Why not pray for those with ICE.. and those they have to deal with? Why not pray for both sides, and wisely witness to migrants during the days while they are among us? The mission-fields (people) of the world have been wrongly and rightfully helped/allowed to come to our doorsteps (some with knives).. literally. Jesus said, "Go..tell" Mark 5:19. Q: Were Jesus’ parents illegal migrants?

Uh no. 

We Christians are, of course, to wisely show compassion and to evangelize those who are temporarily here among us as well to others around us. Why do I say wisely? Because some are very dangerous for your family members and friends. We've seen this thousands of times in the West. 

"'Maga is waging war on empathy' and transforming 'savagery' into moral value." ~Hillary Clinton

Compassion > Empathy

Factoid: Empathy becomes very toxic when it encourages people to affirm and embrace what the Bible clearly calls sin, when it validates lies, or supports destructive policies that hurt citizens and destroy a nation. Toxic Empathy is vastly inferior to real compassion and agape love. It's true that the progressives with the help of RINOs have been exploiting Christian compassion for decades. Teachers are now leading the children out to go against Federal agents in the name of love. 

The real logic of a great many Muslims... 

- Offended By:

Cartoons and humorous criticism of their belief system, like in social media

- Not Offended By:

Attempts to completely throw out the Constitution and esteablished Laws of the Western Nations they invade illegally.

Rape

Outright lying to further Islam into new cities and Lands (relling lies to an infidel - Taqiyya and Kitman)  

Slavery

Pedophilia

Marrying little children against their will

Beheadings

Honor Killings

Hostage Taking

Genital Mutilation

Suicide Bombings

Driving cars through crowds, even Christmas markets

Burning People Alive for the whole world to see as a video.

 Was Jesus a real refugee? He was the first missionary leaving home for you and me.. for God Father's soul-winning purpose. 

How does Jesus fulfill the prophecy that says, “Out of Egypt I called my son” (Matthew 2:15)?

It's been falsely said by religious people that Jesus'  parents were just like the migrants we see in Europe and the USA. 

There is some truth to the idea that Jesus was a very persecuted poor man while here (unlike what false TV preachers say..), and so of course we need to pray for and consider how we treat those who are intentionally displaced and impoverished, as the Progressives/Liberals seek to keep bringing them in for votes (knowing Democrats can't win elections on their own without their cheating). 

However, in the interest of accuracy, Jesus WAS NOT what one would consider a real “refugee,” either then or now.

Mary and Joseph fled with Jesus to Egypt (recorded in Matthew 2:13–15) to escape the murderous King Herod, who planned to kill the child by murdering all infant boys in Bethlehem, a massacre often called the "Massacre of the Innocents". An angel warned Joseph in a dream to take his family to Egypt. 

The Bible says...

"Now when they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 'Get up! Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod intends to search for the Child in order to destroy Him.' So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt. He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet [Hosea]: 'Out of Egypt I called My Son.'" Matthew 2:13-15 amp

God the Father sent His Son here on a rescue mission. He bypassed proud Jerusalem and chose humble Bethlehem for the birth. King David had come from Bethlehem, and Christ is David’s Son (1:1). 

* The Hatred Against the King (Matt. 2:13–18)

Just as Satan had tried to keep Christ from being born, now he tried to destroy Him after He was born (see Rev. 12:1–4). The flesh wars against the Spirit, and Herod (an Edomite) warred against Christ. We cannot help but admire Joseph for his faithfulness in obeying God and caring for both Mary and Jesus. Matthew quoted Hosea 11:1 to show that Christ would come out of Egypt. Herod slew not more than twenty infants, since there could not have been too many babies of that age in the town. Matthew saw in this a fulfillment of Jer. 31:15.

* The Humility of the King (Matt. 2:19–23)

Stepdad Joseph used his “sanctified common sense” here and did not return to Judea. God affirmed the decision, and the family moved to Nazareth. They were legally allowed to be there. Matthew of course refers to what “was spoken by the prophets” (v. 23, note the plural in the text) but does not give any specific OT references. The word “Nazarene” may relate to the Heb. word netzer which means “branch,” a name for Jesus. This is why Matthew wrote “prophets” (plural) since Christ is called “the Branch” in Isa. 11:1 and 4:2; also Jer. 23:5 and 33:15, and Zech. 3:8 and 6:12. 

Because He lived in a despised place, Jesus was like a lowly branch; but the Branch would one day blossom with beauty and great glory.

Nazareth was an ignoble town, and Egypt was far from some first world country giving money out to migrants. 

