Rak Chazak Amats

Rak Chazak Amats pronunciation: (rak) (khaw-zawk') (aw-mats')

Rak Chazak Amats is a ministry to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ; taking hope to the brokenhearted  reaching out to the nations.

For as long as I can remember I have had an incredible tug in my heart to reach out to the nations to tell of the magnificent love of Jesus. Through much prayer and seeking I followed the direction of the Holy Spirit and on September 6, 2017 Rak Chazak Amats was born.

Rak Chazak Amats is an ancient Hebrew war cry used before going into battle. Joshua chapter one is a perfect example when God commanded Joshua to be “strong and courageous” and go into the land God had promised His people. Joshua 1:9 NIV speaks boldly: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Rak Chazak Amats means “strong and courageous.” It is being tenacious and zealous in heart. We can face the enemy without shrinking back and cowering. No matter what our struggle, we do not have to face it alone! God wants the very essence of our souls to trust Him in every situation. Rak Chazak Amats is moving forward with a spiritual boldness and an audacity that only comes from the Holy Spirit.

The battle that is before us is spiritual. This is not a battle to be fought with force nor with the weapons of this world. King David spoke eloquently of how to respond when going into such a battle in Psalm 23 KJV: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”

Just as Jesus walked to the cross with Rak Chazak Amats, so it is with you and me! God sent His Son to save us. His every step to the cross was taken with Rak Chazak Amats, having a resolve and heavenly boldness as He walked into the darkest battle in history. He never lashed out but stood firm with the knowledge that He was victorious over sin. He kept moving forward with Rak Chazak Amats, clothed in authentic and genuine love.

This ministry will cause breakthroughs in the lives of many who get the fire of Rak Chazak Amats inside them. It will make them unstoppable. I continue to pray as God reveals His path for Rak Chazak Amats. He has called me to Honduras in February 2018 for the first of many trips. I will be bringing a message of hope to those whose hearts are ready to hear the Good News of Jesus and to understand their value and worth in Him.

Your prayers and support are greatly valued as I move forward with Rak Chazak Amats!

Patricia Durner