FIGHTING BACK

joaquin-bp3For some divine reason, I just know that God has something in store for our youngest, Joaquin. Found to have 2 big tumors in his brain when he was 4 months old in his mommy’s tummy which miraculously disappeared within 2 months and now to this – suffering from a condition doctors call “Kawasaki”. God really must have something for this kid.

With the ongoing ordeal our youngest is going through, I remembered Pastor Jim Lafoon’s statement years ago that never left me. He said, “When the devil attacks my camp, I go into an all out war against him and I bombard his camp with everything I’ve got!”

Jenn asked me this afternoon at the hospital on my way out if I was going to preach at the 5 and 7 pm services. I said, “Yes. You bet!” Did I have I have a well crafted message prepared? Not really, but I was absolutely ready to fire away!

On my way to church today, I was fired up! I wasn’t going to take things sitting down. When the enemy attacks our camp, I am going to go on all out war against him – I will pray, preach with all my heart, serve God with everything I have till the very last breath.

“Paolo, are you not afraid announcing an all out war against the enemy?” Absolutely not! You can give this blog link to him to read, send him my podcast and tell him personally for all I care but what I know is that greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.

My favorite kids pastor, Bill Wilson once said, “Hit the devil with whatever stick you have in your hand. Whatever he throws at us, we can use to throw it back to him.”



8 responses to “FIGHTING BACK”

  1. we’ll be praying for Joaquin also pastor pao.

  2. Manuel Chuaunsu Avatar
    Manuel Chuaunsu

    Bro,

    Ruby and I will continually pray for Joaquin and of course, you asnd Jen.

    You should talk to Melanie Torres, usher of the 5PM service cause her daughter, Frankie went through it so many years ago.

    I will also try to get my brother to talk with you when he comes home from Singapore. He is one of the foremost doctor with regards kawasaki based in Masnila Doctors. He will be back by June 21 and if you want to, I could set up something for you just to get some more info and maybe second opinion?

    God bless

    Manuel

  3. Hi Ptr Pao!

    We are with you in this battle… Praying and putting on the full armor or God. I hate sickness for that is not from God. You are right, when we stand boldly for the Lord, that’s when the enemy attacks but he is a defeated foe!!! We have been healed 2000 yrs ago, paid by the blood of the lamb, our Most High! I claim Isaiah 53 and Psalm 103 everyday – no fail! Jojo & I know I’m healed… we know Joaquin is healed!!! Yup, whack that devil with the biggest rod you have…
    As you’ve said God has mighty plans for Joaquin!

    Standing with you, Jen and our spiritual family in faith!

    God be with you always….

    Tina

  4. Pastor Pao,

    My sister and her family attended our 5pm service at the Fort last Sunday, and she told me, that they were so moved and so blessed when they heard your preaching. You are really fired up daw last Sunday.
    We’ll keep on praying for Joaquin.

    Jeff

  5. @jeff: thanks. jim lafoon said that when the enemy attacks our camp, we go in an all out war against him for greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. with God, we are the majority.

  6. God bless you, Pastor Pao. Will be praying for the Lord to keep arming you with His strength. We speak peace, blessing, and good health to Joaquin and the entire family.

  7. Pastor Paolo,
    In behalf of my family, we will pray for you and your family. God is Good. He is our Healer. God Bless.

  8. thanks everyone! joaquin is now home. God is good. will just monitor enlargement of coronary artery thru 2D echo and that can be done as outpatient. Awesome God!

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