What a wonderful truth! Because Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried, and rose again on the third day, we can have forgiveness of all our sins. He shed His precious blood so that we could be cleansed and made right with God.
We do not have to carry the guilt of our past. Jesus paid the price for us. All we need to do is trust Him, believe on Him, and receive Him as our Savior.
Psalm 103:12 reminds us just how completely God forgives:
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
What an amazing promise! When we come to Jesus in faith, our sins are not just covered—they are forgiven. He removes them from us as far as the east is from the west.
Have you trusted Jesus as your Savior? Today can be the day. Believe on Him and receive the wonderful gift of salvation and forgiveness that only Jesus can give.
As we come into one of the busiest seasons for SOS Events, this verse is especially meaningful. Throughout the month of October and into the first weeks of November, many events will be taking place across the eastern United States.
Our leaders and volunteers have a burning desire to see people come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. They faithfully go out “bearing precious seed”—sharing the Word of God and the wonderful message of salvation.
Many sacrifice their time, finances, and even their own comfort to serve at these events. Some travel many miles, work long hours, set up displays, talk with people, pray with them, and then pack everything up to do it all again at the next event. They do it because souls are precious to God.
As we enter this busy season, will you please pray?
Pray for our leaders and volunteers. Pray for safety as they travel. Pray for strength and good health. Pray that God will provide every need.
But most of all, pray for souls to be saved.
Pray that hearts will be prepared before our workers ever arrive. Pray that people will stop at the SOS Events booth, hear the Gospel, and understand how much Jesus loves them. Pray that many will receive Him as their Savior.
We are planting the precious seed of God’s Word, trusting Him for the harvest.
May we come again with rejoicing, bringing our sheaves with us!
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 KJV
Have you ever gone through a frustrating situation and wondered why it was happening? Sometimes we cannot see what God is doing until later.
Several months ago, I had a new floor installed, and unfortunately, there were problems with it. After months of frustration, arrangements were finally made to have the floors redone. This time, different installers were sent.
One of the installers, a man named Eddie, was sitting by his truck waiting for his partner to arrive. We started talking, and he asked me what I did at the office.
That opened the door for me to tell him about SOS Events Ministry and how we share the Gospel with people. As we talked, Eddie told me that he had been thinking about God lately.
I asked him a very important question: “Are you 50%, 75%, or 100% sure that if you died today, you would go to Heaven?”
Eddie said he did not know.
What started as a conversation beside a truck became a wonderful opportunity to share the Gospel. I had the privilege of leading Eddie to the Lord!
Suddenly, all those months of frustration over a floor did not seem nearly as important. God knew exactly who would be sent to my home that day. What I saw as a stressful problem, God used as an opportunity for someone to hear about Jesus.
God is so good! He can take our inconveniences, disappointments, delays, and stressful situations and turn them into blessings. We may not understand what He is doing at the time, but we can trust Him.
Maybe the difficult situation you are facing today is an opportunity God will use in a way you never expected.
Keep trusting Him. God can turn a stressful situation into a blessing!
Sometimes in life we come to a place where we are not sure which way to go. We may have a decision to make, a problem we do not know how to solve, or circumstances that leave us wondering what to do next.
Where can we find the direction we need?
God’s Word.
The Bible is like a lamp that gives us enough light to take the next step. We may not always be able to see what is far ahead, but God promises to guide us as we trust Him and follow His Word.
God’s Word brings wisdom when we need answers, comfort when we are hurting, encouragement when we are discouraged, and light when the way seems uncertain.
Before making an important decision, take time to pray and open your Bible. Ask the Lord to give you wisdom and show you the right path.
We do not have to stumble through life trying to find our own way. God has given us His Word to guide us.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
We are so thankful for the opportunity to share the Gospel each week at the Wednesday Flea Market in Plant City, Florida. God continues to bless as people stop by, hear the Good News of Jesus Christ, and make decisions to trust Him as their Savior.
Please pray for our faithful SOS Events volunteers who serve week after week. We are especially praying for more volunteers who speak Spanish, as many of the people attending the flea market are Spanish-speaking. What a wonderful opportunity to reach even more people with the Gospel!
Maybe God is speaking to someone today who could help. Whether you can speak Spanish or simply have a heart for telling others about Jesus, there is a place for you to serve.
Please pray that God will send more laborers into this harvest field and continue to give our volunteers opportunities to lead people to Christ.
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37–38 KJV
What a blessing to see how God continues to work through the SOS Events Florida team! At the Plant City Car Show, our volunteers were blessed to see 4 people receive Jesus Christ as their Savior.
