The Bible has a lot to say about love. When you think about it, the entire Bible is God’s love letter to mankind. The book of 1st John actually tells us that “God is Love “(1 John 4:8 &16). He wasn’t content to ‘be’ love; He was compelled by love to rescue us from sin and death. John 3:16 in the New Living Translation explains that “… this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”
Once we receive the love of Jesus, are born-again into the family of God, the only logical response to His great love – is to love others! For Gary and I, at this time in our lives, that means living in India. This may sound like a great sacrifice of service to God – but really it brings us such joy and satisfaction – that we can’t imagine doing anything else.
Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us. 1 John 4:19 TPT
Seeking Hearts
One of our greatest joys is to see people with a passionate desire for more of God. To be part of meeting their thirst for a deeper knowledge of God’s Word; to experience His powerful presence together; there is no greater satisfaction in life.
Gary is in Hyderabad, Telangana teaching Session #2 of the Legacy Foundation Course for Pastors, leaders and hungry believers. This training course is hosted by churches in various parts of India and other nations and includes four (4) week-long sessions. Men and women of all ages and walks of life leave their families, jobs and churches so that they can learn and experience a deeper understanding of God’s Word and what it means to walk in the fullness of Holy Spirit.
Reports after Session #1 were that lives were changed. Some students were born again, healed, freed from demonic oppression. Their minds were renewed by God's Word, which leads to transformation of their lives (Romans 12:1-2). The students are now more firmly established in their salvation, filled with the Spirit of God, and strengthened in faith. With a firmer understanding of God’s Word, they are better equipped to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to others.
You can see their earnest desire for God on their faces.
Next week Gary will be at a different church in the nearby
town of Tandur, teaching Session #2 to a new group of hungry students. Your prayers are invaluable. The schedule is intense with full days of classes and multiple meetings on the weekend and some evenings.
Wherever you are in your walk with God – our prayer is that you would pursue a closer relationship with Him. Allow God’s great unending love to fill your heart. If you haven’t received Jesus into your life and asked Him to be Lord and Savior –
what are you waiting for? Then share His love with other people – right where you are. You don’t have to travel far to find someone who needs encouragement and love.
The journey continues ~ Pat
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Did you know we wrote a book? It’s a book about God. His amazing love. His detailed plans. Sit down with us over a cup of coffee or tea (with a few ‘biscuits’ of course) as we share some of the amazing stories from our Journeys With God. This book is not chronological, it is not all inclusive or even finished, as He continues to write the story of our lives. Our hope is that you will be encouraged on your journey. Say ‘Yes’ to God and see what He will do.
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