Replying Part II

In this context, I am of the strong belief that men should deal with men and women with women because "a man should not have to suffer a woman's teach" but this is not always carved in stone. Here is why.... the world is full of weak and mediocre "so-called" men and when there is no man to do the Father's bidding, God is most capable of using a "strong woman" of faith for the task at hand. Therefore, I am inclined to agree with your two Christian friends who said that you did the right thing by walking away and saying nothing. The "Word" was again fulfilled and you "turned the other cheek."

As you experience the trials of life this way and continue searching the sciptures for contextual understanding, your relationship with God will grow ever closer and you will discover more meaning to your life. The dissapointment you temporarily experienced was necessary to incite you to ask questions and in all your asking, God was able to answer you directly through His Word. Did you feel that? That was a growing pain and one that we all experience if we remain grounded in His Word and allow the Word to do what it was given to do... to judge a matter. I hope that this helps you to understand a little better what you experienced. We all will suffer dissapointments and agonize in our lives over possible disobedience if we remain centerally focused on Christ and God's Word. This is all part of our developing relationship with Him and I can guarentee you that if you and your husband stick with it and stay well grounded, you will experience tremendous growth because your hearts desire to please Him. Your journey has only begun and there is so much more waiting for you on the horizon. Try not to let the "state of things" to weigh you down. I know it is depressing and often times a real grind but it is likely going to get much worse before it gets better. Allow God therefore to keep your lamps filled with oil and shining brightly so that others may find their way through the growing darkness which is all about. It is in your (our) weakness that God's strength may reign supreme and help you and others to "overcome the darkness." In the end, "He who overcomes will inherit..."

Remember that it was Jesus who said, "He who does the will of my Father who is in heaven are my brothers, sisters and mother." So continue being about the Father's business always being open to readily serve in any capacity and when God so desires it... (trust me on this) He will use you and you will have no choice of the matter because your choice was already made. Awaken each day as I do and start the day out by asking, "What is thy bidding today oh Lord?" Then gird yourself because you're about to witness opportunity unfold before your very eyes. Be ready, instant, in season and out of season to do our Lord's bidding and to give a "good word." In this, you will find yourself approved and always proving yourself a "Doer of His Word" thereby spreading the real witness the world is waiting to see again.

May your year be filled with the vast wealth of His grace and mercy overflowing to such an extent that you shall have plenty to share and spread. Give freely that which He has freely shared for all things become clean to you who give that which is from within.

With all sincerity and love for the truth and our scattered brethren abroad,

Nicholas A. Stivers, a humbled God fearing man, scribe and messenger.

From: Matt & Allison
Sent: Jan 1, 2006 3:03 PM
To: Nicholas A Stivers
Subject: Your Book

Dearest Brother,

I have just tried to order your book, Apostasy Revealed, through the Cephas website but instead it brings me to a page that states I've just ordered a video titled Megiddo.
If I order your book through the Cephas link to Amazon.com I can get it(http://www.a2zbookdepot.com/apostasy_books.html), but ordering your book from this page http://www.a2zbookdepot.com/books_by_cephas_ministry.html and I get...... Video: Megiddo
The March to Armageddon. Just clicking on the title to read what it's about places the order for the video.

Just thought you should be aware of this problem.

Your Sister in Christ,

Allison

January 2, 2006

Dear Allison,

I just sent out a request for assistance on your behalf to to Rita to see if this problem can be rectified. I certainly don't want there to be any issues that may hinder the publics access to my book. In regards to the video Megiddo, Wow, what a great presentation this is. It will grant you tremendous insight into the "system of the beast" that we both know is being well established in our current time. This is one of the best quality productions we have available. I would highly recomend its viewing if you and your husband are interested. You won't be dissapointed. In the mean time, I will see what we can do to assist your order for my book. I hope to hear from my faithful partner in this ministry, Rita, and she should be able to correct the problem you discovered. Thank you for your edifying reply to my initial response letter. It provided me a great deal of warmth and was filled with love.

1 John 5:1-4 "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith."
2 John 1:5-6 "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote to thee a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. And this is love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, even as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it."

May our Lord be with you both, now and always...
Your faithful brother and servant to Christ,

Nicholas A. Stivers

From: Matt & Allison
Sent: Jan 2, 2006 2:51 PM
To: Nicholas A Stivers
Subject: Your Book; Apostasy Revealed


My Dearest Brother in Christ,

You cannot know how your words have edified me, and words cannot express how uplifted I feel. That incident had grieved my heart going on three weeks, and now the burden has been lifted. This is one of those "revelation" moments for me; when a piece of the puzzle, that has been sitting in plain sight but has escaped my vision, has been pointed out. Once I finally "see" it I'm able to put it into place. Once in place, a number of other pieces immediately come into focus and I'm able to put those in place, as well. Suddenly, the entire scene I've been working on for so many years is that much closer to being complete! I'm able to grasp a little more of it today, and it's beautiful.

Thank you for taking the time to contact Rita and getting the Apostasy ordering problem rectified. Between the website sending me to order Megiddo and your glowing review of the video, seems the Lord intends for us to see it, so I will order that, too, this week.

Peace be with you, Nicholas. May God Bless you with all courage and strength to endure, and with great gladness in your heart at knowing you are numbered among the Saints.

Your Sister in Christ,

Allison