"WHAT DOES THIS YEAR OF 2019 HOLD FOR US."?
“WHAT DOES THIS YEAR OF 2019 HOLD FOR US…”?
Prayer for Spiritual Strength
Eph 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Eph 3:15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
Eph 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
Eph 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
One of my close Missionary friends, Joy, who is like a daughter to Bonnie Lou and me, just sent this scripture to me. Her husband John York passed away several years ago, and since then Joy has had some major surgeries, so is aware of the depth of my loss and physical struggles. This scripture was her prayer for me. Her wonderful husband and she started and worked with Bible Colleges across the continent of Africa for over 40 years. After John’s passing, Joy continues to work with a team of people in Springfield, Missouri that develops training materials for use in over 350 schools in Africa. These materials serve on various levels: from Sunday School and lay workers’ training materials, diploma level texts for pastors, up through providing doctoral level training for top-level church leaders. There are over 15,000 students in Africa Assemblies Bible Colleges, who are currently being prepared to work with the rapidly growing church which is adding over 10 new local congregations each day, with thousands of new souls being won to Christ each week.
I would also love to encourage all readers of my article with these scriptures. All of these verses are so good but we will start with verse 16, that you would be strengthened by the spirit of Christ in your inner life, and Jesus would dwell in your heart. You cannot do this by your education or even being good. You must invite Jesus to forgive you of your sins; and once He lives in you, Jesus will continually be with you to fill your heart and life with His Love. That 17th verse really speaks for itself, That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, might be filled with all the fullness of God. Also in the 20th verse: He will do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
I so want Jesus to fulfill and to explode His life and love in me, and He is doing this in and through me. It has been so wonderful that thorough this trial I have gone through that even during the busy Christmas that I have so much ministry with homeless people, in churches, many other open doors. As long as we want to be active for our Lord, Jesus will lead and direct our lives and paths.
We have a brand new year ahead of us but we all believe Jesus is coming back to take us home in the Rapture. Matthew tells us about what is happening and going to happen so let our Bible guide us to be ready for this time. Today I watched the Christian movie on “Left Behind” and I am so glad that Jesus lives in my life and heart so I know that I am ready
Pastor Bill Ashpole
Cell: 808-228-1357
57 Ilima St.
Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786
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