Prayer of the week: Jesus, you promised me " And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Mt 28:20) "When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say." (Lk 12:11 ) "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."(Acts 1:8) Release your Spirit upon me and anoint me to live according to your plans and glorify you and the Father in all things at all times. Amen Monday, May 28, 2001 Willing to be used Read: Mark 3:13-19 He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach. Mark 3:14 Bible In One Year: Psalm 9-12 The climax of the United States Declaration of Independence is not the glowing words, "We hold these truths to be self-evident." It is the list of names at the end of the document men who were willing to stake their fortunes, their sacred honour, and their lives on a few convictions that changed the world. Jesus changed the world with a few who were willing to die for what they believed. He began with only 12 men whom He chose to be with Him. These individuals were special because they learned from Him in person and He sent them out with the good news of the gospel. They were called apostles. But God's plan for ministry was not limited to the apostles; it also included a larger group the New Testament calls disciples. They were the multitude of listeners and learners, men and women who heard Jesus gladly. Some were just inquirers and followed Him for a few weeks. Others accepted His instruction and put it into practice, and they, along with the apostles, were the ones He used to change the world. God's method is still to use people; people who are willing to be His instruments for change in the world. Are you one of them? -- HWR God uses us when we desire To see a change in people's lives; And when we love and follow Christ, Our love for others grows and thrives. -- Sper It doesn't take great people to do great things, just unselfish ones. ********************************************************************** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **********************************************************************