We are so thankful for the faithful leaders and volunteers who return to this car show each month. An event like this takes many people working together. Drivers help transport everything, volunteers give their time to witness, and our office staff works behind the scenes to make sure the materials and supplies are ready.
We are especially thankful for the little yellow Corvair that the Lord has provided. It attracts attention at the car show and gives our team a wonderful opportunity to share the Gospel. We also appreciate those who faithfully maintain it and keep it running so it can continue to be used for the Lord’s work.
Many hands may be involved, but God is the One who gives the increase. We praise Him for these four precious souls and for every person who faithfully serves to make events like this possible.
“I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 KJV
What a wonderful time we had on Saturday with one of our SOS Events Alabama teams! It was such a blessing to spend time with many of the leaders and volunteers who faithfully serve the Lord through this ministry.
We are especially thankful for Beth and Wes, who lead this team with dedication and a heart for reaching others with the Gospel. We appreciate not only their leadership, but also each volunteer who gives of their time, energy, and talents so that people may hear about Jesus.
As we talked together, we discussed their very busy schedule of events throughout September and October. Each event represents another opportunity—another person who may hear the Gospel, another heart that may be touched, and another soul who may come to know Jesus as Savior.
Please pray for Beth, Wes, the leaders, and every volunteer as they travel, prepare, witness, and serve. Pray that God will give them strength when they are tired, wisdom in every situation, and boldness and compassion as they share His Word.
Sometimes we may never know this side of Heaven all that God accomplishes through one faithful person who is simply willing to say, “Lord, use me.”
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV
We are so grateful for our Alabama team. May the Lord bless them, protect them, and give them a wonderful harvest of souls as they faithfully serve Him in the busy weeks ahead.
To God be the glory for what He has done—and for what He is going to do!
How wonderful it is to tell others about God’s love!
When we think about all that God has done for us—His salvation, His forgiveness, His protection, His provision, and His daily care—how can we keep it to ourselves? There is a world filled with people who need to know that God loves them.
We do not have to be a preacher or missionary to tell someone about Jesus. We can share what He has done in our own life. A kind word, a testimony, a Bible verse, or simply taking the time to tell someone that Jesus loves them can make an eternal difference.
There may be someone you meet today who is discouraged, lonely, or searching for answers. God may have placed that person in your path for a reason. Don’t be afraid to speak about His wonderful works and tell them about the greatest gift ever given—Jesus Christ.
A thankful heart cannot help but tell others about the goodness of God.
Today, look for an opportunity to tell someone: God loves you, and Jesus came so that you can have eternal life.
What a wonderful reason to rejoice! We are so thankful for what God is doing through the Ohio SOS Events team. Last night, 7 precious people made the decision to trust Jesus Christ as their Savior.
That brings the grand total for this season to 153 salvations so far!
We are thankful for every SOS Events team member who faithfully goes out to witness. It takes willing Christians who will pray, serve, share the Gospel, and tell others that Jesus loves them and that salvation is found in Him.
But most of all, we give God all the glory. We can share the message, but only God can work in a heart and bring a soul to salvation.
Every number represents a person—a life that has been changed for eternity. Seven tonight. One hundred fifty-three this season. What a reason to praise the Lord!
The Bible tells us that heaven rejoices when even one sinner repents. Just imagine the rejoicing over seven!
Luke 15:10 KJV “Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Thank You, Lord, for these seven souls and for the faithful Ohio SOS Events team. May we never grow tired of telling others about Jesus.
153 souls so far—and we are praying for many more!
Have you ever wondered why God allows certain circumstances to come into your life? Sometimes we do not understand what He is doing. We may even wonder if He is working at all.
But God is the Potter, and we are the clay.
Think about a little child learning to color, cut out shapes, and do things for herself. She is learning lessons that will help shape her life. Then come the teenage years, when there may be some rough edges as a young person tries to discover who they are and where they fit.
Later, a young mother may feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for her children. A father may wonder how he will provide for his family and make the right decisions for them.
Every stage of life brings new experiences, responsibilities, joys, disappointments, and challenges. Yet through them all, the Potter is still at work.
A potter does not shape clay with one touch. He patiently works with it, pressing here, smoothing there, sometimes reshaping it until it becomes what he intends it to be.
God works in our lives in much the same way. The circumstances we do not understand today may be some of the very things He uses to strengthen our faith, teach us patience, give us compassion for others, and make us more like Jesus.
We may see only the pressure of the Potter’s hands. God sees the finished vessel.
So when life does not make sense, we can trust the Potter. We are still in His hands, and He is still working.
Lord, help me to be willing clay in Your hands. Mold me, shape me, and use every experience in my life to make me more like Jesus and into the person You want me to be.
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