[Agbozume, GH] --The grace and wonder of God continues to thrill my soul! We have been in Ghana since last Wednesday and have already had the opportunity to share the Gospel message with 55 different groups of people. During these school meetings, church services, and village film crusades we have seen 10,079 individuals indicate publicly their first-time decision for Christ. I neither understand not fully comprehend why God allows me to witness such marvelous things.
As I have been telling you, this particular area of Ghana is heavily infested with idolatry and juju (local witch-craft and black magic). Each day we encounter the oppressiveness of the enemy whether through the disposition of the local school officials or the difficulty of movement from place to place. In all these things we know that the protection, power, and provision of God is sufficient. It is a great thing to know that our God is always watching over His children.
Today, as always, we reminded the listeners that only the children of God have a relationship with Jesus Christ and a home in heaven. Remember, not everyone is a Child of God. The Bible says, "He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, Jn 1:11–12. This simple verse reminds us that individuals must RECEIVE Jesus Christ and this happens by the power of God. People receive Jesus through faith alone, and faith is always a matter of grace.
"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." --Ephesians 2:8 – 9
This verse clearly states that FAITH is a gift from God. If you know Jesus remember, God gave you freely the FAITH to receive Jesus. Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
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