Numbers 11: 1 And the people of the Lord complained in the hearing of the Lord about their misfortunes, and when the Lord heard it, His anger was kindled and the fire of the Lord burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp.
I was preparing and praying this morning to teach Exodus 32 and 33. They are critical chapters and highly relevant (as is every chapter) in my walk. 32 deals with the Israelites worshipping a golden calf (while they think they are worshipping God as he meets with Moses on the mountain). Their sin deludes them as Aaron exclaims “these are your gods oh Israel that led you up out of Egypt.” The calf itself was made out of the gold God gave them as they plundered the Egyptians on the way out of Egypt. The bottom line is we can easily make false gods out of the gifts of God and all the while think we are worshipping the true God.
Exodus 33 begins with God giving Moses a choice between the promise land (His gift of promise) and God’s presence. He in essence makes Moses choose between His blessings and God himself because of the sin of the Golden calf worship….Moses chooses wisely as he chooses God’s provision (note Moses never got the gift of the promise land as he only saw it, but he was deeply satisfied with God and did not need it. That should be our mark…satisfaction with God and if the gifts come or not, our spiritual walk is not altered.
So I was praying on a staircase before my class. My mind drifted to the not so great amenities at the hotel we are staying at in Delhi. I will not go into details but comfort would be no where in my vocabulary if I would be asked to describe it. As I was doing that God brought the passage and others like it to my mind…..at least the hotel has some measure of AC (if it did not, it would take a real miracle for us to be able to minister as the lows at night are mid 802 and the highs are around 115 and ice is as rare here as Christians)….the hotel at least has a bed (though hard), a shower (with no hot water, I was used to this one) and so on….God showed me that he had given us a safe place with the base provisions to be able to minister here….was that good enough for me?
That was a hard lesson. I have felt God here very tangibly. I guess it is only when we are not so overly satisfied with our stuff that we are able to take a more fuller delight in His tangible grace. I am sure that all of these street kids and rickshaw drivers that sleep in their sweat on the side of a busy 5 lane road would love to stay in my hotel for a night. It is all relative! I do know that I will have a greater praise for God’s blessings on my life after really seeing my grumblings against Him. I will have an even deeper affection for My Jesus that stands in the way of the judgment my grumblings deserve! Praise Him.
On the health side Chris is better. We are going out tonight as a group to eat and then are trying to get home around 9 to get some sleep. Tomorrow is our last day for ministering to these slum kids….we got to go and see what these slums look like. I have ministered n 3rd world slums in Honduras before so I had a comfort. What made it a little different was that they were Muslim and Hindu slums….and they sprawl forever and ever. The sheer size and density of these populations is insane to think through. They build these shanties all over each other and they look like card houses ready to fall down at any time. It truly brings you to the end of yourself.
Oh –one last thing that has been a sure sign of a society that is built on false religions…one of the primary modes of travel is mopeds, scooters and motorcycles. It is very common to see a family of four on a scooter….the only one with a helmet will be the man….the wife and the children, and yes even babies are unprotected and are completely vulnerable. Now to get a picture of what this would look like, imagine being on I- 65 just south of 459 on a Friday at exactly 5:00. Now imagine that the cars, rickshaws, tractors, cyclers, cows and pedestrians have turned the 3 lanes into about 12 as cars dart in and out and in the middle of it all are these scooters with totally unprotected women and children on a scooter with their father protecting only himself. I know that I have sin in my life, but I could not fathom protecting myself at the expense of my family. No matter how macho these guys think they are, I see them as cowards that totally are not operating in the headship that God has designed Him in. I know it is probably cultural….it still does not make it right any more than premarital sex in America’s culture is…….
Oh and if you ever want to see total oppression come look at one of these Muslim women in a completely black burkha that covers everything but her eyes on the back of a motorcycle in 115 degree weather. I believe that the Webster dictionary would have a tough time trying to better define misery and oppression. Many of these women were just born into that situation and will never hear of any hope in Christ!
I always ask myself – Do I APPRECIATE the grace that God placed me in America enough? I did nothing to be born into the blessing and I need to thank Him and praise Him more intently….
I do believe that is a sign of my immaturity as I look at people like David and Abraham who where flush with cash and stuff yet seemed to truly find Intoxicating pleasure in communion with God. I pray that God will grow me in loving fulfillment in Him.
