許多基督徒表達他們從未看過魔鬼如此活躍，似乎毫不放鬆地一一攻擊。這應該大大鼓勵我們！歷史上最大的復興都是在這種時候臨到的。我們正目睹美國另一個大覺醒的初兆，最棒的日子是在我們的未來，而不是在我們的過去。我們只需要做一件事：    

故此你們要順服神。務要抵擋魔鬼，魔鬼就必離開你們逃跑了。

首先我們必須轉向神，然後我們務要抵擋魔鬼。倘若我們這樣做，牠一定會被打敗。魔鬼可以在美國佔地盤的唯一方式，是因為基督徒保持沈默、過於被動。現在是起來的時候；正如但以理書十一章31-32節告訴我們：當『那行毀壞可憎的』被設立時，『認識神的子民必剛強行事』。當魔鬼要掌管時，那些真正認識神的人不能被動坐在一旁保持沈默─不管我們成功機會有多大─不行動絕不是真正基督徒的回應。

當然，在任何情況裡只要與神在一起，一人就算多數，能力也比需要的大許多。然而，神的確允許逼迫，甚至殉道，以尊榮祂所揀選的人。我們不能去做對的事，只因為它會得勝─我們必須做對的事，只因為它是對的。 

無疑美國最好的日子尚未來到，但那卻取決於我們。你若定意保持被動，只因為『一切都在主的手中，祂在掌權。』不要忘記當納粹於三零年代掌管德國時，祂也在寶座上。祂超乎一切統管、權柄與掌權，但祂不會做祂已經吩咐祂子民在地上所做的事，正如詩篇一一五篇16節所言：『天，是耶和華的天；地，祂卻給了世人。』 

在美國的教會正在動員，並來到歷史上前所未有的合一，並有一些覺醒的真實徵兆。你要成為其中的一份子嗎？你在神軍隊中的位置在創世之前就定好了，這即是何以你在這裡的原因。 

你若想加入我們透過橡樹行動的動員，我們很樂意歡迎你。我們將與其他地區的成員連結，經由我們的名錄很快就有一個真正基礎的動員。我們也會與其他正在動員的團體連結，外面還有許多其他團體，這使我們大受激勵。無論你是否與我們連結，或與其他有著相同決心的人連結，我們盼望你在對的地方，不要錯失成為現今正發生之大動員的一份子。

欲知橡樹行動的更多資訊，請按此連結。 

(摘自 喬納 word for the week, Week 40, 2009) 


Discerning the Times, Part 50
Week 40, 2009

Many Christians are expressing that they have never seen the devil so active, seemingly attacking on every single front with no let up. This should encourage us! The greatest revivals in history all came during such times. We are seeing the first signs of another Great Awakening in America, and the greatest days of America can yet be in our future, not our past. There is only one thing we need to do:

Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you (James 4:7).

We must turn to God first, but then we must resist the devil. If we will do this, he will surely be defeated. The only way that the devil has gained ground in America is because Christians have been silent and passive. It is time to stand up. As we are told in Daniel 11:31-32, even when the “abomination of desolation” is being set up, “those who know their God will display strength and take action.” Those who really know God cannot sit silently and passively as the devil takes over—it does not matter what the odds are against us or the seeming chances of our success—inaction is not an alternative for a true Christian.

Of course, one person with God is a majority in any situation and has far more power than is probably needed. However, God does allow persecution, and even martyrdom, for the honor of His chosen ones. We cannot do what is right because we think it is going to prevail—we have to do what is right because it is right.

Certainly America’s best days can yet be in our future, but it does depend on us. If you are resolved to be passive because “it’s all in the Lord’s hands and He’s in control,” just remember that He was also on the throne in the 1930s when the Nazis took over Germany. He is above all rule and authority and dominion, but He will not do things on earth that He has commanded His people to do. We are told in Psalm 115:16, “The heavens are the heavens of the Lord, but the earth He has given to the sons of men.”

The church in America is mobilizing and coming into a unity that may be unprecedented in our history. There are true signs of awakening. Will you be a part of it? Your place in the army of God was ordained before the foundation of the world. This is why you are here.

If you want to join with us in the mobilization through The Oak Initiative, we would love to have you. We will be linking members together with others in their region very soon through our directory for a true grassroots mobilization. We are also linking with other groups that are mobilizing, and there are many more, which we are very encouraged about. Whether it is with us, or others who have the same resolve, we want you in your right place. Do not miss being a part of the great mobilization that is now taking place.

For more information on the Oak Initiative, click here