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from ineverystep_issue_20
by #ineverystep
THE WORDS OF TRUTH AND LIFE
From writer to translator, sharer to listener, across the oceans and cultures, the words of truth and life march on. Through the jesus loves : the world sermon messages and recipients’ testimonies, God’s story continues to be told. For this is God’s story in their story and their story in His story. Indeed a true love story that continues on through the ages.
‘For the first time ever, when translating these sermons my thoughts were never disturbed. I was completely involved in them, immersed in the truth. I didn’t get hungry for food, as I know I am bringing the truth to my people. For two days and two nights solid, I was translating. They are so powerful, with very simple things. They are not about outer things, but inward feelings.’
‘From sharing the jesus loves : the world sermons I came to understand that I have the best place in God’s kingdom because I am preaching the truth and what God wants to tell His people. I am now living with confidence and joy that everyone who listens to these sermons will be with God the Father one day. In this I have discovered the purpose of God calling me.’
‘With the jesus loves : the world podcasts, you are hearing the peace. For me, it’s the depth of knowledge. I love the podcasts because the explanations, the beginning, middle and end bring it all together. During the middle, it’s not just explaining but it’s also reinforcing. So I love the fact that there is a lot of reinforcement. That helps with me retaining and understanding. It’s something you can listen to over and over and I choose to do that.’
‘I also like the fact that you can choose areas and listen to a series. If you are in need of healing or you want freedom, you can go to those podcasts and they will give you exactly that. So the podcasts for me are my choice, my go-to every Sunday.’
‘Until I received this jesus loves : the world sermon ‘To know Him, Know God’, I had 42 years of life with no meaning. It is so important to daily know and experience God.’
‘I used to think Christianity was just about following rules like going to church, reading the Bible and praying. I did all those things, but I still felt like something was missing. Then, I heard through the jesus loves : the world sermons about how Jesus wants to change our hearts. That’s when I realised Christianity isn’t just about doing things for God; it’s about knowing Him personally. Now I don’t just pray because I have to, I talk to Jesus like a friend. I know He listens to me, and I can feel His presence in my life. I feel closer to Him than ever before.’
‘For a long time, I felt trapped by my past mistakes. I would keep thinking about the things I had done wrong and feel guilty. No matter what I did, I felt like I wasn’t good enough for God. But then I heard the jesus loves : the world message about Jesus turning water into wine, and something clicked in my heart. Just like Jesus turned ordinary water into something amazing, He can take my life and make it new! I don’t have to live in regret anymore. Jesus has forgiven me, and I feel free. Now I wake up every day knowing that I am loved and accepted by God!’
‘I used to struggle with doubt. I would hear people say that God has good plans for us, but I wasn’t sure if that was really true for me. Could God really change my life? Would He really answer my prayers? But after hearing the jesus loves : the world sermon about the good seed, I understood that when I believe in God’s word, it begins to grow inside me. Even if I don’t see results right away, I know something is happening. Now, instead of doubting I hold onto His promises. I know that He is working in my life and I trust Him more every day.’
‘For most of my life I felt invisible, like I wasn’t special or important to anyone. No matter how hard I tried, I felt like I was always in the background. But then I heard the message about how Jesus gives honour to those who feel unworthy. That changed everything for me! I realised that Jesus sees me, He values me, and He calls me His own. I don’t have to prove myself to anyone because God already says that I am special. Now, I walk with confidence, knowing that I matter to God.’
‘I was really struck by the aspect of the Kingdom of God where both the rich and the poor become powerful. I was overwhelmed realising that this is possible because Jesus became poor and gave up His riches for us. He became poor that we might become rich. He completely laid down the desires of humanity to become rich and powerful, so that we could be free of their controlling forces. Yet the amazing thing is, He does make us rich, but not in the ways of this world, but in the riches of His kingdom.’
‘I really enjoyed the jesus loves : the world podcast titled ‘Come up Higher - God is Goodness’. It made my spirit lift to know that God is only good and His goodness is so pure. And that we can completely trust in Him because of that truth.’
‘It stood out to me listening to the sermon ‘To Have Reverence, Awe and Wonder’ that having reverence, awe and wonder of God is a gift from Him. I don’t need to worry if I don’t feel that way, as I know I can ask Him for that. And most of all, as I continue to know Him and His character more and more, this will become more a reality in my life.’