Good morning on the first Sunday of 2009! This year many prayer needs come to mind. Some are predicting more job losses, others find time to predict dire events of a different type. What should we tell people in need of comfort? Tell them who works to comfort each of us! Jesus sent the Comforter, God's Holy Spirit, to us when He ascended to Heaven. The world needs the Comforter, that is why Jesus used that name for the Sevenfold Spirit. This year may be as dire as some predict, but it doesn't have to be. You and I may be called to give comfort through the leading of the Holy Spirit at any time. When times are peaceful and prosperous many in the world have issues with hearing the call to repent. You and I probably went through periods like that; the people in the world are much the same. However, in a time when wars, terrorism, crushing debt, and now a global recession cause many to question everything, who will many turn to in their search for comfort? Yes, sir! The very churches and Christ-ones they may have ignored or even scorned in the good times. We must be ready to listen and comfort people in these difficult times. I think it very possible, even likely, that the Lord has prepared a great revival for America starting with the tough times we see all around us. I can tell you that it is no joke that people seek the Lord from a foxhole in combat. Our neighbors and friends face a financial war right now and many will seek the Lord. Let us be there to show them the Way!
Have a great year in Christ Jesus!
Bucky
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