Please keep praying that the Lord would bring a harvest with these kids we are ministering to....it is going well.
Thank God for the hope we have in Jesus!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Jesus is the Gospel
A quick word as time is short. God is great and wonderful to be praised. Today went great with the older kids that I am working with. We are way in depth in the scriptures and today spent about one hour looking at the truth of the word of God in Romans 10:5-13. In a land where the vast majority is enslaved to mantras and works to falsely hope for some kind of cosmic peace, it was a privilege to walk them through the truth of Jesus who came to us. We looked at Isaiah 59 and Ephesians 2 about the state that Jesus calls us all out of and our only part being to inhale the life he offers. That is only done by faith.
We are tired as a bunch. Brokenness is a good thing. Chris has a fever and some stomach issues but is a Gladiator and is pushing through. I and my new friend Vijay have nicknamed Him Maximus (Gladiator) – He is making war with the enemy and is a strong man of God. We got back early and he is resting. Tina is taking good care of Him. This environment is tough, tough, and tough on the body with little sleep, constant noise, busy schedule and a large spiritual battle going on.
Pray that God would give us spiritual health, physical health and some sleep. If you could possibly count the number of horn blows we hear a day it would run in the tens of thousands and it goes all night long – I mean all night long. I have been praying Psalms 46:10 over our teachings and this city – “be still and know that I am God”….we must cease our striving and rest in His perfect peace.
God is our sustainer and our refuge –It is great to have a shepherd that is so good to guide us.
May Psalms 67 1-2 be our call: May God be gracious to us and bless us, May the Lord make His face to shine upon us, 2 THAT YOUR WAY MAY BE KNOWN AMONG THE NATIONS, THAT YOUR SAVING POWER AMONG THE NATIONS
Our vertical relationship overflows into the Horizontal as He blesses others through Himself in US. It is not about me –I am glad He has included me.
Thank you for our blessings and, oh by the way, I will never, ever, ever take an ice cube for granted. Praise Jesus!
Love to all !
We are tired as a bunch. Brokenness is a good thing. Chris has a fever and some stomach issues but is a Gladiator and is pushing through. I and my new friend Vijay have nicknamed Him Maximus (Gladiator) – He is making war with the enemy and is a strong man of God. We got back early and he is resting. Tina is taking good care of Him. This environment is tough, tough, and tough on the body with little sleep, constant noise, busy schedule and a large spiritual battle going on.
Pray that God would give us spiritual health, physical health and some sleep. If you could possibly count the number of horn blows we hear a day it would run in the tens of thousands and it goes all night long – I mean all night long. I have been praying Psalms 46:10 over our teachings and this city – “be still and know that I am God”….we must cease our striving and rest in His perfect peace.
God is our sustainer and our refuge –It is great to have a shepherd that is so good to guide us.
May Psalms 67 1-2 be our call: May God be gracious to us and bless us, May the Lord make His face to shine upon us, 2 THAT YOUR WAY MAY BE KNOWN AMONG THE NATIONS, THAT YOUR SAVING POWER AMONG THE NATIONS
Our vertical relationship overflows into the Horizontal as He blesses others through Himself in US. It is not about me –I am glad He has included me.
Thank you for our blessings and, oh by the way, I will never, ever, ever take an ice cube for granted. Praise Jesus!
Love to all !
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
satisfaction
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him. Psalms 34:8
A couple of things jumped at me tonight. Number one eating in a place called Old Delhi which is vast majority Muslim was actually a great night. Our on the field partner would not put us in a place of danger. It is still a weird thing to eat in a restaraunt in the shadows of a Mosque the size of an SEC football stadium. That is not the usual ambience I seek out for dining. The place was called Kasim’s and it was actually really, really good. I can never say I have thought to myself “Oh how I would love to take Evie out to a nice cozy Muslim restaraunt”. It was major upside.
What God really stopped me with is the Indian kids begging everywhere. I have spent a good deal of time in the streets of Honduras with the street kids, so the emotional trauma has given way to a spiritual battle for me. I ask questions about how God wants us to be stewards of His money entrusted to us and where.
