LGAM May-June 2024 Newsletter

From the Desk of Brother Tom

Let God Arise Ministries Inc.

“Ministering God’s Love in the County & City Jails”

Thomas M Bridges, Chaplain

May-June 2024 Edition

“Let God Arise and let His enemies be scattered” ......Psalm 68:1
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And Joseph took them both, Ephraim with his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh with his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near him. Then Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh's head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn. And he blessed Joseph, and said: "God, before whom my father’s Abraham and Isaac walked, The God who has fed me all my life long to this day, The Angel who has redeemed me from all evil, Bless the lads; Let my name be named upon them, And the name of my father’s Abraham and Isaac; And let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. Now when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him; so, he took hold of his father's hand to remove it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head. And Joseph said to his father, "Not so, my father, for this one is the firstborn; put your right hand on his head." But his father refused and said, "I know, my son, I know. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great; but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his descendants shall become a multitude of nations. “So, he blessed them that day, saying, "By you Israel will bless, saying, 'May God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh!' " And thus, he set Ephraim before Manasseh. Genesis 48: 13-20 NKJV “Celebrating 31+ years of service to Jesus Christ since September 1992”.

God’s Word teaches us that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God Romans 10:17 God’s Word further teaches us Not to be hearers of the Word only but be doers of God’s Word lest we deceive ourselves James 1: 22 A preacher looking out upon the congregation made an observation and said, “I see a whole congregation sitting on the premises rather than standing on the promises”. Trust and obey for there is no other way. Recently during chapel service, the Lord impressed upon my heart, “I want to bless my children”. So, I asked the inmates would you mind if I lay hands upon you and ask God to bless you”. Every inmate responded “Yes”. When the Lord impresses upon our heart to do simple acts of obedience respond “Yes Lord”, thy will be done and move forward in obedience”. All children today should receive blessings from their fathers and fathers should be bold to bless their children. This was common practice in the bible and yet how many children today receive blessing from their fathers. Every child wants affirmation from their parents especially their fathers. Playing sports, dance recitals, school plays the first person the child looks for is their father & mother’s affirmation and approval. When fathers promise to attend their events and do not the child’s spirit is crushed. Our Father in heaven is in the blessing business. Praise Me I will bless you. Obey Me I will bless you. Trust Me I will bless you. Seek Me /first I will bless you. Jesus said, Blessed are you when you hunger & thirst for me, Blessed are you when you My bring Peace to others, Blessed are you when you show God’s Mercy, Blessed are you when you are totally dependent upon me, Blessed are you when you weep with others, Blessed are you when reviled for My Name Rejoice and be glad for great is your reward in heaven! As I went around the chapel and individually laid hands and spoke God’s blessing over each man, I could see tears well up and hearts soften to God’s presence. Our heavenly Father speaking words of affirmation, acceptance, approval and an acknowledgement of one’s worth and purpose. After speaking and affirming God’s blessing upon each man I sat down and stillness filled the chapel. Then one of the men stood up and said, “thank you Brother Tom, for allowing God to use you and now may we lay hands upon you and ask God’s blessing to be upon you and your family? All the inmates prayed over me and what a blessing to reap after allowing God to sow His love into His children. God bless all His children everywhere!!! Love always, Tom & Beth

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