Dear Free Indeed Intercessors,
Thank God for mature prophets
“Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 2 Chronicles 20.20
Since our October time of standing and praying for our nation in Washington DC until now, the 2020 presidential election and the future of our constitutional republic as a nation that trusts God and fulfills its covenant with him has been weighing in the balance. Once again, the Lord is shaking everything that can be shaken so that only what pleases him will remain. In these extended and discouraging times, in order to have abiding hope, we must lift our eyes to gaze on Jesus. There is no shadow of turning with him.
We are also learning more than ever about being established in the Lord our God. We are also discovering that we must believe his prophets in order to succeed. Robby and I were taught in the 1960s that none of the ministries of Christ listed in Ephesians 4:11 have ceased to exist; there are still apostles and prophets today. We have come to know and appreciate many of them. I don’t think we have ever had to depend on them more than right now.
The Apostle Paul said, “You can all prophesy.” Yes, it’s also true that each of us needs to keep speaking the word of God to each other. The body of Christ grows well and rapidly when we do.
We must persevere and stay strong in the Lord. One prophetic pastor was given this “timeline” from the Lord: “A December to remember, Justice in January, Celebration in March.” We don’t know how everything is going to play out day by day, but we do know who holds the future in his hand. Jesus, like his Father, is trustworthy!
Answered Prayers for December 2020 Answers in italics.
Tuesday, December 1 –Watchmen for the Nations Gathering “Standing for America-2.”
Our brothers and sisters from Vancouver BC, Jerusalem Israel, Asia and more stood with us on Zoom. From Jerusalem a brother prophesied that King Jesus is pulling apart evil systems all over the earth. We roared with our King, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. From the British Isles, a sister saw USA, 400 years since the Pilgrims landed on these shores giving birth to a glorious Baby and coming out of Egypt into full freedom. Every Watchmen Gathering manages to touch my heart deeply and to unite the hearts of all of us who participate.
The same afternoon, Robby and I joined Dutch Sheets and other apostles, prophets and intercessors by Livestream at a church in Pennsylvania standing for truth, righteousness and justice in our nation and in our as yet undecided presidential election. Then representatives from every state took their assigned time to pray and we stood with Washington State. Finally, at midnight our time we joined in final prayers and celebration at Independence Mall in Philadelphia looking at Independence Hall where our nation got its start.
We have never seen such concerted united prayer for our nation, led by prophetic revelation and apostolic leaders. As we cooperate with our God, he is shining his light deep into the darkness and bringing to light more corruption than we ever imagined was in our nation. Out of this turbulence, our nation is being refined for our service to King Jesus. Let’s keep the faith and watch what the Lord does.
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6 – Robby and Daniel will visit Robby’s mom and brother in Seattle. We were blessed with a wonderful visit with brother Garth and mother Carol even during this covid time. The love of God flowing strongly in the family is unhindered.
Friday, December 11 – Free Indeed Ministries Int’l team meets. Our two-hour meeting was full. Conversation was real. True testimonies, true pain. Such love for each other. From this kernel of John 17:20-23 unity, many will come to know that the Father sent his Son and loves each of them as much as his only Son.
Thursday, December 17 – Watchmen for the Nations Gathering The Light Has Come. This Gathering brought together the Light of Jesus’ coming and the Hanukkah Festival of Lights. Both point to the cleansing of our hearts during this season. Once again, testimonies and close relationships tenderized our hearts and showed forth the One New Man created in Christ: Jew and Gentile together as one.
Saturday, December 19 – Washington Kingdom Alliance prays for our state, nation and world. This was once again a powerful prayer time with prophetic input and the presence of God. Most encouraging.
Not requested but answered.
Monday, December 28 – Robby and I met with Laina Vaughan who is about to leave on “The World Race” for 11 months with Adventures in Mission. Her grandmother Mary Hoeft has been on the Free Indeed Ministries team since the beginning. Laina shared her story and mission and we shared ours. Then we had the great privilege of praying, blessing and imparting to her. And she shared something wonderful the Lord shared with her.
Prayer Requests for January 2021 Please join in praying for the next month of ministry:
Friday, January 1 – Joel Endress and Daniel meet
Friday, January 8 – Free Indeed Ministries Int’l annual meeting
Tuesday-Thursday, January 12-14 – Cascadia Gathering at Vantage WA
Saturday, January 9 or 16 – Washington Kingdom Alliance prays for our state, nation and world.
Thank you for following and co-laboring with us in prayer, financial support and hands-on partnership. You are deeply appreciated!
Yours and Christ’s for the Acts 1:8 ministry in Spokane, the Inland Northwest, Cascadia and the ends of the earth.
Daniel and Robby Grether