Today I found myself asking a different thing: Do I see myself in that position? Do I really have the intense begging to be filled with His love. Is my spirit as desperate for His love as these street kids are? As they would motion to their mouth, God would keep impressing upon me: Chad do I satisfy you? Am I your refuge?
One of the hardest things about being so blessed by the Lord is that our blessings can become our satisfaction and take His place. He is satisfying. I am a blessed man as I take refuge in Him and Him alone.
A couple of things jumped at me tonight. Number one eating in a place called Old Delhi which is vast majority Muslim was actually a great night. Our on the field partner would not put us in a place of danger. It is still a weird thing to eat in a restaraunt in the shadows of a Mosque the size of an SEC football stadium. That is not the usual ambience I seek out for dining. The place was called Kasim’s and it was actually really, really good. I can never say I have thought to myself “Oh how I would love to take Evie out to a nice cozy Muslim restaraunt”. It was major upside.
What God really stopped me with is the Indian kids begging everywhere. I have spent a good deal of time in the streets of Honduras with the street kids, so the emotional trauma has given way to a spiritual battle for me. I ask questions about how God wants us to be stewards of His money entrusted to us and where.
Today I found myself asking a different thing: Do I see myself in that position? Do I really have the intense begging to be filled with His love. Is my spirit as desperate for His love as these street kids are? As they would motion to their mouth, God would keep impressing upon me: Chad do I satisfy you? Am I your refuge?
One of the hardest things about being so blessed by the Lord is that our blessings can become our satisfaction and take His place. He is satisfying. I am a blessed man as I take refuge in Him and Him alone.
Light
John 1: 1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made.4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and darkness has not overcome it.
Praise God for Jesus - The Word, The light..the only hope we have. The giver of life, breath and power. The source of hope, the overcomer of darkness.
It has been a great day in the Kingdom of God - in Delhi, India. The power of the Gospel and the strength of God's words are showing themselves to me in multiple ways. For example, I am writing in a small hotel lobby with Hindus and Muslims around- the first day I felt a bit sheepish. God has overcome that - It is His strength and it may be His will to shine in one of their stone cold dead hearts.
I have seen the Gospel in my team mates. I have seen it breathing life into the kids that we are ministering to. I feel it in the deepening bonds between us and our on the field partners. I am overwhelmed receiving emails and texts of prayer from people that God is waking up to pray into His work in our team. The power of God is radiating from every angle and from brothers and sisters on several continents.
The Light of God, Jesus, is powerful and indeed His bride- the Church is extravagantly beautiful as it submits to His will in Love. It is cool to sense Ephesians 3:10 happening in real time as His church unveils His beauty through His Grace.
Last night we worshipped in a cell church that ws about 90 degrees, and was in the middle of a chaotic neighborhood. Even in the middle of what my pampered American senses would label "hell on Earth", His bride brings praise of restoration and hope through worship, testimony, and reading and preaching of His word. I assure you that there are no people showing up at that church "because they like the music or because they have a great recreation center". They come in the middle of the Chaos for one thing hope, peace and life - they come for Christ, and Christ alone. He is worthy of this unclouded purpose for corporate gathering.
Tonight we are going to Old Delhi, where the Muslims are densely populated. It seems counter intuitive to be heading into a concentrated Muslim center but I trust the wisdom of God in our on the field partner. He indeed is a wise man of God and enjoy communing with Him and His family. I thank God for your prayers.
I would ask you to pray for his creations not only in India but all over the world who do not know Him. One of the best things about over seas missions is you come to the end of your self very quickly - we saw one of the larger slums yeterday and it was overwhelming. It was overwhelming in size. It painted a big picture of hopelesness. Only Christ can do something about that. Only Christ truly wants to -we in our flesh would rather turn the cheek away and stockpile stuff for ourselves. Please pray for Christ in us and in all His Church -that Christ in us would drive us into the center of His will. Pray that we would with an intense passion, purpose and intensity carry His light to the world. Thank God for Jis light.
Please pray for our health as well. We are all good today. I thank God for your prayers and praises of our savior -Jesus! (Yesu around these parts).
In the name of Christ,
Chad
Praise God for Jesus - The Word, The light..the only hope we have. The giver of life, breath and power. The source of hope, the overcomer of darkness.
