(This audio was taken from the video by the same name.) This morning I woke up from a very vivid dream. To be honest, I generally don&#039;t remember dreams. When I do, it usually contains a message for me or others from the Lord. This has happened a few times in the last couple of months. In this short dream, a person was lying facedown on some stairs going downward. I could see they were gasping for air and sensed their terror. In the dream, there was another person in the room at the very bottom of the stairs. That person was encouraging the desperate one to breathe. In this dream, I was there but was unseen. After observing the situation, I walked to the other side of the room, to a table. I looked closely and saw a Bible on it. I then looked back at the person lying facedown on the stairs and suddenly woke up. When I woke out of that deep sleep, I realized this dream had some spiritual significance to it. At first, I began to think of the people around the world gasping for natural air during this pandemic. I thought about how terrible that would be and prayed for God&#039;s mercy on those that are sick in that way. Then the Lord showed me the meaning behind this dream. He showed me that the person in this dream was not gasping for natural air but for pure, supernatural air. I could sense the dark desperation in their heart, and the fear and anxiety overwhelmingly them. I asked the Lord what He was saying to me in this dream. His answer was clear, "Take a deep breath."

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Take a Deep Spiritual Breath

I was thinking this morning about the term “social distancing.” Few had ever heard of it before the COVID-19 Crisis. Now everyone knows the term, and governments everywhere encourage us to practice it. But I’m not talking about social distancing in this devotional. Instead, I want to introduce a little-known practice that the whole Christian community should avoid. I call it “God-distancing.” What is it?

Don't Practice God Distancing

This morning I woke suddenly out of a deep sleep. In my dream, I heard one loud knock on the door. The visitor didn’t knock twice or in series. Just once—loud and clear. Then I awoke. The knock came from someone expecting to be heard. I knew it was the Lord waking me up, so I got up immediately and began to pray and seek Him. I sensed He had something specific to say about that knock. Was it a message to me? Was it a message to His people? Was it a message to unbelievers? Was it a message to everyone? Suddenly the light came on, unlocking the mystery. The Holy Spirit reminded me of Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV). I knew that God is sending a wake-up call to the church.

Did You Hear The Knock?

In this Missions Moment, we answer the question, why would any Christian, church, or ministry delay the fulfillment of world evangelization?

#13 - A Missions Moment - Why Delay the Mission?

Fear is spiritual cancer; one of the most vicious enemies of our souls. It works with horrendous strength to invade our minds with uncertainty. Fortunately, fear is no match for the Holy Spirit’s power. David testifies: “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4 NKJV). Yes, fear doesn’t stand a chance when we seek God in worship and prayer and meditate on His biblical promises. In this short article, we’ll explore how Satan uses fear, and how God’s promises can embolden us against its attacks.

Do Not Fear

As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, many are asking life’s hardest questions: Why do we die? What happens after death? How can I be sure I’ll go to Heaven? In this short book, JJ Weller offers the Bible's answers. In conversational style, he unpacks: The ancient disease behind every death, The alarming realities of life after the grave, and The simple test that reveals your eternal destiny. Then, He invites the reader into God’s life-giving story of redemption. He unveils: God’s miraculous cure for eternal death, The shocking way God revealed His love and secured the Cure, and The little-known way to meet God, beat death, and live forever. Have you been pondering life, death, God, morality, or eternity during the COVID-19 crisis? This book is for you. Did you receive Christ or renew your surrender to God while watching this video? Please visit bit.ly/livecured To download or share the free eBook, please visit bit.ly/curedeath

[Free Audiobook] - The Cure for Death: Unveiling God's Cure for Life's Last Disease in the Age of COVID-19 by JJ Weller

Paul warned, “In the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves..." (2 Timothy 3:1-2 NKJV). I genuinely believe this is being fulfilled in our lifetime, and the darkness will only get darker. But we need not despair, for God’s light will shine ever brighter than the darkness. First, He’s calling us to join His army of light. Listen for a stirring call to obey God’s mission.

Darkness is Coming - but Light Will Win!

