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Hold On or Let Go

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 in Devotions |

Introduction: What are you going to do? Lose or Win? If you “HOLD ON” to anger and bitterness, you LOSE! But if you LET GO, you WIN! Which is it going to be? Thank God, He was willing to LET GO of our SIN DEBT by placing it on Himself; thus, paying it in full! (Rom. 6:23). Sometimes we forget that Jesus did not “HOLD ON” to our SHAME and GUILT but LET it GO! Listen to these liberating verses.

1. Choice #1: HOLD ON! (Eph. 4:26, 31) – “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath… Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.”

Do you remember the man named Philemon? By the way, Paul’s letter was written to him. What did he do? Actually, the better question is what was done to him? He had a trusted worker named Onesimus who stole from him quite a bit. Imagine how you would feel? You come home one day, and your truck, guns, and hidden cash are gone, plus your wife’s most expensive jewelry is missing—including diamonds, pearls, and rubies along with other valuable items. Now how angry would you be? Probably enough to SPIT BULLETS!!

Understandably, Philemon was bitten with a bitter spirit. But that resentment would ruin him if he HELD ON to it! Meanwhile, God was working on the other end by convicting Onesimus. Even though Paul was incarcerated in prison, he was really more free than most, although he was shackled with chains. Onesimus was walking in freedom but was haunted by guilt and tormented with shame. Nevertheless, God led him to the right person (Paul) at the right time to talk to. Guess what happened? Keep reading.

2. Choice #2: LET GO! (Eph. 4:32) – “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

Back to Philemon. Onesimus comes face to face with God’s AMAZING GRACE! He was set free from the strongholds of sin and condemnation. After being forgiven, he had to make restitution. So the Lord mapped out a plan. He was to return to his boss, Philemon, with a letter from Paul who encouraged him to forgive—“LET it GO”! Even though he was done wrong, he had to make it right. And at the same time, even though Onesimus did the wrong, he had to get it right, which he did!

And guess what? Our Lord Jesus put all of this in His Word that we might learn from this example. What about all the millions and millions of people that have been helped by this biblical narrative? Does that include you?

Conclusion: Now then. Are you going to “HOLD ON”? Or “LET GO”?

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Praying Fervently but Waiting Patiently

Posted on Oct 27, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: We want it NOW! So impatient!! But learning to “wait” on God’s timing is so critical. Due to our impatience, either we give up praying or take things in our own hands instead of depending on our Lord to work.
Does this make sense? Are you in this dilemma? So what can you do?

Here are some guidelines that hopefully will help you:

1. Understand that at times there may be spiritual opposition to answered prayer! (Daniel 10:12–13) – “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days.”

Perhaps you have been praying for years for a wayward child, a lost relative, a broken relationship, or even a financial goal. Regardless of what you are praying for, as long as it is in God’s will, it can be challenging to “hang in there”! So be patient. Wait. But wait in faith. After all, while we are focused on the changes we are asking our Lord Jesus to do, His purpose is to CHANGE us in the process. With that in mind, maybe we need to readjust our focus! Your thoughts?

2. Remember persevering in prayer helps build FAITH muscles! (1 Kings 18:42–45) – “And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times. And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain.”

Did you notice it was the SEVENTH time the rain finally fell? How many of us would have quit praying after three times? Remember. While we have our ultimate goal in the ANSWER to our prayers, God has in mind FAITH and CHARACTER building in His children through the process of the answer, whether it takes days, weeks, months, or years. Why? So that we can become more USABLE in order to become more USEFUL.

3. When feeling TEMPTED to give up praying, keep in mind that JESUS understands! (Hebrews 4:15–16) – “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

Aren’t you glad that JESUS understands? Don’t forget that He lived as a man—the Godman—but faced temptations like we do and yet without sin. Therefore, He can relate. We serve a God that has overcome every temptation, who became obedient even unto death—the death of the cross. Here again, He overcame death by rising from the grave. Guess what? He now gives us His resurrection power to overcome the temptations we face. And in the context of prayer, that should give us boldness, yet humbleness to approach our FATHER’S throne of GRACE! Go ahead.

Conclusion: Where are you at? How are you doing? Impatient? Distracted? Or after reading this devotion are you more determined to PRAY with PERSEVERANCE and PATIENCE? PRAYER WORKS if you WORK it!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

How Great Thou Art: From Creation to Salvation

Posted on Oct 24, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: How can you say, “God is in control?” Is He? What proof do we have? Look around, and what do you see? The blue sky, green grass, bright sun, twinkling stars, and shining moon are all indications of God’s handiwork. His universe is absolutely breathtaking! Consider the beauty of the Grand Canyon carved along the earth’s geological background, along with the raging force of water flowing from the Niagara Falls.