It has been a great day in the Kingdom of God - in Delhi, India. The power of the Gospel and the strength of God's words are showing themselves to me in multiple ways. For example, I am writing in a small hotel lobby with Hindus and Muslims around- the first day I felt a bit sheepish. God has overcome that - It is His strength and it may be His will to shine in one of their stone cold dead hearts.
I have seen the Gospel in my team mates. I have seen it breathing life into the kids that we are ministering to. I feel it in the deepening bonds between us and our on the field partners. I am overwhelmed receiving emails and texts of prayer from people that God is waking up to pray into His work in our team. The power of God is radiating from every angle and from brothers and sisters on several continents.
The Light of God, Jesus, is powerful and indeed His bride- the Church is extravagantly beautiful as it submits to His will in Love. It is cool to sense Ephesians 3:10 happening in real time as His church unveils His beauty through His Grace.
Last night we worshipped in a cell church that ws about 90 degrees, and was in the middle of a chaotic neighborhood. Even in the middle of what my pampered American senses would label "hell on Earth", His bride brings praise of restoration and hope through worship, testimony, and reading and preaching of His word. I assure you that there are no people showing up at that church "because they like the music or because they have a great recreation center". They come in the middle of the Chaos for one thing hope, peace and life - they come for Christ, and Christ alone. He is worthy of this unclouded purpose for corporate gathering.
Tonight we are going to Old Delhi, where the Muslims are densely populated. It seems counter intuitive to be heading into a concentrated Muslim center but I trust the wisdom of God in our on the field partner. He indeed is a wise man of God and enjoy communing with Him and His family. I thank God for your prayers.
I would ask you to pray for his creations not only in India but all over the world who do not know Him. One of the best things about over seas missions is you come to the end of your self very quickly - we saw one of the larger slums yeterday and it was overwhelming. It was overwhelming in size. It painted a big picture of hopelesness. Only Christ can do something about that. Only Christ truly wants to -we in our flesh would rather turn the cheek away and stockpile stuff for ourselves. Please pray for Christ in us and in all His Church -that Christ in us would drive us into the center of His will. Pray that we would with an intense passion, purpose and intensity carry His light to the world. Thank God for Jis light.
Please pray for our health as well. We are all good today. I thank God for your prayers and praises of our savior -Jesus! (Yesu around these parts).
In the name of Christ,
Chad
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tuesday
It is Tuesday afternoon about 4:45 in Delhi (I think). Today was an awesome day that had its share of challenges. After getting to a slow start with the children we were working with, today went far better. We were sharing Creation and design of man as His image bearer and the group I was teaching seemed very receptive. At the core of our souls God has given all of us a conscious that knows if we are walking in his peace or rebelling against Him. We can either be walking as we follow or we will be hiding and sidestepping away from His love. The kids really got a hold of those thoughts and the understanding that we all know that He will hold us accountable for our actions. Tomorrow we will go over the fall of man and our depravity. I shared Isaiah 64:6 to get them thinking about what will come tomorrow. The entire group reported good traction with the beautiful kids we are working with.
The highlight of the trip so far for me came after that when I got to spend about 2 hours one on one with my new friend pastor David. He is only 24 years old, but he pastors 15 house churches in Jarkhand. Jarkhand is under heavy and oppressive Hindu rule that is radical. The Hindus arrest, beat and have even burned Christians there. They have laws against being a Christian and also against evangelism – and they enforce them. He was heading on a train back today by himself. He had some fleshly fear that we were able to seek God together to overcome. It was unbelievable. Here I was with a man of God who was risking His life and God spoke through me using many verses like 2 Tim 1:7-14 That starts … “ For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self control” . This was the first time I was edifying a brother that had REAL fear to overcome. He was asking me for wisdom on How to shepherd and walk. Me? Who I am I to ask? He is the one with the large measure of faith, my faith is strong but as I thought about Him getting on a train headed towards certain attack I wondered in my Heart…God-How strong is my faith? How will you use me? I thanked God for the time to spend with Pastor David. I shared with Him Colossians 1:24 about rejoicing in the suffering of Christ and he was praising God for His word.
