Sanctify Christ as Lord in your
hearts, always being ready to make a defense to
everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you,
yet with gentleness and reverence. 1 Peter 3:15
Dear Saints,
If you have developed a habit of doing a good
deed, you will find yourself doing that good deed almost without even thinking.
Over the years, Danelle and I have sought to develop the habit of sharing our
testimony. Telling others how we came to faith in Christ comes much easier now.
It is important to understand that we are not
talking about programs or methods as much as we are a heart for lost people. A
passion to see others come to know Jesus through repentance and faith. Where
does this passion originate? The love that motivates us comes from consistently
sanctifying Jesus as Lord in our hearts. Sanctifying Jesus as Lord is a
choice to trust Him in everything. It is giving Him control moment by moment. When
we live deeply satisfied with our Lord’s love and forgiveness, we will be
motivated to tell other sinners how they can know Him.
Here are some recent examples of our sharing
Christ by using our personal testimonies.
A few weeks ago, our oldest son, Scott, and I
had breakfast together. After we sat down, I offered Renata, one of the employees,
my testimony tract. She was inquisitive and we had an open and honest conversation.
She said she had left God after her mother passed away last year. Her comments
and answers to our questions indicated that she was probably not saved. I offered
to pray for her. When I finished praying, she said with tears in her eyes, “Can
I give you a hug?” Pray for her to come to know our Lord and experience His love
and comfort.
Carbondale Danelle and I went to visit David and Stephanie and
the church in their home. It was a delight to meet Jeffrey and Kerianna (in the
photo behind Danelle), the couple we have often prayed for, as well as some new
members. The church met for lunch on Sunday. Then we sang, read God’s word, shared,
and prayed together.
Nashville Danelle and I stopped on the way home for two days
to visit my sister and her new house church. We spent several hours with them
sharing our testimonies and how God has used us to spread the gospel around the
world. Several couples have worked overseas and saw God do beautiful things
through them! God has given my sister a group of people who love God and care for
her spiritual wellbeing. Recently, she asked me to help her print her personal testimony
tract so that she can begin to pass it out. Her heart for lost people is inspiring! Praise
God!
Prayer & Praise
Carbondale & Nashville Churches Please pray for
both churches to develop strong marriages and families. Ask God to empower them
to be testimonies of the risen Christ. Finally, pray for all of their children
to come to faith in Christ and become faithful disciples.
Our Fall Conference Everyone in the Nashville
church decided to come to our fall conference! Pray for God to bring all those He
wants to attend, and that He would lead and bless the time.
Atlanta Church Pray for us to faithfully
share our testimonies and for God to save people!
Yours to testify of Christ,
Steve and Danelle
11002 Lake Hart Dr, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32832
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