almost in Queens

We’re leaving for NY this morning and will be working hard to carry the name of Jesus among the Muslims we meet there. I struggled with questioning the benefit of trying to do this, given that I might only talk once to the people I meet next week. Basically I want to see the fruit of my labors. Really though, we don’t always see the fruit. I may not be the one to talk with someone just after God has softened their heart to His truth. I just have to trust that He is in control. I may drop that seed into the ground, or cover the seed with soil, or water the seed, but He is the ultimate Gardener, and He will see it through to the end (“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”—Philippians 1:6). And it’s just not about seeing the fruit. It can’t become selfish in any way. Selfish ambition will never be fully satisfied fully. I really don't need to see my fruit, because I am satisfied by Christ. I have found the greatest treasure in Him! I will trust in God, in His goodness and faithfulness.

For the prayer warriors! - Please pray that we will abide in Christ. That we will let the Spirit guide us in our conversations. Look at Ephesians 6:10-20…. This is awesome stuff!! Pray that we would find our confidence in God and that He would, in His grace, clothe us with these gifts from Him.

“He [JESUS] must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30) Let this be true of us.
Pray. Pray. Pray.
Thanks, we need it :)