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You can have all of your doctrines right - yet still not have the presence of God. - Leonard Ravenhill
12:00 AM ∙ Jan 30, 2023

Hello Everyone,

The title of this newsletter, “We have everything we need,” is not something I said, even though I can also say it. It is said by a person who came to faith from a Muslim background in Iraq. When ISIS took over the place, he was displaced with his wife and five kids. They were provided two tents, and they chose to use one to store Bible, use it as a prayer room, and have fellowship with other believers. They all stayed in one tent in cold conditions with little to eat. They were facing pressure from people around them for their faith. His house was burned once due to his faith. When Todd Nettleton from VOM was visiting this family, after seeing everything, he asked this question – “What are you praying and asking God.” This response came –

We don’t have to ask God for anything. We have everything we need, and we are happy.

Two days ago, I had the privilege to talk to a pastor from North India. He mentioned that he was about to go somewhere. He later explained that it was night, and he was going to drive 225 Kilometers to provide blankets and supplies to displaced families who were staying in a jungle after severe persecution broke out in their village. He cannot go to the place, but only a few people will come and collect it from a nearby place. He will meet them and pray and come back the next day. We asked him whether he could delay his trip as the situation could get better later. His response was, “if not now, then when should I go and provide them with what they need.”

At times I am baffled by the faith, courage, and strength exhibited by people going through challenging times due to their faith. On the other side, I see people with no issues battling petty things, murmuring, and complaining.

Recently I read a note from Todd Nettleton’s journal. Before going on an international trip with risks, he was trying to use his time in the best possible way. He was focused on doing everything right. Finally, he wondered why he was not living like that every time. Why does this change before a trip? Do we think we are indestructible in America? Do we not realize that risk exists here, also? There is no guarantee for tomorrow. One thing we can do is live each day to the best of our abilities to fulfill God’s purpose and find joy in him.   

Below is an audio from a video created by my friend Lion from Uganda. I found it very inspiring and thought of sharing it. He shares that we should “inspire before you expire.”

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Health/Personal Update

Thank you for your continued prayers for my complete recovery. I am doing fine, and most things are stable. I am getting some infusions to normalize my immunity level.

Once again, I want to thank everyone who has not given up but continues to pray for me.

Media Updates

  • Thriving Talk’s new episodes have been released.

    • Thriving Talk’s new episodes,

      • “Implications of Seeing Church as Family” - YouTube Link

      • “Bullying and Peer Pressure” - YouTube Link

    • All details are here - https://gospel-link.com/podcast-thriving-talk/.

    • Podcast Platforms Link

  • Messages

    • Full Video

      • New Life & Conversion | English Message

      • आपका दिल कहां है? | Hindi Message

      • അഭിവൃദ്ധി പ്രാപിക്കുന്ന സമൂഹത്തിൽ പുതിയ ജീവിതം - New Life in a Thriving Community

      • എന്താണ് വ്യത്യാസം? - What is the difference? - Malayalam Message

    • Shorts (less than 1 minute)

      • Born Again Experience

Blogs

  • Spiritual Journey Insights Blog

    • Thriving Talk - January 2023 Episodes

    • Relationship between Christianity and Culture

  • Theology AI Blog

    • Challenges with AI

  • Pilgrim's Thoughts

    • Peace be with you

Focus for the next few weeks.

  • Make consistent progress with goals for this year.

Some things that caught my attention recently

  • Use Your Gifts in the Local Church

  • 10 Reasons to Revisit the Missionary Example of William Carey

  • Chinese Pastors Can Teach You What John Calvin Can’t

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If God answers ‘Yes’, He is increasing your faith. If ‘Wait’, He is increasing your patience. If ‘No’, He has something better for you.
9:30 AM ∙ Jan 30, 2023
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