Hosea Harvest Newsletter Dec 27 (6 views)
From:  Pastor Phyllis (b4c3h3)   Dec-27 12:32 am  
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Welcome to the 5th. Edition of our Newsletter 

Dec. 26,2003 

(Newsletter is also posted in our Archive on our website--http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com 

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Articles in this Newsletter 

Featured sites For This Week -Jesus First Ministries 

Note From the Editor's Desk -The Greatest Gift & Holiday Wishes 

Ministry & Purpose of Hosea Harvest Ministries 

Message for Prayer Warriors -Retreat not but join Ranks 

Prayer & Praise Section 

Weekly Sermon-The Child With Many Names 

Devotional for the Chronically ILL- In Jesus Name 

Article -I AM......In Jesus Christ 

Devotional ~Promise of Life Fulfilled --The Greatest Gift Of All~ 
Article-God's Answers to Prayers 

Bible Courses # 1 Pharisee & the Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14 

Bible Course # 2-God Has A Warning for You 

Hosea Harvest Ministries Links, Staff & Associate Partners & Announcements 

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Featured Sites This Week 

Jesus First Ministries Church , is a Non Denominational Ministry, with a goal of Evangelism, and Ministry to the Lost and Hurting. Any Christian who is interested in working in a Non denominational enviornment is welcome. Our intentions are to have Live Services and Live Chat Facilities for the public as well as Our Ministry Chat Room is available for Prayer Meetings, Studies, and Encouragement http://imws.net/jesusfirst 

New:.. Jesus First Ministries Outreach site is Online! 
This site is for every one, and our Prayer Request will be handled from there as well as Interaction with the General Public through the Sites Chat Room and Forum. http://www.christianswapshop.com/users/board/ 

To listen to some great uplifting music go to First Ministries Music page. Here you will hear Pastor Jerry Holcomb singing some wonderful gospel pieces. ..Copying or redistribution of music from this site is strictly prohibited and unlawful.It is there for the purpose of ministering to you. 

http://imws.net/jesusfirst/categories.php?category_no=8 

Please dont forget to go by Hosea Harvest Music Page for some great uplifting music as well 

http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com/hoseamusic.html 

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From The Editors Desk 




God's Greatest Gift 

A number of years ago Sandi Patti wrote a song called The Gift Goes On. The words had some debt to them They captured the message of God at work. 

The Father gave the Son, 
The Son gave the Spirit, 
The Spirit gave us life, 
So we can give the Gift of Love, 
And the Gift goes on 

Paul tired to give this message to the chruch at Galatia when he wrote: 

But when the time had fully come 
God sent His Son, 
born of a woman, 
born under Law, 
to redeem those under law, 
that we might receive the full rights of sons 
Because you are sons, 
God sent the Spirit of His Son 
into our hearts, 
the Spirit who calls out, 
"Abba, Father" 
(Galatians 4; 4-6) 

The Father's Gifts -------His Son and His Spirit --------remain available to those who humbly kneel by faith, not at a manger , but at Calvay.Only there do we recognize what it really means for God to send His Son. There, and only there, having been embraced by the Son, do we experience a supernatural and radical re-orientation of our life through an encounter with the Spirit. This in turn initiates us into"life of forgiveness, freedom to follow God's will and a family likeness that is the hallmark of authentic Christianity . 

We want to wish you all a very blessed Holiday Season and thank you all for your wonderful faithfulness and comittment to this ministry. Have a wonderful Holiday and our prayers will be with you over the holidays 

God bless 
Associate Pastor Phyllis Corbin 
On Behalf of the Pastoral Staff 
Hosea Harvest Ministries 

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Ministry & Purpose of Hosea Harvest Ministries 

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord." Luke 4:18-19 

Hosea Harvest Ministries is a ministry that is driven by God with a vision to reach the lost, evangelize Christians in their walk in equipping them with the Word of God and to equip them with the armor of God in prayer warfare: 

Our mission and purpose as a ministry is to do as Christ would have us do in the great commission He left for us to do. 

Matthew 28:19-20 
19. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. 

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Message for Prayer Warriors 



RETREAT NOT, BUT JOIN RANKS 

Warriors, do not retreat in the battle. Do not run in the opposite 
direction of the enemy, but run towards them for surely I have given 
you the land. Do not give up in what appears as defeat for the enemy 
is lying to you. You are right at the edge of a mighty victory, a 
breakthrough you have been waiting for. For yes, you are at the 
threshold of a great awakening of My people. For I will take away 
the scales off their eyes of pride and deception and anoint them with 
the eye salve of humility and strength. For many have given way to 
the enemy without knowing it and have been in the enemy's camp. Now 
it is time to wake up and escape the clutch of the enemy. 

