I have been reading through Acts this month. I love this book and its discussion of the early church beginnings.  Thinking about the history of the church and the efforts put forth by the first apostles just amazes me.  I love that our Lord specifically called Paul to reach out beyond the Jewish people and to take the Gospel to the Gentiles (or the rest of us).  Acts also paints a beautiful picture of ministry life and the struggles we have with getting people to accept the Gospel, especially those who are from cultures totally different from our own.

I spent most of my morning  helping a local ministry ISCA (International Christian Student Association) set up for their Christmas banquet tonight.  They were expecting anywhere from two to three hundred students to attend.  The evening consists of a nice meal, some entertainment and will end with ISCA Executive Director, Clark Lasse sharing the Gospel with these students as he so often does.  I was so moved to think that just as Paul did on his missionary journey’s, the Gospel is still being shared internationally through this tiny ministry here in Fayetteville, Arkansas.    Please pray whenever you read this that someone will hear the Gospel as a result of attending this dinner and come to saving faith in Christ.   I was told there would be people from all parts of the world attending tonight.

Lets continue praying for the right things this month.  Please pray that during December there will be those who will hear the Gospel message and that Christmas will mean something completely different to them from now on.

Repent and be baptized, every one of you,  in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.  And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call. Acts 2:38-29

Lord, may we be part of bringing the Gospel to those whom you have called.  Please help us to be supportive of those who are bringing your Gospel to those in foreign lands, especially during this season of the year.  Amen.