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Only 5 Minutes
Another reason I mention the minutes is that I have to apologize that I do not have more time to the attention deserved for this day of note. It is a deep desire to share more about this day than posting a picture. It is worth taking the 5 minutes I do have to do this little bit on the blog, but the big scheme is that I am glad for the opportunity to spend the rest of the day ministering to ones seeking hope and help. Only with God in those rooms, can I do this. Off I go!
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Billboards Save Lives!
" pregnancy resource center in Cincinnati reported that Protecting Black Life's Roll Call campaign helped save two babies from abortion last week. The mothers had seen the billboards, opening the door for heartfelt, honest conversation about the risks of abortion. 'I pray and hope you can keep up the campaign," the staff member wrote. 'Women in our community deserve to know these truths.'"
I am on the run today but wanted to put these quotes with this picture of the billboard. The billboards are no longer up but I pray that there will be another run of them in the future. It really is sad and amazing that with all the technology at our fingertips in 2014, that people are not aware of basic prenatal development AND the ignorance of deaths and numerous injuries from abortion. The thing is it takes curiosity and I am not sure we have a lot of that in a large supply with certain-aged groups.
“Today it is possible for almost any patient to be brought through pregnancy alive, unless she suffers from. a fatal disease such as cancer or leukemia, and if so, abortion would be unlikely to prolong, much less save.. the life of the mother.” -Alan Guttmacher, former Planned Parenthood president, 1987.
“People do not realize that there are thousands of serious physical complications from abortion every year in this country.”–Dr. Bernard Nathanson, OB Gyn. – former American abortionist and abortion-rights advocate.
“The impact of abortion on the body of a woman who chooses abortion is great and always negative.
I can think of no benefit of a social abortion on a [woman’s] body.” – Daniel J. Martin, M.D.
“In medical practice, there are few surgical procedures given so little attention and so underrated in its potential hazards as abortion. It is a commonly held view that complications are inevitable.” – Warren Hern, Boulder, CO abortionist.
I can think of no benefit of a social abortion on a [woman’s] body.” – Daniel J. Martin, M.D.
“In medical practice, there are few surgical procedures given so little attention and so underrated in its potential hazards as abortion. It is a commonly held view that complications are inevitable.” – Warren Hern, Boulder, CO abortionist.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
UPDATE PLAZA INN HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
The staff at Plaza Hotel are not having a good week. The hotel that gives discounts to women who are aborting their babies and shuttling them to the abortion mill, is not happy that they are getting a bit of publicity. As one person pointed out, "they are getting free publicity....and they are whining about it!" Why is that? As it was pointed out, the hotel owner agreed to this arrangement to do business with abortionists so why are they not proud to publicize their business relationship? The staff in place apparently do not seem to have a problem with this relationship with the abortion mill either. Why are they not using this as one of their amenities for Yelp and TripAdvisor? I am really not being facetious. Seriously, if they believe they are providing a service that is so wonderful and helpful, why are they not highlighting this business connection?
For those of you who are not aware of this story, here is the original post with links for background.
Plaza Inn Hotel....abortion hotel
The group of concerned citizens gathered in front of the hotel to warn guests that the hotel had a connection with the local abortionists. I know that I would be personally grateful to know this information. I would not want to subject my family (especially young children or teens) to the possible encounter of a woman going through the abortion process in the next room. You could probably think of some possible scenarios of complications that could arise with this situation. If you have children who you wanted to protect from seeing or hearing things you do not want to have to explain, you may be with me on this.
The staff at Plaza Inn asked the group to just not "protest THIS week" but next week was fine. The hot air balloon festival was taking place so they were expecting a lot of people. Again, I think the more people who know about their connection with abortionists, the better. The staff called the police but were very surprised to learn that the group was within their rights to gather there on public property. The last report I read was a name change for the Plaza Inn. Yes, indeed, the staff came out to the group and told them that they were changing the name of Plaza Inn. Hmmm. That is a huge cost when you think of things like letterhead, stationery, licenses, advertising, etc. Seriously? They still have the address of 900 Medical Arts Ave, NE. Name change or not, people need to know that their idea of hospitality involves the complicity in killing babies (and possibly mothers) whether they shuttle the woman to the abortion facility or whether the process is finalized in one of their hotel rooms. There is nothing neutral about any of that. I reiterate....what part of hospitality in the hotel industry allows the unborn guests to be slaughtered?