Rush forward, Mighty River of God, and cleanse us of all filthiness 
of the flesh. Take away anything that would hinder our calling in 
You. Strengthen us to do battle, to lift up a mighty shout, and 
unite us as one. 

No, it is not time to retreat, but to be strengthened in My 
presence. So draw together as one. Yes, join ranks, and I will give 
you the strategy that you will need to win this fight. The strategy 
is to humble yourself before the mighty throne of God, and I will 
lift you up. Trust in My strength for the joy of the Lord is your 
strength. Trust in My grace alone and My wisdom. If you feel you 
don't have a plan to take, then just rest and wait on Me for My 
timing is perfect in all things. Don't think you have to do 
something all the time for you need to take this time to rest. 

Be sensitive to My calling you forth. You will hear My voice when I 
know you are ready. Join ranks I say this day. Put down petty 
differences and seek My face alone, and worship Me as a way of life 
by trusting and resting in Me. I will bring forth the victory 
through those who have childlike faith, one who trusts Me no matter 
what they feel or see. For I AM calling those who walk by faith and 
not sight and those who love above all things for that is your 
greatest weapon that will win the unlovely and will repel the enemy 
from the lost. 

Yes, above all things I will have you to love your neighbor as 
yourself and love Me with all your mind, soul and strength. This is 
My greatest commandment. And to trust Me as a child would trust one 
who is a good father to them. Remember to keep humility as your 
mantle of praise, the joy of the Lord as your strength, and love your 
greatest weapon this day forth. This is My greatest battle plan for 
you is to join ranks. 


Be Blessed! 
Pastor Stephen 

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Prayer Requests and Praise Reports 




PRECIOUS LORD AND SAVIOUR, WE THANKYOU FOR ALWAYS BEING FAITHFUL TO YOUR CHILDREN AND FOR ALL THE COMFORT, STRENGTH, HEALINGS AND MIRACLES WE RECEIVE. WE THANKYOU LORD FOR YOUR NEWSLETTER WHERE WE ARE ABLE TO SHARE, LAUGH AND CRY TOGETHER, KNOWING THAT WE STAND TOGETHER BEFORE YOUR MIGHTY THRONE AS ONE. WE ASK THIS CHRISTMAS EVE LORD JESUS FOR ALL HEARTS TO BE TOUCHED WITH YOUR BLESSINGS, FOR ALL NEEDS TO BE MET, AND FOR ALL OF OUR LIVES TO BE ALWAYS FILLED WITH YOUR LOVING AND GENTLE SPIRIT. WE GIVE TO YOU LORD JESUS OUR HEARTS, SOULS, MINDS, AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE AND ARE LORD. WE GIVE TO YOU LORD JESUS OUR FAITHFUL LOVE, AND WE FIVE TO YOU LORD JESUS ALL HONOUR AND PRAISE AND GLORY FOR WITHOUT YOU LORD, WE WOULDNT BE HERE, WE WOULDNT EXIST. YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE FOR US LORD, YOU BORE PAIN AND SUFFERING FOR US LORD AND YOU DIED A HORRIBLE DEATH ON THE CROSS FOR US LORD. YOU ARE ALWAYS PRESENT WITH US THAT ALL WE NEED TO DO IS REACH OUT OUR HAND AND YOU WILL TAKE IT, AND NO MATTER WHERE OUR WALK IS RIGHT NOW, OR HOW MANY TIMES WE STUMBLE LORD JESUS, YOU ARE READY TO FOGIVE US OUR SINS!! HOW VERY PRECIOUS YOU ARE TO US LORD. MAY WE LORD JESUS LIFT OUR HEARTS TO YOU WITH SO MUCH OF OURSELVES AND GIVE BACK TO YOU LORD OUR LIVES. MAY WE LORD NEVER FOGET ALL YOU SUFFERED FOR US AND MAY WE LORD COME BEFORE YOUR HOLY THRONE EACH AND EVERY DAY WITH A GRATEFUL HEART. BLESS THOSE WHO ARE LOST LORD, AND WANDERING AROUND LOOKING AND NEVER FINDING. TOUCH THEM LORD AND PLACE YOUR HAND IN THEIRS. BLESS THE HUNGRY, THE POOR AND THE LONELY LORD AND PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THEM. BLESS THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE STREETS LORD AND MAY WE NOT FORGET TO SAY A PRAYER FOR THEM. BLESS THE SICK LORD THAT WE KEEP THEM IN PRAYER ALSO AND BLESS YOUR WORLD LORD, FOR ALL THE WARS, FOR THOSE FIGHTING IN THESE GREAT BATTLES LORD, THAT ARE NOT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES THIS CHRISTMAS EVE. SURROUND THEM PRECIOUS LORD JESUS WITH A SPECIAL BLESSING THIS NIGHT, COMFORT THEM LORD. MAY WE BEGIN TO LIVE AS ONE NATION LORD, TO HELP EACH OTHER. BLESS THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES, THAT THEIR HEARTS BE FILLED WITH TENDER MEMORIES AND BLESS THOSE IN HOSPITAL LORD JESUS, THAT YOUR DIVINE ANGELS SURROUND THEM AND THAT YOUR CHILDREN WILL BE GIVEN A MIRACLE THIS NIGHT LORD JESUS. BLESS US AS PRAYER WARRIORS LORD JESUS, TO ALWAYS BE READY TO DO BATTLE AGAINS ALL EVIL ATTEMPTS, THAT WE BE READY TO STORM THE GATES OF HEAVEN FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS PRAYERS AND BLESS YOU LORD JESUS, BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH AND WITHOUT YOU WE ARE NOTHING BUT AN EMPTY SHELL. THANKYOU NOW LORD FOR HEARING MY PRAYER UNTO YOU FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND MAY THIS NIGHT BE MOST PRECIOUS TO ALL AND MAY MIRACLES HAPPEN ALL OVER THE WORLD LORD JESUS. IN YOUR NAME I PRAY. 
Associate Pastor Barbara Flemming 
Gentle Hearts Of Prayer 
http://www.gentlehearts.cjb.net/ 

