If Jesus says you are going to the other side, THEN YOU ARE GOING TO THE OTHER SIDE, and no government, no devil from hell, no storm, no tsunami, no fire or flood; nobody or nothing can stop you if you don't doubt what Jesus says; and quit.

In MARK 4:35 JESUS SAID, "LET US PASS OVER UNTO THE OTHER SIDE" (of the Sea of Galilee). Even though Satan tries to stop you, if Jesus says you are going over to the other side, then you are going over to the other side - Period! In verse 37, Satan tried to stop them and even kill them by sending a great storm of wind, and the waves almost sunk the boat; but Jesus knew that they would get to the other side, so He just went to sleep. The disciples doubted Jesus words when the boat filled with water, so they woke Jesus up and said "don't you care that we are going to die"? They are not going to die - they are going to the other side - because Jesus said so!

Jesus did three things: First, HE AROSE, then HE REBUKED the wind, then HE SAID unto the sea "peace, be still", and the wind stopped and there was a great calm.

Check it out in Mark 5:1 "AND THEY CAME OVER UNTO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA" - they didn't go half-way and sink". Why, because Jesus said they were going to the other side!

In the book of ACTS, Paul caused much controversy as he preached Jesus, and many people hated him. In ACTS 23:11 Jesus SAID "BE OF GOOD CHEER, PAUL; FOR AS YOU HAVE TESTIFIED OF ME IN JERUSALEM, SO MUST YOU BEAR WITNESS ALSO AT ROME". That statement ended with a period; not a question mark! IF JESUS SAYS PAUL IS GOING TO ROME, THEN PAUL IS GOING TO ROME - PERIOD! No government, no devil from hell, no storm, no soldiers, no snake or flood; nobody or nothing could stop him.

Satan tried to kill Paul six different times.

1. AC 23:11-35 Jesus told Paul he must go to Rome in V11, and IMMEDIATELY in V12, Satan used more than 40 men to try to ambush and kill him. BUT GOD SENT A MAN, Paul's nephew to overhear their deadly plot; he told the military leader; and at 9:00 that night, God used 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen, and 200 spearmen to safely escort Paul from Jerusalem to Caesarea. God will go to any length to spare your life too. They couldn't kill Paul, because Jesus said he must go to Rome - AC 23:11.

2. AC 25:1-12 The high priest and the chief of the Jews wanted to send Paul back to Jerusalem, set up an ambush and kill him. BUT GOD told the Roman Governor of Judea, Festus, to go to Caesarea in a few days, where he would talk to Paul; and when Festus spoke to Paul, he asked him if he would go back to Jerusalem. Paul said NO! I stand at Caesars's judgment seat (in Rome); I appeal unto Caesar; and Festus said, Paul, have you appealed unto Caesar? Unto Caesar shall you go. They couldn't kill Paul, because Jesus said he must go to Rome - AC 23:11

3. AC 27:1-25 Paul and 276 people are now on a ship, sailing toward Rome, stopping half-way to Rome on the island of Crete in the Fair Havens. They spent many days there, and it is now hurricane (typhoon, cyclone) season; and Paul advised them to wait, but they sailed anyway. Soon, Satan sent a hurricane named Euroclydon, and after many days, he tried to sink the ship and drown Paul. It didn't look good, and all hope that they should be saved was gone. BUT REMEMBER, Jesus said, Paul, you must go to Rome, and God sent an angelic messenger during the height of the storm saying "FEAR NOT PAUL, YOU MUST BE BROUGHT BEFORE CAESAR", and everybody will be all right. Then Paul was encouraged; and he told those 276 people to be happy; nobody will die. Paul said "I BELIEVE GOD THAT IT SHALL BE EVEN AS IT WAS TOLD ME".

4. AC 27:27-32 When the ship reached shallow water, the crew wanted to escape in the lifeboat; pretending to go and let out the forward anchors. BUT GOD USED PAUL to tell the centurion, that unless they all stay on the ship nobody can be saved. This time, the centurion believed Paul, cut off the lifeboat; everybody stayed on board and were saved. Satan couldn't kill Paul, because Jesus said he must go to Rome - AC 23:11

5. AC 27:41-44 When the ship ran aground, the soldiers wanted to kill all the prisoners so they wouldn't escape, but the centurion needed to keep Paul alive, so nobody was killed - they all safely made it to shore of the island called Melita; either by swimming, or by floating on broken pieces of the ship. Once again, they couldn't kill Paul, because Jesus said he must go to Rome -AC 23:11

6. AC 28:1-6 On the island of Melita, it was still cold and rainy, so they built a fire to warm themselves. When Paul put a bundle of sticks on the fire, a very poisonous snake came out and bit him on his hand. By this time, Paul knew without any doubt, that no weapon formed against him would prosper, and he simply shook the snake off. Satan couldn't kill Paul, because Jesus said he must go to Rome. AC 23:11

AC 28:16 "AND WHEN WE (PAUL) CAME TO ROME…."!!! He made it because Jesus said he would!

What about you? We are living in the days where we had better TRUST GOD FOR EVERY THING that affects our lives; our health, our finances, our families, our churches, our communities, our islands, our nations - everything!

If Jesus says in His Word which is written to you; that it will happen, then IT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU BELIEVE HIM AND DO WHAT HE SAYS.

MALACHI 3:8-18 If Jesus says to bring all your tithes (10% of everything you make - normally given to your church where God has led you to receive His infallible Word) and offerings to the work of the Lord, then do it. PROVE HIM NOW, to open the windows of heaven, and pour out a blessing to you that is so big, there shall not be room enough to receive it. PROVE HIM NOW to rebuke the devourer for your sake. If you want God to bless you during these days of world-wide economic catastrophes, YOU MUST TRUST AND OBEY HIM. Expect Him to multiply what you have given to Him - and He will.

King David said in PSALM 37:25 "I HAVE BEEN YOUNG, AND NOW AM OLD; YET I HAVE NOT SEEN THE RIGHTEOUS FORSAKEN, NOR HIS SEED BEGGING BREAD". The same God that took care of King David, is the same God that will take care of you.

MK 16:17-18 Jesus said "AND THESE SIGNS SHALL FOLLOW THEM THAT BELIEVE: IN MY NAME THEY SHALL CAST OUT DEVILS; THEY SHALL SPEAK WITH NEW TONGUES; THEY SHALL TAKE UP SERPENTS; AND IF THEY DRINK ANY DEADLY THING, IT SHALL NOT HURT THEM; THEY SHALL LAY HANDS ON THE SICK, AND THEY SHALL RECOVER". If Jesus said it would happen, then it will happen - if you step out, do what He says; and believe God.

MK 11:22-26 Jesus said forgive everyone who has hurt you, then "WHATEVER THINGS YOU DESIRE, WHEN YOU PRAY BELIEVE THAT YOU RECEIVE THEM, AND YOU SHALL HAVE THEM". If Jesus says it is yours, then it is yours; IF YOU DO WHAT HE SAYS, AND BELIEVE HIM.

Perhaps you are absolutely sure that God has told you to start a new business; study to prepare for a career in Medicine, Law, Aviation, Engineering, Agriculture, Teaching, Mechanics, or anything else that seems to be out of reach; pray for the sick; travel somewhere and minister to the one who needs Jesus; go out or stay home; do it now or wait awhile; buy a certain car or item you need; - whatever He tells you to do - do it. Will Satan try to stop you? You can be sure that he will, either sooner or later, but you can't be stopped if you keep God's plan and His promise before you; believe and obey Him.

• ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD when everything in the natural was impossible; Isaac was born, and Abraham became the father of many nations.
• MOSES STRETCHED FORTH HIS HAND, and the Red Sea was divided, and God's people went across on dry ground.

• THE BLIND MAN WASHED HIS EYES in the pool of Siloam, and he came seeing.
• JESUS BELIEVED HIS FATHER and slept during the storm; and arrived safely on the other side of the sea.
• MARY TOLD THE SERVANTS at the wedding, "WHATSOEVER JESUS TELLS YOU TO DO, DO IT". They filled the waterpots with water, and as they walked back to the wedding feast, the water was turned into wine.

• PAUL BELIEVED GOD, even as it was told him, and he went to Rome.

PS 37:3-5 "TRUST IN THE LORD, AND DO GOOD; SO SHALL YOU DWELL IN THE LAND, AND TRULY YOU SHALL BE FED. DELIGHT YOURSELF ALSO IN THE LORD; AND HE SHALL GIVE YOU THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART. COMMIT YOUR WAY UNTO THE LORD, TRUST ALSO IN HIM; AND HE SHALL BRING IT TO PASS."

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Don't give up on your God-given dream; as it will surely come to pass - if you don't quit.

We love you in the Lord, and are praying for you. Our desire is that you receive God's blessing in your lives. Just as the rain and snow always come down from heaven, so God's Word always works.

Laborers together with God,
Herb and Jan Schneider

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