A Redemptive Interpretation
on the Descendents of Abraham
by James Goll

Middle East Crisis
An Open Letter from Cindy Jacobs
Video Prayer Alert from Rick Ridings
Hosted by James W. Goll

From the Desk of James W. Goll

Greetings to each of you in Christ Jesus! It is my honor to communicate with you whether you have walked with me for years or are new to this ministry. God Bless You!

Today would have been my dad, Wayne Goll’s, birthday. He has been with the Lord for well over a decade now. He was the oldest of seven children and the son of Vernon and Rachel Goll. He grew up in the Great Depression, was a WWII veteran and managed a lumberyard in Missouri for many years. My mom and dad, Wayne and Amanda Goll, were married for over 50 years and had three children – Sandra, Barbara and myself.  I thank the Lord for my hard working daddy. He loved gospel music, looked after the widows in our little town, and endured much hardship. I thank you Lord for my dad, Wayne Goll - I honor his life and memory this day.

This past week I ministered at the annual HIM Prophetic Conference at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, California and was then in Hollywood on Sunday morning at The Gathering Place with Pastors Rick and Pam Wright.  This was an amazing conference to say the least. The diversity and unity of the prophetic was profound with each one adding their distinct part. The word of the Lord was strong and you knew you had met with God.

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You can still contribute towards Compassion Acts Emergency Fund for both Haiti and Australia. The needs are great and ongoing. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! With the Middle East Crisis brewing, we will pray into that crisis for His intervention, in our Global Prayer Storm this week.  I am asking the Lord to rend the Islamic veil and that a true People’s Revolution for Jesus Christ’s sake will take place. Join in praying into the looming crisis in the Middle East.

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James W. Goll

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A View From My Chair

A Redemptive Interpretation on
The Descendents of Abraham
by James W. Goll

Satisfied with Life

Abraham’s wife Sarah lived almost forty years after the birth of Isaac. Genesis 23:1–2 says:

Now Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. Sarah died in Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan; and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her.

Abraham loved Sarah dearly and must have experienced much grief and pain at her loss. After finding an excellent wife for his son Isaac, Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. Genesis 25:2–4 says that Keturah

bore to him Zimran and Jokshan and Medan and Midian and Ishback and Shuah. And Jokshan became the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim and Letushim and Leummim. The sons of Midian were Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

Keturah bore more children by Abraham than did Sarah and Hagar combined. I think that is interesting.

Before Abraham died he gave gifts to the sons of Keturah and sent them far away from his son Isaac, to the land of the east (see Genesis 25:6). One of the sons of Keturah was Midian, the father of the Midianites. Some of the descendants of Keturah went to what was called Persia. Others were, apparently, scattered into Assyria. Genesis 25:7–8 records:

These are all the years of Abraham’s life that he lived, one hundred and seventy-five years. Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life.

What a way to leave this Earth–as an old man satisfied with life, and with a lineage left behind!

Abraham’s sons, Isaac and Ishmael, came together to bury their father in a cave. What a powerful statement! They came together–they united–to remember their father and put him to rest (see Genesis 25:9). I wonder if that could be a picture of things yet to come. Could it be that our Father will yet do such a work among the descendants of Abraham that they could come together in common purpose at some point and time in history?

Keturah’s Descendants Will Praise the Lord

Isaiah prophesied about the descendants of Keturah, saying: “A multitude of camels will cover you [Israel], the young camels of Midian and Ephah” (Isaiah 60:6). Remember that Midian was a son of Keturah, and Ephah was her grandson. In the next part of this verse, Isaiah mentions yet another grandson of Keturah: Sheba. “All those from Sheba will come; they will bring gold and frankincense, and will bear good news of the praises of the Lord.”

Where else have you heard of gold and frankincense together? They were two of the three gifts that the wise men brought to Jesus after His birth (see Matthew 2:1–12). I cannot confirm that the wise men were descendants of Keturah, but they did come from the east, where the descendants of Keturah had settled, and they certainly fit the description of Isaiah’s prophecy.

Whether this prophecy was fulfilled literally at the birth of the Messiah or is a prophecy for the future yet to come, the minimum we can agree on is that there is prophetic destiny upon the children of Keturah. These people will rise up as people of wealth and will end up worshiping the one, true God. They will bring forth praise to the Lord!

Now let’s go to the amazing prophecy of Isaiah, which has not yet been fulfilled. In this passage you will see the descendants of Hagar, Sarah and Keturah come together. As you read, keep in mind that Hagar was an Egyptian and that she returned to Egypt to find a wife for Ishmael, her half-Hebrew and half-Egyptian son. Remember, too, that the descendants of Keturah settled in Assyria and beyond.

