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Brian is a well known Bible teacher with a particular emphasis on Biblical end time events. Believing that these events are already underway, he believes that the Rapture of the Church to glory is imminent. Brian and Gilly (pic here with Bethan)travel throughout the UK and he also teaches in Europe and the USA. Although they are regularly in fellowships and churches who know them well, they are most happy to visit new venues to bring the message of the Gospel and the nearness of Christs return.

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

THE LORD IS NEAR TO THE BROKENHEARTED AND SAVES THOSE WHO ARE CRUSHED IN SPIRIT (PSALM 34:18).

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

Psalm 34:18 (NASB)

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Thoughts on Today’s Verse

Our God and heavenly Father deserves our ongoing and eternal love and praise, because He has shown Himself to be a God Who cares for His people, and Who delivers them out of all their difficulties. He hears those that call on His name. He delivers His people from all their fears and He comforts those that are encompassed with sadness and disappointments.

God is no respecter of persons, for He hears the cries of the poor man and His eyes are open to the way of the righteous. He is close to those that fear His name, while His face opposes those that are quick to do evil. In His goodness and grace the Lord delivers those that are being abused, and helps those that are pursued by their enemies. Down through centuries of time, the truth that is encapsulated within this Psalm, has been a comfort and help to many of God’s hurting people.

The comforting words in this Psalm were written by David.. after he escaped from the hands of his enemies. Having been anointed of God to be Israel’s king.. David was being hotly pursued by the jealous king Saul, whose loathing of David had reached boiling point. David had to flee for his life and even sought refuge from Israel’s bitter enemies – the Philistines! But fearing that they also might try to kill him, David managed to escape by dribbling down his beard and pretending to have gone crazy in the head!

I will bless the Lord at all times, was David’s grateful testimony to his deliverance.. I will continually bless the Lord.. His praise shall always be in my mouth. My soul shall boast in the Lord and the humble will hear of it and be glad. A thread of hope and praise weaves its way through these verses, as a declaration of God’s grace and loving-kindness to those that call on His name, and are humble in heart. And although He does not always keep His children away from their troubles and trials, the Lord is willing and able to draw close to all of His people.. as they go through life’s various difficulties and dangers.

The Lord will not break a bruised reed.. nor will He quench a smoking flax, for He is always close to the broken-hearted. He binds up their wounds and offers salvation to those that trust in Him. He travels with them through the valley of the shadow of death, and no one who puts their faith in Him will ever be disappointed.

In His goodness and grace He sent the Lord Jesus to preach good tidings of great joy to those that are meek; to bind up the broken-hearted; to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of prison-gates to them that are bound by sin and death. And in His loving-kindness and great mercy He has given us His written word.. with testimonies of His grace towards His people, and the eternal truth of the glorious gospel of grace – that whosever shall call on the name of the Lord, will be saved.

My Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You that You are near to the broken-hearted and close to all who are crushed in spirit. Thank You for the testimony of the saints, that You are a faithful God, Whose mercies are new every morning. How we praise You, for You are a witness to Your Word – that You are a God.. Who not only saves but keeps and helps and comforts and provides for all who are called by Your name – thank You in Jesus name, AMEN

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BRIAN'S PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PURCHASE VIA PAYPAL.

AKELDAMA, FIELD OF BLOOD. A covert prophetic message buried in the Biblical account of Judas’s betrayal and the purchase of the field of blood by the Sanhedrin with the 30 pieces of silver reward that Judas rejected. The bonus message with this DVD looks at the state of the world finance, and other affairs that relate to the Biblical prophecies. Cost £10. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Cost £15. HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS. Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. To appreciate that the Word of God is a revelation of Himself. Cost £10. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLENNIUM. This comprehensive introduction to a topic which is not often addressed in churches, the Millennium, takes the subject head on. Understanding that it was God's intention for His Word to be taken literally (allowing for normal figures of speech etc) Brian gives an informative and refreshing insight into the Reign of Messiah Jesus on earth and the place of the believer within His kingdom. This teaching is designed to inspire and support believers in these dark "last days" and give them a hope, and an objective to which they can work, whilst they anticipate the great reward of the Sabbath rest of God's people. Cost £10. HEAVEN IS HIS THRONE, EARTH IS HIS FOOTSTOOL. An examination from Isaiah and Revelation of the Holy City of God and its inhabitation by the believers, its relevance to the Millennium and eternity. Brian also examines its details given in the Scriptures. This message is in two parts, and both included on this DVD, costing £10.

AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH.

As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Two DVD set costing just £15 available from Brian.

HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS.

Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. DVD costs just £10 and available from Brian.

HOW TO PURCHASE MY TEACHINGS AND RECORDINGS.

If would like to purchase any of my DVD's or CD's, some of them are listed above, and you can pay immediately by Paypal or Debit/Credit Card for quick delivery.

There are some other recordings available from our good friend Keith Cline, from Bristol, which can be accessed by writing to him at keith.cline@talk21.com.

Some of the titles include "SOON AND VERY SOON", a ten session seminar recorded at the Saltburn Prophetic Conference (cost £13).

DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES IN GOD'S WORD (cost £9).

BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY CONFERENCE, an excellent all day seminar from Bosham (cost £12).

ISRAEL, AT THE CENTRE OF GOD'S PLAN, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (Cost £11).