Ecclesiastes 12:11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd. KJV
There will always be some Scripture that is difficult to understand on its own. But, if you study with the will to learn the meaning, God will reveal what you need. I also find that as I grow in knowledge of the Scriptures that God is more quick to help me discern a difficult passage; at least difficult to me. Solomon is suggested to be the author of the book of Ecclesiastes, and his wisdom is way beyond mine.
This verse today in its stand-alone reading, may not mean to much, but all of God's words are meaningful in one way or another! Let's start with a little "break down" of the Scripture by finding out what a certain word mean here. Goad. In the Bible, goad is a word that refers to a pointed stick used to urge animals forward. Goads were often used by shepherds when leading their flocks in the early morning or late at night, when it was too dark to see. The goad is "sharp", and when a wise man speaks, his words are sharp, and to the "point". Meant to enlighten or teach specifically, to guide the student in a particular way. So, a wise man is to use his words wisely and impart his knowledge with clarity to the unlearned and I will add, pray as we share the Gospel with all who will listen.
May God Help us to study His Word with a will to learn ourselves, but also to share of the knowledge we gain by keeping us in the will of God.
HE CARES! Do You Know HIM? Lord, help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You. Amen. With love and prayers, may we be your faithful Philippians 2:16 Missionaries?
Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Tom and Linda Milam ~ Missionaries to America and around the world!
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In the name of Jesus, may we be HIS emissaries and used by Him to help others.
- SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS: "PRAY BIG!"
- I am meeting with my surgeon on the 7th and a physical will be done pray all goes well. My surgery is scheduled for April 13th, but I need a release from a cardiologist before the surgery can be confirmed. Pray that can happen soon.
- My Sister Edie is foing to have a procedure Friday - please pray all goes well
- Shirley - had pacemaker surgery 4/3/23 pray for healing. She is still in the hospital where they are trying to regulate meds.
- Nancy Health
- Butch Mays - UPDATE 3/27/23 : BUTCH WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL ON THE 26TH AROUND 2PM. WE PRAISE THE LORD FOR HIS PROTECTIVE HAND ON HIS LIFE! Pray for continuing healing from open heart surgery. ~ Pastor JP Mays dad out of Maranatha BC in Princeton WV.
- David Wiles - ANNOUNCED CANCER FREE AFTER TREATMENTS - my nephew!
- Remember a post I put out a few days ago! YOU PRAYED BIG, AND GOD CAME THROUGH! WE WILL GIVE DETAILS LATER!
- Carolyn healing from skin cancer removal - praise the Lord.
- David Harrison - cancer 3/26/23 UPDATE - Pastor Harrison has stage 4 cancer CAT SCAN revealed NO CANCER IN ANY MAJOR ORGANS! PRAISE THE LORD. Pray for treatments that will start soon and that his body will be able to tolerate the treatments with no side affects. A praise - His health team are phenomenal - that is so important!
- Also, praise the LORD for the paper Maranatha Baptist IN Princeton WV gave us - Gospel tracts are on the way to the cartel on this paper. . . pray for souls saved and safety for the missionaries who carry it with God's protection. This trip they have been approved by two heads of state in these cartels, to set up a "church" building. They have been meeting in open air areas, and many have trusted Christ as their Saviour! The more that are saved, peace reins in their homes and communities. O the stories that can be told! Pray that God will provide all that is needed!
- PRINT SHOP ANSWER TO PRAYER! ANOTHER NEW PAPER PALLET ARRIVING MONDAY 3-13-23, GIVEN TO US BY AN ANONYMOUS donation. Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD the Print Shop Paper Vendor has located some much needed paperstock, but price per case has gone from around $92 to over $140 - God will supply with your prayers! We are required to take a pallet of 20 boxes! $2,800
- Dale ~ continued help and healing after losing his precious wife. Pray for his daughter Addie, that God would heal her broken heart as well.
- Sal fell, broke his hip, had surgery. Praise the Lord Sal healing well from his injury and is now walking carefully with no walker.
- David Pierce, Sr. - Losing his vision 3/1/23.
- UPDATE 3/4/23 - Chloe is spending much needed time with her family was even able to take a nature walk and the family shared a wonderful video. Oh that God would heal her completely and use her forever for His purpose and will! Chloe Rochester's results on tumor revealed that it is stage 3 and will most likely move to other organs quickly. She begins 52 weeks of intensive treatments. Chloe has is continuing treatments and we need to keep her in prayer. Pray BIG! Especially for the wisdom to the doctors and her parents.
- Missionary Stan Skriloff recently diagnosed CANCER free, continue to pray for Him and the side affects of his treatment to heal.
- Linda Sue Williams - Please pray Doctors can find answers to her illnesses.
- Please, pray for our daughter Lita in her health journey with Guillain-Barré syndrome. ANSWER TO PRAYER - MUCH NEEDED EQUIPMENT WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. Please pray that God will move with regards to her future situation in health and finances. Thank you for praying.