In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord near its border. It will become a sign and a witness to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to the Lord because of oppressors, and He will send them a Savior and a Champion, and He will deliver them. . . .

In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrians will come into Egypt and the Egyptians into Assyria, and the Egyptians will worship with the Assyrians. In that day Israel will be the third party with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, whom the Lord of hosts has blessed, saying, “Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel My inheritance.”
Isaiah 19:20, 23–25

God is going to humble Egypt eventually, and Egypt is going to lift a cry for help. The Arabs are going to cry out due to the severity of their oppressors, and the Lord will manifest Himself as their Savior and Champion. After much pressure, and the probability of an all-out war in the Middle East, God will make Himself known to the Arabic peoples and they will turn to Him. Isaiah described the length to which they will go: “They will even worship with sacrifice and offering, and will make a vow to the Lord and perform it” (Isaiah 19:21). This not only means that they will have a God encounter, but that they will become true disciples and will walk in obedience. Continued...

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Greetings!

The Following is taken from a letter from my friend Cindy Jacobs. She heads up the Reformation Prayer Network. After this is a video alert from a prophetic statesman and friend Rick Ridings who resides in Jerusalem.  We are all serve together in the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders. (I have posted the recent work from the APCE on the Home Page of our web site also. There are many perspectives on the issues in the Middle East. But these are two from the trusted veterans. Please read the letter, watch the video following and join thousands of others in the “Hour that Changes the World” by praying for the looming crisis in the Middle East.

James W. Goll

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A Prayer Alert
by Cindy Jacobs

An Open Letter to the Arabic-speaking Christians
As well as the Church worldwide

As you are aware, this is one of the most critical and serious times for believers across the Middle East in recent memory.  As a prophet, I have been seeking the Lord for a prophetic word concerning the situation in Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, and other parts of the Arabic-speaking world as well as those greatly influenced by Islamic teaching.

I believe we are at that tipping point at this moment where the situation in Egypt could de–stabilize the region to such a degree that just such a scenario would take place.  Of course, new regimes could be put in place that would cause Iranian-type oppressions of believers.

This is why I am calling for the Body of Christ around the world, and particularly the Arabic–speaking community to participate in a season of prayer and fasting beginning as soon as you receive this letter. 

Many may want to even have such a severe fast as an “Esther fast.”  Others can fast as their health allows.  If you are able to do an Esther fast, I am suggesting for a three day time period.

Further, I feel like I am hearing from the Lord that what Satan has meant for evil, God will turn for good if the church across the Middle East will put aside their doctrinal and denominational differences and come together in unity to pray.  The walls of division must fall if the Christian community is going to be protected.

While things seem quite dire, if the church will fast and pray together as one, the turmoil will die down and God will protect the world from a terrible war. 

On a redemptive note, I see a generation of young leaders arising out of the church who are anointed to preach the gospel and see a great harvest of souls all across the Middle East, as well as North Africa, Central Asia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Cindy Jacobs
Generals International

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Video Prayer Alert
by Rick Ridings

Dear Friends,
This is a very strategic moment for Egypt, Lebanon, and Israel.  I have prepared a 12 minute video sharing visions I have had, and pertinent Scriptures to hopefully aid you as you pray for this region. 

As you are probably aware, today (Jan. 27) there are large–scale demonstrations scheduled against the government in Egypt.   In addition, the past few days saw the announcement of a new Prime Minister for Lebanon (Najib Mikati), who is widely seen as a "puppet" under the control of Hizballah and Iran.  Another ominous sign was Iran's declaration of Jan. 23 of it's intent to send warships into the Mediterranean.  We have felt the Lord for over a year instructing us to pray protection over the coast of Israel from attacks coming from the Mediterranean.

To hear more on how we would encourage you to pray for this situation, click on the video below.

Thank you for your prayers.
Grace and shalom,

Rick Ridings

Succat Hallel (24/7 worship and prayer in Jerusalem)
www.jerusalempraise.com

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Click to Play: Responding to Storms / Word of the Lord for 2010 and Beyond - by James W. Goll

At the beginning of each year, James brings a message that highlights some of the burdens and revelations that are on his heart. This is his first of the year message for 2010 and beyond where James gives us some tips on “How to Respond to Storms” in our lives. It is not enough to declare the “Perfect Storm is Coming”. We must reach into the heart of God for our biblical responses to such days.
For more understanding on this topic, see the study guide Revival Breakthrough, or the 11 CD message set.