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