- Bro. Tom's EYES AND SHOULDER - Please continue to pray for his shoulder, and that God would heal it completely. His doctor says Surgery is out of the question at his age.
- Lillian Kendall (my sister) pray for her health.
- DJ needs a special touch from heaven. (Shannon's son and she has asked us to pray for DJ - God Knows!) - please pray especially for his mother who is greatly burdened for the right result for DJ.
- Brady Rochester - diagnosed with Parkinson's and Neuropathy.
- Jim Bove ~ Needs a special touch from heaven for some personal issues. God knows! Please pray for his understanding and wisdom in health choices.
- Dolly ~ God knows and has the answers.
- Kaycee Scalise and hi-risk pregnancy. Kaycee is just weeks away from delivering her little baby boy. Please pray that her health and that of the baby stay strong
- Barbara - last stages of organ cancer.
- Lorraine - praise the LORD for your healing touch.
- Lorrie - salvation.
- Wayne Corfman - pacemaker check went well but, he has a few more months of monitoring and will get his pacemaker changed out soon. He will be seeing his cardiologist more often. It is hard to believe it is time to get a new one. (Ten years since he died in my car and was revived!) Please pray for wisdom for his caregivers!
- Sharon J. Her mom Kathryn's health.
- Larissa, Helene, Calvin, Dominic, Rocky, Cindy - Our group home folks. Also, please pray for all of their caregivers.
- Pastor Mike Schneider, power and confidence to preach the whole counsel of God!
- Judy Lewis - Pray that her health recovery continues to improve.
- Dickie and Debbie Reynolds - Dickie's pacemaker replacement has been a real help, praise the LORD. These good folks are such a blessing to us as they pray for us daily, and let us know they are. Encouragers, that is what they are! Thank you is never enough but we are so very grateful for all who pray for Tom and I and our work for the Lord.
- Robbie Colt ~ had double lung replacement and is healing, after total damage of lungs by covid, also pray in the loss of his father to covid, and his stepmother.
- Walter - is doing very well after treatment.
- Brenda Milam - wisdom and health (Tom's sister)
- Pam Shumate - Brenda's daughter health
- The Henshaw's health
- John Odom - aneurisms. Bro. John had a special request for prayer this last Wednesday night, God knows and we ask others to pray with us for him!
- Louise Odom - cancer treatments. UPDATE: After cancer treatment she is healing from side affects please pray for her continued recovery and good health
- Connie - continued healing. Pray for continued success for Nana's Legacy as well.
- LeeAnn health.
- Pastor Greg Booher - health
- Pastor Bernard Antonis ~ Pastor's lungs are not well! Pray for Mrs. Carolyn as his caregiver and a healing touch on her body. Most do not have a clue about caring for a loved one through many years. She is exhausted many times.
- These families have lost loved ones to death in the last few months: John Isler, Larry Goodman, Frank Sparks, Lucinda Lane, Randy Rolle, Ruth Kemp, Bill Alley, Keith Cook, Cathy Harrison, Rachel Vance, Gail Tipton, Bob DeSalvio, Gail Tipton, Peters Family, Davis and Tichnell Family, Tudino family, Fuentes Family, DeSalvio Family, Thompson Family, The Toler Family in the homegoing of Donnie, Lucinda Lane Family (my beautiful sister-in-love), Keith Cook Family (our nephew and Tom's sister Florence's son), The Leo Family, The Echeverria Vallejos family in the homegoing of Patricia's father, The Baker Family, Richard Rosenmeier family, Jerry Kruchkow family, the Clingaman family, Carter Family, Mary Nutter Family, PJ's family
- Carolyn Holerger - health
- Scott Mitchem - Parkinsons
- Pray for Sister Cora and her hip healing from a fall and surgery. Keep her in your prayers please. Sis Cora saw her surgeon this week and he believes she is dealing with nerve pain. Please pray meds will
- Pray for the Printing Ministry - PLEASE Pray our paper supply will continue - we are still not able to purchase COVER STOCK, but we praise the Lord for our previous pastor's wisdom in buying several truckloads of this precious product. Only God knew what we would be facing today with shortages, and we have the "widows' mite" we are working from. We have started negotiating with equipment vendors, particularly for the color and black and white printers! We seek wisdom and discernment in this area!
- Pray for the Mission Team coming in June that we will be able to finish all the work they will do for the few days they are with us.
- Robyn-Health
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Cathy-Health
- Dicky and Debbie Reynolds - health
- Marsha-Health and ankle pain
- Carol and Richard-Health
- Lucinda Lane Family - pray for my brother Joe. This is a hard transition for anyone, but his health is poor as well.
- Paul Tipton - pray for Bro. Paul home giving ministry updates and getting ready to go back to serving God in Nicaragua without his helper and bride.
- Penny - pray for her husband Mike - health
- Benjamin - surgery went well, pray for his recovery which may be long.
- Elaine - continued good health and strength.
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