As I write, it's Easter - Resurrection Sunday! I love to preach any time, any place. But there's something special about presenting the gospel on Easter.
Which is why Bro. Mark Chandler didn't have to twist my arm too hard in getting me to preach for him as he and his family took some vacation. I quickly accepted his invitation, agreeing to spend the day in Gallup, with First Indian Baptist Church.
Worship was great! Karen, the kids, and I even learned a couple of new hymns in Navajo. You'd have to ask the congregation what they thought of the message, but the invitation was wonderful. Several people came forward for prayer: three for their family as they grieve the death of a brother; two confessing sin, rededicating their lives to the Lord. God was clearly at work as people expressed needs and others prayed for them.
As we closed the invitation, I made one final gospel appeal. "We may be closing the service," I said, "but this doesn't mean your opportunity to receive Christ is over. We're about to pray, then share a meal together. So, if at anytime you want to speak about trusting your life to Jesus Christ, just come to me and say, 'Jim, I need Jesus.'"
Well, after the potluck, just as I was saying goodbye, Virginia approached me. "Jim, I need Jesus." That's all she needed to say. I called one of the women from the church to join me. We found a corner. And I shared the gospel with Virginia. Right then and there she trusted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.
So this Easter we commemorate two resurrrections: Christ's, through whom we have salvation, and Virginia, who placed her faith in Him, thus gaining hers.
Pray for Virginia as she begins her new life in Christ. Pray for Beverly, Renee, and the women of First Indian as they minister to her. Pray for Pastor Mark Chandler as he leads the church. And pray for me, as I seek to encourage and resource them, that Christ would be glorified among the Navajo people in Gallup.
To His Glory!
Bro. Jim
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