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Dear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus, part of the growing repentance remnant, cleansing as His Bride, getting ready for His soon return as our Bridegroom-----
Rev 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
If we read the Book of Revelation with intent, and not with fear, we as believers will find many secrets and keys as to what our Lord wants for us - and one of them is to be OVERCOMERS of every situation and challenge we are facing!
And, this scripture in Revelation 12 is one of those Powerful scriptures for every believer to hold on to - as it gives us literally "3 weapons in the Spirit" as to how to overcome the enemy...
Looking at it into depth, you will notice that there are 3 secrets we need to understand and learn to walk in every day, so we can become the overcomers Jesus wants us to be - which He is waiting for - like He already told us what we will receive when we overcome at the end of each of the 7 Letters to the 7 churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3.
So the 3 secrets listed here in Revelation 12:11 are the following:
1) By the BLOOD of the Lamb
The BLOOD of Jesus will always be our First Line of Defense. We need to understand the Power hidden in the Blood of Jesus - His suffering and death on the cross is for every believer - to cover us, cleanse us, and it stands for our forgiveness and our Protection - as well as the SEAL on our Foreheads - indicating we are saved. And when the enemy sees the Blood of Jesus on our Lives, he must pass over us and go somewhere else. Because our Pass Over Lamb has been slain on our behalf and the Blood on the Mercy Seat - confirms the Father's Mercy towards us, ensuring our Forgiveness of our sins - and Atonement - which stands for the Cleansing, Covering & Forgiveness of our Guilt.
The problem is, we as believers do not understand this truth, neither do we stand on it as we should, and thus through our ignorance, we are open targets for the enemy to do with us as he wishes. And if we leave any open doors through whatever sinful behaviors we still have, then the enemy can mess with us as he wishes.
Only through Repentance, and Receiving our Lord's forgiveness through the Cleansing Power of His Blood - we can close those doors, and get all the hooks of the enemy out of our lives - and really start living overcoming lives in our Lord's Presence.
2) By the Word of their TESTIMONY
And this is where our Testimony comes in. When you become an overcomer in any area of your life, you have to testify about it - tell others of what God did for you, and how your life has been impacted by God's Goodness and Faithfulness.
As you are testifying, you also stir other people's faith in the Lord, and encourage them to take the Lord's Promises and Finished work on the Cross, by Faith, and to also come unto Repentance, and to follow the road, having more hope that their prayers will also be heard, and that they will also become overcomers in their struggles. It's the goodness of God that leads one to repentance: Romans 2:4.
And that is what overcomes the enemy's attacks - and how you can literally take revenge on what he has stolen from you. That is how you resist the enemy, and thus also cause him to flee away from you. As he will realise he can't win - and he will lose more by attacking you, than he would gain.
3) Love not our lives unto death
And that brings us to the 3rd secret in overcoming the enemy - which is to not love your life more than Jesus - nor to be afraid of death - but to be even willing to die for Jesus if it is ever required of you - like the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 1:21 that "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. "
Cause when we aren't afraid to die anymore - and we are confident in our Lord's Faithfulness - we can even stare death in the eyes and be willing to stand firm in our faith. That is when miracles happen. Like with Daniel's 3 friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego - coming unharmed out of the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:8-30).
This is truly a powerful weapon against the enemy - if we learn to embrace it - and being able to truly stand firm in our faith - in the face of any attack on our lives. But we will only be able to do this, if we've truly repented, and are walking on that narrow path, left everything behind for our Lord, and taking Him on His Word, trusting that He is speaking the truth. But if we live compromised lives, and when we are truly tested in our faith, we will be found lacking, and not be able to stand firm when it really matters...
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And this brings me now to Jamal's testimony he shared with us. Jamal Prince Jamal has been going through a number of situations which he does not mention specifically below - but through his connection with us at National Day of Repentance, he has learned what Repentance really means, and what it means to stand firm in your faith, through a number of trials, difficulties and challenges he had to face - which we guided him through it all, also supporting his vision through the faithful donations you our donors have made over the last couple of years!
And now he is starting to see God's Blessings in his life - even seeing his family's lives being touched and changed for the better !!
