Dear Fellow Laborers of the Gospel, February 2010
Luke 6:48 says, “He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”
It’s rainy season in the mountain and jungle regions of Peru, where we have received word of flood waters leaving thousands of Peruvians without shelter and provisions. As Christians, we are reminded of the parable told by Jesus of the wise man and the foolish man. We’ve been given the truth of building our lives on the rock of our salvation which is able to withstand the storms of life, but need to realize there are many who have built their lives on the sand because they have not heard of the dangers that will come. Our hearts yearn to go to Peru and assist in pointing them to Christ and bringing hope back to Peru where the Gospel is needed.
We began 2010 with great anticipation of what God will do this year. We found ourselves traveling and presenting in churches in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Canada, Indiana, Illinois, and Montana in the months of January and February. We’ve seen our support raised to 85% and rejoice in those churches who have partnered with us. It has been a blessing to see evidence of the Holy Spirit working in hearts while serving in mission conferences, teaching Sunday Schools, preaching in worship services and Christian school chapels, teaching in the Christian school classes, and soulwinning. It has been a delight to see churches increase their faith promise commitments for this year. We’ve asked for prayer to see God provide our needed support for a sooner departure.
We’ve been able to witness God’s hand of protection on us this winter. While driving our car on a divided highway in Canada, we found ourselves coming over a little incline to see a semi-truck in the left lane and a car attempting to pass it in our lane. Without any time to stop, it seemed as if it would be a head-on collision. My immediate response to avoid the accident was to drive onto the shoulder of the road only to see the oncoming car decide to take my shoulder of the road before me. Their car began to fish-tale in the snow of our shoulder, leaving our only option to drive between the semi and the oncoming car for a safe passage. It all happened in a short moment and reminded us of God’s mercy. We thank those who have prayed for us as your prayers have been heard. What a compassionate God we serve!
Serving the Lord,
Jon & Nisha Harris
Luke 6:48 says, “He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”
It’s rainy season in the mountain and jungle regions of Peru, where we have received word of flood waters leaving thousands of Peruvians without shelter and provisions. As Christians, we are reminded of the parable told by Jesus of the wise man and the foolish man. We’ve been given the truth of building our lives on the rock of our salvation which is able to withstand the storms of life, but need to realize there are many who have built their lives on the sand because they have not heard of the dangers that will come. Our hearts yearn to go to Peru and assist in pointing them to Christ and bringing hope back to Peru where the Gospel is needed.
We began 2010 with great anticipation of what God will do this year. We found ourselves traveling and presenting in churches in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Canada, Indiana, Illinois, and Montana in the months of January and February. We’ve seen our support raised to 85% and rejoice in those churches who have partnered with us. It has been a blessing to see evidence of the Holy Spirit working in hearts while serving in mission conferences, teaching Sunday Schools, preaching in worship services and Christian school chapels, teaching in the Christian school classes, and soulwinning. It has been a delight to see churches increase their faith promise commitments for this year. We’ve asked for prayer to see God provide our needed support for a sooner departure.
We’ve been able to witness God’s hand of protection on us this winter. While driving our car on a divided highway in Canada, we found ourselves coming over a little incline to see a semi-truck in the left lane and a car attempting to pass it in our lane. Without any time to stop, it seemed as if it would be a head-on collision. My immediate response to avoid the accident was to drive onto the shoulder of the road only to see the oncoming car decide to take my shoulder of the road before me. Their car began to fish-tale in the snow of our shoulder, leaving our only option to drive between the semi and the oncoming car for a safe passage. It all happened in a short moment and reminded us of God’s mercy. We thank those who have prayed for us as your prayers have been heard. What a compassionate God we serve!
Serving the Lord,
Jon & Nisha Harris
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