As we approach Easter, we ought to consider the depth of God’s love and forgiveness for mankind. The Lord Jesus took all of the sin and shame that we carry when He hung on the cross of Calvary. Receiving His gift of salvation is the beginning of a relationship that grows more and more precious as we walk in the way of righteousness.
In Quebec the church dominated the life of people since the arrival of explorers from Europe hundreds of years ago. Since the 1960s, many people have moved away from the influence of the church. However, praise God that thousands of people found new life in Christ as they began to read the Bible for themselves.
This month “Every Home for Christ” is distributing literature with the message of salvation to 17 communities in Quebec and Ontario. Having met the leaders of this ministry and visited a church in St-Hubert (near Montreal) last summer where an outreach was taking place, I was delighted to receive an envelope marked “Trouver l’espoir/Finding the Hope” in our ministry postal box, as well as at home. Please join me in praying for fruit from this outreach.
“Happy birthday!” to a godly man who is celebrating his birthday today. Karen and I had the joy of staying with John and his dear wife, Carolyn, in Tulsa last month. What a blessing it is to have brothers and sisters in Christ who pray for us faithfully!
Scripture for the weekend: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Steve