This morning before my family woke up I went on a mission to Publix to buy some eggs, waffles, milk and donuts. The donuts actually were not originally planned. I felt good and fresh from a nice night of sleep. When I pulled up into the grocery store I noticed a Jehovah Witness woman passing out tracts and earning her way to heaven. Suddenly, it dawned on me. This lady is deceived and deceiving people from the real Jesus. I felt compelled to speak to her about Christ, so I did. As always the conversation went nowhere but in circles. Then as I went into the store I began my adventure of trying to buy exactly what I need and nothing more. Like I said, I got tempted in the bakery section with donuts. After my purchase I headed back home driving down Pembroke Road towards Douglas. As I was driving, it "HIT" me. I have the privilege of supplying food for my family which allows them to have the physical sustenance needed to be joyful, energetic and functional. This journey began before they even woke up. To top it off, soon as I walked in my second oldest son, Jeremiah, came running downstairs to give me a hug and to see if I brought home the "Frosted Flakes", better than that I brought home some donuts. "Yeah" he shouted!

In a lot of ways this is what the Christian Prayer Teams do every week and before every service. They prepare the atmosphere so people can receive and be full spiritually. Many times Satan shuts the channels to people’s hearts down with acts of deception, discouragement and distraction to a degree that people aren't even aware of their hunger and means to be fulfilled. They try religion, rather than a relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit by faith.

So, it is our job or privelage to go before them to God's "Publix" (storeroom of Grace) and bring home the donuts on their behalf. Oh yes, on the way there you will be distracted by people…like I was by the Jehovah Witness woman, you will be tempted to give your attention to things…like I was with the "donuts" and you will sometimes forget the significance of what you’re doing -- Spiritually going to God and asking on behalf of others for Him to bless, empower, sustain and convict them of their sin and their need for Christ. These are all heavenly resources that God wants to bless people with on a daily basis, in the same way as parents we want our children to eat, be strong and grow healthy.

The heart of God is parental beyond our wildest dream or tangible comparisons. He finds great joy when He sees our eyes light up when He brings home the "donuts" and "bacon"! Why? Because He is a loving Father, it is in His nature to be that way! Alleluia!

Will we partner with Jesus, our Lord and the Holy Spirit this week in prayer? The whole activity is very important. Other people’s spiritual stomachs depend on you!!! I know it's hard sometimes, but think of the results Jesus promised us:

Luke 11:9-13
9 "So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

11 "Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

Written by :

Jack Hakimian