ALL OF THE 66 COUNTIES IN SD NOW HAVE A TREE PLANTED IS ISRAEL!!! AND EVERY COUNTY IN ALL 50 STATES!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS SOUTH DAKOTA!  WE NOW HAVE ALL OF THE 66 COUNTIES IN SD SPONSORING A TREE IN ISRAEL.  THIS IS A MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR OUR STATE.  I AM SURE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB IS SMILING ON OUR STATE IN COMPLETING THIS STRATEGIC ASSIGNMENT OF ALIGNING WITH ISRAEL.

 MOST OF THE OTHER STATES HAVE ALSO COMPLETELY FINISHED.  PRAY THE REST OF THE STATES LEFT WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK. Here is the link:  http://www.myolivetree.com/destiny?utm_source=HAPN&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=DestinyAugust2013  to the states that are yet to finish.
UPDATE TO THIS POST ON SEPTEMBER OF 2013 - EVERY COUNTY IN ALL 50 STATES NOW HAVE A TREE PLANTED IN ISRAEL!

IT HAS BEEN A GREAT HONOR AND JOY TO RUN WITH YOU SOUTH DAKOTA IN PRAYING TOGETHER FOR OUR 66 COUNTIES AND RELEASING A BOOK OF THE BIBLE TO EACH COUNTY.  NOW WITH EACH COUNTY SPONSORING  A TREE IN ISRAEL, THIS IS A MAJOR THRUST FOR OUR STATE FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THAT HAD A PART IN SPONSORING A TREE IN ISRAEL AND ALSO FOR THE INTERCESSIONS FOR OUR STATE.  IF ANY OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ANY OF YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THIS PRAYER INITIATIVE, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Be Blessed in the promises of  Genesis 12:3, in blessing Israel.

Co-laboring Together in Prayer,

Betsy Moeller

FROM GENESIS TO REVELATION - AURORA COUNTY TO ZIEBACH COUTY

THE FINALE OF THE 66 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE RELEASE TO THE 66 COUNTIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Dear SD intercessors,

Again we would like to thank you for joining the prayer initiative with SDAPN in the 66 Books of the Bible Release to the 66 Counties in South Dakota.  Once again it seemed fitting to share this video and song "HE IS" with the culmination of this prayer initiative as we shared with you as we first began. 

Here is the "HE IS" song link:     http://youtu.be/ttS7FH8X4n4

From Genesis to Revelation, from Aurora County to Ziebach County we declare "HE IS!"

REVELATION completes the story that GENESIS began:

1.  Genesis tells how the earth was subject to the curse because of sin.  Revelation shows the new earth where there is no ore curse.

2.  In Genesis we see light coming from the sun.  In Revelation the Lord God is the light of the holy city.

3.  In Genesis dominion is given to man - only to pass into the hands of Satan.  In Revelation dominion is restored to the saints who    inherit the earth. 

4.  In Genesis God plants the tree of life for man to eat and live.  In Revelation the tree of life is seen growing again, and the leaves are for the healing of the nations.

5.  In Genesis Satan appears and is victorious.  In Revelation Satan appears again, but this time he is defeated by the Blood of the Lamb!

He is The Prince of Peace, The Son of Man, The Lamb of God, The Great I Am!

He's the Alpha and Omega, Our God and our Savior, He is Jesus Christ the Lord!

       

And when time is no more, HE IS! 

ZIEBACH COUNTY - REVELATION

THE FINALE OF THE 66 BOOKS OF THE BIBLE RELEASE TO THE 66 COUNTIES IN SD 

 66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

Our 66th and final county to pray for in South Dakota is Ziebach County, with the city of Dupree being the county seat.  We release the book of Revelation to Ziebach County.  The Cheyenne River Indian Reservation covers all of Ziebach county along with Dewey County.  The Lakota Sioux , division of the Teton, Bands - Minnecujoy, Two Kettle (Oohenupa), Sans Arc (Itazipcoo) and Blackfoot (Si Sapa) reside here.  The tribal headquarters is in the city of Eagle Butte.  Ziebach County is one of the poorest counties in the nation with 62% of the residents in poverty.  We declare the words of the Gospel of Jesus that "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first."

