Evangelist, motivational speaker and HR & Legal Co-ordinator
I'm here to...
Link-up and fellowship with all those who worship God in truth and in spirit...to laugh with those who are laughing and to cry with those who are crying and to not only share their pain, but try to lessen it for them in Christ Jesus!
Interests:
I like everything in life knowing that all that happens is God's will for me and that He will always act for my utmost good according to His divine plan. Many things puzzle me...yes...but nothing takes my happiness out of my hands for I know that Jehovah God is in control. Nothing can ever take the truth He has laid out in Romans8:28 from my heart; ALL THINGS WORK OUT FOR MY GOOD. How so wonderful!!!
I'm passionate about...
Making millions of disciples and winning souls for God! I glory in selflessness for He was selfless...He lived for others and though the owner and originator of all, He chose to live a poor man's life. In the same footsteps, I attach very little importance to material things (which are at best only momentary) and have taught my family to aspire for the secret joy derived from giving. We therefore own so little except the very basic!
My story with God
He is the starter and finisher of my faith through His glorious and wonderful Son Jesus Christ. After spending considerable time chasing the vanities of this world, I have come to accept the fact that there is no thrill like knowing and living for Christ. I was once a Catholic of Catholics...and if there is any one thing I know know for sure, it is that CATHOLISM (AND "RELIGIOSITY AS A WHOLE)" IS THE ONE MOST DANGEROUS weapons satan is using to divide the sheep and lead masses to their eternal damnation. I let anyone who would care to listen know this...those people don't worship Jehovah God the way He has decreed to be worshipped! Let all who have ears listen to what the spirit of the Lord is saying!
Other stuff about me:
I am what one may comfortably label "everyone's servant" and a man for all seasons. I go out of my way to comfort all...more so ladies, who life has treated cruelly, more often than not....in the hands of unconverted men. I cry daily when I see the attrocities meted out on innocent children...even by those closest to them. I am mad about children...I just love kids and spend most of my time with them. I strive daily to be a pillar in prayer...and although I fail repeatedly, I know that Christ looks down on me from His high seat and count all my pitiable struggles for righteousness. I cherish prayers for therein lies my (and yours too) only victory over life's challenges! I adorn daily God's Spiritual armour before I step out as outlined in Ephesians 6:11. It is His WAR...we can only win it through HIS ARMOUR...not our pitiable efforts. He won it already for us, hallelujah!!! Worshiping the Lord in truth and spirit is fun...and truly enjoyable!!! I invite all to give Christ their all. You will never regret the effort.
Hello dear brother!
I am up late tonight, and I wanted to stop by your page and give you my virtual hug. I am looking forward to the day when we will actually have more than a stolen moment to chat. My friend, I have so many questions I would like to pick your brain with!
I had such a beautiful moment of peace tonight. I was walking into the grocery store just as the sun was setting and I felt an indescrible peace and strength. God has granted me many such glimpses of His greatness this week. Just a few seconds in time when I must pause in awe and say "Wow, God is amazing!" And then I think how much I would like to share that moment of blessing with my friend Bernhard, because I know you would recognize it and appreciate it as much as I do! My brother, I am praying for you as I type this. You have been such a good friend to me, and I am praying that God will open up the heavens and pour down great blessings on your life and your family. I hope that your Sunday services are glorious in the Lord. God Bless you, brother! Give my love to your wife and those precious kids!
In His Love,
Maureen
Hello brother brateng, I received your message about your visitation. That's very exciting and faith boosting. I love the things you are passionate about. May HE bless you abundantly today.
I received an e-mail about end times, which I don't usually get caught up in, but my missionary friend in Peru believes this, and it sounds feasible. What do you think?
--- On Sun, 7/13/08, Johannes W. Matutis wrote:
From: Johannes W. Matutis
Subject: The Lord gave me a VISION
To: pastor@matutis.de
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008, 5:28 PM
God gave me a vision this morning (11.07.2008).
I saw how, through a very small spark, a whole ammunition depot was blown up.
And the Lord said to me, “Write it down quickly, and let all your friends
know, so they will be warned, and not panic."
And this is what I saw: It was a black middle-sized bomb, which was fired into
the desert like a missile. It looked like it was a maneuver, or a military
exercise.
It was fired cluelessly; it did not meet its target, and looked like a false
start. It appeared as if the bomb exploded in the middle of the desert.
It had apparently missed its target, and dropped off in the desert.
Alas, no one had an idea that right at that point in the desert, below the
sand, a mighty armory was located, which had been secretly placed long before
this time.
This small bomb, which had missed its target, now triggered an inferno.
The explosion from the stored bomb under the sand was no longer to be stopped.
Every minute brought about another greater and more severe explosion.
It refused to stop. The smoke that resulted from these explosions caused
darkness in the whole world.
The whole world was here, like a village.
All the people I saw were seriously affected, shocked and horrified.
They called out and screamed, “How could people be so crazy as to explode
bombs here, even though they are for test purposes”.
It went blow after blow.
There was no one who could stop this catastrophe, or to quench the fire.
No one even had the ability to do so. There arose a great and mighty cloud of
smoke up to the sky, just like the eruption of a mighty volcano.
As I continued to look at this inferno, I saw on the floor, the map stretched
from Egypt, Israel, Syria up till Pakistan, and in the middle was Saudi
Arabia. This was in my estimation, the location of the great armory that was
blown up. There was much sand and waste land all around.
The smoke and the desert sand from this inferno spread itself like wildfire
over the whole world and brought about darkness even at bright midday.
The whole world panicked. Even I woke up with a start, and asked myself what
had happened.
