RE: [TruthTalk] Christians' authority over nature

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A very good word, Michael. Thank you. I’ll stand with you, for one. J  In fact, many years ago I overcame a fear of storms that I had learned from my parents growing up.  Once it occurred to me that Jesus rebuked the storm, and I could do the same in His name, I started rebuking tornado weather when it came.  Once I learned that I could do that I was no longer afraid. Now I kind of enjoy a good storm. Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of michael douglas Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 3:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [TruthTalk] Christians' authority over nature   Michael D: I read with serious concern this evening the news of threats to Tampa and other Florida cities posed by the approaching storm. These are truly serious situations. The good thing is that the Lord Jesus has equipped the Church with the necessary spiritual tools to avert these and other serious threats of nature. I encourage everyone, particularly those from the Tampa/St. Pete and surrounding areas to stand against these storms in faith and rebuke them, just like Jesus did. Some may wonder how I can say this. Well, I happened to be in Tampa during two hurricane threats of the past. The first being in 1985 (don't recall which one now) much prayer went up to God and the then storm could not come inland.. Winds and some rain were experienced, but nothing major, as the forecast had warned about. The second was August 1992, when Andrew was slated to bring it's predicted devastation through. I remember taking authority over the storm and having the witness of the Spirit that it wasn't going to hit the area. I am sure that many saints all had their faith ti God as well for the averting of the danger. Well,Tampa never got a wiff of andrew, but unfortunately, Other parts of Miami were devastated. I have learned many lessons about attacks of nature over many years, including earthquakes. The bottom line is that if we can exercise the authority that Christ delegated to His followers we will be spared these things. Just a reminder to us that Jesus said that whatever we bind or loose (forbid or allow) on earth will be so bound/loosed in heaven. We therefore must press in and believe that when we speak to the mountain (hurricane) that threatens our safety God will act on our behalf, and that we can have what we say. America is attacked by many natural disasters, and often I've wanted to share these thoughts on TT, but have refrained until now. In my country of Trinidad and Tobago, I do this very often, indeed. God really is faithful in this.   ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun!