“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?  I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”  Isaiah 43:19

Hello Dear Hearts,

Yes, the Lord is doing a NEW THING and we do know it.  We are living in a new age, with the explosion of knowledge prophesied by the Lord, the Gospel is being preached in an unprecedented way. Satellite, satellite dishes, the computer- internet, smart phones, Droid, iPads, everything everywhere God is using to proclaim His love through Jesus Christ.  He is making a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.  He is reaching those who have never heard the name of Jesus.

The Jesus Film, as of this date, has been translated into 1121 languages.  The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s project “My Hope” is using an innovative way with television in individual’s homes. It’s “one on one evangelism,” in Africa, Latin America and Asia. They are reaching millions around the world.  The exceloration of spreading the Gospel is mind boggling.

We are actually witnessing prophecy unfolding before our eyes. And just as my slogan on my letterhead is, “winning the world for Jesus, one person at a time”.

I would like to share the adapted version of Loren Eiseley’s “The Star Thrower”

An old man had a habit of early morning walks on the beach. One day, after a storm, he saw a human figure in the distance moving like a dancer. As he came closer he saw that it was a young woman and she was not dancing but was reaching down to the sand, picking up a starfish and very gently throwing it into the ocean.

“Young lady”, he asked, “Why are you throwing starfish into the sea?”

“The sun is up, and the tide is going out, and if I do not throw them in they will die.”

“But young lady, do you not realise that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it? You cannot possibly make a difference.”

The young woman listened politely, paused and then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the water, past the breaking waves, saying: “It made a difference to that one.”

The old man looked at the young woman inquisitively and thought about what she had done. Inspired, he joined her in throwing starfish back into the sea. Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved.

And so it is with the Kingdom of God, each one of us is called to make a difference.  Some sow seed, some water, some prune, but all share in the harvest.  “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord…”  I would like to challenge you to start off this new year doing one new thing.  Perhaps there’s something you’ve thought about doing, but haven’t gotten around to it.  There is need everywhere.

One of the new things I am going to do, is take the whole day of February the 29th, (leap year) and spend it in prayer for each one of you, individually, who have been involved with me in this ministry. I am going to pray for your family and the needs you may have.  If you want to drop me a note for a special prayer request so that I may pray more specifically please do.

A ninety year old man, who had lost most of his vision and hearing, listened intently as I shared with him the love of Christ; and as he prayed to receive Jesus, I saw a fresh light come into his face, a new zest for living and a smile a mile wide.

My heart is overflowing with praise and gratitude for YOU.  I pray this year will be a year of new beginnings, God’s Blessings and Favor in every area of your life.

In Christ’s Love,

Georgia Lee

Hello Dear Hearts,

For four hundred years the people of Israel had heard nothing from God.  And then — silence was shattered by the supernatural visitation of angels!  Gabriel appeared to Zacharias in the temple, then to Mary.  The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream; and on the night of Jesus’ birth the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds tending their flocks.  “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

The angels brought more than a glimmer of hope into a dark world, it was hope personified. “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOUR, who is Christ the Lord.” “Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the new born King; peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! “

There is no way we can wrap our minds around

the most incredible event in human history,

when God, the Word, became flesh, a baby.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt

among us, and we beheld his glory,

the glory as of the only begotten

of the Father, full of grace and truth.”

And though the world is in chaos, and hopelessness rules in the hearts of men, “Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”

He came on that night of nights to deliver us.  “I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.” So when the circumstances seem to overwhelm us

and the trials and tribulations come upon us, we stand firm on the eternal word of God, “For thou art my hope, O Lord God, thou art my trust from my youth.”  “My hope comes from the Lord.”

As we celebrate the Gift of all gifts, from our Heavenly Farther, I want to thank you for answering His call on our lives together.  I praise God for your faithfulness through prayer and giving as we minister here on the Islands.  You have made it possible for many to come to Christ.  “The Lord has anointed me (us) to preach glad tidings to the meek; He hath sent me (us) to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.” Isaiah 61:1  “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shown toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”

And so with prophecies being fulfilled before our eyes, we anticipate “Our blessed hope,”  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  To an inheritance incorruptible and that fadeth not away,  reserved in heaven for you.”

