David Rose
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Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2025
FRONT PAGE ARTICLE
Peter in Prison
by David G. Rose
Last week, we considered the imprisonment of the Old Testament character Joseph. Though he was innocent, he was ultimately released and achieved much honor. Now we study the Apostle Peter in the New Testament, and his unfair incarceration.
Christians today are under attack. Many around the world are being ridiculed, scorned, and persecuted where they were once living in peace. As the close of this age approaches, we may all face the possibility of being imprisoned for our faith in Christ? Do you doubt this?
Jesus said in John 15:18-19 NKJV, “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.”
In Acts 12, Peter was thrown into prison, and James, the brother of John, was martyred. They had been outspoken voices for Christ, and Herod the king was committed to silencing those who preached the message of the Resurrection of Jesus.
While Peter was in jail, a prayer group met at the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark. While they prayed, God sent an angel to set Peter free. The angel led Peter through the complex labyrinth of hallways until they came to the last iron gate. Amazingly, this iron gate “opened to them of his own accord!” (Acts 12:10 KJV).
God had rescued Peter in a miraculous way. May we never forget that God loves us. He has promised to never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Further, we know that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delights in his way. This should bring us comfort in our adversity.
Peter went to the house where the prayer meeting was still in progress. When he knocked at the door, the young maiden Rhoda was so excited that she didn’t open the door! When she told the prayer warriors that Peter was at the door, they didn’t believe her! They said that it must be his angel!
It is one thing to pray, and quite another to pray with faith. Even though God responded to their prayers, they doubted that Peter was actually free. May we never be guilty of faithless prayer. Jesus said in Matthew 21:22 NKJV, “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” And James 1:6 NKJV, “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.”
It is good to know that they eventually let Peter in! Can you imagine their joy at seeing him? Their prayers had been answered, and there was living proof standing before them. God does answer prayer, but….we must pray first.
Trials will come. There will be sorrows and disappointments. But God is faithful and true. We must trust God to see us through without wavering. If you are in a desperate situation, fall on your knees right now and pour out your heart. He will hear and He will answer. Trust, and be not afraid.
Next week: Out tent
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JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
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Saturday Devotional
October 4, 2025
In whom I trust
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Psalm 91:1-5 ESV - He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.
Prayer: Dear Lord, in gratitude and love I come into your sacred presence. The scripture today reminds me that you are my protector and safe refuge. You have promised to shield me from the attacks of deadly diseases and from evil plots that would try to overpower me. Help me to trust you every day and every night. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
THE MIND OF CHRIST
The Mind of Christ
Introduction
by David G. Rose
In this NEW series of articles, we explore the Mind of Christ. Our two key verses are:
~ Philippians 2:5 KJV, “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”
~ 1 Corinthians 2:16 KJV, “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
Through the ages theologians and avid students of the Word have attempted to discover how Jesus thought and made decisions. Evangelist A.A. Allen said, “Before one can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He talked, he must first begin to think as Christ thought.”
It is expected that each one who follows Christ should have the same disposition as Christ, our Lord and Master. Jesus clearly taught in John 13:15 KJV, “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done for you.” This is quite a challenge, but attainable within our human limitations.
The Apostle Paul explains why knowing the Mind of Christ is so important. Ephesians 4:22-24 KJV, “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.”
Join us for the next few weeks as we search the scriptures to better understand the Mind of Christ.
Next week: A Submitted Mind
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV
GUEST ARTICLE
Guest Columnist: Rev. Tom Miller is ordained with the Assemblies of God, husband to Rhonda (15 grandkids). Tom currently does interim work & fills pulpits in Wisconsin.
Teach Us to Pray
by Rev. Tom Miller
My definition of prayer has evolved over the course of my Christian life. I used to think of prayer as “talking to God.” Then I realized, if I’m in a room with God and I’m doing most of the talking – I’ve got it wrong. So, I began to see prayer as “a conversation with God”. But prayer is more about time spent with Him. It’s like an old married couple who have known each other for decades and they just need to be together.
In Luke 11:1, one of the disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Maybe the inference isn’t a method or a format for prayer, but instead a desire to have the impetus TO pray. Maybe the “how” is less important than the fact we see the significance of the act itself.
Prayer serves a purpose. It can change circumstances. I believe prayer can change the mind of God, but most of all, I believe prayer can change ME.
But there are some things prayer is not. Prayer is not a vending machine. We don’t deposit our money, make our selection and push the right buttons to get what we want. Prayer does not reduce God to a genie in a bottle. We are not granted three wishes upon summoning His presence. Prayer is not a means for me to get MY way.
Prayer is really a merging of my will with the heart of God. It is a conforming of my mind into the purpose of the King of Kings. It is a means for me to fellowship and commune with my heavenly Father.
As we mature in our Christian walk, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane becomes our model prayer. He made His request known and then rendered His personal desire subject to the will of the Father. “...nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.” (Luke 22:42)
Lord, teach us to pray.
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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