“Can anything good come from there?” asked Nathanael (John 1:46, NIV). Jesus was a humble King. He emptied and humbled Himself even unto death to come save any of us wiling to repent and believe (see Phil. 2:1–11).

Jesus’ parents (Mary and Joseph, though he was Jesus' dad) were forced to flee Bethlehem for Egypt to escape murderous King Herod's persecution.

Were Mary and Joseph really similar to all these military-aged men breaking the law and sapping off the tax-paying citizens, like many of the modern refugees we see? 

Jesus’ parents (Mary and Joseph though he was a stepdad) were forced to flee Bethlehem for Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution.

Were they similar to all these military-aged men breaking the law and sapping off the tax-paying citizens like many of these modern refugees? 

No, this was not immigration because they weren't breaking the law -- both locations were within the Roman Empire. They did leave their home region to seek safety, fitting the definition of migrants. Immigrants today are not facing the government officials killing their male babies. They're coming to the Western countries for personal gain, for sexual hookups (rapes), and to sap off the taxpayers and to dominate those nations with Islam.

Need some tips on how to avoid ICE goin' bad on ya. Be polite, respectful, and where you ought to be.

The UK... pretty interesting to watch these days. But let's do more than just watch, let's pray for our friends the Brits.

London: Robberies up 65 per cent.

Knife crime up 55 per cent.

Rape up 45 per cent.

Overpopulated, unaffordable, degenerate dystopia.

Pray for our friends in the UK. Facebook.com/shareJesus

Now approx 39 million tons of sewage-overflow has been going into the Thames every year.. killing off fish and water-plants. Like a toilet! Yes, it's kinda like in San Francisco ..with that all too familiar poop stink. That's a big problem in the city.

Fact: Two thirds of London’s growth is due to immigration. The city was built to serve 2.5 million people, but now has almost 9 million people living there.

Pray for em in the Spirit.

Poor planning, poor leading there. I don't want the nation poor! Trump is doing a much better job in the USA. Go look at the stats and economy. Hey London, it’s still not too late to learn from your friend. Or is it? 

The elitists there reject our Pres. Trump. So what's their solution to that? More immigration! The net inflow of people relocating into London yearly? 60K people every single year. Yes, and two thirds of that..is immigration.  

The Queen is a great lady but the country has been run by many foolish PMs. 

Their Ambassador not liked or even well thought of within the U.S. at all. Isn’t his job supposed to be diplomacy? He has failed at that. Is he now out? 

Trump: U.S. Will No Longer Deal with UK Ambassador Who Disparaged Admin. Did the ambassador lose his job already? 

…Theresa May (who 45 was very respectful of...) Has ‘Full Faith’ in Ambassador Who Attacked Trump as ‘Incompetent’, ‘Inept’.

Such a mess -- perhaps they need help from outside of England. 

What a mess they made of Brexit -- the leaders still won’t listen to the will of the people.

James Bond can't help them. Let's pray in the Name of Jesus for a biblical revival in their churches and a great awakening for the people of the UK. And while you're at it... for people here in the States as well. Christ is the One who all the nations really need -- the ultimate Solution.

I open my hands and heart to You.. put in, take-out.. do what you want to do. Open to all You have for me. 

"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." Lamentations 3:25 #wait #walkwith

Some saints anxiously run out ahead of him, some lag behind, but those who are wise won't do that. They inquire of and wait on the Lord.

"We are changed not by a program, a practice, or a procedure, but by a Person." ~ Jon Courson

Living for and worshiping Jesus Christ of the Bible is what we want to do. Just knowing and walking with Him...including walking in fellowship with those of His church.. it beats all else. Dead religion is all about stiff procedures, rules, self-effort, moralizing, and programs to earn right standing.

Was Reading This Today... The Next Actor to Portray James Bond Agent 007 — Will Be a Black Female.

She’s probably a very skilled athlete and actress ..Lashana Lynch.. with some fairly cool eyebrows isn’t it. It’s kind of the decade of the bold eyebrow too. Lots of running, jumping, climbing, fighting, shooting and fallin’ involved.  

In 2012 the real British spy behind the character 007 in Ian Flemming’s spy novels was revealed as the dashing Wing Commander Forest “Tommy” Yeo-Thomas, one Great Britain’s greatest secret agents during World War II.

Bond appeared in twelve novels and nine short stories by Fleming, as well as a number of continuation novels and twenty-six films.But that was before the West became consumed with political correctness, gender-bending and blurring the difference between men and women. (Business Insider)

We wish the best for all actors both there and here in the States. Our Hollywood is so whack these days, and so many actors keep failing at the box-office and elsewhere. We need more like Kirk Cameron who act on purpose.   