I have a great idea. Plaza Inn does not have to change their name at all and they could rid themselves of the groups in an instant permanently. Here is my idea. Completely dissolve the relationship with the abortion facility. Do not give discounts and do not shuttle anyone to the abortion facility. Do not have ANY connection with any of the abortionists in town. That is so breathtakingly simple.
If they ever do repent of this evil, then I do suggest a name change. Do an overhaul of the place and call it The Good Samaritan Inn.
For those of you who are not aware of this story, here is the original post with links for background.
Plaza Inn Hotel....abortion hotel
The group of concerned citizens gathered in front of the hotel to warn guests that the hotel had a connection with the local abortionists. I know that I would be personally grateful to know this information. I would not want to subject my family (especially young children or teens) to the possible encounter of a woman going through the abortion process in the next room. You could probably think of some possible scenarios of complications that could arise with this situation. If you have children who you wanted to protect from seeing or hearing things you do not want to have to explain, you may be with me on this.
The staff at Plaza Inn asked the group to just not "protest THIS week" but next week was fine. The hot air balloon festival was taking place so they were expecting a lot of people. Again, I think the more people who know about their connection with abortionists, the better. The staff called the police but were very surprised to learn that the group was within their rights to gather there on public property. The last report I read was a name change for the Plaza Inn. Yes, indeed, the staff came out to the group and told them that they were changing the name of Plaza Inn. Hmmm. That is a huge cost when you think of things like letterhead, stationery, licenses, advertising, etc. Seriously? They still have the address of 900 Medical Arts Ave, NE. Name change or not, people need to know that their idea of hospitality involves the complicity in killing babies (and possibly mothers) whether they shuttle the woman to the abortion facility or whether the process is finalized in one of their hotel rooms. There is nothing neutral about any of that. I reiterate....what part of hospitality in the hotel industry allows the unborn guests to be slaughtered?
I have a great idea. Plaza Inn does not have to change their name at all and they could rid themselves of the groups in an instant permanently. Here is my idea. Completely dissolve the relationship with the abortion facility. Do not give discounts and do not shuttle anyone to the abortion facility. Do not have ANY connection with any of the abortionists in town. That is so breathtakingly simple.
If they ever do repent of this evil, then I do suggest a name change. Do an overhaul of the place and call it The Good Samaritan Inn.
Friday, October 10, 2014
License Revoked! Steven Chase Brigham
So glad to be home again! I have had some sweet travels in the past 2 weeks but now it is good to be home for a while.
I came back to the news of Steven Chase Brigham's last license getting revoked. My initial reaction was mixed. It IS pretty good news and it is hard not to feel excited that the authorities have taken notice and are holding him accountable (for a change as there are so many abortionists who would be shut down immediately today if the authorities really cared about health). It IS heartening to think that his 8 facilities could shut down in New Jersey. We certainly need to pray for the other places in Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania to shut down as well.
In all the reading I have done on this abortionist, there seems to be a pattern. His license gets revoked or surrendered in different states but this does not stop him. Will they seriously shut down his mills? Even if they do, what will be his next move? He is still young enough (not at an age of retirement) and he seems to be pretty determined to continue his trade of killing babies (by the way, even abortionists admit they know that they are killing babies so we both call it as it is. They just lie to the women and tell her it is not a baby yet. To admit to the women that there is a baby involved is to kiss hundreds/thousands of dollars goodbye).
Anyway, Brigham's pattern is to find a new state and start his business again in a new location. The state of Maryland claimed they did not know about his shop in Elkton. They initially went after him after discovering 30 babies in the freezer, but a key witness got intimidated and backed out of testifying against him. That is not too surprising with the abortion cartel.
In Pennsylvania, Brigham just rolled his business into his mother's name to avoid the authorities since they ordered him to not commit any more abortions in their state.
Brigham's Death Caravan
Brigham has had licenses revoked or surrendered in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. Considering how it is so difficult to hold abortionists accountable, you know it has to be REALLY bad when they actually revoke abortionists' licenses. FIVE states have recognized and that Brigham should not be anywhere near a pregnant woman.