Here follows just a very high level testimony he sent us...but reading between the lines, you will realise there is a lot of frustrations and difficulties hidden which he had to work through over time.
We give God all the Glory for using us all, enabling us to be instrumental in his life !
My Personal testimony
My initial interaction with Pastor Jeff Daly and National Day of Repentance (NDR) was in 2019. I came to know him through my longtime friend and brother in the Lord Pastor Edward Mikwamba. Since then, our interaction has touched on a number of areas which have transformed both my spiritual life and catapulted my personal growth.
Activities
Through support from NDR, I have been involved in a number of activities which include book translation, production of radio and television programs, production of podcasts, teaching among others. Through my skills as a qualified journalist, podcaster, documentary film maker and writer, I have been creative enough to the glory of the Lord.
Spiritual growth
Through my work and constant interaction with Pastor Jeff, my spiritual life has grown to the level that God has used me mightily in a number of ways. Through my involvement with Pastor Jeff, I have also been able to touch so many lives through podcasts, radio and television. My family has been taken through a journey of spiritual transformation and growth.
Due to my spiritual growth, I have been able to lead people in founding a Church, Altar of Repentance, whose mission is to advance the Gospel of repentance across Malawi and within Southern Africa.
Professional growth
During my interaction with Pastor Jeff, my professional life has gone through massive growth. Through support from NDR, I was able to complete my MA degree in International Journalism from the University of Westminster. Through Pastor Jeff’s support, I have also been privileged to attend several professional courses in line with my profession as a journalist.
Currently, I’m in pursuing a second MA degree in Media evangelism which is very ideal for the work I’m doing to advance the Gospel of repentance through use of various means of mass media. Pastor Jeff has been able to support me in this course.
Through support from NDR, I have been able to access various employment opportunities both locally and outside.
Family support
Through our interaction, Pastor Jeff has been able to extend his support beyond repentance related activities. He has supported members of my family in a number of areas. I have been able to get support towards education for my children and medical bills for my family members. Pastor Jeff has remained a solid rock for our family in times of need.
Please keep Jamal in your prayers - as he continues on this journey sharing his experiences with people in Africa, even beyond the borders of Malawi, touching hearts and nations through Repentance messages - and also knowing that your faithful contributions over the years were not unfruitful - but that it is still bearing fruit going forward!
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97% of contributions to NDR are sent to 17 repentance-preaching teachers/ pastors, now in 11 nations. In September, thanks to the Lord and you, SEVENTY ONE (71) donations were sent to support His Gift of Repentance! Please pray for our brothers and sisters and support them as He Provides through you:
Pastor Armstrong (Congo)
Antony Muyeka (Kenya)
Boaz Sikoyo (Kenya)
William Dunbar (Liberia)
Sebita Chipson (Malawi)
Jamal Prince Jamal (Malawi)
Joseph Kazembe (Malawi)
Chris Labana (Malawi)
Edward Mikwambe (Malawi)
Justin Zulu (Malawi)
Bal Pokarel (Nepal)
Rennyjay Alud (Philippines)
Susan Hammer (South Africa)
Neelam Mushtaq (Sri Lanka)
Isaac Oyako (Uganda)
Memory Phiri (Zambia)
Adoniah Magwaza (Zimbabwe)
I highlight Susan because her work is increasingly VITAL to NDR. She and I are not on salary; I'm not yet able to send the $1500/month which is our goal to support her. Please continue to sow into NDR, adding "fuel" to this mighty move of God -
"do not get weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not... (Galatians 6:6-9).
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Please continue to sow into NDR, adding "fuel" to this mighty move of God -Thank you for listening to the LORD and for your obedience. Please prayerfully consider sowing towards National Day of Repentance. With EACH donation we then support repentance-preaching evangelists (Mark 6:12), already bearing fruit advancing His Kingdom.
Every donation, no matter the size, helps reach more and more people for Christ, all for His glory !
God bless you,
Pastor Jeff
Pastor Jeffrey Daly
National Day of Repentance
www.globalrepent.com
pastorjeff@repentday.com
Box 246 Middletown CA USA. 95461
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