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THE GREAT AWAKENING LIVE
Acts 9:1-6 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?...
Dear Tom,
Saul, who was hell bent on persecuting and demolishing the Church, witnessed Stephen's martyrdom. Saul not only consented to Stephen's death, he was pleased with it and approved of it. In witnessing the death of Stephen, Saul's eyes saw the uncommon courage that Stephen possessed. His ears heard the bold words and the compassionate prayer that he spoke. How many times did those words echo and vibrate throughout Saul's heart and mind? How many times did the display of Stephen's passion and undeniable love for Christ and for others replay through Saul's memory? Saul probably said to himself,
"That man has something that I'm missing and lacking.” Of all the words that Stephen could have exclaimed before crossing over, he cried out loudly, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.” What an imprint of faith, hope, and love that made on all who saw and all who participated in that act of cruelty, violence, murder, and hatred!
What impact did this have on Saul? In Acts chapter 9, Saul has an encounter with Jesus. In verses 5 and 6, he cries out to the same Lord that he heard and saw Stephen cry out to; "Who art thou, Lord?” and "Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” Saul, who was once one of the fiercest persecutors of the Church, now becomes one of the boldest preachers and demonstrators of the Gospel of Christ. Saul (who was also called Paul) was called, by the will of God, to become an apostle of Jesus Christ. All of us who are born-again and baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire are called by God to do the works of Jesus.
We are not spreaders of man's propaganda but "proclaimers” of the Gospel of Christ – from the lowest valley to the highest mountain peak. Do your part. Reach your realm of influence with the Gospel of Christ. Petition Heaven for the heathen; ask for the nations (Psalm 2:8). Establish a lifetime soul goal. Ask for the same boldness that is spoken of in the book of Acts (Acts 4:29). There's a quick work to be done. It's time to bring in the harvest.
The Work of the Lord
A testimony from the Baltimore, Maryland Campmeeting – from Brendan: Thank you for bringing the Lord back into my life and for saving me from the pain that I was in from being struck by a speeding truck and from an addiction. I still feel great and my body feels great. I will continue to follow the Lord. I know that He has my back and I know He helped me up. I love you and I love the Lord.
A testimony from the Baltimore, Maryland Campmeeting – from Brendan: Thank you for bringing the Lord back into my life and for saving me from the pain that I was in from being struck by a speeding truck and from an addiction. I still feel great and my body feels great. I will continue to follow the Lord. I know that He has my back and I know He helped me up. I love you and I love the Lord.
Pastor Itzel from Beltsville, Maryland reported: We went to the streets after the Baltimore Campmeeting and won 68 souls to Christ plus 4 more at our regular meeting at the church. Gloria a Dios!
Mark A. from Moses Lake, Washington reported 18 more decisions for Jesus Christ. We went door-to-door using the Gospel Soul Winning Script and many received Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. A little girl, who just invited Christ into her heart, took us to her family to share the Gospel with them. That is so precious. Thank You Jesus!
Please, remember to post your stats frequently and include soul winning testimonies.
Harvest Report: Countries 98, Cities 3,684, Decisions for Jesus Christ 4,458,294
Wealth with a Purpose
Deuteronomy 8:18 (Amplified) declares, "But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” He blesses us with a purpose. He blesses us to be a blessing. God's Word teaches us that it is more blessed to give than to receive. To earnestly remember the Lord, our affection must be set on things above. To earnestly remember the Lord, we will have ears to hear and hearts to receive what the Spirit of God is saying. Our hearts will be sensitive to the things of God. His passion is people – to reach the people – to see the people touched by His saving, delivering, and miracle working power. Give with purpose today. Give with passion. Generously, sow towards reaching multitudes with the Gospel of Christ. Thank you for investing in the Gospel and for partnering with us. Together, we are casting a Gospel net across this globe.
Deuteronomy 8:18 (Amplified) declares, "But you shall [earnestly] remember the Lord your God, for it is He Who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” He blesses us with a purpose. He blesses us to be a blessing. God's Word teaches us that it is more blessed to give than to receive. To earnestly remember the Lord, our affection must be set on things above. To earnestly remember the Lord, we will have ears to hear and hearts to receive what the Spirit of God is saying. Our hearts will be sensitive to the things of God. His passion is people – to reach the people – to see the people touched by His saving, delivering, and miracle working power. Give with purpose today. Give with passion. Generously, sow towards reaching multitudes with the Gospel of Christ. Thank you for investing in the Gospel and for partnering with us. Together, we are casting a Gospel net across this globe.
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