So it is with wariness when I see these things taking place. Will they really shut down 8 abortion mills? They should and that is where the prayer comes in because I know it will be God who permanently shuts them down and makes sure those properties are sold to businesses who would never be involved with abortion. Who ever thought Martin Haskell's property would be up for sale? http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/symbol-of-victory-haskells-sharonville-abortion-building-for-sale/Haskell's Place of Hell
Haskell was known for inventing the partial-birth abortion aka the D & E procedure. He admitted that 80% of the women who sought late-term abortions were not doing so because of fetal anomalies which is a common claim by the pro-abortion side. Clinic Quotes
http://realchoice.blogspot.com/2013_06_01_archive.html
Like with any abortionist or worker, Brigham and Haskell are messed up. They need a Savior and they need transformation. Only God knows what that will take and when if it ever happens. I always wonder if their hearts are too hardened to receive Him. Are they past redemption because of a seared consciences? Dr. Nathanson had 75,000 abortions in his past, including his own baby's abortion. I pray they are not too far gone. Prayer is a powerful force. I believe in it wholeheartedly because I have seen it work over and over for years. With God, it is not impossible for these abortionists to be saved. The only question is, will they continue to reject Jesus to the very last breath? They have that free will to do so.
Who ever thought of Paul having a conversion? I think of him when I think of abortionists because when you think of people who are the least unlikely to be totally transformed by Jesus (and it can be in an instant!), Paul comes to mind right away. Earlier this year, I heard the testimony of Dr. Haywood Robinson and his wife, Dr. Noreen Johnson. Both were abortionists and they became Christians and stopped performing abortions. Their transformation by Jesus led them to be voices for the unborn. Dr. Johnson gave a heartfelt apology, as a former abortionist, to all the people in the room who had ever suffered an abortion. That is restitution.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
I came back to the news of Steven Chase Brigham's last license getting revoked. My initial reaction was mixed. It IS pretty good news and it is hard not to feel excited that the authorities have taken notice and are holding him accountable (for a change as there are so many abortionists who would be shut down immediately today if the authorities really cared about health). It IS heartening to think that his 8 facilities could shut down in New Jersey. We certainly need to pray for the other places in Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania to shut down as well.
In all the reading I have done on this abortionist, there seems to be a pattern. His license gets revoked or surrendered in different states but this does not stop him. Will they seriously shut down his mills? Even if they do, what will be his next move? He is still young enough (not at an age of retirement) and he seems to be pretty determined to continue his trade of killing babies (by the way, even abortionists admit they know that they are killing babies so we both call it as it is. They just lie to the women and tell her it is not a baby yet. To admit to the women that there is a baby involved is to kiss hundreds/thousands of dollars goodbye).
Anyway, Brigham's pattern is to find a new state and start his business again in a new location. The state of Maryland claimed they did not know about his shop in Elkton. They initially went after him after discovering 30 babies in the freezer, but a key witness got intimidated and backed out of testifying against him. That is not too surprising with the abortion cartel.
In Pennsylvania, Brigham just rolled his business into his mother's name to avoid the authorities since they ordered him to not commit any more abortions in their state.
Brigham's Death Caravan
Brigham has had licenses revoked or surrendered in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and California. Considering how it is so difficult to hold abortionists accountable, you know it has to be REALLY bad when they actually revoke abortionists' licenses. FIVE states have recognized and that Brigham should not be anywhere near a pregnant woman.
So it is with wariness when I see these things taking place. Will they really shut down 8 abortion mills? They should and that is where the prayer comes in because I know it will be God who permanently shuts them down and makes sure those properties are sold to businesses who would never be involved with abortion. Who ever thought Martin Haskell's property would be up for sale? http://www.operationrescue.org/archives/symbol-of-victory-haskells-sharonville-abortion-building-for-sale/Haskell's Place of Hell
Haskell was known for inventing the partial-birth abortion aka the D & E procedure. He admitted that 80% of the women who sought late-term abortions were not doing so because of fetal anomalies which is a common claim by the pro-abortion side. Clinic Quotes
http://realchoice.blogspot.com/2013_06_01_archive.html
Like with any abortionist or worker, Brigham and Haskell are messed up. They need a Savior and they need transformation. Only God knows what that will take and when if it ever happens. I always wonder if their hearts are too hardened to receive Him. Are they past redemption because of a seared consciences? Dr. Nathanson had 75,000 abortions in his past, including his own baby's abortion. I pray they are not too far gone. Prayer is a powerful force. I believe in it wholeheartedly because I have seen it work over and over for years. With God, it is not impossible for these abortionists to be saved. The only question is, will they continue to reject Jesus to the very last breath? They have that free will to do so.
