the ministry of reconciliation | Timothy Burt

Fresh Manna
by Pastor Tim Burt

This past week, we were privileged to have the greatest living Evangelist – Reinhard Bonnke at our church for five days. In my 31 years of ministry, never have I been more moved and stirred by the Spirit of God. He has preached to crowds of over 3 million people and had over 75 million recorded salvation throughout his ministry. He has now been called to preach to America and turn America’s heart to the Lord.

We have a sanctuary that seats almost 3,000 people and our altar was flooded each service with people that either gave their life to the Lord or recommitted their life to the Lord. If someone did not know Jesus when they came in the door, they certainly did know Him when they left.

There is something so very special about those that live their life so utterly dedicated to the saving of souls. They, maybe better than anyone else, see how much God loves every human being. They see how everyone’s lives have been touched and tainted by sin and hurtful circumstances. They don’t see the sinner or unbeliever as someone to be disgusted with or having a disdain for. They think in their hearts Except for the grace of God, that would be me. They think about how their own life lacked direction, purpose, and significance. They think about how God lifted them from the power of darkness, confusion, and wandering aimlessly through life and lifted them into His love, forgiveness, and a purpose-filled, blessed life. They want that for others. They are driven by it. And they inspire other Christians, reminding us of the gift and good news of Jesus that God has allowed and commissioned us to share with others.

To think that we can be used to introduce others to the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ and then watch their life become new in Him is the greatest miracle of all. I was one of those people in 1977. That sounds like a long time ago but to me it was like yesterday. That person that shared Jesus with me—Sharon—sharing Jesus with me changed my entire life. In more ways than you could believe.

I am posting you a link to watch to see who Reinhard Bonnke is. You have to watch it. Please, I beg you to! It is the most amazing video you will have ever seen. No where in history will you ever see more people assembled to come and hear the gospel. When you see this sea of people it might make you cry. Your tears will be from the glory of God manifesting before your very eyes and touching your heart.

I am also giving you the link to these services where you can watch them. When you go there, click on “GUESTS” and you will see the videos there. Nothing matches being physically at these services where you also experience the presence of God. To be there is another experience entirely. But you will be moved by his messages and I pray that you will watch them and be stirred in your hearts from them. You will be hearing and seeing more of Reinhard Bonnke. His presence in America will not go unnoticed. I thank God for this man’s ministry and for stirring me even more about reaching people with the love of Jesus. I have been writing Fresh Manna for this past 14 years driven by that very thing. And my fire for reaching others is brighter today than when I started. You are a light and I pray that you will allow God to stir you so that you also will be a vessel to touch others with the love of Jesus! God bless you!

2 Corinthians 5:19-20 (NIV) “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”

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In His Love,
Pastor Tim Burt

Published by Pastor Tim Burt

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