The English language uses a lot more words than Hebrew or Greek.  Therefore, we find that the Greek and Hebrew words often pack a whole lot more meaning and it can take many English words to properly describe what God is revealing through the scriptures.  We also understand through Hebrews 8 and 10 that the Old Testament is used as a type and shadow of the new and this gives us context for this challenge in Proverbs 25:2 which says:

"it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but it is the glory of kings to search out a matter."

I've been doing some searching!  In fact, I do it every day with Holy Spirit as we read God's word together.  I love being taught by the anointing (1 John 2:27). 

We just returned from India and the core message our Lord gave me to carry was regarding the "rope of hope."

In the New King James Version the first place we see the word "hope" in English is found in Ruth.  But the Hebrew word from which means hope was first used in Joshua 2.  Joshua 2 presents the story about Rahab the harlot and the two spies sent to examine Jericho.  

The spies used Rahab's home for cover. When the king of Jericho sent his men to search for these spies Rahab hid them. Why? It's because she'd heard how God was with Israel. All of Jericho feared for they'd heard how God had delivered Israel.  She used a rope to save the spies and help them escape the destruction the king of Jericho would have executed on them. 

Their response to Rahab's request is loaded with symbology that points to the hope of salvation we have through Christ.

So, are you someone who sees yourself as a horrible sinner?  You think God shouldn't even give you the time of day!  Your feel like your sin separating you so far from God?  I mean, think about how Rahab the harlot must of felt?  Are you facing seemingly impossible circumstances which will destroy you?  Are you in need of some hope?  

Check out what's revealed in Joshua 2:18.  It says:

"unless, when we come into the land, you bind this line of scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you bring your father, your mother, your brothers, and all your father's household to your own home. "

I'd like to highlight "line" and "scarlet cord."  

I'd like to invite you to partner with us in prayer and through a special year end offering.  We've just returned from a marvelous outreach to India and recently I've received reports from One Hope in Lane County OR, Gainesville FL, Whatcom County, Yakima WA, Dr Kawl in Myanmar and more.  A 25+ year vision is unfolding and we are excited about the future.  That being said, we see that we are about $30,000 behind our planned budget for this year.  

Would you prayerfully consider a special year end gift to help us launch into 2018?  Or, would you consider partnering with us as a Fellow Worker?  

We’ve just returned from our missions trip to India. I’ve titled this the supernatural, services, supplies and souls saved trip for that’s what occurred.  There were a number of firsts accomplished on this trip such as:
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1. It was the first time I gave another minister the opportunity to lead their first international missions trip.  They consider me a spiritual parent, so it was exciting to give them that opportunity. 
2. It was the first time an interpreter was contacted by someone in the police department notifying them they were looking for the Westerners. 
3. It was the first time I'd used the Leadership Dashboard of 1Church1Day to issue an emergency alert mobilizing strategic prayer for protection while we were in another nation.
4. It was the first time I'd experienced such hostility from some people which stood in stark contrast to many more drawn to the light.  We've never had some many strangers wanting pictures with us crying "selfie."  
5. It was the first time a family conference was ever held for Jesus Christ Prayer House wherein men, women, married couples and children were all ministered to at the same time.
6. It was the first Pastors & Evangelists Conference held by the India Prayer League we helped found after I’d commissioned Nani apostolically to oversee the 1Church1Day strategy in India.  110 ministers attended and 10 expressed interest in joining with the 24 churches already apart of the India Prayer League.
7. It was the first time that a woman was bit by a two headed snake while I was ministering during a Festival (outreach).  In spite of that clearly demonic distraction (the women was not poisoned) 600 attended and 50 responded to the altar call for first time decisions to give their hearts to Christ.