Letters to the Family of God

Dear Friends,

For your encouragement

I read recently that the famous American actor of a generation ago, Steve McQueen, bowed down and trusted in Christ before he died in 1980.

For a long time, Steven lived a messy life that was built on poor moral choices, addictions, and chaotic divorces. The last person in the world the common person might think would become a Christian. However, through a series of common circumstances, a pastor shared the gospel with him, and everything changed. He began to do things and express things that had never been a part of his life before. Sunday worship and Bible study were now common. He remained in awe of God, who would show him, such love.

As you think about people you love, people who seem now a million miles away from Christ. Dear saint, take heart. This frail short life will show our God does all things well. Keep planting, keep watering, keep praying. Sometimes victory in this life is simply enduring.

Don’t forget about God’s grace. There are millions of people He saved by His grace in 2021. He hasn’t changed. His power had not been diminished. His zeal, His love, His gentleness, nor His power to make things grow!

This time last year I read the following. It was a great mercy that God laid this in my lap. With all my heart I hope it encourages you.