A must see! PLEASE

Brothers and Sisters:

Feeling a little weak in your walk? Feeling a little non-committal to evangelizing those whom are perishing? Have you forgotten what is in store for those who do not know Christ or have a false conversion? Please watch this video.(For non HTML viewers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gub5uaiT3)

Until all have heard, and eternity comes!

Robert

The "FARMERS"

Out at the "farmers" market with Joseph my 20 month old, we had a great time checking out the stalls and vendors. I am always amazed at the enormous opportunities available for evangelism at this very busy farmers market. The vendors have been very receptive to the "million" dollar tracts and it is very easy to hand out tracts as most people take them, however, I have been refused a few times and even had one guy say "I FELL FOR THAT ONE LAST TIME" Did he read it? Pray that he did! We handed out nearly 25 or more tracts and as we were leaving, I met a very nice young lady named Claudia. She was watching me hand out tracts at the bus stop and as I handed her a 3 dollar bill tract, she said " I was wondering what you were doing, what is that on the back?" I was able to give her a quick Gospel message before the bus came, I am so glad to have been able to one 2 one her and share my faith, although quickly. The "stoplight" evangelism in the Ambassadors Academy training is invaluable for witnessing at the "transit" malls, since many times you don't have the luxury of time share your faith. Stoplight evangelism is a training that we had at the Academy were we stood up on a box at a street corner and basically had 90 seconds to share the law,judgement and the good news before the light changes. It is very effective and with some perseverance and good TIMING, you can share the law and Gospel. If you have not tried it, give it a go! Brothers and Sisters, I can only share that Jesus has commanded us to go and make disciples of the nations (Matthew 28:19) But as is stated in Matthew 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." So go Beloved, Go scared, Go unsure of yourself, it's not easy, but the Gospel MUST be shared, and HE has allowed us the blessing to be his message bearer, go in HIS power, and HIS word will not return void!

Until the nets are full!

Robert

The "FARMERS" market

Beloved:

Our weekend stroll to the local "FARMERS" was an interesting one. As I am in a period of conviction about one 2 one witnessing, I was heading out to the local farmers market last Saturday to hand out tracts and share my faith. I am so struggling with one 2 one witnessing that I know it is a "coming up higher" period in my desire for Christ likeness. I handed out tracts boldly (ONLY in the Holy Spirits power not mine!) and met a lady heading from the market, and handed her a tract. "Did ya get your million dollars today" I said. She took the tract and said "What is it?" I told her it was a Gospel tract, and she asked me from what church? I noticed a familiar accent in her voice, and asked her where she was from. She said she was from Kenya and visiting a sick friend here. I told her about the gospel tract and even though she said she was a Christian, I gave her a brief law and Gospel message that was reinforced by the message on the back of the tract. This I did, not because I was judging her, as only God knows a persons heart when it comes to their salvation. But I am learning that alot of people say that they are Christians, and one way to share is give them the law and Gospel message, if they have truly repented and put their trust in Jesus Christ for their salvation, they can learn a way to witness to others through you, OR you can learn from them. If they are a "false convert" then they have heard the Law and Gospel and can have the Holy Spirit work conviction in them to get right with GOD. I have been experiencing an increased amount of conviction to go DEEPER in sharing my faith, and you can be sure that I am also experiencing alot of spiritual warfare as well. Beloved, these are the times we get tempered in the fire of God, that He may refine us, purify us, and it is hard. But we need to focus our eyes on Jesus, and his commandment that we go and share the Gospel "And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" Mark 16:15 nasb

By all means, if the work is hard, the fear great, or the persecution severe, remember who you serve, and the blessing of being HIS messenger of the gospel that saves a sinner from hell!

Until the nets are full and the sorting done!

Robert

Project EZRA, 1 John on the 4th!

Brethren:

As a part of Project EZRA, we have been challenged to read a chapter or verse, open air from the Bible. We had the blessed opportunity to read Matthew chapter 5 on Memorial Day, and 1 John on the 4th of July. I went to my regular "fishing hole" in Mountain View, and found that there was no one there!!! Now, I had observed a bus stop not too far away, that had alot of people waiting for the buses, but alas, no one was there either! It was the 4th of July and the transit areas were pretty empty. Getting discouraged, I remembered that our own train station was close by, and even though there is usually not very many people there at any given time, I went to check it out. To my surprise, it was packed with people waiting for the train to go to the fireworks in San Francisco! After a serious time of prayer, that He would give me courage, and open hearts to His word, I proceeded to the train station.

I headed out to the platform, tracts in hand. Sure, I was nervous, and that same ol' fear of man presented itself in full force, but I know that Gods Word says "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4 nasb) I grabbed my "million" dollar bill tracts and started handing them out, telling all that I was giving them a 4th of July gift of a million dollars. People were very receptive, and even enjoyed getting them. The train came just as I was handing the tracts to the last people in line. After the train pulled away from the platform, I headed to the ticket area (see picture) there were quite a few people buying tickets and sitting waiting for the train. I found an elevated area, opened up Gods word and said "May I have your attention please" and started reading 1 John. As always, a few folks left as soon as I started reading, but there were many who stood listening, and even a couple of young men who sat right in front and appeared to be fully engaged... Praise God! It is only by the power of the Holy Spirit within us brothers and sisters that allows us to preach His word, and it is that very Spirit, that will cause a lost soul to repent and turn, putting their faith in Jesus Christ alone for their salvation! We are not so blind to know that God could have engineered another way to share His word, and save, but He chose us to do His work and be a part of His plan for Salvation! So go boldly, even if you are afraid, and do the Blessed work of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Until the nets are full and Jesus comes to take us home!