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Update on Mary Ellen 
MY DEAR PRAYING FAMILY, WANTED TO SEND THIS UPDATE ON DEAR MARY ELLEN... PLEASE KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS... 

Mary Ellen's dad had a benefit dinner for her and the kids and raised $4000. She still has to pay all the bills to not lose the home etc and she has no income now. Michael is in Jail charged with kidnapping ,assault with a deadly weapon, attempted , premeditated murder, He is held without bail. 
Mary Got her casts off She is still in a wheel chair but able to hobble just a little on her feet, with crutches.. She faces more surgery and rehab in the new year. She has severe nerve damage from her ankles to her feet that control her balance.DRS. will repair it somewhat but she will never be the same as before Unless God gives her another miracle.. He gave us the gift of her life and we are so grateful. Her face is healing well and thanks to plastic surgery will not be badly scarred. Her left shoulder is still painful but healing well. Her right arm has severe nerve damage and is very scarred but future surgery will help.Her hair is starting to grow back He beat her in the head with a glass dish, and she had 100 stitches in her head. Her emotional trauma is very hard for her and her children but they are receiving counseling in home. I am praising God that we still have her, and praying Gods Healing and guidance in mind , body, and spirit. Thank you for your prayers. . 
Mary does not have e-mail access but she sends her love and thanks for all the prayers for her and the kids. Merry Christmas to you all. 
In Christ Sharon 

I THANK EACH OF YOUR FOR YOUR PRAYERS... 
IN CHRIST ALMIGHTY LOVE, NANCY H 

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Update on Chris Mozgawa 

THANK YOU ALL FOR UR MANY PRAYERS FOR CHRIS MOZGAWA, 
SOMETHING SO WONDERFUL HAPPENED YESTERDAY,I HAVE TO SHARE IT WITH ALL YOU WONDERFUL PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR CHRIS... 
WE,DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY,HIS MOM,TRACY WENT INTO HIS ROOM(IN INTESIVE CARE) AND WAS SAYING TO HIM,"WELL HUN WE ARE GOING TO GO ORDER SOME PIZZA,WELL,LOL HIS HEART RACED. WENT UP,WE THINK HE WAS THINKING,"I WANT SOME" LOL 
YESTERDAY TRACY WAS IS HIS ROOM HOLDING HIS HAND AND SAID HONEY IF YOU HEAR ME SQUEESE MY HAND,AND HE DID!!! HE SQUEESED HER HAND,NOT REAL TIGHT,BUT FAMILY,THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME SINCE THIS ALL HAPPENED,THAT HE MOVED ON HIS OWN..PRAISE GOD...SHE WAS SO HAPPY SHE WAS CRYING SO HARD THAT WHEN SHE LEFT THE ROOM TO TELL CHRIS,HIS DAD,CHRIS WAS SO EXCITED HE JUST HAD TO SEE TOO,SO WHEN HE WENT INTO CHRIS'S ROOM AND SAID,"CHRIS BUDDY PLEASE SQUEESE MY HAND,AND HE DID..WHAT A WONDERFUL HAPPY EXCITING GOD FILLED EXPERANCE THAT WAS...PLEASE KEEP PRAYING MY DEAR FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN CHRIST...WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO... 
BUT..................GOD SAVED OUR DEAR CHRIS........HE IS ALIVE..........HE IS ALIVE........ 
WHEN I TALKED TO TRACY TODAY I ASKED HER IF IT WAS OK IF ANYONE WANTED TO SEND GET WELL CARDS AND OR CHRISTMAS CARDS TO CHRIS AT THE HOSPT SHE SAID THAT WOULD BE FINE.. 
HERE IS THE ADDRESS: 
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL , C/O ICU CHRIS MOZGAWA 
3705 5TH AVE. 
PITTSBURGH PA 15213 
HIS SISTERS NAME IS KAYLEE,MOM IS TRACY,AND DAD IS CHRIS.. 
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Update on Little Justin 

