The greatest tragedy that could ever befall someone is to die without having known Jesus. As Craig and I roam the streets of Calcutta the reality is that most of the people we walk or drive by do not have a relationship with the One who loved them so much that He gave His only Son to die for them so that they might have eternal life...Some may have heard the name Jesus, but many have not entered into a relationship with Him. People are very open to talk about GOD here. In-fact you can hardly go anywhere without seeing some sort of shrine or tapestry representing a Hindu deity of some-sort. There are Mosques, Synagogues, Temples and Churches scattered throughout the city. There is a Spiritual thirst here among all age groups but with it much blindness.
This past week Craig and I have been engaging in many spiritual conversations with college students and young business men at a certain area in the city. Praise be to GOD we have had many opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ with many of these who are often either Hindu's or Muslim. At times it is intimidating to preach the good news of Jesus but I am reminded of the nature of the news we carry. STOP STRIVING! STOP WORSHIPING IDOLS! GOD HAS MADE A WAY FOR US! The simple and yet incredible news of the gospel astounds me. That we, hopeless sinners are invited to not only receive eternal life but invited to enter into a relationship with the creator of the Universe who loves us more than any human being could ever possibly love us...WOW. The good news not only effects our life beyond the grave but our daily lives here on earth. We are empowered through Jesus to live the best and most fulfilling lives today! We pray that the seeds we have sown will not return void. Everyone is desperately trying to satisfy their souls in some way or another but only Jesus will give them the fulfillment that they seek. Pray that they would turn to Jesus and be set free from the snares of sin and death. That is probably the most saddening thing for me here. That people go on with their lives trying and trying to find fulfillment when if they would only turn to Jesus, they would find the truth and it would set them free.
Christ not only offers us Salvation for the life to come but He also offers us a better way to live in this life. In Christ we are made truly alive in this world. In Christ is the truest love the world has ever known and He continues to change lives all around the world. Pray with Craig and I for India and for the many pilgrims who pass by here searching for truth. Pray that they may find Jesus.
This week we will be teaching bible-stories and little English lessons at a slum school and then next week we are off to Thailand. Pray for Perseverance, love and sensitive hearts to the Holy Spirit and that we may be bold to share the gospel as we should be!
Grace and Peace
This past week Craig and I have been engaging in many spiritual conversations with college students and young business men at a certain area in the city. Praise be to GOD we have had many opportunities to share the good news of Jesus Christ with many of these who are often either Hindu's or Muslim. At times it is intimidating to preach the good news of Jesus but I am reminded of the nature of the news we carry. STOP STRIVING! STOP WORSHIPING IDOLS! GOD HAS MADE A WAY FOR US! The simple and yet incredible news of the gospel astounds me. That we, hopeless sinners are invited to not only receive eternal life but invited to enter into a relationship with the creator of the Universe who loves us more than any human being could ever possibly love us...WOW. The good news not only effects our life beyond the grave but our daily lives here on earth. We are empowered through Jesus to live the best and most fulfilling lives today! We pray that the seeds we have sown will not return void. Everyone is desperately trying to satisfy their souls in some way or another but only Jesus will give them the fulfillment that they seek. Pray that they would turn to Jesus and be set free from the snares of sin and death. That is probably the most saddening thing for me here. That people go on with their lives trying and trying to find fulfillment when if they would only turn to Jesus, they would find the truth and it would set them free.
Christ not only offers us Salvation for the life to come but He also offers us a better way to live in this life. In Christ we are made truly alive in this world. In Christ is the truest love the world has ever known and He continues to change lives all around the world. Pray with Craig and I for India and for the many pilgrims who pass by here searching for truth. Pray that they may find Jesus.
This week we will be teaching bible-stories and little English lessons at a slum school and then next week we are off to Thailand. Pray for Perseverance, love and sensitive hearts to the Holy Spirit and that we may be bold to share the gospel as we should be!
Grace and Peace
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