The song goes, "I'd rather have Jesus than silver or
gold, I'd rather have Jesus than riches untold, I'd rather have Jesus than
houses or land, I'd rather be led by His nail pierced hand. Than to be the king
of a vast domain or be held in sins' dread sway, I'd rather have Jesus than
anything this world can afford today!"
How about you? Can you sing this song with the passion of life that has come from the very breath of God in you? As I sat this morning listening to this song over and over again I was reminded of some very important, yet simple truths. I have begun to see the world much differently over the past several years in light of these simple, profound truths. Jesus is life. Jesus is provider. Jesus is Redeemer. Jesus is Lord. My thought today is how have these truths about Jesus impacted our view of this world?
In the "Experiencing God" study by Henry Blackaby we find this great word, "People who struggle to spend time with God don't have a scheduling problem; they have a love problem."
How about you? Can you sing this song with the passion of life that has come from the very breath of God in you? As I sat this morning listening to this song over and over again I was reminded of some very important, yet simple truths. I have begun to see the world much differently over the past several years in light of these simple, profound truths. Jesus is life. Jesus is provider. Jesus is Redeemer. Jesus is Lord. My thought today is how have these truths about Jesus impacted our view of this world?
In the "Experiencing God" study by Henry Blackaby we find this great word, "People who struggle to spend time with God don't have a scheduling problem; they have a love problem."
It is the love of God that draws us to
Himself and develops this love relationship He has begun with us. It is love
that compels us to become more crucified than comfortable. It is love that
drives us to go into the entire world with the Gospel message of hope. It is
love that stirs our heart for His Kingdom work.
So in a short word today from my heart, can you, right now, realistically say you would rather have Jesus than anything this world has to offer? The worries of this world and the deceitfulness of wealth cause the life-breath of every Christ-follower to be strangled out and cut off, and hinder the work of the Spirit in each of us. The root of this is not in the influence the world has on us, but in the impact we allow Jesus to have on our heart. It is not the focus on the don'ts of this life that bring about a strong faithful journey. Rather it is the intense gaze and grasping for the "do" of this love relationship.
Once again, read the words of this song, whether out loud or quietly in your heart and ask yourself, can I truly say this is true of my life and my heart? Today ask the Spirit of the living God to teach your heart to cry out this day, I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world can afford today!
So in a short word today from my heart, can you, right now, realistically say you would rather have Jesus than anything this world has to offer? The worries of this world and the deceitfulness of wealth cause the life-breath of every Christ-follower to be strangled out and cut off, and hinder the work of the Spirit in each of us. The root of this is not in the influence the world has on us, but in the impact we allow Jesus to have on our heart. It is not the focus on the don'ts of this life that bring about a strong faithful journey. Rather it is the intense gaze and grasping for the "do" of this love relationship.
Once again, read the words of this song, whether out loud or quietly in your heart and ask yourself, can I truly say this is true of my life and my heart? Today ask the Spirit of the living God to teach your heart to cry out this day, I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world can afford today!
"Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers." (Hebrews 2:11)
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Ways to Be Involved
There are many ways you can get involved
in the Lord’s work in India.
Prayer - Pray for those engaged in the
great task of spreading the Good News of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ
throughout India.
Financial Support - Support financially any
of the specific ministries or projects by designating funds for a
specific
project or General Fund through AIM to be used in areas where financial support
is needed.
Increase Awareness - Build awareness in
your local assembly by inviting AIM President Russ Sharrock to come and give a
report of the Lord’s work in India.
Stay Informed - Stay informed of what’s
happening in the field through the news posted on the AIM website, Blog, and
Facebook about the work going on in India.
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Prayer Requests
Pray for
the spiritual growth of new believers and seekers who are facing indirect
opposition from their own community.
Pray that the Word sown in the hearts of the little children will bear
much fruit.
Pray that
God’s Name will be glorified in various churches during Christmas and New Year.
Pray for the Unreached Assamese Muslim of India
Population: 2,538,000
World Popl: 2,538,000
Main Language: Assamese
Main Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
Status: Least-Reached
Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2%
World Popl: 2,538,000
Main Language: Assamese
Main Religion: Islam
Bible: Complete
Status: Least-Reached
Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2%
"Declare his glory among the nations" (Psalm 96:3)
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