This is our precious Justin sleeping next to his favorite angel that says his favorite prayer... "Now I lay me down to sleep." 



Today, 12/23/03, was a good day for Justin. He is breathing much better and did a good job with his physical therapy. Santa visited the hospital today and left Justin a beautiful, huge floppy green dog and other presents. The hospital also had gifts for the other children of the families of the PICU patients. 

The warmth of everyone everywhere has been incredible. Thank you all. 
Lea 
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http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com/prayer.html 

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Weekly Sermon 





Isaiah 9:1-7 
The Child with Many Names 
There has probably never has an age been more complicated and confused than the day in which we live. We go searching for wisdom and knowledge and are overwhelmed by the sheer volume we find. We don't know what to believe or who to believe any longer. We play mind games that begin with, "Well, define for me what you mean by . . . " Since when did dictionaries go out of style? Where do you turn for wise counsel this late in the game? Is there a wise counselor who can illumine our way? 

There is a sense of pervading gloom and helplessness the world over. Many leaders of the world feel helpless at the rapidly changing political and economic circumstances. Political and economic rules have changed. We feel helpless at bringing about changes in a world gone mad. Is there no one who can give us power and strength to do what we need to do? 

There is no sense of security in our world. No one leaves their homes unlocked any more, even in small towns across the nation. We have lost our sense of security. Very few people believe in the justice system. One person with power and money is treated one way, the common man another way. One man lies and commits perjury in a federal court and gets away with it, while thousands of others go to prison. Violence, crime, political intrigue, lack of integrity spell dome to security of the individual. The whole system will break down. Is there not someone who can give us eternal security in a day of insecurity? 

We live in a day of restlessness. We have listened to twenty second sound bites, and thirty second commercials so long that we are restless if someone wants to speak to us more than a couple of minutes. We run to another job, a second home, another hobby, another spouse, another toy, etc. We can't stop and enjoy the moment. We get instant boredom because we are restless at the core of our personality. Is there someone who can give us peace? Is there someone to whom we can turn in our crazy mixed up confused, insecure, restless world and find peace? 

The Hebrew prophet Isaiah lived in a day of political and spiritual confusion and madness. Gloom and doom filled the air. There was a sense of helplessness as the Assyrians knocked on the front door. Like ours, insecurity and restlessness filled his day. Isaiah chapters seven and eight opens with a faithless king. King Ahaz of the Southern Kingdom of Judah refused to put his trust in the Lord God to save Judah from the hands of the SyroEphramidic coalition. Except for the prophets of Yahweh, it was a time of spiritual poverty in Judah. 

The prophet Isaiah described the spiritual conditions of his day in 8:19, 2122. "When they say to you, 'Consult the mediums and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,' should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living? . . . They will pass through the land hardpressed and famished, and it will turn out that when they are hungry, they will be enraged and curse their king and their God as they face upward. Then they will look to the earth, and behold, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and they will be driven away into darkness." 

It was a night without end in Judah. Spiritual darkness penetrated the land. It was a night without morning. These were deeply troubling times filled with crisis and panic. The events in this chapter take place probably after Tiglathpileser of Assyria invaded Syria and Ephraim in 73432 B. C. "Gloom" filled the land. The nation was in a state of spiritual darkness and political distress all over the land. 

The whole northern region had suffered from the "scorched earth" policy of the invading Assyrians. Northern Galilee which cut across Napthali and Zebulun, especially felt the extreme devastation of the Assyrians. 

This spiritual darkness was the result of persistent unbelief. How strange that those who think they are in the light when indeed they dwell in perpetual darkness. Such was the condition of Israel and Judah. Gloom encircled the Promised Land. 

