I was reading today about a voice that once cried in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight!" (Matt. 3:3) How have we been responding to that call? Are we ready to acknowledge that One greater than all our best efforts and ideals has come, and that He is seeking entrance in our lives? Are our preparations cluttering the path - or clearing it for God to have His way? It is a sober thought.
We prepare for anticipated blessing, don't we? The work on the residential building at the Center in Makindu is progressing steadily, spurred by the desire to have a place for visitors to stay while attending meetings. Here laborers work on the interior walls:
Lawrence reports: The walls have gone up about five feet now, but it is a wonderful blessing. Glory to God.
Certainly God's preparations far exceed what we can do. Brother Lawrence shares: We are praising the Dear Master for His wonderful gracious works around here. We have had rains and the area is starting to look green and very beautiful. It coincides with the "Christmas" season here when many talk of changing their lives anew. The new green leaves remind many of the new birth...... Oh, that God would be given His due right to change and reign in each heart!
The children are active in their free time from school and are getting instructed in Christianity in the center. It is simply wonderful, and the second time it has been done around the center. Glory, glory to God! We look forward to His glorifying Himself a lot more. Praise the Lord.
As the busyness of the season fills our time and attention, let us not forget that it was a simple stable and faithful shepherds that received Christ first. God isn't looking for the great and accomplished, but the yielding hearts. Are we prepared to receive Him?
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