The Lord said to me. “Tell my children, they should not fear, because I the
Lord am with them. I am still in control”. I am to tell them this “do not
break out in panic, when this happens – soon. It must happen in order that my
coming be prepared for”. In the same vein, the Lord showed me how all the
great and mighty fled, each seeking a cave, or bunker in order to hide
himself. The world economy, every economic alliance collapsed like a pack of
cards. No one wanted to know anything about them anymore. Everyone ran for
his dear life. Everything burnt. There was panic and confusion everywhere.
As I continued to pray, the Lord said to me “but you my children, you belong
to my family, all you who belong to my house, I will not allow you to find
your graves with the godless. I will come and catch away my own, and save
them. You will see these dark clouds; you will experience the dull days,
without the sun, but they cannot harm you.
I, the Lord, am your shield, your protection. Just like I once protected my
people Israel from the angel of death in Egypt, so will I protect all them
which have my blood (The blood of Jesus) over themselves, or which will be
seen under the blood of Jesus. You are my firstborn, whom I will protect and
keep myself.
Hold out, through whatever experiences you are going, as it will lead you to a
deeper relationship with me. It only strengthens your faith.
It brings you closer to me, and makes you ready for the days of the shaking,
and the day of visitation. My children, the judgment must take place first,
as the sins and godlessness of man have cried out to me in heaven. Never has
man been so godless and unrighteous. Their cups of transgression have become
full and run over.
And thus says the Lord, “my people, the time has come for you to arise and
raise your voices to warn the people against my great and terrible day of
judgement, which is coming on people of the world. The riches of this world
will be destroyed, but my kingdom comes, says the Lord. You my child, believe
and trust me, be faithful to me, serve me, so will you and your house be
saved. And fear not, you are inscribed upon the palm of my hands. I am still
with you in your boat, and I will bring you, and all the people with you, to
safety on the other side (shore) says the Lord.
Please, if possible, send this vision to all your friends. Translate if
necessary, and let your friends know, “it will take place soon”.
MARANATHA
Pastor Joh W. Matutis
www.nnk-berlin.de (see the english menu)
P.S.
I know that this vision is from God. God speaks to me. I’ll give you an
example. Before the eruption of the Yugoslavian conflict, God gave me an
assignment one morning to take the next plane to Yugoslavia(Vinkowski) to
deliver a God-given message to the church. At first, I did not know exactly
what I was supposed to tell them, but as I got there, God showed me that they
were to buy up a nearby barn. During the service, I took a collection for the
purchase which money the brethren used to purchase the barn.
Shortly after that, the Yugoslavian war began. An American bomb struck the
church, as well as the barn, and destroyed it. After the war, the American
government, as compensation for this destruction built, at its expense, a
beautiful church on the land that had been the barn. This is just one out of
many examples.
So I am obeying the Lord and sending this vision to as many as possible. I
could also refer you to scriptures bordering on these revelations.
But you can all read that in your bibles yourselves, in Revelations
11:15 -19:4 for example.
BRATENG I CAN ONLY SAY THAT 25 YRS AGO I PRAYED FOR GODS LOVE IN MY LIFE THATS WHAT I ASKED FOR IN MY BAPTISIM (LOOK TO ME ONLY AND I WILL MAKE YOU RADIANT) THROUGH IT ALL I LEARNT TO DEPEND ON JESUS THE FATHERS GLORY. I WAS FULL OF BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS BEFORE AND THE LORDS SPIRIT HAS WORKED A WONDERFULL WORK IN ME , GODS GRACE AND GODS GLORY
PS 91. 11 12 LUKE 22 43 MATH 4 11 1KINGS 5-8 2KINGS 6 15 17 MATH 26 53 ACTS 5 19 ACTS 12 8-11 ACTS 27 23 24 LUKE 1 11-13 19 SOME VERSES WHERE GOD USES HIS ANGLES TO HELP HIS SERVANTS ENJOY MARY
hi brother,how are you today,hope fine? thanks to god.my brother thank you for your prayers,i belive god will answe us that we may not fail into temtation.pleas brateng,we will give thanksgiveing.thank you somuch brother and god bless.
I am so blessed by the way you stood as a watchman over Christy during this time she was away. I sence the pleasure of God in it as how we all should be caring for each other. Great is your reward in heaven my brother. My dear brother, may the words of this song touch you, I know it is your heart. It is going to be worth it.
In the love of Jesus
Bob
Wow! My brother, I saw Loftus for Jesus last night on Godtv on demand, 70,000 people gathered in a stadium and who was the preacher? A old farmer. My heart rejoiced that revival is beginning to come to Africa. Now i hear of your testimony of how The Holy Spirit came and touched Your church. It is just like God to touch both our churches just to bless our socks off. It is only the beginning. When the hunger begins then the filling will come. For the hunger is there because there is a filling. My prayer is that the glory will consume your whole village with revival.
In the love of Jesus.
Bob
DEAREST SON, DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. YOU ARE BLESSED AND LOVED AND I KNOW THAT GOD IS WORKING IN AFRICA... KEEP PRAYING AND BE ASSURED OF MY LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU...
YOUR MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER RAMONA P.
Dear Brateng...
You miss me already...? Ha...ha...Sorry I've been missing some days here because I was having some problem with my health. But glory to God, I am keeping the faith that I will be well soon, just a matter of time. I hope a prayer from a pastor like you will sound like a thunder to the heaven so I will soon be well too....this is a prayer I am asking from you, bro....
Well I haven't had the chance to make a connection with Christy Gabriel...hopefuly oneday soon. Btw, where has she been that you said she just arrived in Jakarta?
