This morning, Karen and I saw some Canada geese flying north. Does that mean that the temperature will remain above freezing this winter? Probably not. Although the average temperatures in recent winters have been above the averages in years gone by, it would be amazing if the geese stayed.
Around this time last year, Karen and I visited Redeemer Bible Church in Niagara Falls, Ontario. We had a wonderful time seeing friends that we had known for many years and had the joy of making new friendships. This church supported Karen’s parents for many years and we are grateful for their financial support and faithful prayers for our family for more than 40 years.
Last Sunday, we were blessed by the message of Dr. Andrew Adil at church. He shared many insights from the opening verses of the twelfth chapter of the epistle to the Hebrews. You can view the entire worship service at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNixmHy41pE
Dr. Adil was raised in a Muslim home in the Middle East and came to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in Montreal. In a testimony that is included in a recently-published book entitled “Testimonies of Grace” Dr. Adil recounts how a friend invited him to an evangelical church: “This was the first time I ever stepped into a Christian church. It felt so awkward and awesome at the same time. I was surprised at how Christians were singing and joyfully worshiping their God … After the service, Pastor John greeted me and offered me a Bible. So, I began reading the Gospel of Matthew. It quickly became clear that there was something so different about this man, Jesus. He was compelling to me!”
Brother Andrew Mark encourages believers in Christ to share the good news of salvation: “To know the cure for death and keep the gift of eternal life to myself was unthinkable. It would feel like I am helping the devil to make fewer people know about Jesus.” Praise the Lord for all that He has done and is doing in the lives of His children!
Would you please pray for a friend who grew up in Montreal and has been serving in a Christian mission, based in Arizona, for many years? She wrote that she has had an issue with her heart for the past six years and is scheduled for surgery on November 6th.
May the Lord encourage you as you meditate on His Word and as you share His Word with family, friends, and those who have yet to turn from sin and trust in Him.
Steve