Friday, October 19, 2007

Invading the Darkness

Yesterday I sensed the thrill and excitement that is often experienced in watching a good war movie when the good guys are strategically moving the troops that will eventually defeat the bad guys. The location was a warehouse in the middle of Longs, Little River and North Myrtle Beach.

This is where a small group of God's soldiers are rescuing people from the prison camp of poverty and disaster, built by the Enemy. The gates of hell have been invaded! Some prisoners are not ready or strong enough to leave the camp yet but they are being fed and clothed. They are being offered freedom in Christ and being pointed to the Door of salvation.

We just sent a squad from our church to assist in the battle. I had the privilege of introducing our squad leader to the post commander, who is also from our church. It was a joy to listen as the director of Helping Hands became encouraged and refreshed upon the arrival of fresh troops and provisions. I was amazed at what God is doing in this outpost.

On another front, six students were set free from sin and Satan's prison! The gates of hell are being invaded through Barefoot's student ministry and the darkness is being invaded with the Light. Praise the Lord.

Normandy Beach in France is a noted turning point in WWII. May history record North Myrtle Beach as a noted turning point in the spiritual war of the twenty-first century.

Gospelink, the mission I serve with, has received sufficient support to release 21 new national preachers into the mission field so far this month. This is over one new preacher fully supported each day. Last year each of our 950 preachers, on the average, led 200 people to Christ, planted 4 churches and reached into 15 new villages.

Sending these guys out is like sending 21 new Rambo's into the enemy's camp!

Just some encouraging news from the front.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the comments Jim. I enjoy reading your thoughts, they are both challenging and encouraging. Very thought provoking. You are a blessing and I thank God for you being in my company.

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