I would like to tell that Indonesia is actually a kind of country that has good level of tolerance though sometimes there's some fanatical islamic fundamentalist ruin the peace. I work as a minority in a company of 150, of which there are only 4 or 5 Christian. So....the difficult thing that happens in Indonesia mostly is to find a spouse who has the same faith. So many I know has left Christ because of the lure the people offered thru' job/career advancement or thru' the promise of bliss of marrying the other faith. Though sometimes there are also people brought thru Jesus thru marrying, but usually it's the work of God Himself that call people of most unbelivable moslem to Christian that happens here in Indonesia. When people convert from Christian to Muslim, all Muslim rejoice and make a loud testimony, but for Christian it will be dangerous to openly testify the conver of the other way.
That's a short story I could say. We will keep encouraging so the Word of God can be heard louder and louder.
Jesus Bless You.
Dearest Brother Bernhard
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING INCLUDING BEING MY AARON IN THIS NET FOR ME for ALL IS DONE YESTERDAY. I came home alive though sooo tired and worn out bodily and heart. I could not insert pic for you here now brother, because the internet was sooo slow today. But I miss you so much and also miss all our friends here too... Hope everything is OK with you and all of my family there!!!
With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
My dearest son
May you know that you and your loved ones (congregation) and nation are in our prayers. May God richly bless you and may your reward be HEAVEN when we will embrace each other and actually know each other...
Fond love and lots and lots of hugs
from Your mother in Christ and Granny
Ramona P.
Praise The Lord,
I thank the Lord for you and your Ministry. My Brother God is with you and "he is more than the whole world against you. So walk in your authority, move forward and trust in the Lord's Strength, His Power, and His Majesty. See in advance lives coming out of bondage, see in advance lives being saved, see in advance sickness being destroyed, see in advance that you are the Movement. A Movement of God never comes on a specific day, a certain month, a planned event,or man appointed moments.The Movement of God lies within us, because we already have the Hope of Glory already within us Jesus Christ, and His Dunamu's Power as our strength! God is willing and always ready to flow through us, He is an Endless, Constant, Steady, Stream.We must learn to tap into that Fountain that never runs dry, His Great Majesty!If we only just believe and trust in the character and reputation of God, then we learn to respond through obedience. If we respond through obedience, then signs and wonders will follow us.We are the Manifestation of God's Great Glory, The Hand of God, and The Will of God!
We are Praying For you, and your Ministry.
God Bless You, Prophetess Renee
Dear brother brateng, I shall certainly keep you in my prayers as the Lord brings you to mind over the next three days. I will be at a Joyce Meyer conference Conference in Detroit MI. Keep on fighting the good fight. You are on the winning side.
Praise The Lord, For He is always doing great things! I thank the Lord for His lovingkindness towards us all. I am just happy to be used by the Lord in any capacity. God knows what we need, and He knows just how to give it to us. Sometimes the Lord moves us by the heat and sometimes by the fire, and sometimes by both! Either way He knows how to stir us up! My brother Live everyday in expectation, and know that the Lord is with you!
Prohetess Renee
I would like to pray this for you which once I read, especially when you are facing your crusade:
"Father, some of us are overwhelmed with the visible circumstances, illness, financial difficulties, errant children, depression, relationships... and unsavedness and it is hard to see through the emotional fog. Please my Lord, just as You spoke into the darkness in the beginning and said "Let there be light" and there was light, please speak into our situations and let us have a glimpse of Light, The Hope You promise for the unsaved ones...
Thank You, Father. You are our Comforter. Please bring a song to the lips of my best friend Bernhard who needs a song at this time while he is preparing the crusade for Your Kingdom
Thank You. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Sonny
Mom just want to say God blessings for the crusade!! May youe experience GOds presence and miracles like never before!!
In my heart and prayers!!!
Love Mom
Blessings and Peace be upon you Brateng;
I pray the Father's favor be with you, and that He will prosper the meetings that you are holding. My He grant you boldness by His Spirit to proclaim HIs word, and to pull many out of darkness into His marvelous light in Jesus the Christ's name! AMEN! My prayers will be with you.
B-blessed;
Michael
hello my friend! I don't think you'll see this page while you are off work for your out reach, but I want you to know that I am on my knees, petitioning our Almighty God for his divine hand on this outreach! I will not cease praying for the next three days! God bless you, and keep you and every member of your team safe!
In His Love,
Maureen
Hi Brateng im sorry i did not write too much yesterday i had gotten pretty busy and my husband was home all day yesterday. He took off from work to spend time with me and this is what he told me. I was very happy that he took time off from work to be with me! I have been praying for the sucess of the crusade and that many souls will be saved. I thank you for your prayers for Rebekkah and that God will make positive things happen in her life.
Great news about 17 people coming to the Lord. Your labor is not in vane. These seventeen souls multiply quickly. I am trusting and praying for your town to be saves. May this only be the beginning for your ministry seeing fruit come forth.
I heard a great message yesterday that talked about seeing people in the potential of what they will become as Jesus comes into their lives an not just label them by who they are now.
We had another mighty move at church yesterday also. A friend of mind said that God was showing her that God is not just bring a revival to us, but a revolution that will change the church around the world into a more affective, useful thing to reach the multitudes of souls that need to be saved. I am so blessed that God is moving in South Africa, As I watched and listened to this farmer preach to 70,000 people at Loftus For Jesus I know the revolution is coming. It is not an easy thing to take place. In The US we had a revolution that created a civil that was the bloodiest in all our history that eventually abolished slavery, Then in the 1960s Rev. Martin Luther King lost his life to end segregation. The church has always been important in bringing change to the world. What you are doing, what I am doing, what others are doing, together we can be world changers in the world where we live.
