STARTING THIS SUNDAY!
The Smith & Rowland Show
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Join Alan Smith and Jeff Rowland this Sunday, 8-29-21, @ 3 PM for a time of reflecting on current events, revival, and how they relate to Bible prophecy. Our plans are to do this weekly, or more often if needed.
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: Learning to Have Wisdom in the Battle
C.S. Lewis and Revival
From time to time, I will be sending out a video to teach us and remind us of the workings of God in His people. If God did it once He can do it again through you.
This week I have chosen to send out a video about C.S. Lewis. Read this short description of who he was.
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement.
Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. C. S. Lewis’s most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Here is a quote by him, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else”.
Enjoy this following video as we see how God works through His people.
https://youtu.be/cDqQscN_OnA
Alan
‘To Watch This Hurts’: Afghanistan Veteran Edward Graham Urges Prayer
By Gabrielle Redcay • August 17, 2021
Edward Graham held an Afghan child during one of six deployments in the nation. Now, the 16-year Army veteran is urging Christians to pray for the country in chaos.
As heartbreaking as it is for anyone to watch the chaos unfolding in Afghanistan right now, it’s all the more painful for those who served and sacrificed in the country.
“To watch this hurts,” admitted Edward Graham, a 16-year Army veteran and Billy Graham’s grandson. “I spent years there and lost many friends. There’s many Afghan people that I love.”
When the United States military invaded Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Graham was training at West Point. After graduating in 2003, the former special operations officer spent six of eight combat deployments there.
So even though Graham left the military to work with Samaritan’s Purse, he’s well aware of the situation in Afghanistan—where Taliban fighters quickly regained control after the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
“I watched the Taliban up close, [and] they are the very definition of evil,” he attested. “The Afghan people are trying to flee that. They’re trying to get away. They know the torture that’s coming.”
Very few people in the country are safe right now.
American allies are a target. Women who went to work or school are considered a threat. Children are at risk. And Christians—who already had to practice their faith in secret—now face even greater persecution.
“Pray for peace in Afghanistan that man could never bring about. … My hope has never been in man. It’s in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, alone.” —Edward Graham
“If anyone knows they are Christians, they will be marked, hunted and killed,” said Graham, who met members of the underground church during his time in Afghanistan. “The Taliban has no acceptance for any faith outside of their militant form of Islam.”
Knowing just how dire the situation is in this country, the former Army ranger is praying for a miracle. And he’s urging Christians not to “pass by” the Afghan people, following the example of the Samaritan man from Jesus’ parables.
“He was a Samaritan, and [the stranger] was a Jew. … These are Afghans, and we’re Christians. We may not see eye to eye in our faith, but these are people that are going to be persecuted because they didn’t support the Taliban. They didn’t support evil, and evil is going to try to stomp them out.”
So even if you haven’t met Afghan people like Graham has, every person you see in the news—desperately trying to escape this country in chaos—is an object of God’s unimaginable love.
“Jesus loves them, died for them. God sent His only Son that they’d have eternal life,” Graham said. “That’s true in this country, that’s true in Afghanistan, that’s true around the world.”
How You Can Pray for Afghanistan
Pray for the safety and salvation of the Afghan people.
Pray for persecuted Christians in Afghanistan.
Pray for a peaceful pathway that would allow people to escape.
Pray for countries accepting and resettling refugees.
Pray for the fall of the Taliban.
Franklin Graham
Pray for the People of Afghanistan
Join Me This Sunday, August 22, for a Day of Prayer.
Dear Friend,
Thousands of people are desperately trying to escape from Afghanistan after the country’s fall to the Taliban.
These Islamic extremists, who have now taken Afghanistan back by force, have a history of brutality, including beheadings and public executions. Time is short and the need is urgent, and that is why I am calling for a day of prayer this Sunday, August 22.
With the Taliban blocking access to the airport and all exit routes, this is a life-or-death situation for Christians and other religious minorities, and all those who worked with or for America over the past two decades. There is no hope for these people to get out safely—apart from a miracle from the hand of God—and that’s what we need to pray for.