I asked him to share with me and we went through Ephesians 2:1-10. This passage is something that I have been getting hit with at every angle lately. David ending his teaching me talking about verse 10 “ For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in Him. It is now apparent to me that God had used those words to plant David in His ministry. He is definitely a beautiful workmanship in Christ Jesus. What a sweet and beautiful time we had together. I will never forget that awesome privilege of ministering to one of my brothers in India who is unquestionably inspiring.
The challenge came as we went out for lunch and the heat got Ashley Benson. It is 115 and we are having to be very careful about hydration. Ashley is fine now. We bought a case of Gatorade. We are going to a house church tonight…should be great.
God is good and amazing. Thanks for your prayers.
The highlight of the trip so far for me came after that when I got to spend about 2 hours one on one with my new friend pastor David. He is only 24 years old, but he pastors 15 house churches in Jarkhand. Jarkhand is under heavy and oppressive Hindu rule that is radical. The Hindus arrest, beat and have even burned Christians there. They have laws against being a Christian and also against evangelism – and they enforce them. He was heading on a train back today by himself. He had some fleshly fear that we were able to seek God together to overcome. It was unbelievable. Here I was with a man of God who was risking His life and God spoke through me using many verses like 2 Tim 1:7-14 That starts … “ For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self control” . This was the first time I was edifying a brother that had REAL fear to overcome. He was asking me for wisdom on How to shepherd and walk. Me? Who I am I to ask? He is the one with the large measure of faith, my faith is strong but as I thought about Him getting on a train headed towards certain attack I wondered in my Heart…God-How strong is my faith? How will you use me? I thanked God for the time to spend with Pastor David. I shared with Him Colossians 1:24 about rejoicing in the suffering of Christ and he was praising God for His word.
I asked him to share with me and we went through Ephesians 2:1-10. This passage is something that I have been getting hit with at every angle lately. David ending his teaching me talking about verse 10 “ For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in Him. It is now apparent to me that God had used those words to plant David in His ministry. He is definitely a beautiful workmanship in Christ Jesus. What a sweet and beautiful time we had together. I will never forget that awesome privilege of ministering to one of my brothers in India who is unquestionably inspiring.
The challenge came as we went out for lunch and the heat got Ashley Benson. It is 115 and we are having to be very careful about hydration. Ashley is fine now. We bought a case of Gatorade. We are going to a house church tonight…should be great.
God is good and amazing. Thanks for your prayers.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Confusion
1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.
I waited a day to just make sure that my perception was not 100% jet lag, but Delhi is best described as mass chaos. 14 million people jammed together with millions of Gods and rampart poverty paint the landscape. Throw in 115 degree, melting heat and that equals confused oppression at every angle. Cars are beeping horns all night as traffic congestion takes on a whole new meaning. I will never get frustrated in Atlanta going to see my mom and dad again - it ain't nothing compared to this and that is coming from some one who has spent a good deal of time in 3rd world traffic before.
Yesterday, as we rode through down town, I saw many of the things you see in underdeveloped societies like street orphans and misery on almost every face. What I had never seen was so many shrines and temples of false gods. There are so many that they even have a 300 ft. temple to a monkey god. A monkey god? Only the adversary's confusion can lead to a monkey god. I guess that goes for the cow being "holy" as well.
We did get to see the light being shone and shared today at our first day working with the kids. The highlights for me were teaching the kids scripture and also fun handshakes that brought smiles. I really enjoyed singing along with the team as my new friend Ashley Benson played "I'll fly away" on a eucalali (spelling??) painted like a watermelon. That is original as it gets I believe. The teaching times were somewhat effective I perceive. The large group time that we led was going great until Satan took away our electricity. I was dead in the middle of teaching about God's word. As soon as we lost power , the fans keeping us from melting quit and the PA system shut down so the 800 or so kids immediately got restless and the default setting of confusion took over.
I do pray that these kids and people we are working with are able to see the peace that only god can give through His son Jesus. Our on the field partners surely do.
Our on the field partners are great, and our conversations about Christ edifies me greatly. Meeting these young pastors that work in places like Kasmir and other unsafe areas truly gives me a greater hope in Christ as I see His strength in them. Working with them is truly a privilege.
