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An instant connection. A feeling of family. Several hundred individuals have descended on the campus of the Baxter Institute this week, many of whom have never met before. Nearly a dozen countries are represented, but the spirit of oneness felt and shared has little to do with a common language, but rather a common Lord.
I have the privilege and honor of reconnecting with some families and meeting others for the first time.
What a joy to get to see Venezuelans I have not seen in years! Their children have grown and God is doing amazing things in their lives.
Yet the joy in meeting others for the first time, who also have a passion for God and His church, is unrivaled.
The beauty is that what we all have in common is our brotherhood in Christ.
Please join me in praying for these brothers and sisters in Christ who are serving in churches of all sizes across Honduras and in other countries across Latin America. Here are some specific prayer requests on behalf of those who are here attending the Baxter Lectureships:
• Many Venezuelans are here studying in the midst of the extremely difficult economic and political situation in their country. Please pray for their families, for Venezuela as a country, for the churches, and that God will be glorified through it all.
• Preachers, missionaries, and their families are here being equipped and encouraged to go back and fight the good fight in their respective congregations. Let´s join in the spiritual battle with them through prayer.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that God has given me the opportunity to inspire, equip, and encourage many of the women in specific areas that they can take back and share with others.
Thank you for being part of the community of those who have encountered Jesus. May we all be inspired and equipped to share that Good News with others!
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Martha went from distracted to convinced (Luke 10:38-42; John 11:17-28a).
We observe Mary’s transformation from first love, to pilgrim love, to an invincible love (Luke 10:38:42; John 11:28-36; John 12:1-3).
The Samaritan woman went from wanting a drink of water to sharing the news of Living Water with her entire town (John 4).
These and other women’s encounters with Jesus will be discussed with the women in attendance at the Baxter Lectureships in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, this week.
Jesus took the time to see women for who they were, value them, challenge them, and use them as an example for others.
The generous widow who gave her last two coins (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 22:1-4); the widow whose son was raised when Jesus saw her pain (Mark 5:21-24; Luke 7:11-17); the Canaanite woman whose faith was stronger than many Jews (Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30); the adulterous woman whom Jesus treated with grace and truth (John 8:1-11). And my favorite woman who encountered Jesus? The woman healed from an issue of blood (Mark 5:24-34; Luke 8:43-48). Her physical healing pales in comparison to the emotional healing provided by the Great Physician and Comforter.
What is your favorite story of a woman’s encounter with Jesus?
How has your life been transformed by encountering Him?