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As the pastor looked at His family he again realized that just about 20
years ago a miracle happened and he met Messiah. In child-hood he
had gone forward and asked Jesus-Christ to be his Lord and Savior at a
summer bible school.
He prayed to him all his life knowing that He was there even when he was
the worst of the worst out-laws. Then came that day when he looked into
a mirror realizing that the person he saw was not the person he ever
wanted to be.
At that place in time he again prayed and cried,- this time something
was different. He seemed more alive and awake than ever before. He
realized that the Dream of becoming the ultimate out-law Biker was only
a way to be a servant of the Devil and not a servant of Yahweh, his real
Father….Yes, a miracle…
At that point he realized money and lifestyle meant nothing -only the
things of His Father mattered.
Of course Satan did not give up that easily and tried to put the Pastor
in jail for 25 years but the Pastor held onto his faith -only asking of
His Father that he be allowed to raise His family and all other time
would be given to The Father’s work…..
The years were truly a test. Following his Father’s way in real truth
and spirit put him very alone. He read his Bible and went from church to
church seeking the people of the book. Outcast from the world and not
fitting into the many churches he kept his word to the Father. The more
obedient he became to the word the more blessed he was, not in money,
but blessed in a way only the real people of The Father know. Then that
day came that the Father spoke to him and Said "You are my minister" the
pastor remembered the promise given. With no money, but faith , the
pastor got up out of his bed the doctors had tried to place him in and
went forth to serve.
Now almost 20 years later, he is still the brokest man on the block, but
in heavenly terms he is rich beyond measure. Having forsaken the
devil's ways he was given a family and even a ministry, yes a ministry
as he laugh’s at how he told the Father to give him a broom and he would
sweep up the kingdom of heaven…somthing he had heard another man of God
say and he laughed at just how it worked....the ministry was now in it’s
9th year of caring for the poor with no money....
Today the Pastor again looks at his family all gathered in the small
house with wood stove warming everyone, laughing at the holes in the
floor and yet thankful ,so thankful that he has a roof….and of course a
wonderful family.
Each day is a challenge. Pastor Dan wonders where the money will
come from to care for the people that The Father has entrusted him to
care for - the poor and homeless that will count on his family the next
day… but then he remembers that it is The Father’s family and the
Father’s work, so for tomorrow there is no worry for by faith all things
come….with that another log is placed on the fire with tomorrow’s
troubles…..For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith
to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath
of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and
unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; ...Romans
1:17-18 Pastor and Linda Catlin are commandment keepers, in fact blessings only started coming after obeying the Father and keeping the Bible Sabbath. Their ministry is in the 9th year of feeding and caring for the Homeless and poor in Wichita, Ks. The people know they are different because they keep the Sabbath and they give them Yeshua’s love. Through this the people cared for have seen many miracles. Messiah's Branch "Prophecy Hour" Radio
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