We tend to see all miracles as “instant” events. We expect miracles to be instant! Then, when God does not perform within our split-second timeframe, we are disappointed and often frustrated with The Divine. Often, however, the miracle is already there and God is waiting on us (!!!) to see how long it will take us to notice the miraculous intervention. For example, the burning bush in Exodus 3:2-4. Burning bushes are common in desert areas of extreme high and very low humidity. Nothing new there! Obviously, God’s presence was already in the bush when the seemingly “ordinary” combustion started! So, the miracle was in full course of performance even BEFORE Moses noticed the unusualness of the event. How long did it take for Moses to notice the “unburning” of the burning bush? And even after he noticed the unusual phenomenon, how long did it take Moses to decide that there truly was something uncommon happening. And how long did it take for Moses to accept the extraordinary event as a “miracle”? ONLY THEN did the Lord speak from within the bush! ONLY AFTER you acknowledge the miracle as a true miracle will God conclude and confirm the miracle! Start RIGHT NOW confirming the small signs of God’s performance in action so that your miracle can be confirmed! Finally in closing, I wonder if the unconsumed burning bush is still living and blooming in some desert of Egypt? After all, God’s miracles are always permanent in their purpose! Brad Lambeth

Dear (many!!!) Friends and Supporters: Nara, my wife, is home after two LONG weeks in the hospital with a serious case of Covid (which included 6 days in ICU on a nasal ventilator). Now at home, there are other medical issues she must face and overcome (including continued shortness of breath and also some pancreas and kidney situations). But, overall, her recovery from ICU to home in 72 hours is a true miracle! Which is why Nara joins me in saying thanks to you for the intense prayers of Apostolics, worldwide, on her behalf! Miracles happen by the unification of faith, even if of just two believers. In Nara’s case, there were MANY (!!!) prayers of faith (James 5:15) offered before the Throne… INCLUDING YOURS! Since we may not be able reach out in a personalized manner to each person/church … to everyone that added their faith through prayer to the urgent situation … we write today this open letter (please share it with everyone) to express our appreciation for your spiritual intervention on her behalf. We also promise to intensify even more our commitment to worldwide missions and international outreach as a manner of paying forward the GIFT OF LIFE your prayers have given Nara (and to me also). I have always seen unthankfulness as a major sin… and now on the other side of the storm, we do not want to fail to express our heart-humbled feelings of thankfulness of your friendship and support across these last few weeks of dire trials and dark stormy nights! Our prayer is: May God reward you and yours with multiply blessings! Thank you. Brad Lambeth Nara Lambeth (By the grace of God within a few short days we both will be back to working a full apostolic missionary schedule… thank you for your understanding in this regard.)

Kevlar vest - noun An item of body armor that helps absorb the impact and reduce or stop body penetration of weapons or projectiles. The battle lines formed around the valley of Elah. There were opposing armies on each side of the battlefield; every soldier dressed for battle. Goliath, however, has all the attention. He is a sight to see and fear as he steps onto the battlefield: his stature, his overall physical size, his voice... all these factors add up to an astonishing brute-force soldier. That was not enough. The Bible goes on to describe in detail his armor plating... his bronze helmet, the "Kevlar" vest, and even metallic legging! He is so heavily covered that he walks sluggishly and even required another soldier to carry his shield and spear! The giant's answer to the historic battle is rough carnal force... powered by a 120-decibel voice! Meanwhile, his rival gladiator is nowhere found in the battle arena! His designated opponent was to be King Saul, but he does not show up for battle at the appointed time notwithstanding that he also has "Kevlar" body armor (what is he afraid of?)! King Saul also had authority, the "legal voice" to command Goliath to stand down and to drop his weapons... but such legal authority, when tainted with fear and with seeds of future disobedience, becomes a hollow, whimpering voice of a coward! That is why he needed a Kevlar body vest: to make up for the lack of authority! Which of the two fighters will win this one-on-one battle? Giant Goliath or Shirker Saul? The liberty of a whole nation was on the line! Which kevlar configuration would be the winner at the end of the day? Neither! The major spiritual battles of your life cannot be won using carnal kevlar coverings! I have come to see (frequently, may I say) the day when men are now depending on manmade kevlar covering rather than the coat of spiritual submission! A commanding boastful voice... without submission... is a miniature Goliath spirit! The slimy maneuverings of a social influencer kingpin will NEVER win battles! David for sure noticed Goliath's full-body Kevlar armoring ... and it did not attract him (don't ever say "I wish I could have his talent, voice, etc."... be your humble self and nothing more). He did not say... before I go into battle, I demand a custom-made kevlar suit so I can fight (preach) just like him! On Saul's insistence, David tried out the King's battle vest. Not only was it the wrong size, but the Kevlar equipment also did not feel right! Kevlar vests and gold crowns are not substitutes for authentic anointing! Be yourself! Do not try to wear/use another man's anointing! If you do, you will fail, ALWAYS! In the end, as expected of all submissive servants, David wore his "plain" (to the eyes of some) coat of submission to God's authority. His non-Kevlar submission vest of plain cotton gave his voice bellowing divine authority to command the giant to stand down. When Goliath did not stand down and turn back, it was a plain stone... NOT a spear the size of a weaver's beam that caused that giant to fall face down at his feet! It is not the brand lapel of your custom-made suit, nor the exotic skinned shoes that make you an authentic voice in Pentecost (although I have nothing against fine clothing). Strutting, posing, and posturing is not anointing! Submission to the Holy Ghost and your elders is the head fountain of apostolic anointing and covering. Apostolic Kevlar is not manmade... not even seen... because is a spiritual covering, quietly unseen... Apostolic authority is not boastfully voiced, it is seen from God-stamped results! To be truthful, real anointing leaves you totally vulnerable in front of everyone else. Anointing is a spiritual nakedness (pardon the bluntness)! You have NOTHING to fall back on... there is no Kevlar vest in an apostolic pulpit, except for the covering of the Holy Ghost. Dare not to peach from a prideful pose; dare not sing from a carnal assurance... If you attempt such stupidity, Goliath's spear will pierce your soul with a death blow. Take off that vest of pride! Dress the humbleness of total submission to the voice of God. You will feel exposed to the darts of the enemy. But fear not! The simplicity of an anointed word carries a spiritual punch that will ALWAYS triumph and prevail over ALL other powers that be! Brad Lambeth jblambeth@gmail.com ________________________________________________ After-Note: On the cross, Jesus was stripped of all vestures... naked he hung! Yet, the VOICE that spoke from within His vulnerability ripped up dead bodies through resurrection and tore thick curtains of separation in the temple... not to mention the unleashing of forgiveness to all! You do not need a multi-colored kevlar vest... you need the Blood to cover you!