Thinking of YOU today

This past week has been a delight spending time with a great group of candidates preparing to serve the Lord in many countries around the world. Each morning we have the opportunity to hear some of their testimonies about how God has worked in and through their lives as we meet together to pray for other workers around the world. It is exciting to hear how the Spirit has lead these teachers, doctors and other special people to this point in their careers, and it is a joy to have a small part in helping them with the preparation, sending and serving in many different locations and in many various roles.

Today I look forward to our continued Bible study in Tom’s class. We will continue our study of Luke 15 which gives us the three parables. Today we will again focus on the third parable (vs. 11-32) of the lost son. Along with this study we are reading The Prodigal GOD by Timothy Keller which helps to open our thoughts and discussions to numerous points about the two brothers that are often missed. We have heard much about the younger brother, but as the story progresses to what Keller calls “Act 2…an unthinkable conclusion…[that] leaves the elder brother in his alienated state…The lover of prostitutes is saved, but the man of moral rectitude is still lost.” The author says; “It is not his sins that create the barrier between him and his father, it’s the pride he has in his moral record; it’s not his wrongdoing but his righteousness that is keeping him from sharing in the feast of the father.” WOW…It makes me stop and evaluate at my own actions and attitudes. I am looking forward to the continuation of that study today!

I trust that you all will enjoy a blessed day and a fruitful week ahead. Do continue to pray for those that are facing difficult situations currently. There are many!

Love,

Chuck