serving the purposes of God in my generation...: May 2007

Thursday, May 17, 2007

God Heals

Yesterday a few of us went into town to tell people about Jesus. Paul preached saying that if anyone wanted change in their life we had the answer. I clocked a guy leaning against a wall listening. He saw me looking at him and then walked straight over. I asked him what it was he was thinking. He said quite simply that he wanted change in his life.

I could tell just by looking at him that he was very ill. He struggled to speak and kept apologising for the way he looked. He explained that a year ago he had been diagnosed with parkinsons disease. As John and I spoke with him it was also clear that he was very lonely. We prayed that he would be healed and then gave him the gospel.

We met up with him again this afternoon. He told us that last night his speech had got considerably better and that he couldn't believe it. As we talked with him about the truth of Jesus again I felt God's real presence with us and knew that the Holy Spirit was working in his life.

He will be coming to our Church meeting on Sunday so please join with me in believing that this man will be saved very soon.

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. John 7:37

Monday, May 14, 2007

When we were praying as a class this morning, there was a time of complete silence as we enjoyed on the presence of God. My immediate thought was - 'have I turned my mobile off?!' As I reached into my back pocket to switch it off, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and simply said 'You don't turn your phone off enough.' I was reminded again of how important it is that I prioritise time, away from all distractions, to meet with my King. The secret place is where I recieve all I need to do the things God has planned for me to do.

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Matthew 6:6

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Psalm 84:10

Have you turned your mobile off today?

Thursday, May 10, 2007

...and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7