By Sonia Ann August 28, 2021
“We’re Going To Need A Bigger Boat”
Today I had the privilege of ministering to several people. A woman was wondering why God allows bad things to happen. One of our mutual friends, a strong Christian sister has been under attack contending for her life in the hospital. I explained to her that God does not bring early death, John 10:10 states “the thief comes only to steal kill and destroy; but I have come to bring life abundant.” I also reassured her that if we did lose a battle and a believer went home early, they were going to be with the Lord (which is always a good thing). I also encouraged her to keep the faith and speak life and that many people are praying for our friend and decreeing life and full recovery over her.
Then a salesman came over to discuss putting solar panels on my home. He was raised Mormon; married in the Mormon faith, with four children going through a rough divorce. He didn’t feel he could stay within the strict rules of Mormonism and wanted more freedom to have some alcohol now and then Etc. I told him Jesus drank wine and that I understood that religion could be tough. I told him that scripture says we love God because he first loved us; But religion wants us to prove our love to God by works first to earn God’s love. I explained that God already loves us and that Jesus was a friend of sinners. I also added that doesn’t mean Jesus encouraged sin…
Then I got to talk with a friend who works in the entertainment industry; a single mom who is atheist after being raised by I think a Muslim father. She’s pretty anti-religion, but due to the concerns of her son having to be forced to get a vaccine or wear a mask to attend school, she’s been looking to churches for religious exemptions. I was able to send her a letter from my pastor but she still wants to come to church tomorrow. This would be a major breakthrough.
Tonight I heard “we’re going to need a bigger boat” and I chuckled. I really feel the harvest is at hand everywhere we go, people are hurting and need to hear the truth about Jesus. People are scared and seeking. I encourage you to take the time to minister wherever you’re at… Love on whoever you can no matter how rough or tough or tumble they may be, they need you to demonstrate the love of Jesus. We are going to need a bigger boat! The harvest is plenty…the workers are few.
In His Service,
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