The book of Revelation presents a panoramic view of history from the time of its author John, to eternity future.  Revelation is partly historical and partly prophetical.  Revelation differs from the other books in the Bible in the way it was revealed.  It was revealed directly to John through a vision, and he was told exactly what to write and what not to write.  There are various types and symbols used in this book along with the meaning of many of the symbols.  The book opens with a vision of the Glorified Christ and follows with messages to the seven churches. 

Revelation is the last chapter of a love story.  The Bible is a great love story between God and man.  Revelation means "an unveiling," and we see Jesus unveiled in this book.  The central message of the Revelation is that "the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" (19:6).  This theme has been validated in history by the victory of the Lamb who is "Lord of lords and King of kings" (17:14).  Revelation has much to say about all three persons of the Godhead, but is especially clear in its presentation of the resurrected Christ who has received all authority to judge the earth.  Some of the many ways Jesus is revealed in this book are the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, the ruler over the kings of the earth (1:5), the First and the Last (1:17), He who lives (1:18), the Son of God (2:18), holy and true (3:7), the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God (3:14), the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David (5:5). a Lamb (5:6), Faithful and True (19:11), the Word of God (19:13), King of Kings, and Lord of Lords (19:16), Alpha and Omega (22:13). the Bright and Morning Star (22:16), and the Lord Jesus Christ (22:21).  This book is indeed "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" (1:1) since it comes from Him and centers on Him.   Also, the description of the Holy Spirit as "the seven Spirits of God" (1:4; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6) shows His illuminating, purifying and energizing ministry.

Father in the name of Jesus, we Bless Ziebach County!  We declare that the Lion of the tribe of Judah would be known  across this land as You Roar for Your Lakota people.  And that the injustices and poverty that have caused suffering, may now be brought to an end.   That Your people will open the door for Jesus to come in causing them to be Overcomers in You!  And that they can drink freely from Your River of Life. 
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.  "To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne" (3:21-22).
"And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come, and whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely" (22:17).

The overall picture here is one of the VICTORIOUS JESUS!  We declare Victory in Jesus Christ over the people and the land of Ziebach County.   We thank you Lord, that even as John the Revelator experienced the Risen Christ, so too shall Your Lakota people experience You.

"I AM the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, "Who is and Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty" (Revelation 1:8). 

" . . . The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" (Revelation 11:15).

Let Your Kingdom Come, Let Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven in Your Lakota people and the land of Ziebach County! 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND INTERCESSIONS FOR OUR STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AS WE HAVE RELEASED IN FAITH A BOOK OF THE BIBLE TO EACH COUNTY.  WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND ON THE WORD OF GOD FOR OUR STATE IN PRAYER!

YANKTON COUNTY - JUDE

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

  Our 65th county to pray for in South Dakota is Yankton County, with the city of Yankton being the county seat.  We release the book of Jude to Yankton County.  In this epistle Jude is writing a timely word of rebuke and warning.  First to condemn the apostate teachings and practices of the ungodly that had crept in  and second to counsel the readers to stand firm, growing in their faith and contend for the truth.   Jude's greatest desire was to keep people from falling spiritually; he was contending for the faith that was delivered to the saints (Jude 3).  Jude emphasizes mercy, peace, and love.  Mercy looks upward, peace looks inward, and love looks outward. 

Jude uses five word pictures for apostasy.  The wonderful contrasts are that instead of dangerous rocks, we can be living stones; instead of waterless clouds, we can be sources of living water; instead of dead trees, we can be trees of righteousness; instead of raging waves, we can be like peaceful rivers; and instead of wandering stars, we can shine as the stars forever and ever (Jude 1:12-13).

