Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Brothers and sisters in Christ,

We are living in very trying times. These are days when many hearts are weighed down with many burdens and cares. Jesus spoke of the last days, and said there would be, "on the earth, distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them from fear and expectation of the things which are coming on the earth.'" (Luke 21:25-26) Yet, in the midst of the storms of life, "We have this hope as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast!" (Heb.6:19) "My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus name! On Christ the solid rock I stand! All other ground is sinking sand!" Jesus is the Rock of our salvation! Jesus tells us in the midst of days of trial and testing, "When you see these things begin to happen, hang your head and sing the blues." NO!!! "Look up! Lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near!!" (Luke 21:28) King David said, "In You, O LORD, I put my trust!...Be my strong refuge, to which I may resort continually! You have given the commandment to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress!...You are my hope!!...Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day!" (Ps.71:1-8) Yes, David went through trials and tests. Even with enemies pursuing him, seeking his destruction, he says, "But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more!!!" (Ps.71:14) We need to follow His example!! Praise Him more and more!!  "O God who is like You? You, who have shown me great and severe troubles, shall revive me again!!...I will praise You and Your faithfulness, O my God! To You I will sing...My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, and my soul, which You have redeemed!" (Ps.71:19-23) Let us be a people who hope continually, and praise the Lord more and more!!

Praise the Lord! As Jesus is lifted up, He draws hearts to Himself! On Sunday we felt led to start an evening service in Hunts Point. We didn't pass out flyers or anything. We just announced it Sunday morning. We weren't even sure if anyone would come. But we sensed the need to pray, and seek the Lord more! People did come! Praise the Lord! What was awesome was that two new girls came. We asked them how they found out about it? They said, "We heard the music in the Laundromat and came over! Praise the LORD!! Even as we have been out on outreach, we will begin to praise the Lord, and we have seen the Lord draw people!! On Saturday, we were in Grand Central Station. We had a ministry table with Bibles and Gospel literature set up. We began to praise the Lord, and we saw again people being drawn, and asking for prayer!

Pray that the Lord would glorify His word as we take it to the streets!! We thank the Lord for the laborers He sends out on into the harvest fields! We also thank the Lord for the prayer warriors!! No prayer, No power!! Pray that the Lord would open the eyes of hearts to the desperate need of the Savior!! Pray for brokenness over sin, and godly sorrow to work repentance!! Pray that the Lord would save a people for the glory of His name!!

Pray for Revival in the church!! "For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy! I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones!" (Isa.57:15) May the Church bow low before the Lord of glory and lift high Jesus the King of kings! (Eph.3:14-21)

Thank you for remembering us in your prayers! Please continue to pray that the Lord would lead us, guide us, and be glorified in and through us!
We are praying for you also! We love you and thank the Lord for you!!  

Keep Burning 4 Jesus!
Brother Jeff
Jude 20-25
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Anybody getting Homesick for heaven? Desiring like Paul, "to depart and be with Christ which is far better!" (Phil.1:23) In His presence is fullness of joy! Paul said, "Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is needful...I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, that your rejoicing...may be more abundant in Jesus Christ!" (Phil.1:24-26) Oh, how we need to follow the Apostle Paul's example, and find our JOY in Christ Jesus alone! "Rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh!" (Phil.3:3) Peter reminds us that we have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! In Christ, we are those "who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation!...In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with JOY inexpressible and full of glory!" (1.Pet.1:1-9) REMEMBER: "The JOY of the LORD is your strength!!" (Neh.8:10)

PRAISE JESUS for all He is doing! We have seen the LORD answering prayer! Recently Greg and Lina were married! HALLELUJAH!! Both Greg and Lina are testimonies of the LORD's saving grace! They desire to live to please Jesus! Please pray for them as they grow together as one! Pray that Christ would be glorified in and through them!

PRAISE the LORD for brokenness over sin and godly sorrow working repentance! Last week we were proclaiming the Gospel on the streets. It was such a joy to watch the Lord draw a woman from down the block. She heard the Word of God and the Spirit of God drew her! She came with tears running down her eyes, and called out to Jesus for salvation!!! HALLELUJAH!!

PRAISE the LORD for His leading and salvation! Last Tuesday we were on the street and it began to rain. We had to go to the train station, but the LORD was directing our steps and stops! When we arrived by the steps to the train, we met a woman, whom the LORD had prepared! The LORD opened her eyes, and Brandy called on Jesus for salvation! On Thursday night, she came out to our evening service. The Lord brought in for young people off the street into the meeting. They heard the word of God, and responded to the call to repent of sin and receive Christ by faith! Praise the LORD!! 

PRAISE the LORD!! On Sunday, Brother Jim Wiccliffe brought his Sunday school class from Fishkill Baptist Church to Revolution Church! What a Joy to Celebrate the Lord Jesus together! After service, we hit the streets and they brought food to the homeless! What a joy to see Christ in action through His people, seeking to save the lost. One man we met named Mike was living in a burned out building. The Lord opened his eyes, and he called on the Lord Jesus to save him! Also two others outside a homeless shelter gave their lives to Christ! HALLELUJAH!!

PRAY for these newborn babes in Christ to get a strong craving for the Word of God that they may grow by it!! (1.Pet.2:2) God is faithful!! God gives the increase!! (1.Cor.3:5-9)     

THANK YOU for standing with us in Prayer! When I think of you, I think of Epaphras. We are fellow workers for the Kingdom of God! Paul said that Epaphras was always laboring fervently in prayer! (Col.4:12) THANK YOU for laboring fervently in prayer with us! Please keep praying with us and for us! We need strength and wisdom from the LORD! We need boldness to proclaim the Good News! Pray that Christ Jesus will be glorified in and through the church! Pray that our families will say like Joshua "As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!" (Joshua 24:15) + That we would walk in holiness and the fear of the LORD! (2.Cor.7:1) Pray that the Lord would add to the the church those being saved! "Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving!" (Col.4:2) 

We love you and thank the Lord for you!
Keep Burning and Shining for King Jesus!
Jeff + Rachel Mohl

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