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The Real Deal

Phl 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;
As I’m beginning to look at the listing of plagues listed on the chapters of Exodus, I’m reminded of the reality of how people had to endure them. They suffered. As I listened to Wes Bently from our visit from him this past Sunday, I’ve once again have been adjusted. For those who don’t know Wes, he is an incredible testimony of a man who is truly surrendered to Jesus Christ and the perfect work of the cross. Wes is with Far Reaching Ministries, devoted to seeing men, women, and children in the Sudan come to Christ. To be quite honest, I don’t even feel adequate enough describing what the Lord has been doing through this man because he is the Real Deal. With a visit from Wes, I am reminded of the important role and privilege of being a man and protecting those who can’t protect themselves. Wes faces death daily via the incredible theater of war and terror throughout the Sudan. He is faithful to his calling, and shall not surrender to the desires of his flesh so that his testimony to the Sudanese and us is unblemished and powerful. What a reminder of how faithfulness, commitment, and purity lead to a powerful witness. The message is simple. There is no fine print here. A soldier must suffer. 1Pe 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

http://www.farreachingministries.org/

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One Response to “The Real Deal”

  • this is IT. love being lived out in true hardship. people die in the sudan and around the world simply beacause they are no afraid to live for what they believe. here in america we struggle with complaciance in our walks with God. we have difficulty in giving up little things, what the Bible calls the things which so easily beset us. those soldjers who wage true spiritual war. fighting for the weak and alone. those who can’t take care of themselves.

    i love these lyrics of the song “Everything” by Lifehouse-

    and how can i stand here with you
    and not be moved by you
    would you tell me how it could be
    any better than this
    ’cause you’re all i want
    you’re all i need
    you are everything
    everything………..

    can we let God truly be everything to us? i believe we can. i was encouraged earlier this week to pray even when i don’t think i believe. God always hears us. even when we don’t think we believe He can hear us. He loves His children. He loves us so much that He died for us. let’s love Him back and live to love others the way these men in africa do. God bless.

    ~Collin