Who ever thought of Paul having a conversion? I think of him when I think of abortionists because when you think of people who are the least unlikely to be totally transformed by Jesus (and it can be in an instant!), Paul comes to mind right away. Earlier this year, I heard the testimony of Dr. Haywood Robinson and his wife, Dr. Noreen Johnson. Both were abortionists and they became Christians and stopped performing abortions. Their transformation by Jesus led them to be voices for the unborn. Dr. Johnson gave a heartfelt apology, as a former abortionist, to all the people in the room who had ever suffered an abortion. That is restitution.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
The Beautiful Feet and Eyes of a Shepherd
The last blog entry (the video "Tears of the Saints") addressed the subject of unreached people of the world.
China, I am physically unable to reach you at this moment. Same for you, North Korea, India, and Africa. I am sitting here in front of my computer with tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart.
There is a struggle in my mind though, as I type these words. It is so very easy to make a proclamation such as "if someone asked me to go right now to any of the above-mentioned places, no luggage...I would say, "Let's go!". The reality is I would be scared beyond belief. I have a lot of excuses for not going. There are some real obstacles but I know the Lord could and would remove them if He wanted me to be there.
Why, go? For the Gospel message to be shared. I addressed this in an earlier blog entry ("Cleaning the Causeway" 3-18-14). I was going to follow up with a part 2 but never did. After I read Jackie Pullinger's book Chasing the Dragon, I was shaken up by her experiences. My response was "I could do that! In fact, I want to do that! I could so love on those people!" Then I felt a tapping on my shoulder (well, tapping as the Lord taps). Lord, is that You? Was it Him asking these questions? I always want to be so careful attributing anything that I think might be from the Lord.
"How are you doing in that loving department? How are you loving your family? Your neighbors? Your churchmembers? Your community? Your "enemies"? I know your prayer life and your time in the Bible." Ouch, Lord. "Whatever you are not doing here, you won't do over there." Ouch, again. Oh, did I mention I am the most disorganized person ever? My memory (I meant the lack thereof) has had me worried lately too. Moses had his excuses too.
All of this was not what I wanted to admit in my blog in Part 2 so Part 2 never got written until now. SIGH. I am so messed up and weak and carnal. I am so comfortable and complacent. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. The good news is He is working on me and I am honestly trying to not just listen but also obey. Really, I am. I want beautiful feet! Romans 10:15 "And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!'"
Recently, we attended a missions' conference. After hearing the missionaries' accounts of reaching different areas of the world for Christ, I heard about the people they ministered to and fell in love with the villagers. The same excitement, to rush off on an airplane that very afternoon, hit again. Naw, not THAT feeling again. Please.
Drying my eyes, here..... I WANT to be in the center of His will. At this point in time, it looks as if He wants short-term mission trips for me. It also looks as if He wants (at least for now) me to reach a particular group of people who are also needing Jesus desperately....but they are not isolated as the people of North Korea.
I love going to Mexico and El Salvador. I also love sharing the Gospel with young girls and women who are in a crisis pregnancy situation. One of the missionaries reminded us at the conference that much of the world is coming to the United States. That is very true.
At our crisis pregnancy center, we used to have a world map hanging in the meeting room. Every time we had a client from another part of the United States or the rest of the world, we would put a pin in that location. It was wonderful to see all the different places represented. I realize now that some women stayed in the U.S. but some probably returned to their countries. Did they return as Christians to share with their communities back home? We will find out in Heaven.
I came across this article this afternoon (the link below about the Chinese twins). I contemplated whether to post it on social media or not. This is extremely heavy news to share. It was another jolt to remind me that I am comfortable, complacent and isolated in a bubble.
My heart aches for the parents and their family. My heart aches for those little babies. My anger is deep for the ones who perpetrated this act on them (as well as the whole evil mindset behind it all) but my heart also is broken that they do not know Jesus. Should any of these people die, they would go to Hell. Not just them but millions there who face the same plight. They have no resources, no help, no HOPE!! "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Chinese Twins aborted at 9 months
China, I am physically unable to reach you at this moment. Same for you, North Korea, India, and Africa. I am sitting here in front of my computer with tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart.