God's alarm is sounding. Are we listening, or hitting snooze? Listen for a challenging and inspiring call to revival.

Are We Snoozing Gods Alarm?

It’s happened to most of us. God refreshes our passion for evangelism, and we begin to step out in joyous obedience, but soon get discouraged and quit. It’s obvious — to obey God’s missionary call, we need to constantly renew our minds with God’s truth. But what attitudes can help us persist in God’s Great Commission — and grant us greater ministerial success too? In this episode of Share God’s Hope podcast, Brian Mark Weller seeks to answer. He shares four essential attitudes for success in evangelism and world missions. We pray this program encourages and challenges you! Let us know you're listening, and don't forget to subscribe and tell a friend! To learn more about Message Ministries: www.ShareGodsHope.com To join arms with Message Ministries: www.messagemissions.com/join-arms To learn about Senders, visit: www.messageministries.org/senders Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/messageministries Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/messageministries

Share God's Hope Podcast Episode #3: 4 Essential Attitudes for Missionary Success

Let's discuss common excuses for evangelistic laziness. In 2019, only 45% of churchgoers shared their faith within a six month period. In another poll,31% denied their responsibility to evangelize. Why is our witness so weak when Jesus’ calling was so clear? In this podcast, we respond to 4 common excuses for neglecting evangelism and world missions. Did this podcast challenge you? Let us know you're listening! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and don't forget to share with a friend! God bless! This episode is based on an article featured on our world missions website. To read it, visit bit.ly/4badexcuses Follow Message Missions and learn more at: www.ShareGodsHope.com Facebook.com/messageministries Youtube.com/messageministries Want to reach the unreached? Visit messagemissions.com/join-arms to learn four easy ways to make a difference.

Share God's Hope Podcast Episode #2: 4 Bad Excuses for Neglecting World Missions and Evangelism

Check out the first episode of Share God's Hope Podcast! Every true disciple of Jesus longs for others to hear and understand the good news. But did you know more than 3 billion people have never heard of Jesus Christ? In this episode of Share God's Hope Podcast, JJ Weller reflects on our urgent need to evangelize unreached people groups. He shares four reasons why every Christian should help send the gospel to the 10/40 Window. We pray this program encourages and challenges you! Let us know you're listening, and don't forget to tell a friend! To read the article, "4 Reasons to Evangelize the 10/40 Window Before Anywhere Else": Bit.ly/Why1040 To join arms with Message Ministries: www.messagemissions.com

Share God's Hope Podcast Episode #1: 4 Reasons to Evangelize the 10/40 Window Before Anywhere Else

4 Elementos Claves de la Iglesia del Nuevo Testamento #1 / 4 Key Elements of the New Testament Church #1

I have traveled to countries considered to be third world countries. I have met some of the most wonderful people in the world in those places. I have also learned some of the greatest life lessons from those very same people. In this short Missions Moment, I share fice of those things. I pray this message encourages you, inspires you and exhorts you as well. To learn more or to get involved please visit www.messageministries.org

#12 - A Missions Moment - 5 Things I've Learned from Third World Christians

In this episode, Brian asks the very honest question "What Does God Really Want Us To Do?" He then attempts to answer the question using some scripture and a few examples from his mission experience. The Word of God answers this question very clearly if we are willing to open our hearts to God's call and will. We pray this episode is an encouragement to all who hear to jump on board with God's divine plan to use His disciples to reach the whole world with the saving message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To learn more or to get involved please visit www.messageministries.org

#11 - A Missions Moment - What Does God Really Want Us to Do?

This podcast is meant to be an inspiration to those who desire to love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. We are here to urge believers to commit fully to the plans, purposes, and passions of God. To encourage believers to take up their cross and follow Jesus Christ, for He alone is worthy of our praise. We believe that God has called us to "Go and make disciples of all nations," and we desire to help equip the followers of Jesus to fulfill God's Great Commission. We pray these messages are an inspiration to you. That is our sole purpose in posting them here; that is why we offer them free of charge. God bless you as you listen and may the Holy Spirit lead us into all truth.

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