Are you ready for some awesome news? We have now seen over 102,000 people come to the Lord as a result of the Days of Glory crusade here in Africa! In just 37 days, with the help of internet, satellite, and other modern technology, people all over Africa, Europe, and North America are going out on the streets, sharing the gospel with thousands and reporting back via texts/emails of those praying the salvation prayer.
Some might ask, but what about “follow up?” Friends, we stand on the Word of God from Romans 1:16 which says, “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile”. Every time the gospel is preached, we trust that the “Power of God through the Holy Spirit” witnesses to that one and confirms the Word through signs and wonders.
To those who might be uncomfortable with the method of one on one witnessing, we say, “Okay. Show us your method and what you are doing to save the lost.” Church, time is so short and the majority of people are not ready for the soon return of Jesus. We must be about seeing the lost come to know Him before its too late. Did you know that 1000 adults die somewhere in the world every 12 minutes? Did you know that over 1000 babies are aborted every 12 minutes? We will be held accountable if we don’t give away what we have. That is why we are here in South Africa and are excited to be a part of such a great harvest.
We again want to thank all of the staff and team for their support during our absence. We have been praying daily over our church and schools and know that God has orchestrated and directed our paths in ways we could not have imagined.
For our prayer directive this week, Ps Joe and I have been praying some particular scriptures over the ministry and we want each of you to make these a daily confession, so that we are all speaking the same thing! Why don’t you make these apart of your prayer time this week and watch God move in your personal situations as well.
1. Sufficiency
Phil 4:13–I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who ]infuses inner strength into me; I am [self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].
2 Cor 3:5–Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2. Wisdom
Eph. 1:18–The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.
Psalm 49:3–My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding.
3. Provision
John 15:7–If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
John 14:13–And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Genesis 22:13-14–Then Abraham looked up and glanced around, and behold, behind him was a ram caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up for a burnt offering and an ascending sacrifice instead of his son!
So Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh–The Lord Will Provide. And it is said to this day, On the mount of the Lord it will be provided. (this is why we must be worshippers on the mountain of God!)
4. Healing
Psa. 107:20–He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their
destructions.
Is. 53:5–But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
5. Scriptures for our church
Eph. 4:13–Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ:
Psalm 133:1-3–How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
6. Scriptures for our land
Gen. 13:17 Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.
Josh. 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
Acts 17:26-27 From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
And last but not least, would you please keep us in your prayers and for the crusade here in South Africa as it continues into the 5th week? We covet your love, prayers, and support and know that God’s perfect will is established in all of our lives.
One final word from your pastors– Stay faithful in your church attendance on Wednesdays and Sundays and faithful in your tithes and offerings. Hebrews 11:6 says,
“But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out].
Regular church attendance and tithing are definitely acknowledgements of our faith. Thank God for His promises—He is the great Rewarder!
To God be the Glory Great Things He Has Done!
Ps Joe and Becky and the team