the Lord will begin working for you. He will fight for you. You will receive victory.

He Praised God

When Jehoshaphat fasted and prayed looking unto the Lord, the Lord answered immediately. The Holy Spirit came down and spoke through one of the Levite. "Hearken ye, all Judah and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem and thou king Jehoshaphat. This saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not your, but God’s (II Ch 20:15)

Do you know how Jehoshaphat claimed this victory?
When he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and to say, Praise the Lord; for His mercy endureth for ever.

And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moah and mount Seir which were come against Judah; and they were smitten (II Chr.20:21,22). Jehoshaphat claimed victory through praising. When they began singing and praised God, the Lord fought and gave great victory. You also praise the Lord. Praise Him saying His Graces and His Power; Praise Him as a family. Jehovah - Nissi will give you victory.

Jehovah-nissi will give your victory.

You will receive victory Right now kneel down and offer this prayer with faith:

Jehovah - Nissi, who gives victory to me, I do not know what I should do in this matter! I have also no strength to accomplish this! Hence I am looking to you only! Lord who changeth not your promise, I praise you because you are fighting for me according to your promise! I praise you because you are giving we victory! In Jesus Name... Amen.. Amen...

The role of the Holy Spirit in Missionary Work

The field is the world. The wind is the Holy Spirit. The world has not yet been saturated with the gospel. Worldwide evangelisation is a mountainous task. It cannot be accomplished by muscle power or monetary strength. As God told Zerubbabel, "It’s neither by might not by power, but by My Spirit" (Zech 4:6,7). Let’s study in this article how the Holy Spirit helps us in missionary work if only we depend on Him.

1. He burdens us to PRAY.

The Holy Spirit descends on God’s people as the "Spirit of Supplication" when they seek Him for direction in missionary outreach (Zech 12:10). We won’t have all the information about places and people we would visit with the Gospel. Our prayers will be limited by the available informations. But when we respond to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, we move into a realm that’s beyond human imaginations (Rom 8:26,27). There’s hardly a vigorous missionary movement that was not birthed in prayer.

In the early Days one Sunday afternoon the Holy Spirit moved upon our prayer group mightily as the Spirit of Intercession. He burdened us to pray for the African tribes. We didn’t understand why. We were all students and any of us had hardly traveled beyond 300 kilometers from the southernmost towns of India. But we kept thinking about these tribes people. We had the shock of our life when one of our outreach teams in late seventies spotted hundreds of tribal men and women with negroid features in the jungles of the State of Karnataka in India. They are said to have escaped slave traders and been living as a "hidden" people group. We have a growing Church in this community now.

When our missionary praying is dependent on the Holy Spirit, we are able to see the condition of the lost from God’s viewpoint and love people as Jesus loves them. The Holy Spirit effusively pours out in our hearts God’s love that was manifested in Calvary for the ungodly (Rom 5:5,6). This was the testimony of Paul: "I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, that I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart" (Rom 9:1-3). This was for the salvation of Israel (10:1,2). Also for him to preach the gospel boldly he pleaded with God’s people to pray "in the Spirit" (Eph 6:18-20).

2. He empowers us to WITNESS.

The last recorded saying of Christ before His return to Heaven explains the supreme reason for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8, "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you; and you shall be witnesses to Me." Eventhough the urgency to get the message of the Gospel to people had always been there, Jesus would not let His disciples go on with the job until they had been endued with power from Above (Lk 24:47-49). Jesus Himself though He was the very Son of God did not preach or minister to people in His own power. Peter who had closely watched Jesus for over three years observed, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good" (Acts 10:38). Oratory skills or clever salesmanship will accomplish nothing without the Spirit’s power (1 Cor 2:4).

Not one time encounter but an experience of continuous infilling of the Holy Spirit is a basic must for bold and effective witnessing. Those who were baptized with the Holy Spirit in the upper room on the Day of Pentecost were filled again and "they spoke the word of God with boldness" (Acts 4:31). There must be frequent stirrings within so we will not be intimidated by fear of any sort (2 Tim 1:6,7).

