I have been reading Revelation lately, I came across this verse last night and just kept getting sucked back to it. John is in the midst of describing this gruesome image of a beast with ten horns – the horns are kings who have not authority but for one hour will receive authority along with the beast, these Kings will give their power and authority to they beast and John says, “they will make war against the Lamb”. I love the next word, “but” – to quote Pee Wee Herman, “everyone has I know has a big but, [John] let’s talk about your big but.”

There is a war fought against the lamb – the Kingdom is at times under siege – BUT there is tremendous strength in the Lamb, there is unending tenacity and fight in those legs! He may look slain, but he is standing, and He will overcome!

I think I kept getting sucked back to this passage like a slurpy in a straw because it reminds me that the fight is not in my hands – it is my job to be faithful, it is the lambs job to overcome! I can just be Kent and He can be God! That is refreshing…

So Jenni & I woke up this morning to the sight of a large evergreen split in half and fallen on our double wide. This comes less than 12 hours after hitting the deer with our car. It looks like there wasn’t any damage to the house, praise God!

I’ll tell ya, since Jenni and I have decided to plant a church we have had all kinds of problems that we normally never experience. Our transmission went out on our 2003 Honda Pilot, we have had crazy financial issues, Jenni was hit in the Honda from behind, more financial problems, deers, & trees – all within maybe 4-5 months. We have both been talking about how we have felt under attack spiritually speaking. I read Paul’s words about “Making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil” and I now understand the sense of urgency in his words. This is a battle we are in. How we respond to these physical problems will determine our spiritual journey. If we are not able to cling to our shield of faith and rest in it, then we will get bitter and resentful.

God has surely been faithful to us through this whole journey! Our transmission was replaced under a warranty we don’t have for 90% free! Jenni didn’t get hurt in the accident – nor did Barton Finkey (our baby)! The deer only damaged our car not us! Etc.

The truth is, Jesus is still God and King, and His Kingdom is all that matters. Give your life away, for His sake, and you will truly find your life!

P.S. – I soon will be trying to build a prayer team for Jenni & I and Epic Church; we would like to have at least a hundred people committed to praying for Epic Church and against Satan. Would you consider joining that effort today? We need ya in this battle!