A video clip aired Monday evening of the news report from  a television station in Louisville, Ky concerning the ministry of William  Branham. As usual, the report was  lop-sided  in favor of a biased media.  However, Bro. Willard Collins, current pastor of Branham Tabernacle gave an  outstanding testimony of the true essence of the Message of the Hour, saying the  emphasis of the Message is Jesus Christ, and that William Branham was simply a  carrier of that message. Concerning the resurrection, Bro. Collins gave an  accurate description of the prophesied Biblical resurrection which we believe will be soon.

The reporter never commented on what Bro. Branham said about a real lady, and  her position in society as being the backbone of the nation, the home, a church  etc. They only highlighted what he said about a bad woman, and they  ignored what he said of  her abilities to be very destructive, etc.  It is  not hard for me to agree with Bro. William Branham when he said every  day should be Mother’s Day. There are some real ladies who are truly what real  mothers are, and they are  the backbone of  a nation, a home, etc.  I have no  problem offering my seat to a real lady. I have no problem opening the door for  a real lady. I have no problem tipping my hat to a real lady. I have no problem  rising from my seat to greet a real lady, or waiting to be seated, while a real  lady is being seated, etc…

Just as there is a real Ms. Jesus Christ, Elect Lady, who has excelled all  others, there are some real ladies.

May God bless the real ladies,

Brother Frank Prater

ABOUT:  Brother Frank Prater resides in Arkansas  with his  wife Sister Pam.  He is the pastor of Eagle Lighthouse Tabernacle in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

In the arsenal of a Christian there are ‘weapons of warfare’ allotted for those believers engaging the devil and his armies. We speak of powerful weapons within our specific militaries; however, in the Army of the Lord Jesus what are the ‘Powerful forces’ allotted to us? When we think of the Power of God as Jesus promised us in Acts chapter one, verse 8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you” (KJV) we think about the endowment of power bestowed upon armies.

In the Christian army there are several things identified as ‘Powerful forces’. When the Apostle Paul was dressing the Christian in Ephesians Chapter 6, he identified the dress wear of the Elect. He identified ‘The Sword of the Spirit’ as the chief weapon of the believer; however, the description of the believer is only symbolic of the many weapons imparted to the Christian. In II Corinthians chapter 10, verse 4 the Apostle Paul says, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds” (KJV).

The many weapons of the believer are described in the excerpts from Bro Branham below.

“The mightiest force there is on earth is love. That’s exactly. There’s nothing that will break down love. No matter what it is” (Do You Now Believe, June 10, 1955, Para 26).

“It’s the most powerful force that God ever put in the hands of man, is a sincere prayer offered to God” (The Angel Of The Lord, June 4, 1953, Para 20).

“By this sixth sense mighty miracles has been performed. It’s the most powerful force that ever hit the earth, is that super sense, called the sixth sense” (A Super Sense, December 27, 1959, Para 159).

“The greatest weapon that I know of of a Christian today, is a committal to God”(Life Story, July 22, 1951, Para 9).

“And brother, this is God’s Word, which is sharper than a two-edged sword. It’s the greatest power that was ever put in the hands of man”  (God Keeps His Word, Part 2, March 7, 1957, Para 46).

“God equipped His children with the right kind of ammunition, right kind of an attack, the right kind of everything that they had need of, that would sweep them all the way from Eden to the Rapture. What was it? The Word. The Word . That’s what defeats Satan, is the Word. It’ll defeat him anywhere, any place. Now, why do we want to substitute something else, when we’ve already got the best thing that there is, the Word? (The Conflict Between God And Satan, May 31, 1962, Para 60).

 The only thing we must realize about our enemy is he has been defeated by ‘The Mighty Conquer’ and he has no ability within himself to defeat us except for one thing…to make us doubt what Almighty God has given us.

“And what is Satan’s weapon against you? Is to try to get you to disbelieve your Weapon. He disarms you. Let’s–let’s listen real quiet now. Listen.  If he can get you to disbelieve your Weapon is equivalent, if he gets you to believe that your Weapon is not strong enough, he has disarmed you” (The Greatest Battle Ever Fought, March 11, 1962, Para 400).

