Message from Pastor Leo

January 15, 2008

The gospel of John starts with the declaration: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  But before this first great chapter ends, we’re going to hear Nathaniel say, “Rabbi, thou art the Son of God: thou art the King of Israel.”  What happened in between these two statements is what should be happening in your life and my life.  Because when we seek God in truth, God reveals himself to us.  When we trust Him, He becomes trustworthy to us.  And when we give our lives to Him, He uses us to bring others to Him.  For He is everything, and the only thing, we need. 

Peter tells us, Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, (in other words the nature of God) having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.  2 Peter 1:2-4

As you and I read our Bibles every day, we should be growing; our relationship with Jesus should be getting stronger.  But we have to also remember that the power of growth and change doesn’t come from us, the power is always in God.  And when you present Jesus to your friends and family, don’t get hung up on your delivery or try to memorize a speech.  Use the power of God; the Word of God.  The word of God is alive and powerful.  And I’ll bet you anything that if you tell your friends more about Jesus and who He is and you use the scriptures you’ll see more results. 

Just say what the Bible says:  Jesus is the Messiah and He’s come to die for the sins of the world.  And then read scripture to apply God’s power to your words.  So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.  Isaiah 55:11

So keep reading your Bible.  Be filled with the power of God through His Word.

Normally I’d close right there.  But today I want to ask you to pray about something.  On July 7^th I’m going to Israel again, and I’d like you to come with me.  Now, I know it’s short notice but the details for this trip have just come together.

2008 is the 60^th anniversary of Israel becoming a nation.  Who has ever heard of such a thing?  Who has ever seen such things? Can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment?  Isaiah 66:8   Israel fulfilled this prophecy sixty years ago and I’m going to celebrate with my friends and family – and I want you to come with me.  It’s going to be unlike any other trip to Israel.

Yes, we will tour the country and have Bible studies at all the historical sites.  But what makes this trip special is that I’m going to introduce you to my friends.  After more than twenty trips to Israel I’ve gotten to know a lot of people and we’re going to celebrate with them, minister to them, and tell them about Jesus.

I’ve got a brochure I want to send you.  Call me at 800.705.8944 or send me an e-mail and I’ll send you a copy today. 

Remember, one of the things God tells us about Israel, “I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:3   So start praying about this today.  Ask God if this is the time for you to bless His people in His Land.  And then call or e-mail and get a copy of this brochure (800-705-8944).

Come to Israel with me.  It will change your life.

May the Lord Jesus Christ Be Magnified!

Pastor Leo A. Giovinetti