In Jude we see Jesus as our spiritual anchor.  We can keep ourselves in the love of God; we can build ourselves up on our most holy faith by praying in the Spirit; we can let the Word of grace build us up; and we can keep looking for Christ's return.  Jesus has given us the anchors that keep us anchored to Him.

We thank you Father, that Your people in Yankton County have been called, sanctified, and preserved in Jesus Christ and that Your mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to them (Jude verse 1-2).

We thank you Father, in the name of Jesus that Your people in Yankton County will earnestly continue to contend for their faith in Jesus Christ as Jude verse 3 exhorts.  We declare that Your people of Yankton County will be kept from stumbling and be found faultless in Your sight.  "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Saviour, who alone is wise . . .  (Jude verse 24).   We declare Your people are continually being built up by Your Word, praying in the Holy Spirit, and being anchored in Christ Jesus. 

We declare that Your people and land of Yankton County are lively stones, sources of living water, trees of righteousness, peaceful rivers, and stars that shine brightly in the Glory of the Lord!

WALWORTH COUNTY - III JOHN

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota 

Our 64th county to pray for in South Dakota is Walworth County, with the city of Selby being the county seat.  We release the book of III John to Walworth County.  Third John is the shortest book in the Bible, but it is very personal and vivid.  This letter portrays the church as a family united by bonds of love, with its members extending gracious hospitality toward one another.  However, selfish ambition and jealousy imperil the church's fellowship and its members must guard against such attitudes to maintain a loving relationship with each other.  This is contrasted between the truth and servant-hood of a faithful Gaius and the error and selfishness of a man named Diotrepehes.
John III verse 11 clearly states, "Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good.  He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God."

The apostle presents Jesus as the Truth in whom we should walk.  In this book, the lives of Gaius and Demetrius harmonized with the teachings of Christ and gave strong witness to the power of His love.  On the other hand, the attitude of Diotrephes shows a marked contrast to the true life in which Christ is to be first in everything.  The frequent references to truth point to Jesus Who is the Truth!

Father in the name of Jesus, we thank you for Your people in Walworth County and that the fruit of Holy Spirit is evident in their lives enabling them to "walk in the truth."  We thank you they are able to discern what is good and walk in it accordingly in Your Kingdom principles.

We declare and release this verse over Walworth County:  "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, even as your soul prospers" (III John 2).
Thank you Father, as Your people continue to grow and walk in Your truth, they prosper in You.  For every area of their lives, the spiritual, physical, emotional and the material, we pray for prosperity in Walworth County for Your Kingdom.  

We release the light of Christ's truth, freedom, and prosperity over Walworth County!  

UNION COUNTY - II JOHN

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

 Our 63rd county to pray for in South Dakota is Union County, with the city of Elk Point being the county seat.  We release the book of II John to Union County.  This brief letter has much in common with the book of I John, including a warning about danger of false teachers who deny the incarnation of Jesus Christ.  The epistle reminds us to receive Jesus as the Son of God, not just as a son of God or as a powerful God.  Throughout this book John stresses truth as the basis and test of fellowship.  He also encourages them to continue to walk in love but also exhorts them to be discerning in their expression of love.  John warns them not to deny or compromise the apostolic doctrine of the Person and work of Christ they have been taught, and not to accept new teachings that advance beyond the doctrine of Christ.   John emphasizes that those who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh (verse 7) are deceived.  You must abide in the "doctrine of Christ" (verse 9) to have a relationship with God.  He urges readers of this letter to keep close to Christ by abiding in the truth.

In a short letter of only 13 verses, John makes three direct references to Jesus.  He presents both the deity of Christ (v. 3) and His humanity (v.7).  Anyone who denies the fundamental truth concerning the divine-human Person of Christ does not have God (v.9).

Father we thank you in the name of Jesus, that Your people of Union County walk in Your love and follow Your commandments in loving one another. 
". . . That we love one another.  This is love, that we walk according to His commandments.  This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning; you should walk in it (v 5-6).   