Judah had fallen into a night without morning. It was a time of crisis and panic. Darkness fills the land, and now judgement was coming because of unbelief. "They will pass through the land hard-pressed and famished, and it will turn out that when they are hungry, they will be enraged and curse their king and their God as they face upward. Then they will look to the earth, and behold, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and they will be driven away into darkness." 

This kind of darkness is a frightening description of sin. The lost person thinks he is in the light when indeed he dwells in perpetual darkness. Spiritual darkness adds to the allencircling gloom. However, on this background of dark judgment and unbelief is painted a beautiful picture of salvation for a sinful people. 

THE GLORIOUS SALVATION FOR A SINFUL PEOPLE (9:1-5) 
There is light instead of darkness (v. 1-2). 
With poetic beauty in verse two the prophet expands on the first suggestion of the coming of the Messiah in 7:14. 

"The people who walk in darkness 
Will see a great light; 
Those who live in a dark land, 
The light will shine on them." 

God's presence is equated with light in the Bible. "God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all" (I John 1:5b). The great light that will appear is the Messiah. Seven hundred years later Jesus began His ministry right here in this area of Galilee. Light includes every possible blessing that the age of the Messiah can bring. Jesus stood in the Temple and declared, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (John 8:12). 

Do you find yourself groping in blind, spiritual darkness? Our society is reeling from the effects of unfaithfulness to the LORD God. We worship idolatrous images of materialism, and prostitute ourselves to any deity that will make us feel good and give in to our desires and wants. We have lost our hope in this spiritual darkness. The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, "For God, who said, 'Light shall shine out of darkness,' is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" (2 Corinthians 4:6). 

To those who trust in the Lord there is joy instead of gloom (v. 3). 
"You shall multiply the nation, 
You shall increase their gladness; 
They will be glad in Your presence 
As with the gladness of harvest, 
As men rejoice when they divide the spoil." 

Because of the coming of the Messiah, there will be "gladness" and joy before the Lord. Joy exults in Him, His power and His presence. The Lord is the source of their joy. 

Do I speak to someone who is covered with a thick cloud of all pervading gloom? Here is hope in the only one who can lift us from our gloom and doom. Even from a Roman prison cell, the Apostle Paul could "rejoice" in his chains. "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4). 

There is freedom instead of oppression (v. 4). 
Isaiah addresses the cause of the rejoicing. They rejoice because the Lord has broken their chains. He has set them free. 

Do I speak to someone who feels like they are bound with chains? Isaiah said, 
"For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders, 
The rod of their oppressor, as at the battle of Midian." 

Jesus entered the synagogue in Nazareth and the attendant handed Him a copy of scroll containing Isaiah 61:1 and He began reading it. Luke records the scene in Luke 4:1819). 

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, 
Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. 
He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, 
And recovery of sight to the blind, 
To set free those who are oppressed, 
To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord." 

There is peace instead of war (v. 5). 
Do you wonder when will the inner war in your soul will ever end? Listen to the prophet, 

"For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, 
And cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire." 

THE SAVIOR OF THE SINFUL PEOPLE (9:6-7) 
This is the same child foretold in 7:14. 
The birth of this child is a gift of God. He is a Child, but He is also a Son. From early time, the Messiah was recognized as son of David, a legitimate heir to David's throne and the Son of God. He will in some significant way appear on the scene as a child and will "be born" as human beings are. Yet, He will "be given." He is a Son par excellence. He is truly unique. 

God incarnate! That is the only way it could be accomplished. This is how the Apostle Paul came to understand it. "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation . . . For it was the Fathers good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell in Him. . . that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations, but has now been manifested to His saints, to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory" (Colossians 1:15, 1920, 2627). The expected king will be human and divine. He will be Godman. He will have attributes of God and characteristics of man. He is not some grotesque figure of science fiction, but the very perfection of love. 

Moreover, this child will occupy a position of dignity"the government will rest on His shoulders" (Vv. 6b, 7). This child will become a righteous ruler who will fulfil all the expectations of the family of King David (Cf. II Sam. 7:1316). The Child is to be a King, a Ruler, a Sovereign. However, He will not be merely a human king. Clearly, He is the Messiah, the Anointed of Yahweh. The ancient Jewish Targum explicitly identified this person in Isaiah as the Messiah. 

What kind of child is this? 
Isaiah describes for us the character of this child. 

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR  Literally He is "wonder of a counselor." He gives comfort and strength throughout time and eternity. The Messiah is Himself a "Wonder." The word refers to what God has done, not man. He is God Himself. This Child is a Wonder. He will rule with unfailing depth of Wisdom. He will not need counselors or a cabinet; He is Himself Counselor. The emphasis of His name is on teachings, character and life. He will be most efficient in planning, formulating action to carry out His plans. He is one counseling wonderful things. 