And with a thankful heart I want to wish you and your loved ones a very special, loving, joy filled Christmas and Holiday Season.

With so much love and appreciation,

Georgia Lee

Hello Dear Hearts,

We thank God for the promises in His Word.  In these days of escalating violence, international tensions and national economic distress, we can stand firm in the knowledge of our redemption as blood bought children of the King of the Universe.

“Do not be afraid…..I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” He is our shield!  It is God’s desire to bless His children.  He is not limited to this world’s circumstance or our own individual shortcomings.  He has called us to expect great things; sometimes, seemingly impossible things.

I am reminded of Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, when he heard of the tremendous armies about to attack his kingdom.  He feared and sought the Lord and called all of his people from all of the cities of Judah to gather together to fast and pray.

His first reaction was fear; like so many of us when we seem to be up against the wall.  We’ve lost our job, how can we pay our bills?  Our child has been seriously injured, or when we hear that a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer or is facing a serious operation, usually our first reaction is fear.  However, immediately, Jehoshaphat sought the Lord, and proclaimed a fast.

As he “stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord,” he began his prayer, not about the dire need that was pressing in on him, but in worship, “of the God of the kingdoms of heaven, ” and praise for His might and power. He then reminded God “if when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence… and cry unto Thee in our affliction, then Thou wilt hear and help…for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us, neither know we what to do: BUT OUR EYES ARE UPON THEE.”

Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon a prophet in their midst and spoke, “Be not afraid nor be dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s….you shall not need to fight in this battle.” When Jehoshaphat heard the word of the Lord, he and all of the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem fell on their faces and worshipped God.

The next morning, he moved in FAITH, HE APPOINTED SINGERS  TO PRECEED THE ARMY and when they began to sing and praise,  the Lord set ambushments against the enemy, and so utterly confused them, they turned against each other and destroyed themselves.

On the 2^nd of October many Messianic Jews and Christians on Maui, met all over the Island to pray for Israel; some fasted for 40 days.  Our Nation is in great trouble.  We need to seek God with our whole hearts.  He has said, “If MY PEOPLE, which are called by MY NAME, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”

May I share with you something that inspired me a few years ago, the purpose statement of Campus Crusade’s Prayer Movement;  “TO HELP MAKE PRAYER SO FOUNDATIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL THAT IT WILL BREATHE CHRIST’S LIFE INTO EVERYTHING WE ARE AND DO.”

I want you to know how much I depend on YOUR prayers and loving support of this Ministry.  I can never THANK YOU ENOUGH.

I do have a special need for prayer.  I have injured my leg and it became infected, so the doctor has put me on antibiotics with instructions to keep my leg elevated this past month. I’m improving a little each day.  I so miss being out and involved. Thank you again.

Georgia Lee

Hello Dear Hearts,

Everything is HIS!  It’s really ALL about God.  The God who spoke the universe into existence, the One who parted the Red Sea, the One who made the sun stand still for Joshua, has called us to be laborers with Him in His harvest. Jesus said, “Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into HIS harvest”. Do we really understand the supernatural POWER OF PRAYER! There are miracles in our mouths.  The Lord tells us, “There is death and life in the power of the tongue…choose life” and “Speak those things that are not as though they are”.

In Genesis the Lord told us there would be “seedtime and harvest”. and He “would give seed to the sower”. There are seeds each one of us sow every day.  There is the seed of PRAYER that unlocks the treasures of heaven. There is the seed of WORSHIPED.  When every horrific disaster came crushing down on Job, he fell on his face and worshipped God.  And in God’s time, He gave Job twice as much as was taken from him.

There is the seed of PRAISE.  God inhabits praise and the devil flees from it.  The Most High God who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, from everlasting to everlasting must be WORSHIPPED, PRAISED AND ADORED.  There is the seed of THANKSGIVING for calling us out of darkness into His marvelous light; for forgiveness of our sins and giving us eternal life. For giving us His Holy Spirit and the assurance that He will never leave us or forsake us.  And I could go on and on.

GOD’S WORD is a seed.  He has said,” heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Word will never pass away”.   He told us to bury it in our hearts that we might not sin against Him.  When our ministering angels hear us quote His word they go into action in our behalf.  The Lord has said, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God”.

There is the seed of FAITH.  The Lord has told us He has given each of us  “a measure of faith, to accomplish great and mighty things which we know not of.” To believe and trust Him regardless of the circumstances.

There is a seed of FORGIVNESS that frees us from anger, hatred, resentment, bitterness and evil speaking.  “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.”

And though there are others the greatest seed of all is LOVE.  The Lord has said, “I have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee”.

In the 39 parables Jesus taught, 18 had to do with FINANCES, but YOU, my co-laborers, have so faithfully sown into this Ministry not only with money but with love, prayer, and faith. We all are laboring together, one toils the soil, another sows the seed.  Then the seeds must be covered and then they need to be watered.  And when it’s time, the harvest appears.

I was walking in a store and a woman with such a bewildered expression on her face, stopped me and said, “You have something for me.”  I asked her a couple of questions and I knew it was HARVEST TIME.  I shared a little about Jesus in my life and then told her He loved her, and that’s why  she was led to me.  We put our purses over our arms and held hands as she prayed to receive Christ.  Betty had been searching for a long time. She has a Bible

On the 2^nd of October the Messianic Jews and Christians from all over the Islands are gathering together to pray for Israel and revival.  We will be on the north, south, east and west of Maui.  Some are fasting for forty days.  Please pray for a mighty HARVEST. THANK YOU PRECIOUS ONES, MAY GOD’S BLESSINGS OVERTAKE YOU.

Hello Dear Hearts,

We are dismayed as we see unprecedented turmoil in the Middle East- Egypt, Libya, Yemen and Syria, plus a nuclear Iran, with Ahmadinejad, the fanatically religious leader, who has repeatedly called for Israel “to be wiped off the map,”- the man who has said the Holocaust never occurred and September 11 attacks are a “big fabrication”.

And then there’s Turkey, which in 1949 was the first Muslim country to recognize Israel.  Turkey sheltered hundreds of thousands of Jews escaping persecution.  The two countries had enjoyed economic, cultural and military ties.  Now as Turkey has turned against Israel, it is feared that Turkey could share Israeli intelligence secrets with Iran. The Prime Minister Erdogan said in essence, “I am a representative of the Muslim nations, I will bring us together, and this coalition will defeat Israel”.

In a dramatic reversal of policy under President Obama, the United States now refuses to give Israel unconditional support at the United Nations.  If the United States turns against Israel, God will turn against us.  It’s that simple.  The Bible says, “He who touches you, touches the apple of His eye”.

“And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse them that curse thee: and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.”

During one of the darkest times of our countries’ history, President Abraham Lincoln was asked by a reporter during the civil war, “Is God on the side of the Union?”  He answered, “My concern is not whether God is on our side, my greatest concern is to be on God’s side; for God is always right.”

The only place on earth that God has identified with his name, He calls Himself the God of Israel.  He tells us in His Word, that when the Jewish people are regathered in the Holy Land, the nations of the world will form a coalition against them to attack them.  Many rabbis in Israel believe the prophecies of Ezekiel 38 are unfolding in today’s headlines.  Jesus tells us, when this happens, “to lift up our eyes because our redemption is drawing near”.

From my writing, you may have surmised that I am involved in some Israeli Ministries.  I talked with a young man Mike, who questioned a God of love, who would allow some people to go to Heaven and some to go to Hell. A question often asked!

The God of such magnitude who has said, “Your thoughts are not my thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord.  As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”  The God who has said “I have loved you with an everlasting love, therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.”    The God who “so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

I told Mike that the way things are so rapidly developing in the Middle East, we must be prepared.  “For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first …and we which are alive shall be caught up together with Him in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”  He said,” How do I know this Jesus?”.  As he turned his questions into faith, we prayed.  Christ came into his life.

Thank you CHOSEN ONES FOR YOUR FAITHFUL MINISTRY WITH ME. GOD BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY.

Lovingly in Christ,

GeorgiaLee

July 2011

 “That you may have a walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10 NKJV

Hello Dear Hearts,

This is the month we celebrate as a Nation, the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4^th 1776.  Five members of the Second Continental Congress were selected to compose a document declaring the grievances, outlining the reasons for separating from England.  Among those men were John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.  They selected Jefferson to compose the document. 

He states that after every effort to make peace had been rebuffed by the Crown and followed by insult and injury,  “A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.”  He also writes that, “With a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”  The Americans came against the mightiest army on earth; there is no way they could have won that war except for the fact that God was on their side. 

Once again our country is in a dark place.  We look to Mathew 5 in God’s Word for the answer, Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.  A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify you Farther in heaven.”14-16

It’s a time for change.   It’s a time for action.  We can no longer be silent.  We must light the way for those in darkness.  We have a sacred responsibility.  Prayer is our starting place and our surrender to God.  We are to present our bodies living sacrifices, which is our reasonable service.  We have “Christ the hope of glory”.  We are the outstretched arms of God.  We need to return to the youth of our country with valor, courage and conviction.  It’s time for our light to shine brighter than ever.  Come Holy Spirit …enlighten and empower, that our torch may once again lead our nation to victory and freedom.

Because of the dark economy here on Maui, the ministry “Feed My Sheep” is desperately fighting to continue to take on 50 new families a week, with less food and less money to buy food.  That organization not only feeds thousands each week, but also has a staff that prays with the individuals who are going through hard times.  If things don’t improve immediately the ministry will have to close three of their distribution sites. Please pray with me for “Feed My Sheep”.

Of course there are stories.  I want to share one.  I talked with a man, Jack, a good man, one who has done all the right things in life. He has been faithful to his wife, a good farther to his children, served in the Armed Forces in two wars and Catholic by faith.  As our conversation progressed I saw he had “head knowledge” of who Jesus is–knowing the facts about Jesus’ life, but not knowing the transforming power of the Living Christ.  I asked Jack if he died today would he go to heaven?  He said, “I hope so.” 

I then told him how I came to know Jesus in a personal way and how He brought peace, joy and purpose for living, into my life.  I invited Jack to receive Christ and make Him Lord of his life.   And in that incredible moment, a man was lifted out of darkness into God’s Eternal Light.

I thank God for you who have teamed with me to answer God’s call on our lives.  To have a walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him and being fruitful in every good work and being the Light of the world.   God bless you richly!

Gratefully in Christ,

Georgia Lee

June 2011

“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God;     For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness…”  Isaiah 61:10a

Hello Dear Hearts,

Even before the foundation of the earth was laid, God desired to have a RIGHTEOUS, HOLY, SEPERATED people who would love and serve Him.  “According as He has chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.” 

The new nature, created in us by the power of the Holy Spirit, makes it possible for us to be righteous, to conform ourselves to God’s will in our thoughts, purposes and actions.  In the New Testament, “righteousness” often stood for uprightness of those who are made right with God through the blood of the Lamb.  We are “clothed in the garments of salvation and covered with the robe of righteousness”.

He planned for you and me to be conformed into the image of His Son.  That we might grow up into the full stature of Jesus Christ, possessing all His attributes, His love, His peace, His joy and His righteousness.

As the global chaos increases, we see God’s power in His people increasing.  “For behold the darkness shall cover the earth and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee”.  Our church (New Hope Maui), supports many missionaries and different ministries, one of which I’ve mentioned before,  “Feed My Sheep”.  It also hosts a marvelous Christian Ministry, “YWAM” (Youth With A Mission).  These young men and women travel all over the world sharing Jesus Christ. They go into cities, towns and villages with the message of God’s love and power.  They pray for the sick and when they are healed many come to Christ.  One team, as they were sending back a praise report said, “There were too many miracles to list”.  We have been praying for revival and in many places it’s happening! 