We thank you that Your Gatekeepers and Watchman in Union County stand in intercession for Your truth to be known of the deity of Christ Jesus.  And that they will know the truth, walk in the truth, and abide in the truth of Jesus Christ. 

We declare to Union County, that the truth of Christ has set you Free, and You are Free indeed!

SD Apostolic Prayer Network
Betsy Moeller

TURNER COUNTY - I JOHN

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

 Our 62nd county to pray for in South Dakota is Turner County, with the city of Parker being the county seat.  We release the book of I John to Turner County.  The writer of the book is John, the apostle.  The theme is fellowship in the Father's kingdom, and John uses two beautiful expressions to describe God: love and light.  The book of I John encourages us to leave our old life and walk in our new life.  This book deals with worldliness.  Worldliness is not so much a matter of activity as it is an attitude.  Worldliness not only affects your response to the love of God but it also affects your response to the will of God (I John 2:17). 

John uses three themes throughout the five chapters: obedience, love, and truth.  A spirit-controlled mind knows and understands truth, a spirit-controlled heart feels love, and a spirit-controlled will inclines us to obedience; this book deals with spirit, soul, and body.  Our life begins with Sonship and continues in fellowship.  The secret of victory over sin is to walk in the light.  This book deals with obedience to God Who is love and Who is light.

Beholding Jesus:  Jesus is seen as the "Word of life: (I John 1:1), our "advocate" (I John 2:1), and "the Christ" (I John 2:22).  The Blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin ( I John 1:7).

Thank you Father that through the Blood and the light of Jesus Christ Your people in Turner County, know the greater one that lives in them.  Knowing that the very one Who died for them, now lives in them.
". . . He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world"(I John 4:4).

Father we thank you in Jesus name, that Your people in Turner County are walking in Your light and Your love.
" . . . God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God, and God in him (I John 4:16).  "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear . . ." (I John 4:18).

We declare the people of Turner County are walking in victory as over-comers in this world through Jesus Christ.
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world.  And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith.  Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" (I John 5:4-5).

TRIPP COUNTY - II PETER

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

Our 61st county to pray for in South Dakota is Tripp County, with the city of Winner being the county seat. We release the book of II Peter to Tripp County.  The book of II Peter deals with the problems from the inside as I Peter deals with problems from the outside.  This epistle was written by Peter to warn the believers about false teachers and exposing them.  It is also written to exhort the readers to "grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (3:18), because this growth into Christian maturity is the best defense against spiritual counterfeits.  "Knowledge" in II Peter is more than intellect, but an experience with God that results in moral transformation (1:2, 3; 2:20).  The last chapter emphasizes the Second Coming of Christ, which assures the fulfillment of the promise of the Lord's return and teaches that its expectation should motivate Christians to godly behavior. 

The "Lordship" of Jesus Christ is paramount in II Peter.  Through His power believers are granted all things pertaining to life and godliness; through His knowledge they receive glory and virtue, through His promises they were made partakers of His divine nature.  Peter tells us that the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the pathway to Christian maturity.  Peter also looks forward to Christ's Second Coming (II Peter 3:10).

We thank you Father that the people of Tripp County are fruitful in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (3:18), and are walking in a daily experience in Christ, therefore being transformed into the image of Your Son, King Jesus.

That Your people will know without wavering of their call and destiny You have for them in Your Kingdom, "Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly in the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (II Peter 1:10-11).

We thank you Father that the people of Tripp County know and move in your great promises for them, ever being transformed into Your divine nature in Christ Jesus.
"Whereby given us exceeding great and precious promises: that through these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust" (II Peter 1:4).

Father, Let Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be done in Tripp County!