Do you need wisdom in this hour of need? One wag said, "A wise person seeks much counsel. A fool listens to all of it!" Here is the counselor worthy of the name. He doesn't burnout. He is always on call. He is infinite wisdom. Come and humble your heart and listen to Him. Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, asked, Why do you call Me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I say?" (Luke 6:46). He is worthy of our loyalty because His counsel goes beyond the human limitations. 

Jesus issues an invitation to all who are in need of a wonderful counselor to come to Him. "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavyladen, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matthew 11:2830). 

MIGHTY GOD  He is full omnipotence; Elthe strong One. Literally He is, the "Godhero." He is the Mighty God. El gibbor always refers in the Old Testament to God as Absolute Deity. The Messiah is allpowerful, living, true God, omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. Christ is the mighty El. Jesus said, "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30). The Messiah is God Himself and He is able to save all who trust in Him. He has nothing less than the full omnipotence of God at His command. What He devised He is able to achieve. Let Jesus Christ be the "Mighty God" in your life. 

ETERNAL FATHER  He is everlastingly a Father. He is loving, paternal, concerned, tender, faithful, wise, guardian, provider and protector. Ps. 103:13, "Just as a father has compassion on his children, So the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him." 

For those individuals in our day who struggle for a positive father image here is one who is worthy of the name. You can have perfect security in an intimate love relationship with your heavenly Father. The Apostle Paul admonishes us in Romans 8:1518 with these words: "For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him." Here is a father worthy of the name who will never leave your or forsake you. 

PRINCE OF PEACE  He rules over His people with peace. The peace He gives is eternal. He is the embodiment of peace, therefore He rules over His redeemed people as a Prince bringing peace. In a post resurrection appearance Jesus said to His disciples, "My peace, I give you." The result of His coming into our hearts by faith is perfect peace. Romans 5:1 reads, "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." He gives us His indescribable peace the very moment we put our trust in Him. 

CHRIST THE FULFILLMENT OF THE CHILD WITH FOUR NAMES 
The Child to be born is Jesus. 

The physician Luke recorded his investigation, ""Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people, And has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of David His servant" (Luke 1:68-69). 

Matthew was writing to Jewish people to share with them the good news of the coming of the Messiah. He began his introduction, "The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham . . . Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah." "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him . . . And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; For out of you shall come forth a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel." (Matt. 1:1, 16; 2:1-2, 6). 

You can not over look the powerful conclusion drawn by the rabbi Saul of Tarsus, "a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 1:1-4). 

Be Blessed! 
Pastor Stephen 

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Devotional for the Chronically ILL 

In Jesus Name 

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and 
gave him the name that is above every name, that at 
the name of Jesus every knee should bow....and every 
tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory 
of God the Father." (Philippians 2:9-11 NIV) 

"God forgave my sin in Jesus' name, 
I've been bornagain in Jesus name.... 

How important in the believer's life is the name of 
Jesus. Firstly to become a Christian, "Everyone who 
calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Acts 
2:21). Jesus told us "Where two or three come together 
in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20). 
Also that when we give a cup of water or receive a 
little child in His name, we do it as unto Him. 

There's tremendous power in Jesus' name. We've heard 
modern day stories of people when confronted by 
gunmen, speaking Jesus' name, and the criminals giving 
in, in some cases even being converted to 
Christianity. Throughout the book of Acts the early 
Christians received forgiveness, baptized, preached, 
healed, prophesied, drove out evil spirits, suffered 
and died all in His name. In fact there was so much 
power that the leaders of the Sanhedrin ""rdered them 
not to speak in the name of Jesus" (Acts 5:40b). 

How does all this apply to us today? As His 
representatives everything we do is done in His name, 
and others are keeping a close watch. Personally, I 
often fail and let Him down, but I try to remember I'm 
responsible for being a light in the darkness of this 
world. We should pray in His name, not in a 
superstitious way, but considering the meaning of 
these words. Also remember that there's power in 
speaking Jesus' name in various circumstances. So 
friends, in the midst of our trials, let us shine His 
light as we meet together, pray, worship and witness 
in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 
"Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to 
God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that 
confess His name." (Hebrews 13:15). 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
Janice McLaren is a mother and grandmother 
who lives by herself in the beautiful South 
Island of New Zealand, where she has lived 
with severe chronic illness for many years. 

