Thank you for joining us for this great time of seeking the face of God on behalf of millions who have never heard the message of our Lord Jesus. Today is Day 11 of our 35 Day Spiritual Adventure of getting to know and then actively praying for Northern Thailand Impact Ministry (NTIM) and all of the various unreached people groups in and around Northern Thailand.
Yesterday we focused our time of prayer on God’s Word changing the lives of people. Today we want to follow up on that concept and highlight what God says in His Word about what should be one of the main objectives of our lives.
When most people read 1 Corinithians 13 their thoughts begin to think about the husband and wife relationship but let me say very clearly that is now what the author of 1 Corinthians had in mind. The Apostle Paul was writing to the church in Corinth and explaining to them the kind of love that each of the church members should have toward one another. As followers of Jesus, we must love one another fervently. The Apostle Peter said in 1 Peter 1:22 “…fervently love one another….” Jesus also said in John 13:34-35 that the whole world would know that we are followers of Jesus, not by how much we know, not by our great skills and abilities, but Jesus said they would know we are followers of Jesus by our love for one another. This morning in our worship service in Northern Thailand I spoke on the subject of the importance of love. Several months ago I also spoke on the subject and we have recorded the audio in English and in Thai of that message if you would like to hear it. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeaDdS_1G28
As I shared with you in our update yesterday, “our desire is to join God is establishing a strong church that welcomes every ethnic group of people that live in our community and who comes through our doors. We are careful not to segregate ability to serve the Lord based on ethnicity or nationality but based upon gifting, calling, and heart. We are truly becoming a vibrant and active community church full of 1stgeneration believers and I really believe we have the blessing of God upon us …… at this time …… in this place ….. and for His purposes and His glory.” Please join us in praying for Baan Athitaan Church and for its members to truly and genuinely express fervent love for one another.
Prayer Example: “Lord, we thank You that You are at work in Northern Thailand. We want to take a moment today and ask you to help these new believers learn the importance of fervently loving one anot
her. Please fill them with Your Word, with Your Spirit, and with Your Love. We pray this in Jesus name.”
her. Please fill them with Your Word, with Your Spirit, and with Your Love. We pray this in Jesus name.”