10 months of work, a promise of results

10 months of work, a promise of results. Share in the work as you follow along with me.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Land of Luther

"But when the kindness and love of G*d our S@vior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the H*ly Spir!t, whom he poured out on us generously through Jes~s Chr!st our S@vior, so that having been justified by his gr@ce, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life." - Titus 3:4-7

It all started in the Germany. He was staying with a family that went to lift up their hands and hearts to Him on Sundays. He had never done anything like that before. He was a Chinese student getting some time to study abroad. The Book that was read every Sunday was different and it contained a message of love and power. When he returned from Germany, he continued his education at his university here. It was all His plan that he would meet one of our study friends, Elsie. She studied the Book frequently. She told him that if he wanted to study more and practice some English, he could come with her to study from the Book. This past fall he showed up and he brought loads of questions. He felt bad for asking so many questions. What a blessing to have the Sp!rit work in this way and lead his curiosity into knowledge and f@ith. He helped me get my phone at the beginning of the year. He showed up to our Thanksgiving feast in November. He had a brief internship in Beijing and we missed his presence at the beginning of this semester. In recent months he has been back and still asking questions. He always wants to know more. Last week I had the privilege of throwing some water on his head and speaking some powerful Words which gave power to such a simple thing like water. Now he is sealed as His child and we are united as brothers under the same Father of all. Join me in giving thanks to Him for this blessing! Ask Him to bless the work here and strengthen the trust that He creates in hearts of His children! His name is Julian. His name is written in the book that sits before the throne above. Julian is in the palm of His hand and no one can snatch him away.