There is one common thread that binds every one of us on this earth...our need of love. There is a hunger in our soul for it that never rests. We are compelled to seek it all the days of our lives. Do many find it? Once found can it last? There is a perfect love which we can hear about, a love that is greater than any other. It is the love that lays down its life for another. Yet, are we capable of such a love? This love asks nothing of us but that we receive it. Can there be such a love? This love unlocks every wearisome chain that binds our hearts...guilt, shame, fear, pain, disquiet, unbelief...It sets us free. This love is patient and kind, it does not envy or boast, it is not proud. Have you found a love like this? It is not rude or self-seeking and it is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrongs. This perfect love does not delight in evil but it rejoices in the truth. Do you know this love? It always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres. This love will never fail. Are you ready for this perfect love? The empty longing deep within you can be filled. There is One Who laid His life down for you, Jesus Christ. He paid every debt you have ever had. Every sinful, evil act, thought, word or deed that has ever been a part of your life has been forgiven, washed away by the blood that He shed for you upon the cross. God is Love. We innately seek that which can be found in Christ alone. "For God so loved the world that He gave is only begotten Son that whoever should believe in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16. Our sin separates us from God. He has given us one way to be reconciled to Him and that is through believing in His Son, Jesus Christ. The love that never fails is reaching out to you right now, simply receive it. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved. Perfect Love has been found!
There are certain memories that are so captured in our heart that when we revisit them they feel as though they were yesterday. One such memory is on my mind today. Two darling munchkins sit splashing in the tub while I sit on the floor, exhausted and dazed. My heart is aching as I cry out to God, asking Him why He has put such a desire in my heart to be a missionary. In His gentle, Loving Father way, He speaks to my heart and says, "This is your mission field. No matter where I could send you as a missionary, you would never have the 24/7 opportunity to share your faith like what I have given you here. This is the most important mission field that I could send you to." My heart changed as I dried my tears and looked at the precious, amazing, eternally significant mission field God had sent me to and I rejoiced. "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:9.
There are movies that impact your life and remain in your heart. Faith Like Potatoes is one such movie. Based on a true story with an actual documentary following, this is a gift to see. Meet Angus Buchan, a Scottish Zulu, and fall in love with his faith in God and God's mighty provision and faithful work through his life and that of his family. This is the first movie I have seen that represents the African language beautifully with many subtitles, though the majority of the movie is in English. Angus is still alive and serving with his family in South Africa. You will be blessed, moved and changed by the life of this Christian Saint. I got my copy through the library system. You can also buy it at:
http://product.half.ebay.com/Faith-Like-potatoes_W0QQtgZinfoQQprZ71846801 . You can also read the book! Twice as special to enjoy. Pop the popcorn, bring your family together and drink in this beautiful story of faith like potatoes.
