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At a time when many Apostolics are 3rd, 4th or even 5th generation, many are losing sight of the landmarks that our previous generations have left us. This eagerness to depart from the things that identify us is not always a lack of love for truth, but is often the result of a lack of adequate teaching. This is reflected in my own life. Being a 4th generation Pentecostal myself, I fell for the "it's only a consecration" philosophy and for a period of time lost my way. It was not due to a lack of love for God, but it was because I had only been taught "The Rules" without ever really learning the reasoning behind them. By the grace of God my wife and I found our way back to fullness of truth and for that we will be eternally grateful. In retrospect we now know that by turning away from our heritage God opened our eyes to see that what before seemed like bonds and burdens was the very thing that brought us back and into deep relationship with Him.


Because of our past experience, God has given us a burden for what we will call Prodigals. The dictionary defines prodigal as a person who spends, or has spent, his or her money or substance with wasteful extravagance. This seems very fitting as many former apostolics are using their God-given talent wastefully. Many fine singers, musicians, and even preachers are using their talents for pursuit of worldly gain rather than to glorify their Creator. We know that everyone is called to be a minister in some capacity and we pray that you will join us in praying for these that have gone astray.


Many days I will simply post the prayer requests that I have received while other days I may be able to post an encouraging scripture or story. To subscribe simply click the RSS subscription button below or simply visit this page to check for updates. Because of other excellent resources for prayer, such as World Network of Prayer (www.wnop.org), I ask that your requests would be limited to lost children of Apostolic parents. I will be accepting prayer requests, praise reports and encouraging stories for entry into the blog. If you or anyone you know is praying for a son or daughter who has wandered or has been led astray, please do not hesitate to send me a prayer request through the comments section below. Comments are not public and only prayer requests, praise reports etc. will be published. In order to maintain anonymity only first names along with the state of residence will be posted on any prayer list.


This blog is a new venture for me entirely and I will apologize in advance for any growing pains we may experience over the next few months. I pray that you will be patient with me as we begin this journey together.


Thank you for taking the time to view this blog. I hope and pray it will be a blessing to you.


For the Kingdom,


Mark Barnes

Monday, August 30, 2010

The First Drops

Many times we have read the story of the crucifixion.  We have read with jaded hearts and a feeling of disconnection with a story from long ago. Oh, how far removed we have become.  Fascinated not with the life of the One who loved us but instead with earthly gain. God don’t let us forget the sacrifice, don’t let us forget the burden of your soul.
Isa 53:11
(11)  He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
The prophet Isaiah prophesied of the great travail of the soul of God.  Remember today that the first drops of blood shed for our salvation was not from the stripes on His back, the first drops were not from the crown of thorns or the spear in His side.  The first drops were not even from the nails which held him to the cross.  The first drops were from his great anguish as He took on the sins of the world.  And yet we continue on in our sinful ways.  Forgive us Lord. Let us return to a place of repentance being always submitted to your will.
Luk 22:41-44
(41)  And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,
(42)  Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
(43)  And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.
(44)  And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Lord, I pray that we never forget your great sacrifice whereby we are saved.
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