Have you ever stood on the sandy shores of a vast ocean and looked out in awe for miles and miles at God’s CREATION? JESUS created it all! The apostle Paul affirms this. Jesus Christ is the God of CREATION.

1. From the beginning of Time JESUS is the CREATOR of ALL — the heavens and the earth! (Col. 1:16; Gen. 1:1–2:7) – “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth…”

Unquestionably, this is clear. Even John affirms the Word (Jesus) made all things (John 1:1–14). How about what David wrote in (Psa. 19:1–2)? “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.”

Do you remember Gen. 1:1? “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” By the way, the word “create” is בָּרָא (bara), which means to make SOMETHING out of NOTHING!

Time, space, and matter instantaneously came into existence. How? By the Word of Jesus Christ! Wow!!

Not only is He the God of CREATION, but more importantly, He is the God of SALVATION. As God, He became a man in order to live a life without sin, and therefore die as a substitute for our sins. Praise His name because He arose from the grave, assuring everyone who trusts in Him can have eternal life.

Do you know that you know? Have you? Then tell somebody.

2. Next, this CREATION by Jesus included the INVISIBLE! (Col. 1:16–17) – “…whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.”

So you can conclude that this means angels, both good and bad. But please note that He controls them all!

Last, Jesus is holding it all together. “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”

What a mighty God we serve! Things are moving according to His purpose and plan. One day in the near future, He will create a NEW HEAVEN and NEW EARTH. What about that?

Conclusion: This time of year, our Lord is transforming our world with the changing of the leaves from bright orange to red, to brown, and many other beautiful colors. With one stroke of His Word, our landscape radiates the glory of God in Jesus Christ.

Yet, man—made a little lower than the angels (Psa. 8:3–6)—is His crowning work. “When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet.”

Imagine the creature having a relationship with His CREATOR. That calls for us to sing out, “How Great Thou Art”!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Faith that Finishes Well

Posted on Oct 23, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Will the testing of our FAITH ever come to an end? No. Get ready because it is a life-long process. Sorry. But with that being said, some have FAITH FAILURES before the FINISH line. Comparatively, some FINISH FAITHFUL! Where are you aiming? Remember, “if you AIM at NOTHING, you are sure to hit it!” So AIM high, shoot straight, and above all TRUST in JESUS!!

1. Constantly in and out of seasons of testing! (1 Pet. 1:6,7) – “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.”

Did you notice that Peter wrote our FAITH is going to be put to the TEST? Is your FAITH being tested right now? Where? Family? Finances? Health? How are you responding? Blaming? Fretting? Or Yielding? Please do not forget that these “Faith testers” are Divinely orchestrated with a useful purpose in mind. Don’t MISS IT! Often, we rush through life preferring NO INTERRUPTIONS. We feel like it is a DISTRACTION. Yet, God oversees our sometimes complacency and indifference while allowing or ordering friendly DISTURBANCES, kind of like a wake up call. Have you gotten one lately? Check your phone—you may have missed a call!

2. Final exam for our faith being tested! (2 Tim. 4:7,8) – “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

Look at that order: FIGHTING – FINISHING – FAITHFUL. Never reverse this order. Fighting for our faith is the first step. And it will be a DOG FIGHT! Can you relate? Next, FINISHING STRONG should be non-optional. Prepare. Plan. Persevere. And then stay FAITHFUL to JESUS CHRIST until you get to the FINISH line. HOME. HEAVEN. It is just in sight. Can you see it?

Conclusion: Overcoming obstacles that require Mountain Moving FAITH is on God’s agenda. With His ultimate purpose to purify His people while bringing honor and GLORY to His name! And at the same time, demonstrating His GLORY to a desperate world that they may see, believe, and join the fellowship of believers on their God-given journey by FINISHING FAITHFUL!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Faster than You Can Blink an Eye

Posted on Oct 22, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Don’t blink! You might miss it. That is how fast it is going to happen. By the way, this highly anticipated event is next on God’s calendar. Oh, there are going to be more and more “wars and rumors of wars” certainly… along with earthquakes {heart-quakes}, false Christs, and terrible diseases. But remember, these are just the “beginning of sorrows” {ὠδίν pronounced o-deen’ – birth pains – labor increasing as it gets closer to the birthing of the baby}.

Keep in mind, the difference in the second coming of Christ which will have “SIGNS of the TIME” leading up to His return versus the RAPTURE which has NO SIGNS. Instead, the RAPTURE—which means “caught up” — snatching away — is imminent — meaning any moment, hanging over our head. Below is the greatly anticipated event and what we need to do to prepare for it.