Pastor Brateng, thank you for your labor of love and being a world changer in your part of the world.
In the love of Jesus.
Bob
Lord God, we praise Your for who You are :·)
HALLELUJAH!! Thank you Lord for some great results! Bless brother brateng in al his efforts to win souls for you.
May the Lord continue to give you wisdom, brateng, and a deeper revelation of Himself to you, and to His beautiful amazing Kenyan people.
May you continue to hope in the things God is showing you, and may your trust always be in HIM.
My Dearest Brother Bernhard
Thank you for being my Dearest Brother in blood of Jesus Christ and constantly pray for me with Mary and your church. If I do not leave comment on your page it does not mean that I neglect you for you are always in my heart and prayers. Maybe someday I will stop doing all these. The world is not forever you know. But JUST STAY BLESSED IN JESUS' WAY BROTHER. I LOVE YOU.
Long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.
Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.
Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."
The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.
One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need that much , but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.
Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition.
not about work!
Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.. Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time.
You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence. So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile , Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!
please pray for me as im feeling down today of what i had heard from my wifes cousin,he went to visit her on monday and he asked her aout reconciling ,she turns around and tell him that she wants a divorce and she is not coming back to me,when i heard that i felt like a truck that just hit me and felt all alone no one to defend me at that moment,well it is the work of the enemy he has got her captive,i tried to tell her and show her that i have changed but i geuss she is just to blind to see it at this very moment please pray for my wife,my daughter and my self for complete restoration and healing in our life and in my marriage,thank you
Good day man of God. God is so good to even give us these busy times. I am thrilled by the work of the Lord that He continues to do around the world. I thank God every time I think of you there doing the work of the Lord. They are so blessed to have you and your dear wife and family. Remember light can never be overcome by darkness. Light expells darkness. I heard this teaching that is so good. It talked about how we all carry an atmosphere with us. That is why God moved so strongly in your church 2 Sundays ago. Your people are getting set free and as you all do your light will become greater. God is brilliant, He is completely mind blowing in His work among His people.
When you see the dear people God has given you, see them in their potential as God sees all of us. God spoke to me yesterday to stop calling my neice a backslidden herion attic, I will have a different attitude if I see the potential of what God is going to do in her life when I speak to her. God is able to do more than we can imagine. I even pray God's potential in your village through your church. God bless you my brother.
In the Love of Jesus.
bob
FROM THE FULLNESS OF HIS GRACE WE HAVE ALL
RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER.
( JOHN 1:16 *NIV )
Always remember to count our blessings each day, and to
thank God for them! For no matter what we have, when we
look around us, we find others who have less! So never feel
sorry for ourself, instead start counting our blessings, for that
should cheer u up indeed.
Now we know that when things disappoint us, we are sad and
often depressed. However it is written that we should: BE
JOYFUL ALWAYS; PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU
IN JESUS CHRIST. ( 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 )
Therefore, never feel that God doesn't hear our prayers
because a prayer isn't answered the way we want, or something
goes wrong in our life. For our Heavenly Father always knows
what is best for us, and: HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR
FORSAKE YOU. ( DEUTERONOMY 31:6 )
So my friend, remember to always: GIVE THANKS TO THE
LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE
NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE for you!
( 1 CHRONICLES 16:8 )
In closing, MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS
CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE
FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL,
now and always! Amen! ( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )
Hi my Dear Bro,
Though my hands are full now I have to leave all of you guys a short message that Iam back on the net...Glory to God. I hope you are doing fine. I miss your comments big time. Be blessed.
Lorna.
thank you for your words of encouragements,i went to visit my wife today and she has got this attitude towards me almost every weekend and when it suits her to talk to me nicely she does and when ever she needs some things to be done for her the first person she phones is me eg like going to the library,she talks to me nicely,i feel like i am wanted but not needed and whenever she is around her mother she gets this arrogant way of talking to me,she just starts shouting at me for no apparent reason. well i pray and hope that you have had a very blessed day filled with the love of god.please pray for me as my court case is on wednesday
Dear brother, I hope things have settled down for you a little. I thank God for you and want to be one of your biggest cheerleaders. You my brother are the real deal and I love you.
May God bless your new week
Bob
Although I havent the opportunity to have more time with you and the family i still love each oneof you and I an only put in you Father hands to look after each one of you. May HE gave you a blessed week and you experience His love and compassion and feel His closeness
Love and blessings Mom
1 Ki 19:9 - -; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"
There's no doubt that Elijah was a heroic prophet, and he was also a man of great humility, as we have seen. Nevertheless, let's keep in mind that he was just a man.
Yes, he was a human being, subject to the human condition, as we all are. And as such, he suffered gloom, despair, and depression. And on at least one occasion, he couldn't shake it.
Let's back up and take a peek as "Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.""(1 Ki 19:1,2)
It's not difficult to understand that at this point in Elijah's life, the "heroic prophet" hit bottom. Keep in mind that for several years, he had stood strong amidst, and against, almost overwhelming odds and events. However, there he was, after a great victory, and he was suffering from the spasms of discouragement and total despair.
At this point I want to add a word of WARNING: "It's frequently after an awesome victory, that we're most susceptible to discouragement. Yes, it seems that it should be the opposite, notwithstanding, that's when we're often the most vulnerable!"