Personally, I love the seeing Christian actors in every city. I love the principles in the Bible applied in every trade, so SO applicable everywhere. I love all the counsels of God --  the whole Bible! Every book for every person! I love His people, I love healthy churches! I love seeing God daily use His people in my Land, the USA, and in other nations like England as well. We all should. I really love Jesus even more, yup, time alone with Him. Knowing and worshiping Him, beats even talking of and serving Him! He alone is the hope of the nations. Do you feel the same way? 

On the other hand, how do you feel about all that the world pushes on you? 

Personally, I’m kinda sick of this gone crazy world system and media constantly pushing their gender-bending, and their very vogue open-borders with the globalism, and “peaceful religion” of Islam on us all. 

Hey, I do love action movies, and like you have seen some Bond movies. I think the womanizing Bond (so many of them) has always been a very worldly touch DUH -- you know it made the creators a lot of money. And I really thought the next bond would be like this person, or a gay Muslim or a perhaps a transgender parent by day and part-time dancer by night (they’re probably working in that direction). I want the very best for all different people everywhere. 

I like visiting England, but the elite there, like it is in other Western countries, are totally enthusiastic about all this bending and blending going on.  

And like many Western nations England is SO filled with violence, more than ever before. Yup, they’ve got some serious migrant and EU problems right now. 

The UK currently is not into truth, or justice, or even protecting their own citizens. I just saw them resend one of their own back to prison just for being a real journalist. The elites want him killed in there by Jihadi gangs.   

Judges Reconvict Tommy Robinson for Contempt of Court.

Tommy Robinson Reportedly Transferred to Prison Described as ‘Jihadi Training Camp’.

This Tommy Robinson Verdict Is a Travesty of Justice. Breaks my heart -- I hope he survives. 

He’s said some tough things, not all of which I agree with, but he loves his nation and has stood up for the citizens where those leading the country have not. 

The New York Post reported: British actress Lashana Lynch, 31, will be introduced as the new 007 in what is being described as a ‘popcorn-dropping moment’ in the franchise’s 25th movie that is currently being filmed, according to the Mail on Sunday.

But it is not a complete do-over — with her just taking James Bond’s secret agent number after he retires from MI6, the report states.

Bond himself will still be played by Daniel Craig — and will still adhere to his old-fashioned macho characteristics, an insider told the UK paper.

‘Bond, of course, is sexually attracted to the new female 007 and tries his usual seduction tricks, but is baffled when they don’t work on a brilliant, young black woman who basically rolls her eyes at him and has no interest in jumping into his bed,” a source told the Mail.

The insider called it a “pivotal scene” when Bond is called back from retirement and introduced to Lynch as the new 007.

"God overlooked people’s ignorance about these things in earlier times, but now he commands everyone everywhere to repent of their sins and turn to him." Acts 17:30

What's more important than movies, and 007, and other worldly stuff today? It's you right with the Lord. This is far more important: God sent His sinless Son, and provided the cross as the means for you to be forgiven of sins, but you must individually turn (repent), trust (believe), receive Christ as your Lord and your Savior (by faith). It's is good plan. What will you do with Jesus? 

We've all heard the horrific refugee reports, but here's a refugee praise report for a change.

God said go tell, but so many of us believers just stayed home as sort of secret agent saints. It was more comfortable. And now things are really being shaken up globally, and the mission-fields of world (the people needing Christ's Gospel and hope) seem to be making their way to our doorsteps. It's interesting to me what God allows, and how He works. 

I say it's time to obey the Great Commission -- yes, to live the life before those of this world and to explain the Good News.  

Sure, in spite of all the chaos that's been goin' on around us, it's important to keep seeking Jesus with your whole heart. It's imperative to keep worshiping Him while we spread His Gospel to the last, the least, and the languishing -- to the Lost.

So many lives have needlessly been snuffed out this decade, so many saints have been murdered by those deceived in Islam.

But we Christians can still act wisely to protect citizens. We can pray and lovingly share our faith to God rescue people -- sure, any willing to hear His Message. You and I can determine inside.. not to start hating sinners (i.e., Migrants or rioting Antifa-thugs, or Globalist leaders or

Muslims all out for world domination and 72 virgins..that they’ll never see). If you see a crime, report it asap (Duh, churches and believers aren't the Police force..though some think they are).

It's been emotional, but during perilous times we can still be witnesses to sinners around us.. to young teenage rebels, to others

involved in sex trafficking taking advantage of children, or to those sneakin' in for whatever reason.. (i.e., to bomb, to rape, to mane, to destroy countless lives in order please Allah (one of the many non-existent gods of our age).    

