The ground shook

There was another earthquake here in the Philippines yesterday. And as the ground shook, my mind kept going back to 1 Samuel chapter 14.

Jonathan and his armor bearer climbed up a cliff toward a Philistine outpost. Two men against twenty. The odds made no sense. But Jonathan said, “Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” They stepped out in faith, God fought for them, and panic swept through the whole enemy army. Then the ground itself began to shake. God sent an earthquake because God was moving.

The battle is never decided by the size of the enemy. It’s decided by the greatness of our God.

God is greater. He is able to empower us to defeat every enemy of darkness when we follow Jesus and flee from sin. It doesn’t matter what you’re facing. It doesn’t matter what battle comes against God’s people. If you’re in God’s will, if you’re listening to Him, if you’re waiting for His instruction, He will give it to you. And no enemy, physical or spiritual, can stop what God has purposed to do through a life fully surrendered to Him.

We live in a country where witchcraft and spiritual deception have influenced many families for generations. But the enemy’s strategy isn’t limited to one country. Everywhere, he’s trying to get people to agree with a lie. Satan is always trying to distort the truth and twist Scripture.

So here’s my charge to you: put every thought up against the Scriptures. Weigh every voice against the words of Jesus. If it’s not from God, throw it away. Don’t make peace with a lie. God is greater than any spiritual attack.

And let me tell you, God is moving here. The Bible study is growing. More and more people are volunteering to be part of the church launch. Last week we witnessed five people get radically healed at different events. Five!

But breakthrough doesn’t mean there won’t be a battle. Even with all this fruit, we still face opposition, just like you do in America. That’s why we’re praying for you. For our supporters. For our prayer partners. For everyone who stands with us.

Thank you for partnering with us. For praying, giving, and sending our family into some of the darkest places in the Philippines. Jesus is worthy of those He died for. That’s why we do it. He’s going to reap the reward of what He paid for!

We love you guys, and we thank God for you.
Justin, Anna, and the girls

P.S. Our friend Mulinda from Georgia is joining us for four months as a short-term missionary. I know God is going to use her powerfully here and bless her at the same time. Please pray for her as she comes and serves alongside us. And if God has placed missions on your heart, send us a message. We’d love to help get you connected to the right people. And if you want to join us here in the Philippines? Even better!