How could that be? Why was that? My friend, he was a man; he was human; he was just like you and me. Therefore, since that was the case, we shouldn't be shocked to read that he was afraid. In fact, "he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there."(1 Ki 19:3)
Yes, Elijah gripped by terror, "went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, "It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!""(V:4)
Aren't you glad that this chapter has been included in God's Word? Aren't you happy that when God paints the portraits of His men and women, He paints them "warts and all." Aren't you delighted that He didn't ignore their weaknesses, nor hide their failures.
Elijah had to get his eyes back on his Heavenly Father, and that was unequivocally fundamental. Yes, he had been mightily used, however, it was God who had made him mighty. He stood strong against the enemy, but it was God who had given him the strength.
Now, let's bring this Meditation home; let's observes ourselves "warts and all." It's unfortunate, but we are frequently more impassioned with the gifts God gives us, than with the One who gave them to us. So let's be honest now: When you receive rest and refreshment from your Father, do you become more appreciative for the rest and refreshment, than for your Father who granted it?
When God sends a good and faithful friend your way, do you become absorbed in that friendship, and so preoccupied with the friend, that you forget it was your gracious Heavenly Father who sent the friend. Oh how easy it is to focus on the wrong things!
Is it possible that God is saying to you at this very moment, as He did to Elijah hiding in that cave, "What are you doing here?"
Good morning, I left the 2 great moms here on the net a video this morning, I bet your wife is a great mom too. So i will leave it for you and maybe your dear wife will get to see it.
Pastor Bob B
Jul 19, 2008
ActualMaureen
I am up late tonight, and I wanted to stop by your page and give you my virtual hug. I am looking forward to the day when we will actually have more than a stolen moment to chat. My friend, I have so many questions I would like to pick your brain with!
I had such a beautiful moment of peace tonight. I was walking into the grocery store just as the sun was setting and I felt an indescrible peace and strength. God has granted me many such glimpses of His greatness this week. Just a few seconds in time when I must pause in awe and say "Wow, God is amazing!" And then I think how much I would like to share that moment of blessing with my friend Bernhard, because I know you would recognize it and appreciate it as much as I do! My brother, I am praying for you as I type this. You have been such a good friend to me, and I am praying that God will open up the heavens and pour down great blessings on your life and your family. I hope that your Sunday services are glorious in the Lord. God Bless you, brother! Give my love to your wife and those precious kids!
In His Love,
Maureen
Jul 19, 2008
MaryAnn
I received an e-mail about end times, which I don't usually get caught up in, but my missionary friend in Peru believes this, and it sounds feasible. What do you think?
--- On Sun, 7/13/08, Johannes W. Matutis wrote:
From: Johannes W. Matutis
Subject: The Lord gave me a VISION
To: pastor@matutis.de
Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008, 5:28 PM
God gave me a vision this morning (11.07.2008).
I saw how, through a very small spark, a whole ammunition depot was blown up.
And the Lord said to me, “Write it down quickly, and let all your friends
know, so they will be warned, and not panic."
And this is what I saw: It was a black middle-sized bomb, which was fired into
the desert like a missile. It looked like it was a maneuver, or a military
exercise.
It was fired cluelessly; it did not meet its target, and looked like a false
start. It appeared as if the bomb exploded in the middle of the desert.
It had apparently missed its target, and dropped off in the desert.
Alas, no one had an idea that right at that point in the desert, below the
sand, a mighty armory was located, which had been secretly placed long before
this time.
This small bomb, which had missed its target, now triggered an inferno.
The explosion from the stored bomb under the sand was no longer to be stopped.
Every minute brought about another greater and more severe explosion.
It refused to stop. The smoke that resulted from these explosions caused
darkness in the whole world.
The whole world was here, like a village.
All the people I saw were seriously affected, shocked and horrified.
They called out and screamed, “How could people be so crazy as to explode
bombs here, even though they are for test purposes”.
It went blow after blow.
There was no one who could stop this catastrophe, or to quench the fire.
No one even had the ability to do so. There arose a great and mighty cloud of
smoke up to the sky, just like the eruption of a mighty volcano.
As I continued to look at this inferno, I saw on the floor, the map stretched
from Egypt, Israel, Syria up till Pakistan, and in the middle was Saudi
Arabia. This was in my estimation, the location of the great armory that was
blown up. There was much sand and waste land all around.
The smoke and the desert sand from this inferno spread itself like wildfire
over the whole world and brought about darkness even at bright midday.
The whole world panicked. Even I woke up with a start, and asked myself what
had happened.
The Lord said to me. “Tell my children, they should not fear, because I the
Lord am with them. I am still in control”. I am to tell them this “do not
break out in panic, when this happens – soon. It must happen in order that my
coming be prepared for”. In the same vein, the Lord showed me how all the
great and mighty fled, each seeking a cave, or bunker in order to hide
himself. The world economy, every economic alliance collapsed like a pack of
cards. No one wanted to know anything about them anymore. Everyone ran for
his dear life. Everything burnt. There was panic and confusion everywhere.
As I continued to pray, the Lord said to me “but you my children, you belong
to my family, all you who belong to my house, I will not allow you to find
your graves with the godless. I will come and catch away my own, and save
them. You will see these dark clouds; you will experience the dull days,
without the sun, but they cannot harm you.
I, the Lord, am your shield, your protection. Just like I once protected my
people Israel from the angel of death in Egypt, so will I protect all them
which have my blood (The blood of Jesus) over themselves, or which will be
seen under the blood of Jesus. You are my firstborn, whom I will protect and
keep myself.
Hold out, through whatever experiences you are going, as it will lead you to a
deeper relationship with me. It only strengthens your faith.
It brings you closer to me, and makes you ready for the days of the shaking,
and the day of visitation. My children, the judgment must take place first,
as the sins and godlessness of man have cried out to me in heaven. Never has
man been so godless and unrighteous. Their cups of transgression have become
full and run over.
And thus says the Lord, “my people, the time has come for you to arise and
raise your voices to warn the people against my great and terrible day of
judgement, which is coming on people of the world. The riches of this world
will be destroyed, but my kingdom comes, says the Lord. You my child, believe
and trust me, be faithful to me, serve me, so will you and your house be
saved. And fear not, you are inscribed upon the palm of my hands. I am still
with you in your boat, and I will bring you, and all the people with you, to
safety on the other side (shore) says the Lord.
Please, if possible, send this vision to all your friends. Translate if
necessary, and let your friends know, “it will take place soon”.
MARANATHA
Pastor Joh W. Matutis
www.nnk-berlin.de (see the english menu)
P.S.
I know that this vision is from God. God speaks to me. I’ll give you an
example. Before the eruption of the Yugoslavian conflict, God gave me an
assignment one morning to take the next plane to Yugoslavia(Vinkowski) to
deliver a God-given message to the church. At first, I did not know exactly
what I was supposed to tell them, but as I got there, God showed me that they
were to buy up a nearby barn. During the service, I took a collection for the
purchase which money the brethren used to purchase the barn.
Shortly after that, the Yugoslavian war began. An American bomb struck the
church, as well as the barn, and destroyed it. After the war, the American
government, as compensation for this destruction built, at its expense, a
beautiful church on the land that had been the barn. This is just one out of
many examples.
So I am obeying the Lord and sending this vision to as many as possible. I
could also refer you to scriptures bordering on these revelations.
But you can all read that in your bibles yourselves, in Revelations
11:15 -19:4 for example.
Jul 20, 2008
Michelle
Jul 21, 2008
Pastor Bob B
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Pastor Bob B
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ujuanyim
Jul 22, 2008
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mary jamieson
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ujuanyim
Jul 23, 2008
Pastor Bob B
In the love of Jesus
Bob
Jul 23, 2008
Pastor Bob B
In the love of Jesus.
Bob
Jul 23, 2008
Ramona P. Jacobsz
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS. YOU ARE BLESSED AND LOVED AND I KNOW THAT GOD IS WORKING IN AFRICA... KEEP PRAYING AND BE ASSURED OF MY LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU...
YOUR MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER RAMONA P.
Jul 24, 2008
indiegirl
You miss me already...? Ha...ha...Sorry I've been missing some days here because I was having some problem with my health. But glory to God, I am keeping the faith that I will be well soon, just a matter of time. I hope a prayer from a pastor like you will sound like a thunder to the heaven so I will soon be well too....this is a prayer I am asking from you, bro....
Well I haven't had the chance to make a connection with Christy Gabriel...hopefuly oneday soon. Btw, where has she been that you said she just arrived in Jakarta?
I would like to tell that Indonesia is actually a kind of country that has good level of tolerance though sometimes there's some fanatical islamic fundamentalist ruin the peace. I work as a minority in a company of 150, of which there are only 4 or 5 Christian. So....the difficult thing that happens in Indonesia mostly is to find a spouse who has the same faith. So many I know has left Christ because of the lure the people offered thru' job/career advancement or thru' the promise of bliss of marrying the other faith. Though sometimes there are also people brought thru Jesus thru marrying, but usually it's the work of God Himself that call people of most unbelivable moslem to Christian that happens here in Indonesia. When people convert from Christian to Muslim, all Muslim rejoice and make a loud testimony, but for Christian it will be dangerous to openly testify the conver of the other way.
That's a short story I could say. We will keep encouraging so the Word of God can be heard louder and louder.
Jesus Bless You.
Jul 24, 2008
Christy Gabriel
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING INCLUDING BEING MY AARON IN THIS NET FOR ME for ALL IS DONE YESTERDAY. I came home alive though sooo tired and worn out bodily and heart. I could not insert pic for you here now brother, because the internet was sooo slow today. But I miss you so much and also miss all our friends here too... Hope everything is OK with you and all of my family there!!!
With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
Jul 24, 2008
ujuanyim
Jul 24, 2008
Ramona P. Jacobsz
May you know that you and your loved ones (congregation) and nation are in our prayers. May God richly bless you and may your reward be HEAVEN when we will embrace each other and actually know each other...
Fond love and lots and lots of hugs
from Your mother in Christ and Granny
Ramona P.
Jul 24, 2008
Renee weeks
I thank the Lord for you and your Ministry. My Brother God is with you and "he is more than the whole world against you. So walk in your authority, move forward and trust in the Lord's Strength, His Power, and His Majesty. See in advance lives coming out of bondage, see in advance lives being saved, see in advance sickness being destroyed, see in advance that you are the Movement. A Movement of God never comes on a specific day, a certain month, a planned event,or man appointed moments.The Movement of God lies within us, because we already have the Hope of Glory already within us Jesus Christ, and His Dunamu's Power as our strength! God is willing and always ready to flow through us, He is an Endless, Constant, Steady, Stream.We must learn to tap into that Fountain that never runs dry, His Great Majesty!If we only just believe and trust in the character and reputation of God, then we learn to respond through obedience. If we respond through obedience, then signs and wonders will follow us.We are the Manifestation of God's Great Glory, The Hand of God, and The Will of God!
We are Praying For you, and your Ministry.