When we know who we are in Christ, we are people with a purpose.  I am living my life not out of convenience but of conviction.   “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of HIM.” 

As I spoke with a charming young woman, I shared with her how much Jesus loves her. She told me of her Catholic background on her father’s side, and that her mother was a Baptist. Her mother told her that when she was older, she could choose for herself.  I told her how I came to know the Lord, and explained that when we receive Christ and surrender our lives to Him, He will never leave us or forsake us.  I shared a few scriptures with her and she gave her heart to Jesus.  After she prayed, I prayed for her and asked the Holy Spirit to fill her with His presence and power.  When I finished she said she felt her heart beat within her.  She left with a big hug and kiss on the cheek and a smiling radiant face. 

The other day I called an appliance man to check my stove and washing machine that was not emptying the water. As we talked, he told me he had three small children.  I asked if the children were in Sunday School in some church.  He said,  “No, we’ve gone to a few churches but we didn’t feel comfortable anywhere.”  He told me how his brother had gone to many churches in different countries searching for the way.  I then quoted Jesus saying, “I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man comes to the Father but by Me”.  He listened as I shared what the Lord had done in my life, and then I simply asked if he would like to know Jesus in a personal way.  He said, “Yes”, and prayed with me.  I gave him a little booklet that he could share with his wife.  God is so good!

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”

 How can I ever fully convey my gratitude for your important participation in this ministry?  I am so grateful!!!  God Bless You.

Hello Precious Friends,

We are truly living in a dark day.  The whole earth seems to be crying out for its’ Creator.  Kingdom against kingdom, nation against nation, and civil wars with people against people, and there is economic chaos, Globally.  Man has no remedy; this is Satan’s domain.  But God, before the foundation of the earth was laid, desired to have a Righteous, Holy, Separated people who would love and serve Him.  “According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world that we should be without blame before Him in Love”  Eph.1:4

The Greek word for “holy” is “hagios” which means “to be set apart for God in order to reflect His purity.”  God desired to have a people who would be made in His image  who would reflect His Purity, His Glory.  No wonder,  before I knew Jesus, I did not know what my purpose was in life.

God planned for us to be conformed into the image of His Son.  To grow up into the full stature of Jesus Christ, possess all His attributes, His love, His peace, His joy and His righteousness.   “Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.” Phil.2:14,15

This new nature we receive is not our carnal nature reborn, it is a new nature born of the Spirit of God through Jesus Christ. “Amazing grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.  I once was lost but now am found, was blind, but now I see.”

When I was under contract to Warner Brothers Studios as a starlet in my teens, I worked on a film, “Janie,” where I met my husband Ralph, and among others, the sound man on the film.  Several years later after I had become a Christian, I was cast in a Christian movie.  The first day of shooting I discovered our sound engineer was that man.  His vocabulary was riddled with profanity.  Each day I would spend a little time with him, sharing the love of Jesus.   Day after day I lovingly told him how Jesus had changed my life and how Jesus loved him.  Then one day, he opened his heart and gave his life to Christ.  His language changed.  His face was radiant.  “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.” He and his wife joined the church where Ralph was Associate Pastor and when Ralph was called to be the Founding Pastor of a new church,  “Trippie” Triplet became our sound engineer.

There are praise stories always about the redeeming, transforming love of Jesus Christ.  The other day as I made my way down to the ocean, I prayed as I always do when I go out, I ask the Lord if He wants me to share His love with someone to lead me to that person, or lead that person to me.  I saw a very pretty young woman in her bikini.   As she was walking by, I commented on her beautiful figure.  She smiled, stopped and came up to me.  I asked if she were visiting on Maui.  She said, “Yes, from Huntington Beach California.”  As we talked Brandy told me she was in a wheel chair five years ago.  She had broken her back in five places.  There had been days, weeks, months and years of grueling therapy. But now she was healed.  She had just spoken on her healing in the New Age Movement.  I told her I also speak.  She asked on what subject; which gave me the perfect opportunity to share Jesus.  After a little about what He has done in my life and a few scriptures I closed with, “Jesus said, ‘I stand at the door and knock if anyone will hear my voice and open the door, I will come in.’” I softly spoke,  “Will you receive Him.?”  She put the beach towel and thongs she was carrying down on the sand, reached out both hands to me and prayed.

I PRAISE GOD FOR YOU, who pray for me, and are vitally involved in this, Our ministry.  THANK YOU!   “Arise, shine, YOUR light has come and the GLory of the Lord has risen upon YOU.”

Georgia Lee

Hello Dear Ones,

As I write this letter millions of Jews around the world are making preparations to celebrate the most biblically significant event on the Jewish calendar, the feast of Passover.  It would be impossible to over-exaggerate the importance of this festival; God Himself established it and referred to it as “The Lord’s Passover”.

God’s purpose for establishing this feast was to remind them of His SUPERNATURAL DEIVERANCE of Israel out of the bondage of Egypt.   Also to remember the sacrificial lamb’s blood that protected them from the destroying angel in the slaying of Egypt’s first born.  In Exodus 12:13,14 we read, “The blood shall be for a token or a sign to you upon the houses where you are; when I see the blood, I will PASS OVER you and no plague shall be upon you to destroy you…And this day shall be to you for a memorial.  You shall keep it as a feast to the Lord…as an ordinance FOREVER.” In the Hebrew and in the Greek the word is forever.  The unblemished lamb which was sacrificed points  to Christ, who is referred to as “OUR PASSOVER LAMB. 1 Cor.5:7

On the evening before He was to lay down His life for the sins of the world Jesus celebrated the Passover Feast with His disciples.  He was identifying Himself as the sacrificial offering.  He told them, …”I have earnestly and intensely desired to eat this Passover with you before I  suffer”…He took bread and gave thanks and broke the bread and said ‘This is my body which given for you…do this in remembrance of me’.  And He took the cup in His hands and said, ‘This cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you.’ “Luke 22:15,19,20 TAB

In the 4^th Century “Constantine The Great”, abolished The Passover in the Church, so only the Jews who were not Christians continued celebrating it.  What a loss.  However the Church today is beginning again to honor the Lord on His special Feasts.   And this month I’m looking forward to helping serve the Passover, “Seder”, at Hope Chapel.

And now for a praise report.  I went to a beauty salon to get a permanent and met Maria, the hair stylist.  As she worked on my hair, she asked me questions about my background in show business, which gave me the opportunity to share the love of Christ.   I told her how I came to know Him as my Savior and Lord.  She then said she was Catholic and probably needed to go to a priest to confess her sins.  I explained that when Christ died on the cross He paid for our sins and God tore the veil, in the temple, from top to bottom, to reveal His Presence to us through His Son.  WE can go directly to Him and confess our sins and be forgiven.  We then went to the back of the salon and she prayed to make Jesus the Lord of her life.

We thank Christ for His SUPREME SACRIFICE.  Though He died, death could not defeat Him and hell could not hold Him.   “I am He that liveth and was dead; and behold I am alive forever more, Amen; and I have the keys of hell and death”.  “I am the resurrection and the Life.  He that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:  and whosoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.”  Rev.1:18, John 11:25,26.

As Bonnie Jensen wrote, “There will never be another act of love so pure or triumph so celebrated, as the humility of the cross and the miracle of the empty tomb.”

I PRAISE GOD FOR YOU, WHO HAVE MINISTERED TO ME, FOR ME AND WITH ME.  THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE.  GOD BLESS YOU THIS EASTER.

I say with Martin Luther, “I live as though Christ was crucified yesterday, was raised from the dead today and is coming tomorrow”.

Gratefully in Jesus,

Georgia Lee