October Letter

Do you wonder why people are having heart attacks at an alarming rate? Or why we are forced to teach 4 and 5-year olds to use computers? Or why everyone travels at an alarming rate of speed to do nothing that is very important? Or why politicians are making such illogical decisions? Or why women are competing with men in every aspect of society at a frightening scale? Or why people do not relate to one another with respect or courtesy?

Consider these two prophecies that are 3,000 years old: Daniel 12:4 "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Isaiah 3:4, And I will give children (to growl, to act as a child) to be their princes (taskmaster, official), and babes (a tyrant) shall rule (govern) over them. Verse 12 "As for my people, children and their oppressors, and women rule over them. They which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy path."

Do you wonder why the hurricane changed its path and travel far out the sea from Rapha's area? We prayed against the storm's ability to destroy Rapha's interests - and it did not.

On September 30th, Russia's President Putin annexed four areas in southeastern Ukraine and threatens any opposers to be met with sanctions and possible nuclear force. President Zelinsky is rushing to join NATO. If this is allowed, it could escalate US involvement and possibly start World War 111.

These thoughts tax our souls. However, take heart because our God will never allow Rapha's associates to be overrun. We are protected in the storm and should it become necessary, He will "make us a way of escape."