God Bless You, Prophetess Renee
Jul 24, 2008
Pastor Bob B
Jul 24, 2008
MaryAnn
God bless,
MaryAnn
Jul 24, 2008
Renee weeks
Prohetess Renee
Jul 24, 2008
ujuanyim
Jul 24, 2008
Christy Gabriel
I would like to pray this for you which once I read, especially when you are facing your crusade:
"Father, some of us are overwhelmed with the visible circumstances, illness, financial difficulties, errant children, depression, relationships... and unsavedness and it is hard to see through the emotional fog. Please my Lord, just as You spoke into the darkness in the beginning and said "Let there be light" and there was light, please speak into our situations and let us have a glimpse of Light, The Hope You promise for the unsaved ones...
Thank You, Father. You are our Comforter. Please bring a song to the lips of my best friend Bernhard who needs a song at this time while he is preparing the crusade for Your Kingdom
Thank You. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel BJul 24, 2008
Nienie
Mom just want to say God blessings for the crusade!! May youe experience GOds presence and miracles like never before!!
In my heart and prayers!!!
Love Mom
Jul 24, 2008
Michael
I pray the Father's favor be with you, and that He will prosper the meetings that you are holding. My He grant you boldness by His Spirit to proclaim HIs word, and to pull many out of darkness into His marvelous light in Jesus the Christ's name! AMEN! My prayers will be with you.
B-blessed;
Michael
Jul 24, 2008
Christy Gabriel

GOOD LUCK AND SUCCESS WITH YOUR CRUSADE FOR JESUS IS WITH YOU ALWAYS...With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel B
Jul 24, 2008
ActualMaureen
In His Love,
Maureen
Jul 24, 2008
Hope
Jul 25, 2008
Paul
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Jul 25, 2008
kathleen aldea
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Jul 27, 2008
Nienie

Hi sonnyhope you are full of a joy today and may God bless your week!!! Love to all at home!!
Mom
Jul 27, 2008
FERNANDO D IMPANG,JR
Jul 28, 2008
REV. DENIS S. PAMBA
Jul 28, 2008
Pastor Bob B
I heard a great message yesterday that talked about seeing people in the potential of what they will become as Jesus comes into their lives an not just label them by who they are now.
We had another mighty move at church yesterday also. A friend of mind said that God was showing her that God is not just bring a revival to us, but a revolution that will change the church around the world into a more affective, useful thing to reach the multitudes of souls that need to be saved. I am so blessed that God is moving in South Africa, As I watched and listened to this farmer preach to 70,000 people at Loftus For Jesus I know the revolution is coming. It is not an easy thing to take place. In The US we had a revolution that created a civil that was the bloodiest in all our history that eventually abolished slavery, Then in the 1960s Rev. Martin Luther King lost his life to end segregation. The church has always been important in bringing change to the world. What you are doing, what I am doing, what others are doing, together we can be world changers in the world where we live.
Pastor Brateng, thank you for your labor of love and being a world changer in your part of the world.
In the love of Jesus.
Bob
Jul 28, 2008
MaryAnn
Lord God, we praise Your for who You are :·)
HALLELUJAH!! Thank you Lord for some great results! Bless brother brateng in al his efforts to win souls for you.
May the Lord continue to give you wisdom, brateng, and a deeper revelation of Himself to you, and to His beautiful amazing Kenyan people.
May you continue to hope in the things God is showing you, and may your trust always be in HIM.
Love to you
MaryAnn
Jul 28, 2008
Christy Gabriel
Thank you for being my Dearest Brother in blood of Jesus Christ and constantly pray for me with Mary and your church. If I do not leave comment on your page it does not mean that I neglect you for you are always in my heart and prayers. Maybe someday I will stop doing all these. The world is not forever you know. But JUST STAY BLESSED IN JESUS' WAY BROTHER. I LOVE YOU.

With love in Christ: Christy Gabriel BJul 28, 2008
kathleen aldea
Long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of land he has covered.
Sure enough, the horseman quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast as possible to cover as much land area as he could. He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse to go as fast as possible. When he was hungry or tired, he did not stop because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.
Came to a point when he had covered a substantial area and he was exhausted and was dying. Then he asked himself, "Why did I push myself so hard to cover so much land area? Now I am dying and I only need a very small area to bury myself."
The above story is similar with the journey of our Life. We push very hard everyday to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health , time with our family and to appreciate the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.
One day when we look back , we will realize that we don't really need that much , but then we cannot turn back time for what we have missed.
Life is not about making money, acquiring power or recognition.
______________________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _____
Life is definitely
not about work!
Work is only necessary to keep us living so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.. Life is a balance of Work and Play, Family and Personal time.
You have to decide how you want to balance your Life. Define your priorities, realize what you are able to compromise but always let some of your decisions be based on your instincts. Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of Life, the whole aim of human existence. So, take it easy, do what you want to do and appreciate nature. Life is fragile , Life is short. Do not take Life for granted. Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!
Watch your thoughts ; they become words.
Watch your words ; they become actions.
Watch your actions ; they become habits..
Watch your habits; they become character .
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny
So enjoy every day as yours.........
Jul 29, 2008
BRONX
please pray for me as im feeling down today of what i had heard from my wifes cousin,he went to visit her on monday and he asked her aout reconciling ,she turns around and tell him that she wants a divorce and she is not coming back to me,when i heard that i felt like a truck that just hit me and felt all alone no one to defend me at that moment,well it is the work of the enemy he has got her captive,i tried to tell her and show her that i have changed but i geuss she is just to blind to see it at this very moment please pray for my wife,my daughter and my self for complete restoration and healing in our life and in my marriage,thank you
god bless
Jul 30, 2008
Pastor Bob B

Good day man of God. God is so good to even give us these busy times. I am thrilled by the work of the Lord that He continues to do around the world. I thank God every time I think of you there doing the work of the Lord. They are so blessed to have you and your dear wife and family. Remember light can never be overcome by darkness. Light expells darkness. I heard this teaching that is so good. It talked about how we all carry an atmosphere with us. That is why God moved so strongly in your church 2 Sundays ago. Your people are getting set free and as you all do your light will become greater. God is brilliant, He is completely mind blowing in His work among His people.When you see the dear people God has given you, see them in their potential as God sees all of us. God spoke to me yesterday to stop calling my neice a backslidden herion attic, I will have a different attitude if I see the potential of what God is going to do in her life when I speak to her. God is able to do more than we can imagine. I even pray God's potential in your village through your church. God bless you my brother.