There is a struggle in my mind though, as I type these words. It is so very easy to make a proclamation such as "if someone asked me to go right now to any of the above-mentioned places, no luggage...I would say, "Let's go!". The reality is I would be scared beyond belief. I have a lot of excuses for not going. There are some real obstacles but I know the Lord could and would remove them if He wanted me to be there.
Why, go? For the Gospel message to be shared. I addressed this in an earlier blog entry ("Cleaning the Causeway" 3-18-14). I was going to follow up with a part 2 but never did. After I read Jackie Pullinger's book Chasing the Dragon, I was shaken up by her experiences. My response was "I could do that! In fact, I want to do that! I could so love on those people!" Then I felt a tapping on my shoulder (well, tapping as the Lord taps). Lord, is that You? Was it Him asking these questions? I always want to be so careful attributing anything that I think might be from the Lord.
"How are you doing in that loving department? How are you loving your family? Your neighbors? Your churchmembers? Your community? Your "enemies"? I know your prayer life and your time in the Bible." Ouch, Lord. "Whatever you are not doing here, you won't do over there." Ouch, again. Oh, did I mention I am the most disorganized person ever? My memory (I meant the lack thereof) has had me worried lately too. Moses had his excuses too.
All of this was not what I wanted to admit in my blog in Part 2 so Part 2 never got written until now. SIGH. I am so messed up and weak and carnal. I am so comfortable and complacent. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. The good news is He is working on me and I am honestly trying to not just listen but also obey. Really, I am. I want beautiful feet! Romans 10:15 "And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!'"
Recently, we attended a missions' conference. After hearing the missionaries' accounts of reaching different areas of the world for Christ, I heard about the people they ministered to and fell in love with the villagers. The same excitement, to rush off on an airplane that very afternoon, hit again. Naw, not THAT feeling again. Please.
Drying my eyes, here..... I WANT to be in the center of His will. At this point in time, it looks as if He wants short-term mission trips for me. It also looks as if He wants (at least for now) me to reach a particular group of people who are also needing Jesus desperately....but they are not isolated as the people of North Korea.
I love going to Mexico and El Salvador. I also love sharing the Gospel with young girls and women who are in a crisis pregnancy situation. One of the missionaries reminded us at the conference that much of the world is coming to the United States. That is very true.
At our crisis pregnancy center, we used to have a world map hanging in the meeting room. Every time we had a client from another part of the United States or the rest of the world, we would put a pin in that location. It was wonderful to see all the different places represented. I realize now that some women stayed in the U.S. but some probably returned to their countries. Did they return as Christians to share with their communities back home? We will find out in Heaven.
I came across this article this afternoon (the link below about the Chinese twins). I contemplated whether to post it on social media or not. This is extremely heavy news to share. It was another jolt to remind me that I am comfortable, complacent and isolated in a bubble.
My heart aches for the parents and their family. My heart aches for those little babies. My anger is deep for the ones who perpetrated this act on them (as well as the whole evil mindset behind it all) but my heart also is broken that they do not know Jesus. Should any of these people die, they would go to Hell. Not just them but millions there who face the same plight. They have no resources, no help, no HOPE!! "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
Chinese Twins aborted at 9 months
From the article; "He said the policy has resulted in a sky-high suicide rate for Chinese women who face such a brutal and terrorizing regime."
Congressman Chris Smith reported that there are 120 boys born for every 100 girls which causes problems when there are not enough women available for marriage. This also permeates in many other areas and results in sex trafficking and prostitution. We see this same problem in India as well where girls are either aborted or left for dead soon after birth.
The suicide rate for women is extremely high in India as well. Suicide rates of Indian women
I read a report today that a woman committed suicide after she was forced to abort her daughter. The in-laws were upset that she already had a daughter and were going to make sure there was not a second girl in the family. These atrocities happen in many areas of the world but in China and India, it is happening at an astronomically high rate of occurrence.
I would love to reach out to these women. They are beyond my reach right now. It is not in the near forseeable future to be able to minister to them. I am not saying no to God in where and when He sends me but these tragic events are reminding me that I need to have the same fervor for the lost people who are in my sphere here and now.
