Now concerning how and when all this will happen,
dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you. For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come
unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. When people
are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on
them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no
escape. But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and
sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief.
For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t
belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not
asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. Night
is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. But
let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith
and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation. For
God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger
on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead
or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are
already doing. 1 Thess.
5:1-11 NLT
You also must be ready all the
time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Matthew 24:44 NLT
Dear local and global friends of Come Rest,
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First, consider forwarding our emails to your
friends, a great way to help them and this ministry.
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I am hearing the Spirit say “summer of wise
counsel—intimate, intricate instructions.” I ask each of you to let the Lord
come alongside you in scripture reading this summer. He wants to bring you His
true practical counsel from His perspective. Expect to be lifted above your
circumstances because His ways are higher than ours! I ask you, and would beg
you if necessary, to draw close to him and read slowly the entire 5th
chapter of 1 Thessalonians. He has something very particular and special
for you concerning your life and people in your sphere of influence this
summer.
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Last week in worship my grandson Micah slept
peacefully in my arms during a worship service. What a great gift to savor. I
then heard the Lord say in my heart, “It’s almost over son.” I was not alarmed,
but alerted. I instantly knew the Lord was speaking of His return. He reminded me
to enjoy and expect. Stop worrying, keep witnessing. Got it Lord. Message
received. He’s been working with me on it this week. The learning continues.
Now to share it with each of you. The Lord wants you to enjoy Him, enjoy
your life with Him in the present circumstance of this tired old world, in this
present day He has given you; and to expect Him to return before this
particular day is over. As you do this, He will empower you to be more loving,
more joyful, more peaceful, more patient, more kind, more faithful, more
generous, more humble, more self-controlled in His Spirit. Do not let any lies
of the enemy, your fears, or any end times doctrinal debates distract you.
Jesus says He will return like a thief in the night, when He is least expected.
He wants you to stay alert and adoring. He wants you to watch and pray each
day. He wants to change your daily personal walk by changing your daily
perspective. People around you need you to practice this. You need this. So do
I.
Real New Testament Christianity is precisely this: believers
living with Him one day at a time joyfully witnessing and resting in His
finished work on the cross; AND earnestly expecting His return any moment. This
is the way New Testament believers lived, this is the way historic Christianity
has always been at its best. When Christians fail to live this way, the not-yet
saved believers around us lose the benefit of our faith, hope, and love in
their lives. When Christianity drifts from joy and expectancy, it is no longer
compass and conscience for a sinful world. If we don’t live His “enjoy and
expect” daily lifestyle, we get worried and distracted by the cares of this
world, the lures of our flesh, or the lies of the enemy. I am to worry about
nothing, give thanks in everything, and receive His powerful personal help with
everything I’m facing today. I am not to stick my head in the ground, I am to
put my head on His chest. I am not to worry about tomorrow. Yes, He permits me
to wisely plan for tomorrow, but not fearfully obsess for tomorrow. Do you see
the difference? To live in this wisdom today will help you plan wisely, not
fearfully, for tomorrow. The world is aflame with the dark fire of fear. He
wants to set you ablaze with His perfect love which casts out all fear. The
Lord is aiming to reach fearful hearts around you. That’s why He’s aiming this
email at your heart right now. Enjoy Him right now. Expect Him any moment.
Experience the difference.
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The Lord has called Kim and I to step out in
faith for 3 week ministry adventure to the Seattle area August 7th
through 28th. We now see how this trip will be pivotal for the next
phase of Come Rest Ministries—a glimpse of things to come. Here is our update.
1.
We have the honor to officiate at the wedding
of a wonderful young couple there and to minister to, and with, their family
Aug.7-10.
2. After the
10th we anticipate 18 days of divine appointments with individuals,
groups, and churches.
3. We will
have divine appointments with relatives we have not seen for 50 years. We are
still tracking down some of them. My dad sent some of them my books in
the past and they are now emailing us they are very excited to meet us!
4. We will
spend some retreat with the Lord in His beautiful creation. So far, we have
reserved 3 nights Aug.18-20 at an old Inn @Mt. Rainier National Park. Another
couple is giving us suggestions on some more retreat options near Cannon Beach.
Another couple is talking to us about Victoria, BC.
5. Praises!
We so appreciate your prayers and financial support. The wedding couple is
providing our air tickets, lodging for three nights. Another dear couple has
generously committed to cover us for 3-4 nights with their Marriott hotel
points. A pastor friend has recommended a possible publishing contact for us to
interview. Another pastor friend is connecting us with his home church in
Seattle and first reports are their pastors are very excited about having us
come minister. Conversations continue. Another friend has told us of another
possible church connection. Let us know if the Lord brings some ideas to your
mind through your connections. Maybe there are people you know in Seattle who
need to come rest in Jesus’ love! The Lord is going to move powerfully this trip.
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I continue a labor of love in writing a new
vision document for a coming initiative by Come Rest. Please pray for me. I’m
getting closer to sharing it with you all.
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Keep sending your prayer requests. We love
praying big for each of you!
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Our ministry finances continue to be a
challenge. The window air conditioner and computer printer in our office now
need to be replaced. Thank you for praying for us and for every financial gift!
It is exciting to see more of you this week accepting our “seed casting” challenge
for our book Real Fruit. $18 for one, but $100 for 10!! If you want to give our
books away as seeds in others’ lives in your business, family, or prayer
walking-- then we want you to have that price. You are supporting His ministry
and spreading His message at the same time!
Love and blessings,
Dick Speight
COME REST
MINISTRIES’
AWAKENING
OF LOVE
FRIDAY, July 11th 630-930PM
River of
Life, Cedar Rapids
Worship,
teaching, testimonies, prayer.
Bring a
friend!
Register
at the door; freewill offering; refreshments.
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Come Rest Ministries
Personal Retreat
Theme:“Enjoy
and Expecting the Lord Daily”
Wednesday
July 16th 9am-4pm
Rehoboth
House 2125 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Requirements: Pen, bible,
notebook, your copy of our book
REAL FRUIT, and your
wholehearted desire to come rest in Jesus!
Cost: Freewill Offering plus
$18 for book which may be purchased at retreat
Space Limited-- Lunch
provided
Those
interested must apply at jkadlec@ImOnMail.com.
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COME REST
MINISTRIES’
AWAKENING
OF LOVE
FRIDAY, JuLY 19th 630-930PM
Calvin-Sinclair
Presbyterian, Cedar Rapids
Worship,
teaching, testimonies, prayer.
Bring a
friend!
Register
at the door; freewill offering; refreshments.
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Weekend Events
Sunday
June 29th 845-945am Dick
&Kim Speight teaching Come UP!/Secret Place Class at River of Life
6-650pm Men’s & Women’s
Covenant Groups at Rehoboth.
7-830 pm I58
House Meeting at Rehoboth
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Come Rest Ministries June 29th Response Form
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prayer request is_______________________________________________________
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monthly pledge for $_______
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pricing!
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