Robert

GOD is GOOD!

Dear Beloved:

Thank you for your patience over this last month or two. I would like you to know that I appreciate your prayers and thoughts. This last 11 weeks have been a time of "tilling" the soil of my soul. I have been dealing with some serious life changes this past few weeks, and believe it, it has been a blessing! What do I mean? Well, this picture on the left is a place where I had gone to pray. I have had an employment setback lately, and I was angry,hurt and bitter, so I went out to our local bayside and sat and poured out my heart to Him. After weeks of bitterness, I "came to my senses" I had prayed prior to my interview, and I finally realized (hello..robert!!!) that God had closed the door to this chapter in my life. I also realized that He could have blessed me with the job,but didn't. I am always amazed how our Lord opens and closes doors in HIS wisdom not ours! Instead of taking a Faith approach, I took a flesh approach. All the while, I did try to make feeble attempts to evangelize by handing out tracts, and looking for any opportunities to share my faith, yet how could I truly love others and share the Gospel with them in that state? Sometimes, you need to forget about yourself, and your problems, and get on with the blessing of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ! This is what I have learned, It's NOT about me, It will Never be about me, it's all about Jesus...period! When life give you lemons.. make lemonade..THEN give it away in Love for His Glory! Do not be discouraged my friends, I remember that one time when I was feeling low and uninspired, my Worship leader said "that is the time you need to Worship" He was right!

My employment situation has not changed, and guess what... neither has the God that loves us.

nor, His message, nor His promises to us changed.. you choose, Faith or flesh! Please be in prayer for my family, and pray for me that I can use this time to Honor Jesus Christ, for His glory!

Until the nets are full!

Robert

FanimeCon 2009

Taking full advantage of a crowd, my Brother in Christ and fellow Ambassadors Academy #3 graduate, Dan B and I set up outside the San Jose Convention center last Saturday evening. There was a animae convention going on, and presented a perfect place to open air, and one on one evangelize. Being the "Sermon on the mount" Saturday, where over 700 people around the world,would  read the 5-7th books of Matthew in the open air, Dan set up his step ladder and started reciting the books in Matthew. Within minutes, he was surrounded by loud and quite obnoxious hecklers. One in particular was this kid, a few times I felt the wind his sword near my head, and all the while behind Dan were a bunch of kids mocking the Gospel. A lot of kids shouted blasphemous from a distance or as passing through. Nevertheless, Dan continued. There were quite a few who were listening and many that were very vocal, When Dan had finished, I was having quite a conversation with a very pleasant young man named "Colin"

He told us he came from a catholic background, and we spent the better part of an hour or so, explaining the Gospel to him,and refuting many of his misconceptions, about true Biblical Christianity. This turned out to be such a blessing to me, as I have been convicted about my limited one on one witnessing. 

 When we had concluded our witnessing, we found out another "Christian" group had been out right before us, and had incited the group with it's inflammatory and accusational style;thereby

most of the crowd was venting from an apparent "wonderful" witnessing experience they had just had "shoved down their throats!" Most of the "listening" ones stayed for the whole recitation, and a few agreed that we presented the Gospel "differently" It is my prayer that God was glorified by our time at FanimeCon 2009, and that some may have heard the Gospel, repented, and turned putting their Faith in Christ. Sure we could have been discouraged, but Gods Word NEVER returns void. EVER!!!! Thanks Dan for your courage,and Thanks be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for giving us the opportunity to share His Gospel of Salvation.

whether you jump into the smoke, or jump straight into the blaze,by all means save some!

Funny Dan and I didn't even smell like smoke!

Until the nets are full and the sorting is done!

Robert

Robert

Tracts and the Constitution

Hello Beloved:

 After a significant break (not from evangelizing) but from blogging, I have had some interesting times this last month.  I was blessed to be able to go on our annual fishing trip this year, and had a great time. We were to have Sunday Service this year for the first time, but ended up as a bible study with My brother in Christ, Jeremy and the son of one of our "shipmates" El. So on a beautiful Sunday morning, we were in the front compartment of our rented houseboat, studying Gods Word and praying. It was a great time. We also had a blessing this year as, our Brother "EL"

had us say grace at the dinner table... all of us!  It was great to have all aboard bowing their heads in thanks for our meal! AWESOME... Had many opportunities to witness to our "shipmates" and at Lake Shasta in California, The handiwork of GOD is a blessing everyday! Brothers and Sisters, everyday, in any situation, we have the wonderful opportunity to be a witness for our Lord and Savior. Seek out these times, use them for HIS glory, and not only will you receive a new outlook on your day, but you will be Seeking Him and His  glory in all things!

"SO WHETHER YOU EAT OR DRINK OR WHATEVER YOU DO, DO IT ALL FOR THE GLORY  OF GOD" 1 Cor 10:31 (NIV)

Have a blessed week, and remember to pray for our country today, it is the National Day of Prayer, pray that we would humble ourselves before Almighty God, turn from our sins and self reliance, and seek HIM first and foremost in all things! Pray that our leaders would repent and turn and put their trust in Jesus Christ and HIM alone! Pray that those who are true disciples of Jesus Christ that are serving ANYWHERE will seek HIM first in all decisions. Pray that our brave men and women of the armed forces will discharge their duties with grace, and mercy. Diligently serving God as His arm of Justice. May we also remember those who have given up life, liberty, and even lives to make this country a place where we can freely Worship and proclaim HIS message of Salvation "ON YOUR KNEES BRETHREN,HUMBLE YOURSELVES BEFORE ALMIGHTY GOD"

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA

Your servant in Christ

Robert