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“…who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14
We live in perilous times. Isn’t it exciting? Every day we have the opportunity to live like Noah, serve like Joseph, and influence like Esther. I believe revival is about to break out around the world. Why couldn’t it start right here in Topeka? As we serve faithfully wherever we are planted, people will respond to our love and care, which is the first step toward responding to Jesus. God is doing great things in Montara and on Wanamaker Road! Or maybe revival could break out in Columbia, MO, where He is also at work. There my sister-in-law and her husband responded to God’s call to minister in their retirement complex. Livestreaming their church’s Sunday morning services and offering a Bible Study every Wednesday, they have developed a community of elderly believers. In the past few months they have baptized one and ushered another through the door to her face-to-face meeting with Jesus. Back here in Topeka, I was privileged to learn that a TUMI (The Urban Ministry Institute of Topeka) student of mine, originally from Kenya, came alongside a Kenyan acquaintance who had lost a loved one. Bringing Jesus into that difficult situation, she helped her friend walk through the maze of grief and daunting funeral arrangements in this foreign country, with my friend’s pastor, also from their native country, conducting the service. Today’s world seems full of self-centeredness – and it is. Our neighbors may seem angry and hard-hearted – and some of them are. But as in the days of our Bible heroes, God is at work, and He gives us exciting opportunities to join Him as He calls dry bones to come alive! As part of his remnant, this is our responsibility. And what a privilege it is! Blessings! Nell
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