In the Love of Jesus.
bob
Jul 31, 2008
kathleen aldea
RECEIVED ONE BLESSING AFTER ANOTHER.
( JOHN 1:16 *NIV )
Always remember to count our blessings each day, and to
thank God for them! For no matter what we have, when we
look around us, we find others who have less! So never feel
sorry for ourself, instead start counting our blessings, for that
should cheer u up indeed.
Now we know that when things disappoint us, we are sad and
often depressed. However it is written that we should: BE
JOYFUL ALWAYS; PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD'S WILL FOR YOU
IN JESUS CHRIST. ( 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 )
Therefore, never feel that God doesn't hear our prayers
because a prayer isn't answered the way we want, or something
goes wrong in our life. For our Heavenly Father always knows
what is best for us, and: HE WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR
FORSAKE YOU. ( DEUTERONOMY 31:6 )
So my friend, remember to always: GIVE THANKS TO THE
LORD, CALL ON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN AMONG THE
NATIONS WHAT HE HAS DONE for you!
( 1 CHRONICLES 16:8 )
In closing, MAY THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS
CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE
FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BE WITH YOU ALL,
now and always! Amen! ( 2 CORINTHIANS 13:14 )
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lorna namara
Though my hands are full now I have to leave all of you guys a short message that Iam back on the net...Glory to God. I hope you are doing fine. I miss your comments big time. Be blessed.
Lorna.
Aug 2, 2008
BRONX
thank you for your words of encouragements,i went to visit my wife today and she has got this attitude towards me almost every weekend and when it suits her to talk to me nicely she does and when ever she needs some things to be done for her the first person she phones is me eg like going to the library,she talks to me nicely,i feel like i am wanted but not needed and whenever she is around her mother she gets this arrogant way of talking to me,she just starts shouting at me for no apparent reason. well i pray and hope that you have had a very blessed day filled with the love of god.please pray for me as my court case is on wednesday
god bless
Aug 3, 2008
Pastor Bob B
Aug 3, 2008
Pastor Bob B

Dear brother, I hope things have settled down for you a little. I thank God for you and want to be one of your biggest cheerleaders. You my brother are the real deal and I love you.May God bless your new week
Bob
Aug 3, 2008
Nienie

Although I havent the opportunity to have more time with you and the family i still love each oneof you and I an only put in you Father hands to look after each one of you. May HE gave you a blessed week and you experience His love and compassion and feel His closenessLove and blessings Mom
Aug 3, 2008
Ramona P. Jacobsz
SENDING YOU A POWERFUL MESSAGE WITH LOVE:
Warts And All
1 Ki 19:9 - -; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"
There's no doubt that Elijah was a heroic prophet, and he was also a man of great humility, as we have seen. Nevertheless, let's keep in mind that he was just a man.
Yes, he was a human being, subject to the human condition, as we all are. And as such, he suffered gloom, despair, and depression. And on at least one occasion, he couldn't shake it.
Let's back up and take a peek as "Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.""(1 Ki 19:1,2)
It's not difficult to understand that at this point in Elijah's life, the "heroic prophet" hit bottom. Keep in mind that for several years, he had stood strong amidst, and against, almost overwhelming odds and events. However, there he was, after a great victory, and he was suffering from the spasms of discouragement and total despair.
At this point I want to add a word of WARNING: "It's frequently after an awesome victory, that we're most susceptible to discouragement. Yes, it seems that it should be the opposite, notwithstanding, that's when we're often the most vulnerable!"
How could that be? Why was that? My friend, he was a man; he was human; he was just like you and me. Therefore, since that was the case, we shouldn't be shocked to read that he was afraid. In fact, "he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there."(1 Ki 19:3)
Yes, Elijah gripped by terror, "went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, "It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!""(V:4)
Aren't you glad that this chapter has been included in God's Word? Aren't you happy that when God paints the portraits of His men and women, He paints them "warts and all." Aren't you delighted that He didn't ignore their weaknesses, nor hide their failures.
Elijah had to get his eyes back on his Heavenly Father, and that was unequivocally fundamental. Yes, he had been mightily used, however, it was God who had made him mighty. He stood strong against the enemy, but it was God who had given him the strength.
Now, let's bring this Meditation home; let's observes ourselves "warts and all." It's unfortunate, but we are frequently more impassioned with the gifts God gives us, than with the One who gave them to us. So let's be honest now: When you receive rest and refreshment from your Father, do you become more appreciative for the rest and refreshment, than for your Father who granted it?
When God sends a good and faithful friend your way, do you become absorbed in that friendship, and so preoccupied with the friend, that you forget it was your gracious Heavenly Father who sent the friend. Oh how easy it is to focus on the wrong things!
Is it possible that God is saying to you at this very moment, as He did to Elijah hiding in that cave, "What are you doing here?"
If so - -
Focus on God, not your problem!
FONDEST LOVE FROM MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER
RAMON P.
Aug 4, 2008
Pastor Bob B
Aug 4, 2008