Situation Reports and Devotionals

Around the world, God is moving powerfully as national believers boldly share the Gospel in the face of opposition. Whether through miraculous healings in Ethiopia, acts of compassion in Laos, or the relentless witness of young believers in Vietnam, the Spirit of God is transforming lives and lifting the veil of unbelief. While each country has its own challenges, the same divine strategies seen in the Early Church are at work today, drawing people to Christ in extraordinary ways. This report highlights these incredible movements, with a special focus on Laos, where the Gospel is advancing despite persecution. Read more...

Wars, famines, floods, plagues, disasters of all sorts—and a noticeable and increasing level of desperation to find God—are all abounding. Read more...

At this critical juncture in history, when geo-political tensions are at a boiling point, the moral and ethical fabric of the world is being torn apart, and world religions are crumbling before our eyes, believers in Jesus need a firm word of comfort that God is still on the throne in heaven. Read more...

Project: Lift Israel- Update This short update will clarify what the funds you have provided through Empower have been used for; where they have been deployed; who is receiving the aid; and what the spiritual atmosphere on the ground in Israel is like currently. Read more...

The people of Israel have been devastated due to horrific acts of violence upon their nation. It is at a time like this, that believers worldwide can lift them up both in prayer and through financial support. Read more...

These are tremendously positive days for the Kingdom. Expansion of the national churches continues unabated. At the same time, persecution exists and is also growing. Read more...

Desperation is one of the telltale signs of an authentic, “world class” turning to God. Such a turning to God happens when an overwhelming number of people come to the stark realization of their dire situation, and then cry out to God for help in a state of urgency and helplessness. Read more...

This is an edited and paraphrased version of the 21st chapter from "Revival Lectures" by Charles Grandison Finney. This message is as much for the Church today as when it was first brought forth in a series of lectures in the 1830s. We earnestly pray that you'll "read it and weep!" I cannot conclude any teaching on revival without warning converts against backsliding. In discussing this subject, I will show: 1) What backsliding in heart is not, 2) What backsliding in heart is, 3) What are the evidences of a backslidden heart, 4) What are the consequences of backsliding in heart, and 5) How to recover. Read more...

This is an update on the refugee situation in Israel. Ron shares how the national church in Israel has responded to this tragic crisis. Read more...

The Word of God has been given to us for such times as these to provide believers with comfort and peace. But it is also true that the Bible has been given to us to provide “perspective” and therefore I often point believers to scriptures like these: “Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days—You would not believe if you were told” (Habakkuk 1:5 NASB). Read more...

What does it mean to be a bondservant? This word epitomizes the character and passion of a worldwide “army” of national workers that God is currently raising up. In fact, it is probably the primary reason why God is pouring out His Spirit in such a powerful and widespread manner in so many countries. Read more...

There is a young couple in India. They had an encounter with the Living God that changed their lives and the lives of all of those living in their village. Read more...