In addition to the exceptionally gifted medical doctor and his wife going to Brazil, Dr David Gibbs also told the story of Carl E Smith and his wife, who had made up their minds to go to Africa as Missionaries; they had sent their things to Africa in preparation for their journey, but, Mrs Smith came down with an illness that left her bedfast for a long long time.
Unable to go to Africa, Carl prayed a simple prayer, “LORD, you know where my heart is; since we’re unable to go, please use me to send many Missionaries to the fields.” GOD loves a prayer like that – one that is Kingdom focused. Shortly afterwards, he started an antenna manufacturing business in his garage, and went on to become someone building antennae for radio stations, space missions and other top government operations.
As at the time Gibbs was narrating the story, Carl Smith was already bankrolling the activities and living costs of 300 Missionaries on different fields around the world. His prayer and desire is, “LORD, before I die, HELP ME INCREASE IT TO 500 MISSIONARIES.”What is your own daily prayer focused on? Aren’t we mostly taught self-focused, give-me give-me prayers?! Such prayers may bring personal prosperity and comforts, but change nothing significant. Until we learn to pray KINGDOM-MINDED, SACRIFICIAL prayers, our churches shall remain mere social gathering centres.
The church needs more men/women like Carl Smith – people who would put GOD’S KINGDOM ahead of their personal needs and desires. Are you in the Carl Smith’s category or in the ‘give-me give-me’ class?Dr Gibbs’ Christian Law Association (CLA) provides free legal assistance and representation to Bible-believing churches, ministries, and individual Christians facing religious freedom violations, government regulations, or zoning conflicts. It is a nationwide legal ministry defending Christian liberty. For over 50 years, CLA has represented 10,000 churches in all 50 states of the USA. From the pulpit, Dr. Gibbs exhorts Christians to stand for JESUS CHRIST.
Imagine what the Nigerian Church would look like if we had a lawyer like Dr David Gibbs, and an organization like CLA. Where are the HOLY SPIRIT-filled lawyers in Nigeria? What are you doing about Liyatu Dawa and others like her? What are you doing about the gross INJUSTICE in the country? What are you doing?
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