Peter before Pentecost was a notable coward. But the Holy Spirit emancipated him from the fear of men and empowered him to challenge thousands. He understood what difference it made when the gospel was preached "by the Holy Spirit sent from Heaven" instead of by mere human enthusiasm (1 Pet 1:12; Mt 26:34; Mk 14:31). His utter dependence on the Holy Spirit is seen in his unassailable defence before the council: "We ought to obey God rather than men... We are His witnesses, and so also is the Holy Spirit" (Acts 5:29,32).

Satan will not peaceably surrender his captives. Missionary work is a spiritual warfare. As the beautiful feet march with the shoes of the gospel towards the enemy’s territory, all the fury of the principalities, powers, rulers of darkness and spiritual hosts of wickedness will be turned against them (Eph 6:12,15). Satan will have his agents like Elymas to hypnotically influence the hearers of the gospel through sorcery, false prophecy and the like. Only when the witnesses are "filled with the Holy Spirit" can they confront the formidable enemy and set the captives free (Acts 13:6-10; Isa 61:1).

The Bible encourages us to "desire spiritual gifts" (1 Cor 14:1). The first list of gifts in the New Testament is given in the context of evangelism (Mk 16:15-18). Of the gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:7-10), the word of wisdom (Acts 15:13-21), the word of knowledge (Acts 8:23), faith (Acts 28:3-6), gifts of healings (Acts 9:33-35), working of miracles (Acts 14:3) and discerning of spirits (Acts 16:16-18) are the most essential to missionary evangelism. God is more than willing to bestow these gifts on us when we ask Him (Mt 7:11). Will the Lord of Hosts be slack in equipping His soldiers before sending them to the battlefront?

3. He directs us to GO.

As per the Great Commission we are to go everywhere preaching the Gospel to everyone. But the condition of one field differs from the other. Some fields are yet to be ploughed. Some other fields are ready for sowing. And there are fields already ripe for harvest. So also the gifts and calling of God vary from missionary to missionary. Some workers are efficient in ploughing, whereas others excel in sowing or reaping (Jn 4:37,38; 1 Cor 3:5-7). The Holy Spirit as the Chief Executive of missionary work decides WHO, WHERE and WHEN. In His sovereignity He can change the course and the candidates. Blessed are the flexible; for they shall not be broken!

The Book of Acts is the textbook on missions. It teaches us through examples how we can be successful in missionary outreach if we follow the voice of the Holy Spirit. The following three incidents are illustrative.

Evangelist Philip was conducting a glorious healing compaign in Samaria (Acts 8:5-7). This was the talk of the town (v 8). Huge crowds were thronging to hear him and see the miracles. People were baptized in water and getting filled with the Holy Spirit (vv 16,17). In the midst of such a hectic programme and an arduous ministry to thousands, the Holy Spirit directed Philip to go to the desert of Gaza to minister to just one individual! (vv 26,29). This may not appeal to human logic, but the Heavenly Wind blows where it wishes! Those born of the Spirit must yield themselves to be also borne by the Spirit! (Jn 3:8).

Simon Peter was vacationing with Simon the tanner enjoying the sea breeze and spending time in prayer (Acts 9:43; 10:5,6,9). He would have least expected a missionary call from the gentile world at that hour. He was a biased Jew. But "the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are seeking you. Arise and go, doubting nothing; for I have sent them" (Acts 10:19,20; 11:12a). Basically Peter was called to be an apostle to the Jews (Gal 2:7,8). He had no personal liking for the non-Jews either. But because Christ in the first instance had given the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven to Peter, the Holy Spirit urged Peter to inaugurate the gentile ministry (Mt 16:16-19). Sensitivity to the promptings of the Spirit is indispensable to fulfill God’s missionary programme.

Paul and Barnabas were two among the five prophets and teachers in the Church at Antioch. The disciples of this Church were the ones to be first called Christians (Acts 11:26; 13:1). Though Paul and Barnabas would have been such a blessing to this local Church, the Holy Spirit spoke to the other leaders to release them for the translocal missionary work (Acts 13:2). The Holy Spirit was so actively operating in this enterprise that it is recorded that these two men were "sent out by the Holy Spirit" eventhough it was apparently the other leaders who sent them forth (compare v 3 and v 4). Which Church does release its best ministers for missionary work? Is the Holy Spirit not speaking to us these days or are we not obeying His voice?

