John 1:3-5 ~ 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. KJV
Jesus is the Word, and the Word dwells within each of us through the Holy Spirit's indwelling. We are blessed beyond blessings to know that our Divine God saw fit to share His Son's life to save our miserable sinful souls! But the moment that happened, that same Divine God allowed the Holy Spirit to dwell within each of us, as Jesus told us that He was going to be our Comforter in His absence. John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
And He kept His Word! Our God made this possible at the beginning of creation. He gave us life and Light and we can either accept it and carry the torch to others, or we can reject it and be assured of our destination to hell. I don't know about you, but I chose the Lord as my Saviour August 12, 1968, and I have never had one morsel of regret. Where are you right now on your spiritual journey of Life? Are you saved? Do you know if the Lord would return this very moment as you read, that you would go to heaven?
According to sources at www.worldchristiandatabase.org there are approximately 7.9 billion people on earth which is drastic increase from the year 1900 when there were a total population of 1.6 billion. Of these, everyone alive that are called Christians there are approximately 4.5 billion. These numbers are mind boggling! But God knows each and every one alive or dead, and it is His will that every single soul would hear the Gospel, to know that Jesus loves them and wants them to be saved. Mercy, how can we do that! A daunting task, but that is what God wants. He did not make hell for you and me; hell was created for the devil and all those who reject Christ as His Son and our Saviour. We are to go and tell the world of His salvation for all, Jesus Christ.
There are 196 countries worldwide with approximately 16,000 people groups. These are people who have the same common history, language, beliefs and identity. Around 7,000 of these 16,000 people groups are unreached with the Gospel: an impossible task - no not with God. We are blessed to reach thousands upon thousands with the Gospel through our work in the printing Ministry at Faith Baptist Church in FL, and through our presence on the radio at the same church through www.wbofradio.com a 24/7 distinctively Christian radio station where Tom has a program "Jewel for the Day" 5 days a week. We know that we are reaching over 100 countries with the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. In addition, Tom preaches and we both sing of our wonderful Saviour so that others can hear a clear message of the Gospel.
But what about here on the precious soil of America? Did you know that due to immigration, it is estimated that of all those unreached people groups around the world, there are approximately 350 of those groups right here within our borders. We must be actively sharing Jesus and His sacrifice for the salvation of all people, by one-on-one door knocking, preaching, singing, printing, radio, Gospel tracts . . . any way we can. Folks if you know anything about the Bible, we are living in the end days and Jesus, unannounced, will appear and in the twinkling of an eye call us home to heaven. 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. How many will we leave behind? How many will never have an opportunity to come to the Light, the glorious light of Jesus Himself because we didn't go and tell?
I recently had a conversation with a man whom I love. I have known him many years. I told him I was enjoying watching his kids and grandkids growing up on Facebook. BUT I was more interested in him bringing them to church so I could watch them not only grow physically but spiritually, teaching them the Word of God. Sadly, this generation is not attending church. He brought HIS children to church weekly, but his grandchildren don't even know what church is, let alone, God or Jesus Christ. This is everywhere we go. It is not locked down in some specific area. Folks, we must change this as Christians. We must go and tell, how about you? Do you know Jesus as your personal Saviour and are you sharing the Good News everywhere you go? If not, get saved then broadcast it everywhere! I challenge you to get a burden for souls and do all that you know to do to reach them with the Gospel.
"THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!"
1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
The Light of the World is Jesus
The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin,
The Light of the world is Jesus!
Like sunshine at noonday, His glory shone in.
The Light of the world is Jesus!
Come to the light, 'tis shining for thee;
Sweetly the light has dawned upon me.
Once I was blind, but now I can see:
The Light of the world is Jesus!
If you don't know Him, come to Him today!
Tom & Linda Milam
Missionaries to America and around the world
May we be faithful as your Missionaries.
Philippians 2:16
Philippians 2:16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
Dear Jesus, help us to be worthy of Your sacrifice, securing our souls with the Light of your life and sacrifice. May Your light shine in and through us as our reasonable service to You. Save the lost, encourage the saints please. And help us to be wise, studied up, aware, and faithful to You, giving YOU all our best with an open loving heart for the ministry and people. Help us Lord, to be wise in our home life and all that is going on with that. Thank you in advance, Lord, for working out our situation for a home in FL. Thank you to all who are praying for us. I pray for those who have given of their finances, and that You will continue to supply. We know You are our Great Provider, and we can't thank you enough. We thank You Lord for Your wonderful mercy in Tom's eyes and ask that You heal him completely or at least allow the medication to work. Lord I also bring my eyes before you and the important appointment I have tomorrow. Thank You for Dr. Gallogly, and Dr. Leitenbauer who found the problem I am experiencing in my "good eye". Lord, may I go today to my appointment, and Dr. Gallogly give us good news. We ask Lord, that You would heal our dear friends and family. Bless our daughters, Nina, Jennifer, and Lita their husbands, children, grandchildren; especially with Lita's health we ask for Your healing touch in every area of her life. We love You Lord and thank You for first loving us. Amen.
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