Well, into another week and not much has changed here at home. However, we are well and blessed beyond what we deserve. So many blessings and miracles are happening in spite of the horrific impact of this pandemic. The world has changed and will never be the same as we once knew it prior to this plague. New industries will grow, and some old industries will dry up. New approaches to how work, school, business, shopping, etc. in the virtual world will increase. This will further socially distance mankind from one another. People will become further desensitized to the needs of others who are not in their mainstream traffic, such as the elderly, handicapped, homeless, and the like. It is a time when the Church must unite and we must find ways to connect with one another for spiritual health and growth. We must be prepared to be used by the Lord on the frontline to minister to the broken and forgotten people of this world. This is exactly what Jesus demonstrated to us during His earthly ministry. "Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did." 1 John 2:6
This is not a time for isolation for those who are true followers of Christ. We must pray all the more. We must serve in spite of the worlds condition because this is what Jesus called us to do. He said it would be like this for us and we the elect must rise to His call in faith. We must trust the Lord for His strength, protection, direction, and to renew our strength all over again each day. It is an exciting time to be part of the kingdom of heaven as God's hand is moving and will continue to move all the more. Many will fall away, but that was prophesized. However, the true servants of heaven will rise up and experience a revival and a movement of the Lord not seen by them before. I have already heard of healings, Christians recommitting their lives to Christ, unification of the Body of Christ in many places, and more. God is on the move and we can either follow His lead and unite as servants of His kingdom, or we can choose to go the other direction while joining the rest of the world. Many of us from around the world have continued to meet online each evening for prayer, worship, and fellowship experiencing the power of the Spirit as we unite as one. It has been so wonderful I cannot truly describe it. I can say we have not experienced fear, isolation, despair, or a pessimistic look at the changes we are facing in this world. We are renewed daily and as we share our concerns, prayer requests, and praise reports with one another before the Lord we are encouraged all the more!
We continue to pray for you and your families that you will be encouraged and stay well throughout this change in our world.
In Christ,
Steve
This is not a time for isolation for those who are true followers of Christ. We must pray all the more. We must serve in spite of the worlds condition because this is what Jesus called us to do. He said it would be like this for us and we the elect must rise to His call in faith. We must trust the Lord for His strength, protection, direction, and to renew our strength all over again each day. It is an exciting time to be part of the kingdom of heaven as God's hand is moving and will continue to move all the more. Many will fall away, but that was prophesized. However, the true servants of heaven will rise up and experience a revival and a movement of the Lord not seen by them before. I have already heard of healings, Christians recommitting their lives to Christ, unification of the Body of Christ in many places, and more. God is on the move and we can either follow His lead and unite as servants of His kingdom, or we can choose to go the other direction while joining the rest of the world. Many of us from around the world have continued to meet online each evening for prayer, worship, and fellowship experiencing the power of the Spirit as we unite as one. It has been so wonderful I cannot truly describe it. I can say we have not experienced fear, isolation, despair, or a pessimistic look at the changes we are facing in this world. We are renewed daily and as we share our concerns, prayer requests, and praise reports with one another before the Lord we are encouraged all the more!
We continue to pray for you and your families that you will be encouraged and stay well throughout this change in our world.
In Christ,
Steve