1. When we are AWAKENED out of our DEEP SLEEP! (1 Cor 15:51-52) – “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”

Although this transforming event is somewhat “hidden” (a mystery), it is without a doubt the next greatest event to happen. Imagine all of our loved ones raised from the grave with brand new bodies! Imagine being reunited once again. Imagine the homecoming celebration in the clouds. Imagine seeing Jesus. Imagine being like Jesus with a new body. Imagine no more suffering and pain. Imagine no more war or murder. Imagine no more sickness or sorrow. Imagine the bliss and glory. Imagine rising to meet Him in the air! Imagine being with Him and our loved ones FOREVER! Hallelujah!!

2. Meanwhile, through Jesus, we have WORK to do UNTIL THAT DAY! (1 Cor 15:57-58) – “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ…. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

There is ALWAYS VICTORY in JESUS! Since that is true, notice what we should do. “Be steadfast.” That means be “firm.” Next, be “unmovable.” Where? Unmovable in our faith, our fight, and our freedom.

You have heard it said, “the work of God is the most important work on earth!” I believe that!! Do you? Think about it. Eternity is a long, long time. Separation from God in eternity would be AWFUL! Going to hell would be terrible!! Tormented forever would be miserable!!! Weeping and gnashing of teeth would be horrible!!!!

So my friends, BE STEADFAST in your life. BE UNMOVABLE in your love. BE ABOUNDING with your LORD.

Conclusion: Since all of this is going to happen FASTER than you can BLINK your eye, stay awake for now, stay alert with diligence, and stay always abounding in the work of the Lord, until He comes for you.

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

All About Jesus

Posted on Oct 21, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: If you could sum up the Christian life in one verse of Scripture what would you use? How about Romans 11:36? Needless to say, it is POWER PACKED! After all, it is ALL ABOUT JESUS! Check out this BLESSED verse in the BIBLE. Get ready to SHOUT…..Praise the Lord!! “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”

Now let’s break it down into three main sections.

1. The Person of Jesus Christ! (Rom. 11:36) – “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”

Look at the phrase “FOR OF HIM”. Who is it talking about? No question. JESUS CHRIST. As we think about the “Person of Jesus”, remember that His BIRTH is marked with POVERTY (2Cor 8:9), but His LIFE is marked with HOSTILITY (John 1:11), and His DEATH is marked with AGONY (Matt 27), however, His RESURRECTION is marked with VICTORY (1Cor 15:3,4), and lastly His second coming will be marked with GLORY (Matt 24:30-36)! There you have the Person of Jesus Christ. But now move a little deeper into the Power of Jesus.

2. The Power of Jesus Christ! (Rom. 11:36) – “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”

Moving forward, do you see the phrase “THROUGH HIM”? That speaks of the POWER of JESUS CHRIST. He has all power (Matt 28:18-20)…..Power over death, demons, and disease!! Bottom line: we can trust Him. Will you have FAITH in JESUS today? If so, PRAISE to Him will be the result.

3. The Praise to Jesus Christ (Rom. 11:36) – “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”

Do not miss the last phrase. “…and to Him….to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” And all God’s people said…? Jesus is worthy of all PRAISE! Go ahead and PRAISE Him!!

Conclusion: What a doxology! This Compacted verse of Scripture sums up the Christian life. Put it all together. What do you have? JESUS CHRIST, Person, Power and Praise!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Irreversible – Gifts and Calling

Posted on Oct 20, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Whenever you feel unworthy or cast down, read these verses. If you ever feel that God is finished with you, open your Bible to Romans 11:29. “For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.”

Whereas, the technical interpretation of this verse is to the Church of Rome, which probably was established after the day of Pentecost and included both Jews as well as Gentiles. Yet, the practical interpretation is to the Church today.

Question: Are you exercising your “Gifts”? Do you feel washed up? Finished? On the shelf? If so, then please read carefully the following:

1. Why Gifts? (Eph. 4:7–8) – “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.”

Progressing through this passage of Scripture, which was written to the Church of Ephesus whereas Paul had spent around three years refuting false worship of Dianna, but at the same time he taught in the school of Tyrannous, sharing the undeniable, unmistakable, UNBREAKABLE Word of God, here we find WHY God gave GIFTS.

With that being said, and led by the Holy Spirit, he wrote to believers for the purpose of them understanding the plan of God for giving “SPIRITUAL GIFTS.” Simply put, it was to edify the body of Christ.

“For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.” (Eph. 4:12–13)

Furthermore, these GIFTS were given to GLORIFY the Lord Jesus Christ! Are you glorifying JESUS?

2. What Gifts? (Rom. 12:6–8) – “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”

These are what this Pastor likes to refer to as MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS. You can see the list and presume where God has “GIFTED” you. Do you know which gift(s)? Are you USING them, not ABUSING them?

Why does that matter? Because the next point will discuss the utmost importance of functioning with the GIFTS in the Church.

3. How Gifts? (2 Cor. 5:10; 1 Cor. 3:10–11; Rev. 22:12) – “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”

Here we are told that the GIFTS given to believers are going to face scrutiny. We will be held to accountability as we stand before JESUS CHRIST at the BEMA judgment. Either we will be rewarded or suffer loss. That is of crowns, not salvation.

Are you ready to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ? What are you doing to prepare?

Conclusion: I love the Scripture that we studied today! It should motivate every Christian to be FAITHFUL to the Lord and His Church as we prepare to stand before Him at the BEMA judgment.

Remember, His GIFTS and CALLING are irreversible!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Unpacking Romans Chapter 11

Posted on Oct 17, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Put your thinking cap on! Get your Bible out. Follow along this great study of God’s Word. You will be BLESSED! Hopefully, a light will come on. More specifically, get ready to DEFEND your FAITH!! Now it is true that the context of this verses in Romans 11 reveal God’s plan for Israel. But Gentiles are included. But how? Where does this fit in with the Lord’s overall plan with Israel.

1. First, Romans 11 deals with ISRAEL’S PAST Old Testament COVENANTS! (Rom 11:1,2) – “I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew.”

BOTTOM LINE: God is not finished with ISRAEL, in spite of what some are teaching and preaching today! In fact, Paul makes it clear that it is the ALMIGHTY GOD who has allowed their {ISRAEL’S} EYES to be BLINDED!! (Rom 11:7,8)

“What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded. (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.”

Keep in mind that the Lord called and established an UNCONDITIONAL COVENANT with ABRAHAM along with DAVID and their descendants—the Jews, ISRAEL. This COVENANT is only applicable to those ISRAELITES {before Jesus Christ died and arose} who “believe” God by “faith”; subsequently, they were saved and forgiven. But it still applies to them to be rewarded during the millennium reign of CHRIST.

However, after Jesus Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection, ISRAELITES can be saved—forgiven today through His redeeming blood, thus becoming a part of the New Testament CHURCH.

Please distinguish between GOD’S plan for ISRAEL in the OLD TESTAMENT and ISRAEL in the NEW TESTAMENT {after Jesus’s resurrection}. Connect the dots. See the big picture of the Bible. Continue reading.

2. Second, Romans 11 goes further and deals with JEWS but in these verses how GENTILES were grafted into the CHURCH COVENANT after God’s COVENANT with ISRAEL in the Old TESTAMENT but now the differences in the PRESENT! (Rom 11:11) – “I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy…. For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office.”

Notice how the Holy Spirit led Paul to use the illustration of a wild branch being grafted into an olive tree. “And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree.”

Here, he is speaking of God’s PLAN with ISRAEL after the OLD COVENANT (O.T.) and the NEW COVENANT which INCLUDED the GENTILES in His plan for the CHURCH. Although the GENTILES in the Church age DO NOT REPLACE God’s COVENANTS with ISRAEL!!

Conclusion: Now what do you think? Can you UNPACK ROMANS chapter 11? Get started and tell your family and friends. Why? There is so much confusion and misunderstanding about God’s plan for both Jews and Gentiles, more specifically ISRAEL today.

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

Impossible to Fully Investigate

Posted on Oct 16, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: Even though ALL things are POSSIBLE with God {in His will}, some things are beyond the possibility. Take for example this verse of Scripture. The Holy Spirit wanted Paul to convey to the reader that the God of the Bible was above and beyond all things. Look at this verse: “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!” (Rom 11:33)

Check out the word “unsearchable” speaking of God’s judgments. It is the Greek word ἀνεξιχνίαστος, which means going beyond all human ability to even locate. I like another definition. Listen. What do you think about this—“impossible to discover; elusive”? Does that make sense? In other words, God’s judgment is unfathomable. Accept it.

Next, connect the dots. Did you know that God is rich? Think about it. Here we are told that He is “rich in wisdom and knowledge.” One writer noted, “Divine riches are innumerable and self-consistent; they express God’s nature and sustain His redemptive plan.”

Bottom line: God reveals Himself in His Word. But remember, there are some things about God that we cannot completely understand.

