Dear Partners and Friends,
How much impact can the Gospel have? How far down can God reach His hand to bring someone up? Throughout the Bible, it says “all who call upon the Lord,” and “everyone who thirsts, come and drink,” but does God really want to save everyone? How much do we expect God to really do? And, do we unknowingly put limitations or boundaries on His Power?
This month’s testimony almost didn’t happen. The village was a forbidden place, especially for Christians. It was only because someone forgot to warn the outreach team not to go there. And then, when people responded to the Gospel, it was a challenge for the Christians to accept that they were sincere. The villagers had been living in sin for 100 years – how could they possibly change?
In fact, these tribal people have gotten the attention of many people, within India and outside the nation. International humanitarian groups have been calling for better education and better health care, but they say what is needed is a “major shift” in the mindset of the people. And what better way to bring about a “major shift in mindset” than to share the Gospel!
What we are unable to do, God can do. Where our love has limits, God’s love has none. Where we are powerless to bring about change, God is powerful. Sometimes, even when we know that we can help someone, when we know we have the answer, only God can get through and touch their hearts.
It can be difficult to overcome our fears and speak to people, to share the Gospel, but we want to make sure we aren’t limiting God’s reach. So, as you go about your daily life, be willing to share His love with those who cross your path, even the seemingly “unlovable.” Look for ways that God the Father can shower His love upon them. And then, ask them if you can pray for that need. And finally, when you pray, expect God to provide the answer.
God can and will do much more than we can ask or even imagine. Thank you for continuing to pray for all of us here. And thank you for your sacrificial support every month. Please tell all your Christian friends about our new website and encourage them to join us as partners. Invite them to visit us at https://www.excitingword.org/revivalnow and they can read some of the same newsletter stories that you enjoy! (the names have been changed to protect our pastors and missionaries)
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas