A short time ago I met with a person going through a crisis of
faith. As the story unfolded they said in this order, "I don't know if I
believe in God anymore. I'm not sure who I am or why I’m here. I've had a lot
of problems. I don't know if Jesus is the Savior and wonder if all religions
are equal. I don't know if heaven is real, or if this life is all there
is. Can you help me with my crisis of faith?" The whisper of the Spirit
let me know, "Clue-phone to Michael-This is an Open Door for the Gospel.”
I asked permission to walk the person through the Epic Story of the ages and
jotted down five words and explained biblically their significance: GOD (Does
God exist? What is He like?), CREATION (Who am I? What is my identity?),
STRUGGLE (What is wrong with the world? What is wrong with me? Who is the
villain?), RESCUE (What/Who is the solution?), HOME (Where am I going? Is there
any hope?). These five words rightly understood were the answers to the five
issues raised earlier. Through the power of the Gospel this person trusted in
Jesus Christ. It never gets old seeing someone become a new creation.
Earlier
this week I went through a whole day of appointments and repeatedly got to share
the Good News. In the early evening a new disciple called saying he had the
opportunity to share the gospel with a friend that day. Hearing that the baton
is passed to another who is discovering opportunity is just as inspiring to me
as if I had shared it myself.
We
pray and yearn for a transformation of hearts and a revolution of minds in
Caesar's household and Capitol Communities through the person of Jesus Christ
and the power of the Word of God. The harvest is plentiful. The opportunities
overflow. By God's grace the best opportunities are still ahead.
Capitol Commission
It is a joy to serve as the Chaplain to the State of Louisiana with the
Capitol Commission. In September I had the privilege of joining with Chaplains
from many of the other states across the nation in the Indiana State Capitol
for an annual gathering. The Capitol Commission is an outstanding organization.
You can discover more about this National Ministry at www.capitolcom.org.
Here’s what a couple of leaders are saying about our ministry.
“Capitol
Commission shares with government leaders and legislators .of every political
persuasion the love of God as proclaimed through the Gospel of Jesus Christ,
challenging them to live a transformed more...” President – AnGel Ministries, Anne
Graham Lotz
“I
believe that the biblical basis and the practical wisdom that I have seen in
Capitol Commission is the kind of ministry that every state capitol as well as
the federal government politicians need in more...” International Evangelist, Luis
Palau
Please pray for the
following:
1. Pray for the Forcey Bible Church Men’s Retreat in Maryland at the end
of the month. I will be speaking to over one hundred men over the weekend at
their 25th Annual Men’s Retreat.
2.
Pray for the Leadership St. Tammany Revisited Program I am chairing that will
address the issue of disengagement and engagement in civic life and
responsibility. We have a great line up of speakers at this half day event.
3.
Pray for Bible studies, one-on-one appointments and speaking opportunities this
month. I had the opportunity to speak at the National Convention for the
Christian Legal Society this past weekend.
4.
Pray for elected leaders and those running for office (2 Timothy 2:1-4). Our
elections are this month in Louisiana and that means leaders need to depend on
the Lord and look to Him.
5.
Pray for our grandson, who is now 2.5 pounds and due to make his grand
appearance in December. The doctor says all looks great.
Betting
the Farm on God,
Michael
