Today the Lord of life walked the steps of the Kamakura temples to call His beloved Japanese kokomo tachi (children) to Himself. There was strong spiritual battle, particularly (for me) at the Dai Butzu, where many, who are earnestly desiring God, have been presented with a substitute from the enemy. Praise to God for fulfilling his promise that where two or more meet in His name, He will be among them. He was with us as we climbed the temple steps, He was with us as we spoke from the word, and He was with us as we sang songs of praise overthe backdrop of chanting monks. I firmly believe that the enemy is enraged at what we are doing. And well he should be; we are seeking to reclaim the territory he has stolen by deceipt, and to prevent this, he will surely do what he can to de-rail this mission. But we have (each of us) been keenly aware the we are surrounded by the prayers of the saints. Without out your prayers we would well be lost. And we are more grateful than can be expressed for the work that is being done on your knees. So we also implore you: Ganbatte! (Persevere!) The Lord is rescuing His Japanese children, and the work that He does through us here, He also does through you.