The Holy Spirit not only sends us to the fields but also guides us in the work. His guidance can be either through open doors or closed ones (Acts 16:6-9). He also creates irresistible desires in the hearts of missionaries about specific places or peoples. An example: "Paul purposed in the Spirit... I must also see Rome" (Acts 19:21). Though the message is the same to all peoples, the methods will have to be changed to suit the cultures (1 Cor 9:20-22). The Holy Spirit as "the Spirit of wisdom and understanding" leads us to behave prudently according to the situation (Isa 11:2).

4. He inspires us to GIVE.

Money is not primary in missionary work but it is necessary. Pioneer missionary work is more expensive than the maintenance of established Churches. Though tithing is a healthy practice, if Christians won’t give more than one tenth of their income, world evangelisation will continue to be far from realisation.

The Spirit of Pentecost released a spirit of liberality in those who received Him. According to the Biblical record, there was no direct orders or indirect hint from the apostles to get the disciples sell their belongings and pool the money for common enjoyment, especially to bless the have-nots. The spontaneity of the act is the miracle of miracles! (Acts 2:44,45; 4:34,35).

Fresh outpourings of the Holy Spirit are reported worldwide. People speak in tongues, shout, jump, dance, fall, roll and so on and so forth. But do we hear of anyone sharing his wealth liberally with the poor and the needy as a direct result of being baptized with the Holy Spirit? Which will be a more practical and convincing evidence of Spirit baptism— Acts 2:4 or 2:44? Missions Researcher David Barrett reports that of the top twenty American Churches in giving, not one is charismatic. Where have we gone wrong?

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of glory (1 Pet 4:14). When He possesses us He grants us glimpses of eternal glory. As a result our grip on earthly gold and possessions is loosened. When Abraham was satisfied with the bread and wine received from Melchizedek, King of Salem, he despised the material wealth offered by the King of Sodom (Gen 14:18-24). This dimension of the ministry of the Holy Spirit must be restored in our life and teaching. That alone would usher in the long-awaited revival of giving.

5. He helps us to REAP.

Reaping the harvest is the most exciting part of missionary evangelism. The endtime ingathering of souls is accelerated by the last days ourpouring of the Spirit. Quoting Joel’s prophecy Peter in his Pentecostal sermon said, "It shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh... And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the Name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:16,17,21). The Holy Spirit mobilizes the entire Church—not just its fulltime ministers—"sons... daughters... young men... old men... menservants... maidservants"— for gathering the grains (vv 17,18). Aggressive evangelism is a natural outflow of the Holy Spirit revival. When God pours out showers of blessing on His people dwelling on His hill, they invariably become a blessing to those all around (Ezek 34:26).

Not only the Church as a community but also each Christian becomes a mighty soulwinner through the fullness of the Spirit. It is told of Barnabas that "he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit... and a great many people were added to the Lord" (Acts 11:24).

In our mission fields we have frequently witnessed outpourings of the Spirit on the hearers of the gospel even before they were formally initiated into Christian life by a mouth confession or water baptism. In such instances the Church growth has been phenomenal. The case of Cornelius is illustrative of this sovereign act (Acts 10:44-48). After all it is the Holy Spirit who baptizes (inducts) people of any culture and status—Jews or Greeks and slaves or free— into the one Body of Christ! (1 Cor 12:13).

At the same time we cannot conclude that the Holy Spirit is not at work if the harvest is poor or delayed. Not all soils are alike. We must be faithful in sowing and watering but leave fruitbearing into the hands of God. The Bible emphatically states, "Neither he who plants is anything, not he who waters, but God who gives the increase" (1 Cor 3:7). Having done all, we must wait on the Lord till He rains on our fields (Hos 10:12). He will not disappoint us. He will cause the former rain and the latter rain to come down for us (Joel 2:23). Stay positive and expectant (v 21). Out labour will not go in vain (1 Cor 15:58). "In due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Gal 6:9b).

6. He causes congregations to GROW.

Just like Abraham sent Eliezer to find a bride for his son Isaac, the Father God has sent the Holy Spirit to get the bride ready for His Son. The Holy Spirit is now preparing the Church to be married to the Lamb of God. Until Christ returns the Holy Spirit works zealously for the Church for her health and growth. About the early Church congregations we read that they walked in the "comfort of the Holy Spirit" and were multiplied (Acts 9:31).