TODD COUNTY - I PETER

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

  Our 60th county to pray for in South Dakota is Todd County, with the county lying entirely within the Rosebud Indian Reservation.  A branch of the Lakota people named Sicangu Oyate, meaning "Burnt Thigh Nation," reside here.  We release the book of I Peter to Todd County.  Todd County is one of two counties in SD that does not have its own county seat (Shannon County is the other).  The town of Winner in neighboring Tripp County serves as its administrative center.  This book written by Peter the apostle, offers genuine hope in a dark hour of suffering and persecution.  I Peter is a letter of encouragement of presenting Christ as the believer's example and hope during difficult times and thus leading them to glory.  Peter gives a marvelous equation:  Christian suffering + God's grace = glory.  Thus Peter is known as the apostle of hope. 

In I Peter we behold Jesus as the "chief corner stone", ". . . I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious, and he that believes in him will by no means be put to shame" (2:6).  Jesus is seen in this book as our example:  ". . . Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps" (2:21).  Jesus is our Shepherd:  "For you were as sheep going astray, but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls" (2:25). 

Thank you Father that Your people of the Lakota nation on the Rosebud Reservation have found a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ in their lives (I Peter 1:3).   That they will not be put to shame as they cast all their cares upon You (5:7), and that their hope and true identity is found in the resurrected life of Jesus Christ. 

We call forth in the name of Jesus, the Lakota people’s true identity to be known, which is one of hope in a sure foundation of their Chief Cornerstone, Jesus Christ. And that the Shepherd and Bishop of their very souls be known to them in their Lord Christ Jesus, where they will find comfort, healing, and complete restoration and wholeness.  And that the trials the Lakota nation has faced in the past will not be compared to the Glory You will now reveal to them.  We pray that the trials and sufferings of the Lakota people have perfected, established, strengthened, and settled them in Your great Grace into Your Glory (5:10).

We declare that the Lakota people on the Rosebud Reservation in Todd County know that they are a chosen, precious, holy nation in Christ Jesus, and they are His spiritual house shining His Light into their land and people. "Coming to Him as to living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ" (I Peter 2:4-5).
"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praise of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light" (I Peter 2:9).

Let your identity and destiny in Christ Jesus come into the fullness of the riches of His Glory!

SULLY COUNTY - JAMES

66 Books of the Bible Release to 66 Counties of South Dakota

 Our 59th county to pray for in South Dakota is Sully County, with the city of Onida being the county seat.  We release the book of James to Sully County.  The message of James is "Be a victor - not a victim," as tremendous emphasis is put on wisdom and maturity in God.  Utilizing wisdom similar to that found in Proverbs, James develops the theme of characteristics of true faith.  James deals with five basic problems faced by all Christians:  impatience in difficulties (1:1-14), talking but not living the truth (2:14), control of the tongue (3:1), fighting and coveting (4:1), and collecting material toys (5:1).  In chapter 5, James says that money talks and prayer talks. It deals with trouble and has many prayers in this chapter.  A mature Christian knows what to do in trouble - Pray!

Jesus is our wisdom for Christian maturity.  James refers to Him as the "Lord Jesus Christ" (James 1:1, 2:1) and anticipates His Second Coming (James 5:7, 8).  James is a wonderful book to lead Christians into spiritual maturity.  James wants you to look into the Word, see the truth, and not turn your back upon it.   Receive God's Word, and let it work in your life.  James is a powerful book, a book of wisdom for daily living. 

Thank you Father, that the people of Sully County are doers of your Word and not hearers only, moving in Your great wisdom and authority.  And that Your people in Sully County, are people of prayer. 
"But who looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues in it, being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the Word, this man shall be blessed in his deed" (James 1:25).  "But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves" (James 1:22).

Father we pray in the name of Jesus, that the people of Sully County will continue to draw near and submit to You.  And in humility walk in Your ways and not the ways of the world. 
"Therefore submit to God.  Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  Dray near to God and He will draw near to you.  Cleanse your hand, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  . . .  Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up" (James 4:7-8, 10).

Father we pray that the people in Sully County will move in the prayer of faith with healing and miracles in Your dynamic faith moving in dynamic works.  "Is anyone among you sick? . . . pray over him . . . And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up . . ." (James 5:13-15).

We declare over Sully County, Let the Life of Holy Spirit bring faith's works alive in you!