In This Month's Report:
* Editorial - Veterans Fighting with Young Warriors
* Feedback - Walking on Water
* December Ministry - Florida to North Jersey to PA
* News and Resources - Atheist Indicates Global Faith Revival
* Products - Four Exciting Resources (see link below)
* Partnership - Invest in God's Program for the Northeast of America
* God Thoughts - Consent to Creep

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"…servants don’t know what their master is doing, and so I don’t speak to you as My servants. I speak to you as My friends, and I have told you everything that My Father has told Me." John 15:15

Introduction

A timeless God relates to many generations simultaneously. He is multi-generational, being the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob! At any one time there are mainly three generations on the earth. The scripture above represents three 'spiritual' equivalents - the Father, Son and 'friends.'

There are two valid questions for the present day church: 'Where are the fathers...?' and 'Where are the sons and daughters...?'

One Generational Theology
Unfortunately, the 'baby boomer' generation has too often been guilty of adopting a one generational theology! The world is coming to an end, the Antichrist is coming, and Jesus is coming back to rescue us all. And it's all going to happen in this generation. This has stripped fatherhood of value; sons and daughters have tended to abandon seeking out fathers and mothers, because they have not received a baton of hope from the previous generation.

I have always lived my life morally as if Jesus was going to come back tonight; however, practically, I am planning on being around for the rest of my natural lifetime! Consequently, I've always had a heart and passion for raising up the next generation to take their place in the relay race of church history until the completion of all things.

Veterans Fighting Alongside Young Warriors!
I have many generational 'friends' in their twenties and thirties whom I consider to be comrades in the battle; however, veteran warriors know a few things about fighting alongside young warriors.

A common mistake a young warrior often makes, which can jeopardize everyone, is to become so engaged in the battle, so consumed by the flow of adrenaline, that he begins to flail blindly at anything or anyone who comes near or that might threaten him.

This makes it nearly impossible for the veteran to get near the young soldier in order to cover his back because, in so doing, he may be killed himself. The best a veteran can do in this situation is to keep his distance while attacking any enemy that would join the battle against his young warrior.

If the old warrior did not actively love the young warrior, he would just let him die. And if the young warrior did not actively love the old warrior, he would instead join this veteran's enemy! Neither must be the case among the household of God.

The Key for Young and Old
The key to both young and old warriors surviving on the spiritual battlefield is to love one other in the way described in 1 Cor.13:4-7, “love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

That love has a singleness of focus that brings unity, not unity of skill level, nor strength, nor wisdom, but a unity borne out of a determination to succeed together, to soundly defeat the enemy.
 

"Just wanted to say your testimony the other week was awesome! My eyes got watery. God is so good, and believe me, I'm in awe of what He has done and is still doing in all our lives. As for walking on water, although my storms are different, sometime I feel like I could walk on water myself. Through every storm in our lives He makes our faith stronger. Thank you for your testimony! God bless you and your family. Hope you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!" Denise Michels, Lacey Twp., New Jersey

"Dear Jeff and Melva, May God bless you both for your courage and wisdom. The Holy Spirit has worked through you and helped thousands upon thousands turn towards the light through you. Praise the Lord for getting you through, we here wish you a happy Christmas and as we both know, now Jesus return is at hand. God bless." George Soula and Lexi Fotopoulos, Melbourne, Australia

"Jeff, ...while you were praying for our son-in-law, Michael, some time ago, you brought a word to him and our daughter, Tonya, about being fruitful and multiplying. At the time our son, Chad, and his wife, Erika, were trying to have a baby for a year. Mike and Tonya weren't even thinking about a baby, so it was rather comical to see their expressions. Thank You, Jesus, that right now, Chad and Erika are awaiting the arrival of their second child that is due on Christmas day, and Tonya and Michael are due to have their first child on June 10th. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!" Carl & Connie, New Jersey

"Hi Jeff, So happy for you… blessings on you as you return to your work in the vineyard! Amen!" Denny Cramer, Pennsylvania

"Dear Jeff, We continue to pray for you to completely recover! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sorry, time limits communication. Sorry not to be of greater encouragement to you. God is faithful, praise His blessed name! Thanks for your prayers for Cathy, or the afflicted in general! Richest blessings." Miles Bennett, New Jersey