2012. A year with unknown challenges. The future full of unknown events. Most economists are predicting bleak days with financial losses and another depression facing the world during 2012. More businesses failing and even more unemployment facing many people in all sectors. That's in the secular and we should not allow ourselves as Christians, to be controlled by the fear that these negative broadcasts instil in our hearts.
As Christians, we know that trials and tribulations are what Christ Jesus predicted that we will go through. To those who will live godly lives will be persecuted, is what the apostle Paul taught young Timothy. However, we who reside in the West have no idea of just what Christians in other parts of the world really go through because of their decision to accept Christ Jesus as their Saviour and become a disciple and follower of the Gospel Message and lifestyle. Many pay this cost with their lives. Torture, imprisonment, lashings, stripes, stonings, persecution, banishment, being disowned by family and community members and maltreatment. Willingly, these men and women accept their fate, knowing that the reward is not here on earth. How willing are you and I to suffer for this Gospel message? Really committed and given over to the point of accepting that if my Lord and Saviour suffered and was sent to the tree in my place, the disciples paid similar prices for the faith, why would I not be prepared to do the same?
We read about Christians behind the then "Iron Curtain" and now many behind the "Bamboo Curtain" suffering for this Holy Ghost Gospel but we don't realize the suffering of Christians in Islam governed countries in Africa. It is a known fact that many of the testimonies don't reach our ears. This does not mean that it is not happening and we should close our ears and hearts to the fact. What can help? How can we stay the tide and make a difference?
The answer is not a simple one but a profound one. One that if we as Christians world-wide will unite in prayer for the growth of the Church, for the success of indigineous evangelists and pastors, men and women of G-d ministering to these folk in places where you and I cannot reach, pray that G-d offer help and give them a breakthrough, then we will see a change come about. What the world needs, is a fresh move of G-d. The Fire of the Holy Spirit moving upon men, women, the youth, our homes, our cities and over every country, ushering in a mighty revival. A revival of the demonstrative Power of G-d working in signs, portents and miracles. Peoples being healed of Leprosy, cancers, HIV- Aids, healing the deaf and mute, the blind, seeing multitudes being set free from the oppression and possession of demons, being liberated, their chains and fetters broken. The Word of G-d says that if the Word has set you free, you will be free indeed.
I have been invited to Kenya to minister to 200 pastors and hold open-air meetings after the morning sessions. These blessed men of G-d need teaching and encouragement. Need to be touched by the Hand of G-d so that at the end of the Convention and Outreach, they will go back to their churches inspired anf re-fired with a fresh anointing on their lives and ministries, to fulfil the call on their lives. We need to help them. Many of these saintly men are humble workers who have counted the cost and work under adverse conditions. Their task is great and the means lacking. Only the Gospel, the Truth of the Word, can make a difference. You see brother, sister, friend, reader, that if we don't minister the Gospel under the anointing with Power, the impact will be minimal. This is not about me or you. It doesn't revolve around a person but it is all about G-d the Father working through His Son Jesus the Christ and by and in the Power of the Holy Ghost. It is about G-d confirming the Word, working together in miracles, signs and portents. Please pray with me for this outreach. Pray as never before. Pray with zeal and fervour. Fast and pray that G-d's Will be achieved. Kenya needs The Power of G-d and Salvation. Will you join me and do intercessory prayer for me and the pastors in Kenya? If you are willing to join hands, please fill out a comment in the comment box or join my Newsletter sign-up box please.
I am asking all men and women to unite in prayer and fasting for the success of this outreach to Kenya during April 2012. Hear what James writes in James 5: 14 - "...the fervent effectual prayer of the righteous avails much". Prayer breaks down the walls of resistance and removes hindrances and barriers out of the way. Through fervent effectual prayer, we can disarm the enemies, bind demon forces from keeping people blind and deaf to the proclaiming of the Gospel of Jesus the Christ who came to set the captives free and to proclaim liberty to the oppressed. The devil and his demons will want to keep folks away from the meetings and keep them in darkness but we can pray that the Light, Jesus Christ, will shine in their hearts, revealing His great love for the lost. Did not the Master say: "I came to seek and to save the lost"?
I will appreciate it if you can assist us through your prayers and donations. Your donations of money or Bibles (English Bibles) can assist us in making it possible to give Bibles and Tracts to the poor and elderly folk in Kenya. The pastors are willing to provide the accommodation and transport in Kenya but I have to provide for my own air ticket and taxes, funds to freight the Bibles and Tracts to Kenya, and funds for use for that period whilst in Kenya. Please pray with me for a miracle of finances as well and pray for me for wisdom that a word be given me for those pastors and leaders.
G-d bless you and thank you for reading this blog posting. I wish to thank you in advance for your willingness to pray with me for April 2012 Outreach. I will keep you posted.
Thank you for your love and prayers. May the blessing of G-d's abundance rest on you and your beloved families, on your churches and ministries. May His Grace shine upon you and His Hand guide and protect you. May the Love of G-d compel you to do what you can in His Kingdom now.
Humbly your in His and to your service
Rodney Spray (Evangelist)
Jer. 29: 11 through 14
Let us do what we can and trust G-d to do what He can.
Rodney Spray (Evangelist)
http://houseofmercytint.blogspot.com