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Compliments of Rest Ministries, serving people 
Who live with chronic illness or pain. 
Rest Ministries, Inc. 
http://www.restministries.org 
PO Box 502928, San Diego, CA 92150 
toll-free 1-888-751-REST (7378) 
copyright 2003 

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I AM... in Jesus Christ 

I AM ACCEPTED! 
John 1:12 I am God's child 
John 15:15 I am Christ's friend 
Romans 5:1 I have been justified 
1 Cor 6:17 I am united with the Lord, and am in one spirit with Him 
1 Cor 6:19,20 I have been bought with a price. I belong to God 
1 Cor 12:27 I am a member of Christ's body 
Eph 1:1 I am a saint 
Eph 1:5 I have been adopted as God's child 
Eph 2:18 I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit 
Col 1:14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins 
Col 2:10 I am complete in Christ 

I AM SECURE! 
Romans 8:1,2 I am free forever from condemnation 
Romans 8:28 I am assured that all things work together for good 
Romans 8:35 I cannot be separated from the love of God 
II Cor 1:21,22 I have been established, annointed and sealed by God 
Col 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God 
Phil 1:6 I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected 
Phil 3:20 I am a citizen of Heaven 
II Tim 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and of a sound mind 
Heb 4:16 I can find grace and mercy in time of need 
I John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me 

I AM SIGNIFICANT! 
Matt 5:13,14 I am the salt and light of the earth 
John 15:1,5 I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life 
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit 
Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ's 
I Cor 3:16 I am God's temple 
II Cor 5:17 I am a minister of reconciliation for God 
II Cor 6:1 I am God's coworker (1Cor 3:9) 
Eph 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm 
Eph 2:10 I am God's workmanship 
Eph 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence 
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me 


Be Blessed! 
Pastor Stephen 

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~Promise of Life Fulfilled --The Greatest Gift Of All~ 




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~CHRISTMAS WISHES~ 

Wishing you all the blessings of a wonderful Christmas as we 
celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, 
who lives forever. 

From Mary's womb to an earthly tomb, God had a plan for his 
only begotten Son, this Christ child born to die for every 
tribe and race.....a plan called "amazing grace". 

All the way from Bethlehem's manger to Calvary's cross, 
our Lord who knew no sin came to die for all the lost. 
From the cross to a borrowed tomb, He was victorious over 
sin and the grave and died that we might be saved. 
Resurrected in glory and power, He reigns on high forever. 

He now inhabits our praises every day and every hour. 
King of Kings and Lord of Lords....One day He will come again 
and we shall receive our eternal reward. Until that day, 
we remember the Christ child born on that first Christmas Day 
is our resurrected Lord and Savior. 

His life is remembered when he walked upon this earth, 
forgiving sins, healing the sick, delivering the oppressed 
and giving rest, as we read in His Holy Word. 

Today, He is still the same and there is power in his 
blessed, holy name. We can call upon Him and receive 
if we reach out in faith and believe. God cared enough 
to give us His very best. We are to give our very 
best to God as we make Jesus Lord of our lives. 

The story of that first Christmas shall never grow old, 
He is still a wonder and beauty to behold. 
We can celebrate and give thanks for the greatest gift of all, 
He has given us salvation and hears us when on Him we call. 

Christmas is Christ......Our Gift of Eternal Life. 
The wonder of that first Silent night- - Holy Night still 
fills our heart with "awe" as we look to 
the greatest Gift of all, Christ Jesus our Savior. 

May we be guided today as the shepherds and wisemen seeking 
the Christ child were guided on that night so long ago. 
Our bright and morning star still shines brightly today 
as over 2,000 years ago. 

Jesus is the reason for the Season . May his love fill your heart 
with joy and peace as you enjoy the blessings of the season with 
family and friends in His love and ever abiding presence. 

In Christ's Love, 
Jo Ann Kelly (c) 2002- 2003 
J. P.'s Inspirations 
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~CHRISTMAS IS CHRIST~ 

"God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship 
of his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord." 
...... 1 Cor. 1: 9. 

The birth of our Savior that first Christmas Day 
Paved the way to salvation freely given to all men, 
The babe born in a manager in Bethlehem, 
Was God robed in flesh who came as a sacrifice for sin. 

His name was called Jesus.....for He would save from sin 
He was Wonderful, Counselor and Prince of peace, 
The only begotten Son of God came to redeem fallen man, 
He gave a promise of new life and a Kingdom which will never cease. 

Born of a virgin ....He was without sin or guile, 
This holy child grew to be a man, 
He forgave sins, delivered and healed men, 
He was King of Kings and God's perfect Lamb. 

The road to Calvary awaited the feet of the Savior 
Who would walk the lonely hill to take our place, 
He was destined to die and be crucified, 
Freely He gave his life for the whole human race. 

