Thanking God for RIPE FIELDS

We're thanking Jehovah God for FIELDS: RIPE FOR PICKING!
and those who have gone before us.

In Westminster, on Main Street, there's a string of bars, but most therein and entering don't want to hear the Truth, nor the Gospel. They've heard the good news...but continue the party life.

In front of Raphael's Pub, a former student of mine runs for the door..."not now, Ms.D."

You know that shell station (Pastor Alex) where we can usually find some high, some drunk? A few other evangelist had just been there, sharing the Gospel...we prayed with a few and then headed up the street, just a block away to "Ernie's," a pool bar. There's a drunk guy sitting on the door step, mumbling and shaking his pool stick in my face, but Mike and Rob have been preaching on this street for awhile and Mike knows a little lady whose sitting on a doorstep nearby, so we go to say hi.

Right next door to her, I hear a guy talking about a girl who is proud of her whoring. So, I introduce myself and ask if I can share some Truth with them, he and his wife. I simply shared how our whole body becomes defiled when foul talk comes out of our mouths and it's the same as that girl whoring.

Mar 7:14 Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. "All of you listen," He said, "and try to understand.
Mar 7:15 It's not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart. "

Mar 7:20 And then He added, "It is what comes from inside that defiles you.
Mar 7:21 For from within, out of a person's heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder,
Mar 7:22 adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness.
Mar 7:23 All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you."

GOD HAD MADE THE FIELD READY...WE WERE THE FOURTH PEOPLE TO WITNESS TO HIM.
The guy was really open to talking to us, as he knew that God has been sending people to him. We were about the fourth (probably the 7th) in his path and he and his wife have been in great need of prayer and help.

We prayed for jobs. They need a vehicle. They have a baby...and need their own place (after living with his sister.) They're looking for a church, AND they're READY for the Lord---hungry for righteousness, and more of Jesus. We felt led to share James 4.

DRAW NEAR:
James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners; and purify your hearts, double-minded ones.
9 Be afflicted, and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to heaviness.
10 Be humbled before the Lord, and He will lift you up.

We bowed down, humbly, and prayed. And we thank God:

Psa 30:5 For His anger is only a moment; in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

I shared testimony of how God rescued me and continues to rescue me as I call on Him. The Lord helps build our trust in Him, as we take leaps and small steps of faith. He's the author and perfecter of our faith. And he teaches us to walk humbly. He has taught me with this warning:

Rom 12:3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don't think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

Praise be to God, in Christ Jesus, who died to save us (John 3:16).

2Co 1:9 In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.
2Co 1:10 And He did rescue us from mortal danger, and He will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in Him, and He will continue to rescue us.
2Co 1:11 And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety.

God bless you saints. We will continue to pray for these others, some who have rejected the Truth about Jesus Christ and the Way: Jason, Jimmy, and Mike B. And we praise God, He will continue to the good work He began. We know, that His arm is not too short to reach all flesh (Phil 1:6, Is 59:1). In the mighty name of Jesus, we cry, Abba Father. Thank you. Amen!