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photo credit: freeparkingRecently I held a Youth Rally and was privileged to be present when the Lord so graciously brought salvation to a young lady. What a delight to be with someone when the Lord Jesus is drawing that lost soul to Himself. I was honored to be play a minute part in God’s work in her life. The words from the Apostle Paul are brought to mind where he says, “I (Paul) have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” So then neither is he that plants anything, neither is he that waters; but God who gives the increase.” (I Corinthians 3:7)
I praise the Lord for the wonderful work that He does in the lives of us who were once his enemies. This young lady just this past weekend made a public profession of her new found relationship with the Lord Jesus by being baptised. She shared her story so well, saying that she formerly did not want to give up her life because she thought she would have to give up the fun. She went on to say that now she realizes that what she traded was hurtful to her and now she has real joy in her life. I have personally experienced joy over her salvation as well. It has given me a new zeal to share Christ when the opportunity presents itself. Speaking of joy I remember the scripture that says, ” Likewise, I (Jesus) say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents (turns from their sin).” Luke 15:10 If you read this correctly, it is not the angels rejoicing, but there is joy in their presence. I have a strong feeling, that the joy here is that of the Father and of His Son Jesus!
Help me to continue to pray for Michelle. We know that the enemy comes immediatly to steal away the Seed of God’s Word. Pray that the Lord would protect and cultivate His Seed. That Michelle will have an insatiable desire for understanding the Bible and that she will be surrounded by Godly and mature Christians!
Jeff
11-17-08