Without Christ there would be no Christmas 
Jesus is the reason to celebrate in love, 
Christmas is Christ who lives in our life, 
He is risen from the dead and reigns forever above. 

He lives in our heart to guide us safely home 
Our Lord gave us salvation so free, 
The reason for the season is Jesus our Lord, 
He was born to die for you and me. 

"Christmas is Christ....Jesus is the reason for the season!" 

Jo Ann Kelly (c) 2002-03 
J. P.'s Inspirations 
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God's Answers to Prayers 

Dear Lord, help me understand, as I kneel to pray, 
That You, indeed, will answer it, though there are several ways. 
The first, of course, is obvious, the one we most like to receive. 
If everyone got a "yes" to their prayers, it would be easy to believe. 

But, Father, there are two more ways You may handle my appeal. 
So, please don't let Your denial dampen my spiritual zeal. 
For You alone can see beyond the benefits I ask for, 
So help me take "no" for an answer, when You decide to slam the door. 

And don't let me forget the third way You may answer my request, 
Because You know exactly the time that it would benefit me best. 
You see, the hardest answer of them all, develops true virtue - 
For we develop patience, Lord, when we learn to wait on You. 

Be Blessed! 
Pastor Stephen 

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Bible Courses 
(You will recieve a certificate on completion of these courses) 



First Course 

-by Pastor Stephen Thurman 
Go to this url 

http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com/sitemap.html 

To find Pastor Stephens bible study lesson # 5. Just scroll down the page and you will find it. Click on Hosea Harvest Study Course 1. It will take you to the course page Then click on lesson # 5 The Pharisee & the Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14 or which ever lesson you are at or you can go directly to the course page itselt at this url if that is easier for you 

http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com/hoseastudy5.html 
Just go at your own pace This study is to get us all into the Word of God so we are fed and nourished in His word so we can better minister to others. I personally am doing these studies myself and find them to be so helpful to me. Sent your answeres to Pastor Stephens at prayerwarrior@caableone 

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Second Bible Study Course 

by Pastor Danny & Sister Erma Sossman is below 

God Has a Warning For You 

Go to this url 

http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com/sossmansbiblestudyindex.html 

Just scroll down the page. Click on which ever lesson you are at or want to study and you will be taken to that particular lesson. (Copy & Paste the questions and fill in your answers & send to) 

pastor_danny_sossman@hotmail.com 
or 
by Snail Mail to: 
P.O.BOX 1987 
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762 

Your studies will be returned to you. 

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Hosea Harvest Ministries Links & Associates Partners 

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http://hoseaintercessorswarriors.bravepages.com 

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http://dokimos.org/evangelical/rings.html 

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Hosea Harvest Ministries is in ministry partnership with dokimos 
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Jennifer's Sanctuary 
http://heavenmist.net 

Send your prayer requests to: 
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http://dokimos.org/intercessor 

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Our Staff and Ministry Partners 

Pastor Stephen Thurman & Mrs Thurman 

Executive Director, Senior Pastor,Senior Prayer Co-ordinator 

Pastor Phyllis Corbin 

Executive Co-founder, Associate Pastor, Newsletter Editor,Assistant Prayer Co-ordinator 

Pastor Barbara Flemming 

Associate Pastor/Assistant Prayer Leader 

Pastor Danny & Erma Sossman 

Associate Pastors/Prayer Leaders 

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Outreach Director - Sister Kathy McGregory 

Outreach Assistants - Sister Sherri, Sister Theresa, Sister Debra, Sister Susan James 

Prayer Assistants - Sister Shirley, Sister Kathy Schroeder, Sister Barbara Mclain, All prayer Intercessors; 

Ministry Partners -- Associate Pastor Phyllis Corbin, Pastor Ronnie and Lorraine Meek, Associate Pastor Danny and Erma Sossman, Rev.Joe Diaz; Pastor Crickett Steele; Rev. Donna Kazenske; Associate Pastor Barbara Flemming, Sister Kathy Gregory, Sister Kathy Schroeder, Sister Susan James, Sister Barbara Mclain, Sister Mandy Hinson .Adrian Stallman ;The Stull Family; Sister Becky Fresina; Sister Sandy Miller; George and Marita Noel; Kurt and Carol Snyder; Sister Lily; Sister Mary; 

Also Other Behind The Scenes Support Staff 

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Anouncements: 

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We thank you each one for allowing us to bring this to you We will do our best to bring this newsletter to you weekly. May God richly bless you and remember we are here for you & praying for you. 

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God bless 

The Pastoral Staff 

Senior Pastor Stephen Thurman 

Associate Pastor Barbara Flemming 

Associate Pastor Danny & Erma Sossman 

Associate Pastor Phyllis Corbin 

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