I was blessed by a conversation today with a 19 year old now named Christian. He hasn't always been a Christian and that has not always been his name. His mother had converted and had a daughter younger than my new friend that was born with a disease that was causing her to go blind. She was at a point of no hope when Christ entered their house and He answered their pleas for mercy. His sister was healed and the power of Jesus at work captured Christian's heart in the process. She got sight and so did he -just in a different way of course. God is good to all people who call on His name. What a savior we have!
If you want to see a funny yet big life lesson on mercy check out the heartwashed blog at www.heartwashed.blogspot.com.
I waited a day to just make sure that my perception was not 100% jet lag, but Delhi is best described as mass chaos. 14 million people jammed together with millions of Gods and rampart poverty paint the landscape. Throw in 115 degree, melting heat and that equals confused oppression at every angle. Cars are beeping horns all night as traffic congestion takes on a whole new meaning. I will never get frustrated in Atlanta going to see my mom and dad again - it ain't nothing compared to this and that is coming from some one who has spent a good deal of time in 3rd world traffic before.
Yesterday, as we rode through down town, I saw many of the things you see in underdeveloped societies like street orphans and misery on almost every face. What I had never seen was so many shrines and temples of false gods. There are so many that they even have a 300 ft. temple to a monkey god. A monkey god? Only the adversary's confusion can lead to a monkey god. I guess that goes for the cow being "holy" as well.
We did get to see the light being shone and shared today at our first day working with the kids. The highlights for me were teaching the kids scripture and also fun handshakes that brought smiles. I really enjoyed singing along with the team as my new friend Ashley Benson played "I'll fly away" on a eucalali (spelling??) painted like a watermelon. That is original as it gets I believe. The teaching times were somewhat effective I perceive. The large group time that we led was going great until Satan took away our electricity. I was dead in the middle of teaching about God's word. As soon as we lost power , the fans keeping us from melting quit and the PA system shut down so the 800 or so kids immediately got restless and the default setting of confusion took over.
I do pray that these kids and people we are working with are able to see the peace that only god can give through His son Jesus. Our on the field partners surely do.
Our on the field partners are great, and our conversations about Christ edifies me greatly. Meeting these young pastors that work in places like Kasmir and other unsafe areas truly gives me a greater hope in Christ as I see His strength in them. Working with them is truly a privilege.
I was blessed by a conversation today with a 19 year old now named Christian. He hasn't always been a Christian and that has not always been his name. His mother had converted and had a daughter younger than my new friend that was born with a disease that was causing her to go blind. She was at a point of no hope when Christ entered their house and He answered their pleas for mercy. His sister was healed and the power of Jesus at work captured Christian's heart in the process. She got sight and so did he -just in a different way of course. God is good to all people who call on His name. What a savior we have!
If you want to see a funny yet big life lesson on mercy check out the heartwashed blog at www.heartwashed.blogspot.com.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
We are here!
It is amazing how the aroma of many foreign countries all are similar. Diesel, trash and burning rubber are the ingredients for the potpourris here in India, if my nose serves me correctly.
The weather channel for once got it right as well and it is H-O-T.
Outside of those expected challenges, everything else has been a major upside suprise. Our Indian friends met us here in the airport and they are great. It will be a great week to work and worship together with them.
Jesus tells us in John 7:37 - "If any one thirsts,let Him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me ,as the scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water". I learned last night that among our 800 children 6-18 that we will be working with most are Hindu and Muslim (98% or so). It was confirmed that most had never heard of Jesus,at least in His true identity as the fully God, fully man savior- redeemer. What an honor we have to tell them!
There are lots and lots of thirsty souls here. I pray that God works His power through us in a rather large way...it is His will.
The weather channel for once got it right as well and it is H-O-T.
Outside of those expected challenges, everything else has been a major upside suprise. Our Indian friends met us here in the airport and they are great. It will be a great week to work and worship together with them.
Jesus tells us in John 7:37 - "If any one thirsts,let Him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me ,as the scripture has said, 'Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water". I learned last night that among our 800 children 6-18 that we will be working with most are Hindu and Muslim (98% or so). It was confirmed that most had never heard of Jesus,at least in His true identity as the fully God, fully man savior- redeemer. What an honor we have to tell them!
There are lots and lots of thirsty souls here. I pray that God works His power through us in a rather large way...it is His will.
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