the overflow // Monday E-Devotion

That is just what I am doing. Overflowing. Living in the overflow is an awesome place to be. Our church has Biker Sunday this weekend, and it was oof the hook. The biggest crowd we've ever had with out of town guests and lots of in-town, local new visitors too.

Our guest speaker was from The ROC (Richmond Outreach Center) was Bear Garrett who is a part of their Soulwinning Soldier motorcycle ministry. He talked about his passion for winning people to Jesus and how God changed his life. What a powerful testimony! (Watch our church TV program on btw21.)

Proverbs 11:30 (nasb) --- The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,And he who is wise wins souls.

John 3:17 (nlt) --- God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.

Telling people about Jesus and seeing lives change is the highest calling of the Christian's life. For the next couple of says, I challenge you and and me to think through some questions and pray for people we know who need Jesus:

--- Is anybody going to be in heaven because of me?

--- Do you look for opportunities to to talk to people about Jesus and invite people to church?

--- What are you willing to do so that someone can know God?

--- Who are you praying for God to save?

There will not be a devotion on Tuesday as I will be away at a meeting. Spend time this week thinking about, praying and sharing what God has done in your life.

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