The Lord Met US


This past week we met with a small group of mentors and leaders from several Central Asian nations. These were the “right” people to be with us.

We heard stories of how they came to Christ and what their current ministry is. They have freedom to minister but must do so with ‘wisdom’. In every country where they came from, the Church is growing in the form of house churches. The need for mentors and Christ-like leaders is evident.

I am personally thankful to the Lord for the work He did while we were together.

Take a moment, if you would, to pray for those who attended. Pray that they will have the mind of Christ as they minister with wisdom and in a spirit of love, grace and truth.

Maranatha (Come, Lord Jesus)





Consider these questions:​

  2. How does Paul suggest we should evaluate them?
  3. In your ministry, what do you rely on?


Maranatha (Come, Lord Jesus)



The wealthy seem to have it all together. We honor them as those who’ve made it and have it all together. Even in ministries and churches we do this. I have done this. Yet James admonishes us to avoid this trap.

I was reading in James 2 this morning which begins with these words: “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory (Jm. 2:1).” He then describes favoritism toward the rich and discrimination toward the poor (v 2-3) and concludes with, “have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?” (v 4)

Take a moment to look at your own life. How have you fallen into this trap? Ask the Lord to grant you wisdom and grace to show no partiality toward a person’s wealth or lack of it.