May 18th, 2008
Over the past few months,
I've developed an intense sense of urgency for spreading the Gospel.
So many needs have become obvious to me. Some are flagrant, like the
continual suffering and oppression in places like Myanmar and
Darfur, as well as the heart-rending tragedy of the earthquake near
Chengdu, China. Some have been more personal but just as
distressing, like learning that several of my professing Christian
friends have a relationship with Christ that extends no farther than
wearing a cross like a lucky rabbit's foot.
As I read about the
prophesied shortage of wheat, barley, oil and wine in the Bible, and
the 60th anniversary of Israel, I'm convinced that His return is
approaching quickly. Not long ago, the occurrence of prophetic
events was plodding and erratic. Now, it seems there is a daily and
relentless march.
Honestly, I'm afraid. So
many I personally care about have not accepted Christ, and time is
running out. There is so much work to do. "The harvest is plentiful,
but the workers are few." Worse, I worry that some workers are
inefficient and lame, myself in particular.
So, I am redoubling my
efforts, determined to give this everything I've got, determined to
make up for lost time, determined to reach every person I can. What
could be more important?
During the coming weeks, I
will be performing an inventory of all the resources and
relationships this organization has. I will be seeking new partners,
and new ways to partner, formalizing the mish-mash of existing
projects, aggressively pursuing the most effective ones, canceling
those that have not shown results.
I invite your ongoing
prayers for this organization, and encourage you to do everything
possible to reach the Lost. Our Savior may not tarry much
longer.
Twelve
Esprit
Omnimedia