 God bless you,

Brother Ben and Sister Samantha Norrod

ABOUT:  Bro Ben has been a minister for the past twenty years. Bro Ben is married to Samantha and together they have two girls. The Norrod’s music website and newsletter is an extension of the ministry given to Bro Ben by our Lord Jesus. You can visit them at www.thenorrodsmusic.com

The only way to draw another complete circle is to draw one smaller or larger than the one first drawn. Manifesting fellowship is trying to include others who are not within our spiritual realms. In other words, we do not have to agree in doctrine to enter into brotherly fellowship. When Brother Branham was confronted by those who taught error on the important subject of the Godhead, his response was “you can’t draw me out. If you draw me out, I’ll draw you back in. I said, …When you make one circle, God, by His grace, will let me draw another one and pull you right back in.”  Our responsibility is to stand in God’s grace (Word) and keep drawing the circle around others who do not accept what we have received.  Knowing that fellowship is God’s way of spreading the gospel message, we would like to share some of the humanistic views that hinder fellowship.

Many clergy and laity fear that their expression of fellowship will be viewed as compromise. Knowing that pressure will come from folks who do not understand our intentions, we draw a small circle around our most trusted friends. Unless we are ready to accept the misunderstandings like Jesus did, our fellowship circle will be ever so small. Reaching out to the disagreeable will be worth the reproach. Saint Paul was willing to give up his salvation if it meant the saving of his brethren. Showing a Christ-like spirit toward someone will not go unrewarded or even unprotected by the Lord.

There is a perception in controversies that fellowshipping with certain ones is to take sides. That same spirit declares drawing a bigger fellowship will hurt friendships. This is the sign of immaturity. We must remember, our first responsibility is to the Lord. Next, to the entire Body of Christ and then, to the local Body, and so on. Controversies or close friendships does not give us a reason to vacate a greater fellowship.

Special gifts and callings place the burden upon a few to do more for the cause of Brotherly Love. Yet, often those who could do the most, do the least (exception is Brother Branham). The reason is, there are important accountabilities with each vocation that helps gifts have their affect. However, there is no greater calling as important as setting an example of a kindred spirit. When all is said and done, it will not be gifts nor callings, but rather the spirit we project that will be the greatest and lasting ministry or witness.

Maybe one of the most used excuses of our time is “we must protect the Word.” Certainly God has ordained various individuals to draw lines, but we must be sure. If excommunication carries any adverse personal feelings, it is probably still just an excuse.

Brother Branham made the following statement in regards to the General Constantine, and his efforts to unite the church and state, “…And when they did, the church lost more grounds in ten years than it had gained all through the persecution.” Three hundred years of working together was lost in ten years when the persecution was lifted off the Christians. Persecution will be the answer, for the prophet said: “…How are we going to lose this great race? It’s because we’re divided. How we going to do it? We got to stay together. We’re all believers in God. The Holy Ghost takes us all in. It’ll be a paradox if God ever gets us together. But He will; just trust Him. He knows how to send the persecution. It’ll run us together

Constantine turned his cross experience into a political move to counter-act against the Christians evangelizing of Rome. The Christian’s love for their tormentors and executors was winning the worse of men to God. Rome immediately instituted another (same) one religious system. The World Council of Churches is also building the same ecumenical prison. The reason why the revival is not in America, is because of the fences that only include the predetermined agreeable.

Brother Branham taught us that persecution will come against our basic evangelical teachings. Yet, the folk who hate the important Bible doctrines including “the oneness of the Godhead” are not our enemy. We should all be trying to create fellowship. Of course, the church systems will not have a real Holy Ghost filled individual around. But to all, especially to those of our Message, our plans, prayers and our hopes is to continue like our Lord, even if it is to the same Calvary end.

Brother James Tidwell

(Reprinted from The Eagle’s View Issue Number 0031 entitled “Unity and Fellowship”)

About:  Brother James Tidwell resides in middle Tennessee with his  wife Sister Anitha Tidwell.  He has been the pastor of Eagle Christian Church shy of  twenty-five years.