Last week, I came across a quote by William Wilberforce (who dedicated his whole adult life to the eradication of the slave trade back in the late 1700's-early 1800's). He said, "If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large." Wilberforce was a very strong Christian. He loved and believed God's word wholeheartedly. Was he possibly ever moved by THIS Scripture?
Matthew 9:36
"But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd."
I am reminded of a story about Betsie Ten Boom. She and her sister were imprisoned by the Nazis for hiding and protecting the Jews during WWII. One day, Betsie was cruelly whipped by the guard for not working hard enough. Still, she did not give in to hate and she prayed for the guards as well as the other prisoners. She and Corrie talked about what would happen after the war. Betsie was very concerned about the German people who were hurt by the evil of Hitler and she even included "the guards who had been taught to be so cruel." Initially, Corrie thought Betsie was talking about only the Jews but was surprised when she realized her sister was concerned for helping the ones who had imprisoned them.
"Corrie," she said, "we must tell people how good God is. After the war we must go around the world telling people. No one will be able to say that they have suffered worse than us. We can tell them how wonderful God is, and how His love will fill our lives, if only we will give up our hatred and bitterness."
With Jesus as their example and their conviction for the Great Commission, William Wilberforce, Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, the Ten Boom family and countless others have truly loved people and have acted on that love. Only with Jesus can we do that too.
I wonder if there are any Chinese Christians who are praying for that opportunity to share God with the One Child Policy officials? I pray that their hearts are not so hardened that they reject Jesus. I pray that they see the government officials and are moved with compassion. Lord, give us Your eyes for the shepherdless.
Give Me Your Eyes
Congressman Chris Smith reported that there are 120 boys born for every 100 girls which causes problems when there are not enough women available for marriage. This also permeates in many other areas and results in sex trafficking and prostitution. We see this same problem in India as well where girls are either aborted or left for dead soon after birth.
The suicide rate for women is extremely high in India as well. Suicide rates of Indian women
I read a report today that a woman committed suicide after she was forced to abort her daughter. The in-laws were upset that she already had a daughter and were going to make sure there was not a second girl in the family. These atrocities happen in many areas of the world but in China and India, it is happening at an astronomically high rate of occurrence.
I would love to reach out to these women. They are beyond my reach right now. It is not in the near forseeable future to be able to minister to them. I am not saying no to God in where and when He sends me but these tragic events are reminding me that I need to have the same fervor for the lost people who are in my sphere here and now.
Last week, I came across a quote by William Wilberforce (who dedicated his whole adult life to the eradication of the slave trade back in the late 1700's-early 1800's). He said, "If to be feelingly alive to the sufferings of my fellow creatures is to be a fanatic, I am one of the most incurable fanatics ever permitted to be at large." Wilberforce was a very strong Christian. He loved and believed God's word wholeheartedly. Was he possibly ever moved by THIS Scripture?
Matthew 9:36
"But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd."
I am reminded of a story about Betsie Ten Boom. She and her sister were imprisoned by the Nazis for hiding and protecting the Jews during WWII. One day, Betsie was cruelly whipped by the guard for not working hard enough. Still, she did not give in to hate and she prayed for the guards as well as the other prisoners. She and Corrie talked about what would happen after the war. Betsie was very concerned about the German people who were hurt by the evil of Hitler and she even included "the guards who had been taught to be so cruel." Initially, Corrie thought Betsie was talking about only the Jews but was surprised when she realized her sister was concerned for helping the ones who had imprisoned them.
"Corrie," she said, "we must tell people how good God is. After the war we must go around the world telling people. No one will be able to say that they have suffered worse than us. We can tell them how wonderful God is, and how His love will fill our lives, if only we will give up our hatred and bitterness."
With Jesus as their example and their conviction for the Great Commission, William Wilberforce, Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, the Ten Boom family and countless others have truly loved people and have acted on that love. Only with Jesus can we do that too.
I wonder if there are any Chinese Christians who are praying for that opportunity to share God with the One Child Policy officials? I pray that their hearts are not so hardened that they reject Jesus. I pray that they see the government officials and are moved with compassion. Lord, give us Your eyes for the shepherdless.
Give me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath
Give me Your eyes for just one second
Give me Your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me Your love for humanity
Give me Your arms for the broken-hearted
Ones that are far beyond my reach.
Give me Your heart for the ones forgotten
Give me Your eyes so I can see
Give Me Your Eyes
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