It is a difficult and tragic situation. Will you please join me in praying for God to intervene in a mighty way?
Sincerely,
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Franklin Graham
President, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
—James 5:16, ESV
Truth Awaits
By: Alan Smith
• John 16:13: But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.
We are living in a day in which we must be able to hear from the Holy Spirit like never before. Perhaps the question for all of us is “Can we really handle the truth when we hear it?” The truth is that we are afraid of truth because truth speaks change to our lives, and we don’t always embrace change. We ignore, or sometimes even deny, truth because of our fear of change or confrontation. Why do we stay in denial and run from the truth when the truth can set us free? Could it be that truth ignored is truth lost?
There are so many questions that we must answer within ourselves to move forward with truth in our lives. In John 8:32 Jesus encouraged us to take hold of the truth when He said: Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. Perhaps we are waiting for the truth to set us free; but the truth is: truth must be captured and experienced before freedom comes into our lives. Truth is a word that requires action. Why search for truth in the Bible and in various other places, if it only serves to flatter our ears? We must put truth into action and embrace change.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you feel there is no where to turn? Do you feel that you are held captive by your circumstances? All three of these questions represent false truths in our lives. Why do we appropriate our faith in these false truths? It is amazing to me how we have more faith for the non-truths than we do for truth. It is imperative that we embrace “real truth”, and it is only then that we will walk in real freedom. The more truth we walk in, the more freedom we will experience in life. If we say no to truth or ignore truth, then truth is lost in that moment of time, and thus, the freedom that came with it. True freedom comes from life; and true life comes from the truth that comes from the Spirit of the Lord.
In the John 16:13 we see that the Holy Spirit comes to us with the purpose of guiding us into all truth. Truth must be very important if this is the mission for which the Holy Spirit was sent. Do you see? He was sent as the Spirit of Truth, our comforter. As the Holy Spirit guides us into truth, He will also comfort us during the changes brought about by truth and during the confrontation with truth. I am encouraged to know that it is possible to live in innumerable truths each day of my life, since the Holy Spirit is guiding me in this fantastic journey. Consider this: when we are living in truth, it is then that we can live in true reality; and only then, that we can move forward in life. New truth awaits anyone who has a teachable spirit.
Let’s explore another possibility. Could revelations of truth be plotted on the map of life’s journey to lead us to our created destination? With the same token, could living a life in non truth equal a created destination of unhappiness, sadness, and much confusion? Truth vs. non-truth: it is our choice, and in choosing, we are choosing the light or the darkness; life or death. So how can we know if someone is speaking truth to us? Let’s look at the following scripture to gain more understanding.
• Eph. 4:15: Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.
First, I can see that whoever has truth to give to another must give it from a heart of love. This indicates to us that truth must be immersed or coated in this love before it can be swallowed. If truth were a spiritual vitamin pill, it would have to have a buffered coating of love to be received into the heart of man. Likewise, as we walk in truth with this coating of love, we will grow more into the likeness of Christ, as He is the example of living in truth coated in love. How can we know this love coating is genuine? Let’s read another verse.
• 1 Corinthians 13:5-7: Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.
This love is a love that is very happy and full of joy. It rejoices in this new truth that is being given. This love is a love that protects the one who is receiving the new revelation of truth. This love is a love that trusts in the truth that is being given. This love is a love that never loses hope in the truth and what it accomplishes. This love is a love that has a resolve and does not waiver. This love is a love that perseveres and will not give up under the most unbelievable odds. Furthermore, this lovely truth will sometimes cause you to be viewed as an enemy instead of a friend. We can see this in the following verse.
• Gal. 4:16: Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?
Truth in love, when it is received by the recipient, causes things to change. This change to our lives is not always received gladly, and it may even cause us to feel uncomfortable. Truth is like a knife unto a surgeon: it will cut and bruise, but healing can then begin. It is the truth that brings us out of darkness into light. Light is what we need to see in this dark world. More light is needed now than ever before.
