Chasing lions with fire in our bones

This weekend we have heard two messages which have had an impact and are sure to spur further thought and motivation to action in the weeks and months ahead.

First, on Saturday our pastor shared about "chasing our lions" based on a brief verse found in the second book of Samuel, chapter 23. One of King David's strong men chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. Our pastor was encouraging us to go on the offensive, to remember how we are on the side of victory and strength and that we need to stop being so defensive and "playing it safe" in our lives. Click here to hear the full sermon. Both Lina and I felt something resonate in our souls as he shared and we seek to go out and bring the love of God in Jesus to many who need to know.

Then, Sunday we also were able to hear Chris Gouzoules speak a message on Jeremiah 20 where he talks about fire in his bones. He did not despair, even though he had been thrown in the filthy pit. First he questions why God has allowed such things to happen to him. However, he goes on to say in verse 9, "But if I say, 'I will not mention him or speak any more in his name,' his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot."

We sense a flame in our hearts and a boldness to go fight the "lions" that are keeping people in Mexico from seeing and experience the strenthening, healing and loving presence of God in their lives. Would you pray with us as we continue to fan that flame and get ready to fight?

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