Seen on a church sign:
Faith makes things possible
Not easy
Mark 9:23
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
All Things Are Possible
January 30, 2014Do Not Be Weary
January 29, 2014January is always an extremely busy month for the staff of SOS ministries. The office staff has end of the year reports to get finished, the shop has several projects to complete, there is preparation for the many events that take place in Florida in the winter and there are new people to be trained, some for event workers and some to be event leaders.
All this activity can cause us to get weary, but the Bible says we will reap if we faint not.
Why is all this activity so necessary? SOULS. All of the effort is with the goal in mind of winning many people to Christ.
The promise is in the verse. WE WILL REAP.
Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing:for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Faith
January 28, 2014Today, if you have a need; believe and have faith in GOD who created the world, who saved your soul and who loves you and wants to give his child good things. Meditate on Him and thank Him for the answer.
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him:for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Today’s Weather Report
January 27, 2014Today much of the USA has freezing, even dangerous weather conditions. Below zero in the north and snow and ice way into the south.
For several years we have heard the ” experts” say we have global warming, and I believe that God looks at our deteriorating nation with sadness for our lack of wisdom.
Jesus had some things to say about weather.
It is time for our Nation to wake up and stop wasteful spending trying to figure out the weather when God is in control of it.
Matthew 16:2-3
He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather:for the sky is red.
And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day:for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
You Must Be Born Again
January 26, 2014“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile.”
― Billy Sunday
Today is The Lord’s Day. Most Christians go to church on Sunday to worship The Lord, but what about the other 6 days.
Going to church does not make you a Christian. You must be born again.
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
At Home with The Lord
January 25, 2014Today we will be attending a funeral of a sweet, elderly, Christian friend. Joanne always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. She will be missed by her husband, family and friends.
Yesterday we were asked to pray for a couple in our church whose 13 year old daughter died suddenly. Her parents, family and friends are grieving.
These two Christians are now home with The Lord, but their families need prayer.
We weep over our departed loved ones, but as children of God we are not left without hope.
The ultimate healing is to be in Heaven with our Savior, Jesus.
This is one of my favorite Bible verses:
Psalms 116:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his saints.
Soul Winners Opportunity
January 24, 2014In Plant City, Fl one of the big events is Strawberry Festival. SOS has a booth in the festival every year for the past 10 years. In that time there has been over 2500 souls that made decisions for Christ.
This year the event is from February 28-March 9. We have volunteers who work for 4 hours in the booth winning people tp The Lord. It takes 12 people per day to man the booth.
If you are in this area and would be interested in joining us at Strawberry Festival give our office a call at 813-494-7927 or 813-494-7512 to schedule training and a slot to work the booth.
It is fun, simple and rewarding.
Matthew 9:38
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Testimony Using the “New” Picture Frame Board
January 23, 2014My husband and I were packed and ready for our vacation. He felt he should call his brother before we left. After he hung up the phone he told me that something was not right. He didn’t sound well. We decided to drive to his house and visit him.
He lived alone for years and we had not seen him in over a week. When we arrived we could not find him immediately. He was in the upstairs bedroom and looked close to death. He had not eaten or had any water in four days. The ambulance was called and the doctor at the hospital told us that his kidneys had shut down. They believe his dementia was the cause of his not consuming food or water.
Before the ambulance arrived I spoke with my brother in law about eternity. I explained the three things that God cannot do. I asked him if he wanted to be 100% certain he was going to heaven. He said he did not.
A week in the hospital saw his rapid recovery. Even the doctors were amazed considering his age of 81. Throughout his hospital stay, onto rehab and finally admission to assisted living, I asked him if he would like to receive Christ using the “3 things” tract. The answer continued to be “no”.
Well,I did my part right? We are supposed to tell. I did. Multiple times. I could not give up though. I love my brother in law. I decided to use the picture frame size “3 things” board supplied by SOS Ministries. I told him my testimony again and asked if he would like to see something really interesting. He agreed. After going through the “3 things” board and asking how sure he was he was going to heaven, he said no one can be sure. I explained that he could be and asked if he wanted to be sure. This time the answer was YES!
On Thursday, January 16 at 6:15 PM, the angels in heaven rejoiced as my brother in law asked Jesus forgiveness and had his name written in the book of life. I believe the use of the “3 things” picture frame board as a visual was the key to his understanding of the simple gospel message. I was able to carry it in my purse into the facility and use it easily. Without that tool, prayer, and my heart burdened for him, I think his destination would not be where it is today.
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Email received from a committed soul winner.
Faithful Servants
January 22, 2014Ordered steps
January 21, 2014Tom and I had many things to do on Sunday so we decided to go to the early service at church.
After church we had about one hour before our appointment so we had time to go to the gas station to fill up and stop for a cup of coffee.
When we got to the gas station it looked busy so we went for coffee first.
Returning to the gas station, every pump was in use so we had to wait.
Finally there was a pump free so as Tom pulled up, I got out to pump gas. (Tom has a harder time getting in and out of the car because of a bad knee)
We have a sign on the back of our window that says “DO YOU KNOW THE 3 THINGS GOD CANNOT DO?”
A man was at the next gas pump and asked, “Do you have a church?”
I replied, “No, but we do have a ministry that tells people how they can go to Heaven.”
After he asked a few more questions, I told him the “3 things.”
1. GOD CAN NOT LIE. 2. GOD CANNOT CHANGE 3. GOD CAN NOT LET ANYONE INTO HEAVEN UNLESS THEY ARE BORN AGAIN.
“Are you 50, 75 or 100% sure if you died today you would go to Heaven?”
He was not sure but wanted to be so as I explained how he needed to A. Admit he was a sinner, B. Jesus died on the cross for his sins and C. He needed to call on The Lord to save him.
I wanted Tom to pray with Emile, so I motioned for him to get out of the car as I asked, ” Would you be willing to call on The Lord with me right now?”
His answer was affirmative, so the 3 of us held hands and Tom led him in a prayer for salvation.
Emile was wonderfully saved.
He is a businessman who travels all over the world and his home country is the Ukraine. God brought him to that gas station at that time so he could hear the Gospel and be saved.
Psalms 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord:
and he delighteth in his way.
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