THANKSGIVING 2009

THANKSGIVING

November 26, 2009

Gary Coe

This Thanksgiving Day finds America in a place where many Christians are afraid of what might happen with the present demon controlled administration in charge. Let me offer you a different picture. They should be afraid of us instead of us being afraid of them. Why do you think they continue to put out these urgent messages every time they want to pull the wool over the eyes of Americans? You know what I mean, news releases used to totally get folks in fear such as, “this flu pandemic will kill millions of people.” Then, of course, they introduce their answer motivated totally by evil plans. The truth is, they want to rule us with fear and move their legislations, appointments and executive orders while most Americans are still wavering from the fear tactic. My Bible tells me in several places not to fear. In fact Isaiah 54:14 says, “In righteousness you shall be established; You shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; And from terror, for it shall not come near you.” How much stronger can God speak to us than for you shall not fear? Come on, what is it about “you shall not” that you don’t understand?

Let me interpret this passage for those who overcomplicate simple facts. God is saying, if you simply hook up with Jesus, our righteousness, and put your trust in Him instead of the threats of evil demon controlled people, you can defeat oppression and fear. If you do that, terror cannot come near you. Try this, when you hear news that is alarming, simply say this. “I refuse to fear!” I simply refuse to fear and when fear threatens me I say out loud, “I refuse to fear.” I know what one of my early faith teachers meant now when he said that some Christians think the devil is bigger that God.

A few years ago my wife and I were served with a federal lawsuit over an issue, which we had no control over and were not at fault. However, the threat was very serious and the outcome could have totally bankrupted us along with destroying our company for good. Over the first several hours I was tied up in knots. Fear had a hold on my mind, which raced with thoughts of being wiped out. The attorneys wanted $20,000 just to write the first letter to the courts and another $50,000 to begin the process. They told me that court costs would start at $500,000 because it was a federal lawsuit. Yes, it did appear hopeless; I did say, “appear”. I learned a long time ago the acronym for FEAR is, False Evidence Appearing Real. When the devil wants to take you off course, he will use false evidence every time. Don’t fall for it, REFUSE TO FEAR.

Well after about 24 hours I realized I had let fear attack me so I shouted, “I refuse to fear!” AS though it were a miracle, all of a sudden I had like a gift of faith kick in and God began to orchestrate the whole thing. I declared,

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17).”

I condemned those tongues and in a few months we were totally vindicated because with my mouth I put God back in control through His word. I even set that scripture in front of me at the only court hearing we ever had and said out loud, “I declare that Jesus Christ is now Lord over this court room.” Guess what, He was and is and we were set free from the threat of that horrible enemy attack. In addition, the terrible people coming against us had to pay the court bills.

Americans, we must declare that Jesus is Lord over of this nation, why should we fear? Jesus is Lord and you must get your mouths open and declare it, now! Just say it, Jesus is Lord over The United States, my state (name it), my city (name it), my household and my family. The Bible says, “Greater is He who is in me than he (the devil/ fear) who is in the world.”

Psalm 27:3-6 (King James Version)

³Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

⁴One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

⁵For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

⁶And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

Praise Him today brothers and sisters and thank Him for this great nation that He has given us and that we are going to keep. God inhabits our praises according to the Bible, so lets give him a great place of honor and praise in our lives today, Thanksgiving Day, and every day.

I do not plan for the devil to destroy the things God has given us. Take authority over fear and win!

God Bless all,

Gary Coe

Joy Ministries, Inc