The Scoop

Enslaving a person by stealing him from his life is a capital offence. So often Atheist cherry pick the bible in an attempt to invalidate the authority of God’s word. 

Exodus 2:16 And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.

They neglect to read verses that speak directly against the abuses of humanity.  Applying their logic, the Banks are the worst institutions in history.  People sell their lives to serve the Banks.  Some live their entire lives under the taskmasters we call banks.  

Read more: Slavery in the Bible

I had the joy of sharing the simplicity of the gospel with the administrator of the community center near our church.   She has always maintained that she was not a church goer.  After I explained Jesus call to repentance and faith illustrating it with the response of the thief on the cross, she asked in astonished surprise, “Is faith in Jesus all that is required?  That’s enough?"

I answered, “Repentance and a childlike faith in Jesus is what he called for.  That is enough for Jesus.”

Please pray that the Holy Spirit will work in her heart toward salvation.

I had a wonderful time today with a young A--- believer. I met him last week at the local community center near our church. Today he ask about our church and revealed his faith in Jesus. He is very eager to learn about our Lord. Please pray for his family as they are still in their homeland. He has his appointment with the authorities soon. Please pray that his status will be changed so that he can bring his family to safety. It was so exciting as I revealed O.T. pictures, prophecies and truths that pointed to our Lord. There is nothing more rewarding as having the Lord use you to touch another! May God use R--- in the same way to reach more of his countrymen!

We had a great day with visitors and the inspirational dedication of a young lady that has been attending our services for the three months. J messaged us this morning to ask us if it would be terrible if she couldn’t make the services. Her grandmother refused to let her come to church as she was suffering with a migraine headache. J’s father suffers with migraines as well.  I was just so impressed with her desire to attend church despite the pain. I called her to relayed that we were praying for her and thanked her for her commitment. I told her, that if the rest of humanity were as committed as she is, we would have a much different world. God blesses faithfulness!  Please pray as God uses us to reach Wittenberg and the refugees that are in our area.

Today God allowed us to meet M… while gathering necessities for the apartment of one of our Syrian refugees. As I looked at the pictures on the wall in her hallway I began to ask about her grandchildren and in no time she disclosed that her 3-year-old grandson has leukemia. After we finished the business side of our visit, I asked if we might pray for J…. She tearfully agreed and we prayed for healing for J…. and strength for the family. She was so overwhelmed with thankfulness that she gave us both a big hug; from stranger to beloved friend in moments. How God can use us to touch others is miraculous!

Absolute is the availability of saving grace to the repentant sinner, of which no matter of degree or frequency of sin can block, to the chagrin of the religionists’ practice, of which no matter of degree or frequency can attain.

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Heb 7:25

I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Ga 2:21

Read more: The Power of Repentance

The last few months have been full of transitions.  In our area, two refugee centers were opened providing new ministry opportunities.  I quickly made friends with the refugees, the volunteers and the administration.  Over the last few months, I have been on call as camp chaplain and God gave many opportunities to witness to the refugees and staff.  So many doors have been opened.  Due to the refugees’ needs, our church’s name has been associated with caring, helping and most importantly the Gospel. The Government had made plans to close the camp. Today (12.12.15), I went out to the camp and with tears and passed out the newly arrived NTs to all the men there.  They received them happily with hugs and many thanks. The NTs have the plan of salvation in the fly leaf.  I have truly enjoyed praying, ministering, discipling, and working with these men.  May God’s Spirit continue grow the seed of salvation in each heart!  I can’t wait to see the harvest of the seeds sown!  UPDATE - Thankfully, the officials relented and the camp is going to stay open!

Read more: Transitions

This morning, at six, I received a “Whatsapp” from one of the workers at the Refugee camp.  One of the men that I have befriended and to whom I have been sharing my faith, was taken to the hospital.  He was in pain with low blood pressure, bleeding and severe abdominal distress.

This young father of three, left Syria to follow the promise of a new beginning in Germany.  His decision to leave was his family was based on the dangers of crossing the often treacherous Mediterranean in a rubber boat and his belief that he could quickly set up housing and the send money for his family to make a safer trip.

His family is trapped in Raqqa, where the French have been bombing ISIS strongholds and training camps.  He is beside himself with worry.  Please pray as I minister to my friend.  May God make a way to safety so that the whole family may come to know the Lord Jesus!  God is still a miracle worker.