Sure we can--we have a living hope and really want many others to gain this hope as well. Colossians is all about this hope we've found in Christ (been teaching in chapters 1 and 2 lately).

Believer, you have a hope before you (Col. 1-12). Being together with Jesus in Heaven. -- Believer, you have a hope beneath you (13–23). A firm foundation on which you stand when all around you is shaking. The city of Colosse was located in an earthquake area.-- Believer, you have a hope within you (24–29). A living hope who has a Name (1 Pet. 1:3), and this hope that affects how we each think, talk and act. #HaveHisAttitudeAsUserve

The Apostle Paul had been teaching the Word of hope in Ephesus for a couple years and then local churches started up there as well as in nearby cities to the South. People were on the move, and Christians too. Kinda like has been happening in our day.

"Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my HOPE is in you all day long." Psalm 25:5

“Without Christ there is no hope.” - Charles Spurgeon

"Jesus gives us hope because He keeps us company, has a vision and knows the way we should go." - Max Lucado

“Where there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present.” - John Maxwell

“Our world today so desperately hungers for hope, yet uncounted people have almost given up. There is despair and hopelessness on every hand. Let us be faithful in proclaiming the hope that is in Jesus.” - Billy Graham

“The Spirit of God first imparts love; He next inspires hope, and then gives liberty.." - D.L. Moody

“The only hope for this or any other society is to hear the Word of the Lord and obey.” - John MacArthur

We are so grateful for the Gospel, for Colossians and this new hope from God -- it makes us want thank God. And to share His Message with someone who hasn't yet heard.

“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” Col. 1:3

“.. giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light." 1:12

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Okay, so I've got a “refugee praise report” for you. Let me tell you some of the story about Teddy the righteous migrant, he’s now a new-believer who has found real hope in Jesus Christ! He was once really poor, but now has his needs met in Christ. Teddy was in a small caravan of hungry locals escaping out of Liberia to Italy in the EU. It was a long trip -- over 5,000 miles, but he met Jesus along the way and made it there safe with his cell phone in hand. Christina, an American friend working with Global Media Outreach had via texting his cell phone.. been witnessing to Teddy.

God can use you to do cross-cultural evangelism. Read more. Facebook.com/shareJesus

Teddy had experienced the most desperate need while in Liberia, so he took this risk. He wasn’t doing things illegally, but was fearing some about his future. 

Teddy left Liberia not sure if he'd see his mom again, if he’d survive or make the whole trek across the Sahara Desert of Northern Africa and then resettle in a refugee camp in Europe successfully. 

He really felt this was his only chance at long-term survival so went for it, he’s made it so far (Read the whole story here). 

And Teddy is just one of more than 120 million people that have been reached with the Gospel. This was in 2018 via Global Media Outreach’s effort, 1.5 million people reached with the Good News have now entered into an ongoing discipleship relationship with a GMO missionary.  

FYI We really have some wonderful online missioraries, but the most wonderful Lord. And along with so many outreach ministries that our church (Prestonwood) backs, they also back the work of GMO. Thank you much for your loyalty to Jesus, in your church, in missions and for the prayers too! 

Righteous synergy, like it -- let's serve and tell. So many need to hear the Message. “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ~ Helen Keller

Fully trust the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Go with God's word. Feelings, nothing more than feelings. Sometimes they are fickle and fleeting.. and sometimes a blessing.

What you FEEL is not always REAL. So what are you experiencing today -- have you prayed about it? 

What is REAL is not always RIGHT. Lots of stuff in ..our gone sideways kinda culture..that happens shouldn’t have happened. 

What feels NATURAL is not always HEALTHY. How can it feel so good and yet be so bad? It can. 

What is POPULAR is not always BEST. Historically the majority, the crowd, the mob.. has often been wrong.

What you hear and THINK is not always TRUE. Much of what’s on the web or in the Media is way off. “Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.“ Acts 17:11

Fake news and made up forged reports aren't new at all. Spend time with Jesus and His people in God’s word to quickly recognize what’s false. Remember, 2000 years ago St. Paul had to deal with this junk. "Don't be so easily shaken or troubled by reports saying the Day Of The Lord has begun. If they claim to have a vision or revelation, or even a letter SUPPOSEDLY FROM ME, don't believe them!" 2 Thessalonians 2:2 

Give yourself permission to NOT believe everything that passes through your mind. Stop believing and doin’ the wrong things. Shoo away all that doesn’t need to be in there. It's one thing to let the birds fly over your head and quite another thing to allow them to nest in your hair. “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Facebook.com/shareJesus