Thursday, January 1, 2009

New Year Opportunity

“For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” II Tim. 1:7

Christians face opportunities unequaled at any other time in human history.

Sophisticated technology makes worldwide evangelism a possible reality. Bibles are printed in more languages than could have been dreamed of a hundred years ago.

In this country modern conveniences have set people free. Leisure industries boom as people pay to enjoy themselves.

People have more time and information than ever before, yet they live under greater tension and fear.

Fear for personal safety is a prison to many in a society which is becoming more tolerant of the guilty and less sympathetic with the innocent.

Pray that the circumstances we face will bring men, women and children to their knees before God. Pray that many will come to know Him in these perilous times.

Do not respond to the tensions this world faces as those who do not know God. Praise Him for the opportunity these pressures give us to tell others about Him.

Pray for God’s work in the hearts of those whom you will contact this week. Ask Him to provide you a special opportunity to witness to someone who does not know Him.