• Eph. 5:8-10: For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)
We see in the verse above that we were once in darkness. This darkness is a life of living in false truths and of living in denial of real truths. As the Holy Spirit guides us into real truths of reality, we start walking in light. This new-found light brings us into a new world of life and joy. We are encouraged to be children of this light, as it will bring forth a fruit of goodness, righteousness, and more truth. Be blessed this day as we call upon the Holy Spirit to guide us into more truth every day. And may He comfort us as we face the changes that “real truth” will bring into our lives.
Blessings,
Alan
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: God's Side vs. The Dark Side - The Summary, Part 2
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: God's Side vs. The Dark Side - The Summary
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - Declaring the Will of God by Being Determined
FAITH TABERNACLE OF KREMMLING
SMALL STRAWS, THE TRUMPET VISION SOUNDS
by MARSHA BURNS
Come into rest where you throw all of your cares on Me. My presence is the only place of restoration and rejuvenation. I know what you've been through and the stressful burden you have carried. Let go of everything that has sapped your strength and vitality. Come and be renewed. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - From Preserving Truth by Not Worrying
Dear HOP Prayer Partner,
Tonight at 6 pm, Jeff Rowland will be preaching and teaching on what the Holy Spirit gave us at our Wednesday night House of Prayer meeting, 7/21/21. I will have it posted on our www.kingdompropheticsociety.org front page as well as our Kingdom Prophetic Society Facebook page, www.facebook.com/KingdomPropheticSociety/.
Each week, Jeff will be bringing us fresh insights into what the Holy Spirit is saying at our HOP meetings. We invite you to join us tonight.
Blessings,
Alan
Dear KPS Member,
Tonight at 6 pm, Jeff Rowland will be preaching and teaching on what the Holy Spirit gave us at our Wednesday night House of Prayer meeting, 7/21/21. I will have it posted on our www.kingdompropheticsociety.org front page as well as our Kingdom Prophetic Society Facebook page, www.facebook.com/KingdomPropheticSociety/.
Each week, Jeff will be bringing us fresh insights into what the Holy Spirit is saying at our HOP meetings. We invite you to join us tonight.
Blessings,
Alan
Dear KPS Member.
Let us remind ourselves of the task that is at hand.
Matthew 9:36-38
36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
What a challenge found in this scripture that awaits us as we get up every morning! We must not run from this beckoning call of our Savior, as we are all needed on the front lines of this epic clash of the kingdom of darkness and the kingdom of light.
Socialism and such ideas are rampant as they are seeking equality and justice, but at all the wrong places. It seems that much of our country is becoming a trophy of hell.
Watch the live feed tonight on KPS facebook or on KPS main page at 7pm eastern standard time as we pray for our church's and our nation. We will try to hear what the Spirit of the Lord is saying to us. We really need your help.
Please consider the following video as our North Carolina Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, is becoming salt and light to our nation.
Blessings,
Alan
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - From Preserving Truth to Being Salt & Light
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - From Endurance to Preserving Victory, Part 2
Faith and Risk
Anything in life that is profitable requires an element of risk. Nelson Mandela once said, “There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” You will never be able to move forward in life without risk being part of the equation. Taking the first step forward is always the hardest part of taking a risk, for this is the first step of “taking action”. We are not here to just wait; instead, we are here to move forward and to move forward we must be willing to take risks.
Risk is an action of faith. Faith in God and faith that He has put you here to make a difference. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” God forbid that we become content with our daily routine day after day. To live with God and take a risk for His kingdom is a great adventure of faith, and not fear. At times, fear takes on the illusion of safety, such as we should not ask, or we should not be bold in making our request known. Fear is fear no matter how you frame it. The definition of “bold” is “showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous”.
Today let’s take risks in prayer for the Kingdom of God. We will take risks and get out of the boat and attempt to walk on water, the first step. We will take risks and ask for the impossible before our God.
Proverbs 28:1
28 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Philemon 1:8
For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right.
Ephesians 3:11-12
11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Hebrews 10:19-25
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Blessings,
Alan
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - From Endurance to Preserving Victory
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - From Engagement to Endurance
The Clash of Three Kingdoms: The Third Side - The Speed of Light, Part 3
