3/03/2009
Are you ready?
Things sound so depressing these days. Last night Sam and I listened to Fox News and even though this channel gives a more balanced side of news, it still doesn't sound very encouraging. I realize that many dear folks have loss much of their retirement and even some have lost their jobs, but can we still find something to give us hope? Of course we can!!!! God is on top of everything. This "crisis" hasn't caught Him by surprise. My question is, are we willing to lose our "nest eggs" if it would cause many to come to Christ? Are we willing to go through rough times if it would shake up a nation and bring them to their knees? Are we willing to do without so that others can gain life in Christ? Are we willing to work longer in life if it brings someone to the foot of the cross? I don't like what is happening politically anymore than the next person but if it causes folks to open up to hear the gospel-- then I'm all for it!!!!!!!!! If this "crisis" allows me to have more conversations with my neighbor-- then bring it on! Christians get ready to give an answer!! Yes, I do realize these days could cause us here as missionaries to suffer as well. And yes, I'm willing to do it. I believe God uses times like these to grow His Church--around the World!
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Amén! Steve has said over and over during the years that more people came to Christ in Peru during the years of terrorism than any other time and I think there is the possibility of that happening in a number of places now with this "crisis". We have had many opportunities to talk with people here in Peru b/c they are always wanting to know how things are in the States thinking about how it might effect them in the near future!
Jamie,
Hopefully many will see that there is a peace and hope in the Eternal One. There is no peace or hope in things or in the retirement packages that we have saved. However, we would not have done anything different because we still believe that God wants us to save for the future--but more importantly, He wants us to trust Him for the future. "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." We are still laying up treasure in heaven!
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