In Acts 18 states Paul set out and “travelled from place to place strengthening all the disciples,” or as the message translates, “putting fresh heart into the disciples.”
Over the last few months it’s been a joy and privilege to hit the road with the guys, introducing ourselves and our stories to some smaller fellowships, in café style meetings and quiz nights and camp meetings.
The Good News of Jesus is still relevant and transforming the lives of men & women today. It’s great to respond to the invitation and share our stories of transformation with those who wish to listen and see the encouraging effect the guy’s stories
There is something in us that is fascinated by people’s stories. When some aspect of a guy’s story is told in a real, non-religious way, people sit up and listen.
The testimony of a transformed life is as powerful today as it’s ever been.
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death” Rev 12v11
One day we might all be called to make a stand and tell our story or as the old hymn writer put it “this is my story, this is my song…” When we do, let’s keep it real.
Jesus said “But you will be receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea & Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1v8
For the Band of Brothers, Cardiff is our Jerusalem and the rest of Wales is our Judea, we ventured into Judea in the last week and saw a crowd gather in the tiny hamlet of Pant Y Dwr. It showed me that God hasn’t finished building His Church and that he has a huge heart for the smallest places.
His grace and his love was poured out and there were many needs prayed for and quite a few answered over those two evenings, and we look forward to what God has in store for that place when we return in October.
One thing’s for sure, the power comes from the Holy Spirit working in our lives and even through our stories of what he has done for us and what he can do for you. “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1v37
God Bless
MLJ
Each day brings challenges and opportunities to grow our faith and our character. How do we navigate our way through each day, week or a month.
John Eldredge is the author of numerous best-selling books, including Wild at Heart, Epic, 
Heaven2Earth Wales with Bill Johnson commences at City Temple Cardiff 