It is the Holy Spirit who ordains overseers to shepherd the Church of God (Acts 20:28). He equips them with His gifts of wisdom, knowledge and discernment and guides them in leadership. As the Spirit of Truth He leads the Church into all truth (Jn 16:13). He reminds the Bride of the words of the Bridegroom so her walk may be pleasing to Him (Jn 14:26). When doctrinal disputes come up, the Holy Spirit sheds new light on the Scripture for better understanding. See how wonderfully He helped the leaders in Jerusalem council to sort out the circumcision issue! Their conclusion was what "seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to them" (Acts 15:28).

The Church grows healthily when "every organ" and "every joint" function effectively (Eph 4:16). A Church with a silent majority is not a New Testament Church. When the Holy Spirit has His sway He energises and enthuses every member to function to his fullest God-given potential. There’s no "non-spiritual" work in the Church. Whether it is artwork or administration, the Holy Spirit is the Enabler (Ex 31:1-5; Acts 6:3).

7. He strengthens us to SUFFER.

Missionary work without suffering is unheard of. The Lord Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit as "another Comforter." As a Comforter, even before the missionaries face persecution, He strengthens their hearts for what lies ahead. Missionary Paul declared, "The Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me" (Acts 20:23).

In His commissioning address to the twelve disciples, Jesus encouraged them saying, "You will be brought before governors and Kings for My sake... But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak... for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you" (Mt 10:18-20). We see this magnificently fulfilled in the case of Stephen. He was not primarily a preacher or a teacher of the Scriptures but only a deacon appointed to look after business matters in the Church (Acts 6:2-5). But his opposers "were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke" (v 10). He died a martyr’s death "being full of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 7:55). It is frequently observed in pioneer mission fields that the answers given by uneducated but Spirit-filled workers in defence of the gospel would baffle the best of theological minds!

Suffering is suffering. Pain is pain. But the Holy Spirit fills the persecuted with inexplainable joy (Acts 13:50-52). This is something which neither the persecuted not the persecutors can understand. The stories of martyrs right through the Church history attest this fact. Of the seven Churches of Revelation 2 & 3, the only two Churches which were not rebuked were missionary minded. The Smyrna Christians were promised "crown of life" and the Philadelphians the position of a "pillar in the temple." What more do we need?

He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches about the unchurched!

Beloved brother!

I am glad to contact you through this letter.

Recently we had a big Gospel Crusade in our city. On the last day when a call was given to accept Christ I ran to the front with tears. My sinful past weighed heavily on me. I cried in agony, “Lord, save me!” I felt my burden rolling away. I was enveloped with joy unspeakable. At the close of the meeting when all sang, “It’s bubbling, it’s bubbling, it’s bubbling in my soul; I’m singing, I’m dancing, since Jesus made me whole,” truly I also was singing and dancing. The week following the meetings was all joy. But slowly I find dullness taking hold of me. Everything seems very ordinary. Is this usual? I do not understand. I shared my problem with the friend who guided me to you. Please reply and help me. Thank you.

Yours, looking for help,

Richard

Dear Richard,

I praise God for your blessed experience in the Crusade. The doubts you have expressed are fairly common to those who newly come to Christ, so don’t worry.

In all Christian experiences there is an important order—

First, Fact

Next, Faith

Last, Feelings

“Fact” or “truth” is what we receive from the Bible. “God’s law is truth” (Psa 119:142,151). Now what is the truth of the Bible concerning your salvation?

“As many as received Christ Jesus to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His Name” (Jn 1:12).

“The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin” (Jn 1:7).

Fact remains fact, and truth is truth, whether it is believed orabandoned.

Next comes “faith.” It is by faith that we accept the facts. “What if some do not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Certainly not!”

After faith, last of all, come “feelings.” Constantly changing, feelings are most unreliable. But none of them can change the truth. Therefore rely only on the truth and never on your feelings. Does not the Spirit of God witness with your spirit that you are a child of God? (Rom 8:16). What more do you require?

The devil would delight to lead us by our feelings, encouraging us to believe they are reality, when only the truth is trustworthy. Never forget God’s order: Fact first, faith next and feelings last.

God bless you.

Your brother with love