Speaking of Abraham – “No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised.” Romans 4:20-21
Do I give glory to God, allowing my faith to grow?
These past few weeks have been a bit trying – yet God is good.
We have had a few medical issues that have grabbed our attention – yet God is good.
It isn’t quite time for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering yet, but I want to say thank you for your gifts to the IMB and the Lottie Moon Offering. You help us do the work to which God has called us via your gifts – and just now, we are thankful for the medical care provided for us and the medical staff that we have on the field.
As you read this, Debbie will be in the hospital recovering from lower back surgery.
We are grateful for the medical facilities God has made available to us in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are thankful to you for providing, via your monetary sacrifices, the opportunity to be in Johannesburg and be under the care of good surgeons. We see this as God’s hand of provision, protection and blessing – it helps our faith to grow, and you are part of that.
Our wonderful nurses help us get appointments and go with us to doctors' offices, (when appropriate). They are at the hospital to pray with us before surgery and stay to see us as we come out of the operating room. God uses their witness and their timely words of testimony among doctors, nurses, and hospital staff – they truly bless us.
It is true – as you give glory to God for all He has done – beginning with the gift of salvation, through His care, His provision, His faithfulness, His leadership, His mercy, His protection, His love – the list goes on and on… -- like Abraham, it causes your faith to grow.