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|    The Doctor to All    |
|    Day 352 of My 5th Bible Study Journey (8    |
|    18 Dec 25 13:34:26    |
      [continued from previous message]              and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?       5 And when he has found it, he places it on his shoulders, rejoicing.       6 (1Pe 2:25) Then when he comes home, he calls together his friends       and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me,       for I have found my sheep which was lost.'       7 (Lk 5:32) Likewise, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over       one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous men who need       no repentance.              [4] What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth       not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is       lost, until he find it?       [5] And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.       [6] And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours,       saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.       [7] I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner       that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no       repentance.              Luke 15:4-7              The church building had been closed for two years following a       devastating flood. Now I sat in the basement, looking over a group of       eager and excited children as they enjoyed a lesson from the       carefully prepared curriculum. But why hadn’t more children       attended our Bible Camp?       I ventured outside, slowly inhaling the crisp fresh northern air. It was       there I noticed my friend and teammate. I listened as he shared his       concerns and explained some of the faith struggles experienced by       the community. My mind was drawn right back to the children       enjoying camp in the church basement. Despite the faith struggles       others had experienced, these precious little ones were downstairs       learning about the loving and restorative nature of Jesus.       It struck me that we serve a God who doesn’t work through numbers       in the way we do. He sees things differently. He would leave       ninety-nine to go after one who is lost to restore them because he loves       them. He always has and always will.       In that moment, I realised future leaders were downstairs in that       church basement being found by Jesus. Being lifted up on his       shoulders and celebrated. Even though the numbers may not have       made sense to me, Jesus was in control and taking care of the math.              Tristan Spilsted       Bible Camp Volunteer              Conclusion:              Pray to the Lord and pray to know Him as love and forgiveness.              Pray to the Lord: "Thank You, Father, for the abilities You've given me.       Please help me use them for Your glory."              Pray to the Lord and pray to the Lord to point out any unforgiveness       in your life.              Pray to the Lord and pray to know the Lord has belssed you .              Pray to the Lord and pray to know the upcoming Rapture of the Church.              Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,       and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.              Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,       and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.              Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach       their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.              - Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you       - Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving       Christ among Muslim people -       Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."       - When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims       throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!              Pray that pastors will experience spiritual, emotional and physical       refreshing for the presence of the Lord              Pray that the Lord will protect and deliver our nation from       danger and adversity              Jesus, my King, make me aware of the enemy,       aware of your power over him, and especially       aware of your power to forgive sins. Amen.              Pray: How can we adequately praise you, Great Designer,       that we were born when we could best serve you? Amen.              Pray: Lord, we come to adore you because you have come to us. Keep coming,       Lord. into our messy lives. Clean us up as only you can do.       In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!              Thank you Jesus for loving and pursuing us. Thank you for leaving       the realm of heaven to enter our world that you might find us and       lead us home. Amen.              Pray that every believer in India will have access to       God's Word so they can be well-grounded in spiritual truth.              Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.       and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.              Remember eternity starts now -       Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.       --       Member - Liberal International This is doctor@nk.ca Ici doctor@nk.ca       Yahweh, King & country!Never Satan President Republic!Beware AntiChrist rising!       Look at Psalms 14 and 53 on Atheism ;       Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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