1. Our Thoughts Are Not His Thoughts nor Our Ways His Ways! (Isa 55:8–9) – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

Now tell me, can you get your finite mind around the INFINITE? What a mighty God we serve!

2. Secret Things Belong to Jesus! (Deut 29:29) – “The secret things belong unto the LORD our God.”

Go ahead and settle this in your heart. You can’t figure Him out! But you can’t live without Him!! You can’t exhaust His wisdom, but you can’t please Him without it. With that being said, the song comes to mind… “Oh for GRACE to TRUST Him MORE”!!!

Back to Romans 11:34: “For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counseller?”

Honestly, everyone needs guidance. Whether we will admit it or not, we need direction in life when it comes to making decisions. Wisdom is available. But heavenly wisdom only comes from the Lord Jesus Christ! Do you need wisdom? Are you faced with a major decision? Have you considered every angle? What about the consequences of your decision? Where will it take you? Cost you? Hurt you or help you?

Remember, Jesus Christ is our “wisdom,” according to Paul’s writing (1 Cor 1:30–31). Ask Him. He is available to those that trust Him.

Conclusion: Now you see why our God is “UNSEARCHABLE” or IMPOSSIBLE to FULLY INVESTIGATE! There are absolutely no computers, even quantum, that can contain the greatness of the ALMIGHTY.

“Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” (Rom 11:35)

Therefore, we must conclude that we cannot OUT LOVE GOD, OUT SERVE GOD, or OUT GIVE GOD!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese

Oct '25

“Peace in the Middle East”

Posted on Oct 15, 2025 in Devotions |

Oct '25

Introduction: At last, there is a PEACE PLAN on the table. Will it work? Many nations are backing it, including America. In fact, it was birthed after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House on September 29, 2025. Prior to this, Israel has been at war with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthi’s for the last two years. Who could forget Oct 7, 2023? Surprisingly, look at the nations that have come together in unity requesting Israel to cease fighting. That is if Hamas agrees to releasing all of the hostages—dead or alive, which it appears they have consented. Could this be a “Proto type” of the “Peace Plan” with Israel and the Antichrist?

1. DANIEL FORETOLD about this PROPHETIC EVENT yet to be FULFILLED! (Dan 9:26, 27) – “And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.”

Did you notice the “he” in verse 27? That is referring to the Antichrist. Eventually, he will “confirm” a covenant {PEACE PLAN} with ISRAEL. Howbeit, it will only last for the first 3 1/2 years of the 7-year TRIBULATION. Afterwards, great persecution and martyrdom will break out against ISRAEL. By the way, the rider on the WHITE HORSE that comes galloping on the scene with a bow in his hand {but no arrows? Political ruler} and a crown on his head during the beginning of tribulation appears to be none other than the ANTICHRIST. Through war, and a mark, he will conquer the world—politically, economically, and even religiously. Daniel was able by the grace of God to look into the prophetic future and lay out God’s plan for Israel. That included 490 years. Keep in mind, he was writing while exiled in Babylon {before the Church was established—which was Acts 2}; therefore, his message was strictly and solely for the JEWS and more specifically the city of JERUSALEM.

2. PAUL SPOKE concerning this PROPHETIC EVENT yet to be FULFILLED! (1 Thess 5:2, 3; 2 Thess 2:4) – “For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.”
“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.”

Here again, did you notice the “PEACE and SAFETY” PLAN? This deceptive agenda {PEACE PLAN with ISRAEL} will only last for the first 3 1/2 years, even though during that time, wars {Ezekiel 38, 39} against Israel will take place along with the WRATH and JUDGEMENT of JESUS CHRIST upon the world in the form of seven SEALS and TRUMPETS. In the light of the antisemitism that is spreading like wildfire around the world, can you see where the stage is being set for a PEACE PLAN to protect the JEWS from her enemies?

3. JESUS CHRIST will establish His PEACE PLAN! (Luke 1:32, 33; Dan 7:16; Isa 2:4; 2 Thess 2:7, 8; Rev 20:1–9) – “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”

From eternity past, the LAMB of GOD was predestined to RULE and REIGN in His SOVEREIGNTY over the world. “Even so come, Lord Jesus.”

Conclusion: GOOD NEWS: We can have PEACE right now with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” (Rom 5:1).

Have you made PEACE “with” GOD?
Are you experiencing the PEACE “of” GOD?

Yet for right now, this present-day PEACE PLAN with ISRAEL and her enemies is a PRE CURSOR to the final COUNTDOWN to ETERNITY. One day in the near future, the PRINCE of PEACE will carry the GOVERNMENT of this world on His shoulders, and don’t forget… His KINGDOM there will be no end—with PEACE forevermore!

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese