Just had an email from Steve Beegoo

I thought it was worth sharing up here:

4.11.2005


Dear Church!


Today I have felt God speak a very clear word to us in the midst of this exciting time of growth, but also battle.



There is much to praise God for:


* People are become Christians! Moving from the Dominion of darkness into the Kingdom of Light. Adults and teenagers!
* There is a great sense of family and life when we gather on Sundays and at other times.
* A special unity between the churches, demonstrated through various events.
* There is momentum and potential with regards to a community centre in Keble Road, with the potential for a Christian pre-school.
* We are having regular visitors, and new people wanting to come along.


All these things are what we have prayed for, and God has brought this about for His glory. But as we have pressed on and battled in these areas, it is becoming clear that there is an enemy who will contest the growth of God’s Kingdom. (Ps 17 v 8-12; 1 Pet 5 v 8)


The clear word I have heard from Him is, “Be Alert”.


As we speak, the battle is clear to me in these areas:



* Health, and related fear: Attacking our capacity to serve him.
* Weaker family members: Attacking the weak or young.
* Niggling minor conflicts: Attacking relationships in the church.
* Lack of sleep: Attacking capacity to live for Him.
* Lethargy: Attacking our motivation to serve Him.



I believe God wants us to take heed and “Be Alert”, for our own family’s sake and the wider church family. As any church begins to grow and develop the enemy will try and subtly creep in. He is, however, defeated! Our prayers and words spoken in Christ’s authority, combined with our alertness, will see his strategy come to nothing. God can always turn such attacks into victories for His Kingdom, growth of relationship and increased trust in Him. But His call to us together is to “Be Alert” at this time.


I would encourage you to personally consider these scriptures: Josh 8 v 1-4; Ps 17 v 8-12; 1 Pet 5 v 8; 1 Thes 5 v 6; Eph 6 v 18


God bless you and keep you alert, as you pray into this.


Steve Beegoo