“They shall come back from the land of the enemy…your children shall come back to their own border” (Jer. 31:16-17 NKJ).
One of the most encouraging words from the Lord we have been hearing throughout the length and breadth of this land is: “All the children are coming home; those who have been away in the land of the enemy are going to return to their own border.”
It is hard to describe the gladness, joy, and peace this God-breathed message of assurance brings to distraught parents.
Gather And Bring Them In
When the ark was finally all in readiness, just before the great flood descended, the Lord spoke these words to Noah: “…Come into the ark, you and all your household…” (Gen. 7:1 NKJ). We are hearing these same words today: “A flood of tribulation and persecution is coming. Get your family together and bring them in.”
When Israel was alerted to get ready to move out of Egypt, each family was instructed to sacrifice a lamb to cover their household. Jesus is our sacrificial Lamb whose blood is sufficient to cover our entire family.
One of the features of the last-day move of the Spirit of God is family salvation, family restoration, and family unity. If your children are away from home, you can take comfort from this passage in Jeremiah 31:16-17 which assures you that they will return.
In the parable, the prodigal son came home. The modern-day prodigals are going to do the same. Just as chickens come home to roost and cows come back to the barn at the close of the day, so our children will return to us before the final darkness descends.
We are hearing this word all over the world. Believe it and be encouraged!
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Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.