Mission Act 1:8 ~ Day 40

 

Friday May 8, 2015 Marius and Gary continued distributing Gospel literature in the Scottsville suburb in an area between the Scottsville Race Course (North) and the Scottsville Mall (South) and between the Woodburn Rugby Stadium (West) and the Scottsville Primary School (East). This particular area has many residences for students who attend at the nearby University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). However, most of the converted flats for student digs’ do not have post boxes so we hoped to meet much more foot traffic along our routes.

 

God was faithful for there were a real mixture of people groups encountered today and from all walks of life. Some of the people who we met, were:

 

* A Christian man named Jonathan walking on New England Road. He told Gary that he attends the nearby Hosanna Church and he also testified that he was in a car accident where the right-side of his head was split open and his brains had fallen out! He jokingly said he now has a ‘clean brain’ as they had to wash it before putting it back into his head during surgery. This can only be a Divine miracle – Praise be to our Living God!

 

* Lunthuo (?), a poor begging mother at the traffic lights at the New England Road / Alan Paton Avenue / Leinster Road junction. Gary spoke with her and handed her an isiZulu Gospel Tract titled: “Ngabe ucabanga ukuthi ungumuntu olungileyo na?” [Translation: “Do you think you are a good person?”]. He then conversed with her in English and using some isiZulu terminology to feed her soul with the Gospel of uJesu before blessing her with provision to buy natural food. We are reminded by our Lord Jesus Christ that we should “Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” (John 6:27) This verse in context is read as follows:

23 (Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)
24 When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus.
25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?
26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. ~ John 6:23-29

We are also further warned in the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, as it is written:

36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? ~ Mark 8:36,37

* We also met with another Christian student named Phuma on Conway Road and encouraged her in sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ with her fellow students on campus. She said she does. We emphasised the necessity to preach the full counsel of Law and Grace to bring the hearers to a clear understanding of Judgment Day = Heaven? or Hell?

 

* While walking Gallway Road we came across an ambulance first-responder despatch centre where the paramedics were sitting around on the property outside in the sunshine awaiting callouts. Gary seized the opportunity of approaching them and after asking if he could share something with them, he started in the natural speaking about the work they are involved in seeing many accidents that entail carnage and trauma at accidents and that their job is one of life and death. From there the preaching swung to the spiritual as we started examining their lives in light of eternity as they are also not guaranteed ‘a tomorrow’ as they too could be involved in an accident responding to a callout at high speed. It was a Divinely appointed time as they listened intentlyand we were even joined by their office cleaning lady. An African paramedic was ‘called out’ (as Gary noticed his animal hide bangle) and warned that his ancestors cannot help him and his open response was to thank us. Gospel literature was handed to all and Gary even made enquiry about whether he could join “them” for a day, but was told we would have to consult with management. Anyway, they agreed to a “team” photograph holding our “Are You Ready” Cross.

 

It has become a practice that whenever we see an ambulance responding to a red-light callout, we pray for their safety and for our God to use the paramedics to save those lives that are in danger of death and for someone to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to them! We also made known to this ambulance unit [not verbatim]: “Wouldn’t it be wonderful that when you responded to a callout you too would be able to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with your patients; sharing the Only One Who is the giver of life, the Redeemer Jesus Christ!” We know they have much to think about!

 

* Of the 45 people we interacted with today, one of them was a pastor’s son who we met on Gallway Road, who was discouraged and was losing faith. He has lost a friend who has died and he cannot come to terms with his death. We encouraged him that he who perseveres to the end shall be saved and that he must look to our Lord Jesus Christ keeping his eyes and hope upon Him – during the good times and the bad times. This young man – a student – was truly encouraged and said he needs to get back into Church! As long as we minister to hurting people, God uses those encounters to remind us of His love for us and that we are to act upon the advice we give out. In all this, God ministers to us and strengthens us too! To think, if we had stayed home to do “our own thing”, we would have missed this opportunity to encourage a hurting brother/son, not through sympathy, but by empathy!

 

* As we were completing the last stretch of Alan Paton Avenue opposite the Scottsville Mall, we gave Gospel tracts to three Africans outside a hairdressing salon. They saw the Cross and said that they were ready! However, whilst sharing the reality of Judgment Day, Gary started to say who would not see the Kingdom of God, referring to 1 Corinthians 6:9,10 which reads as follows:

9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. ~ 1 Corinthians 6:9,10

On hearing the male’s effeminate voice – for there were two females and a male present – Gary had made reference to homosexuals not seeing the Kingdom of God, this male said that he was then not ready, but would end up in Hell. One of his female friends then said that God loves everyone and the gay man wouldn’t go to Hell! We reminded her that she is making a god to suit their sin, for God says homosexuals will not inherit His Kingdom. She intimated that God is then not a loving God, but we brought correction that He is both just and loving and that they should not blame God for their sins, but should repent of their wicked sins as it is a lifestyle choice they are embracing and not that God made homosexuals as by her inference. We also read:

22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. ~ Leviticus 18:22

We also brought it to their understanding that the Creator God of the Bible made man and woman and that they would multiply by bringing children forth through an act of true love that would reflect the Godhead and the Church! Two men sodomising each other cannot bring forth a child in an ‘act of love’ for each other, but their sodomy is an act of perversion, a lust not true love! The same applies with two lesbians they cannot naturally bring forth a child in an ‘act of love’ through sexual intercourse, but their sexual act too is an act of perversion, a lust not true love! We are warned in Romans 1 how God will hand over perverts, as it is written:

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. ~ Romans 1:22-27

In true godly love for our neighbours we were calling these sinners to repentance! We do pray the sodomite will have “repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21). We concluded the street walking in King Edward Avenue where we parked our vehicle just as the pupils were coming out from Scottsville Primary School.

 

Please continue to pray on for every person that heard / received the Gospel of God’s salvation.

 

Today’s route was: Rutland – St Patricks – New England – Alan Paton – Caithness – Connaught – Conway – St Patricks – Alan Paton – Gallway – St Patricks – Alan Paton – King Edward.

 

 

Soli Deo Gloria!

Mission Act 1:8 ~ Day 39

Wednesday May 6, 2015, Marius joined Gary for further distribution of Gospel literature in the Scottsville area, trusting our Father in Heaven to order our steps and lead us as He will.

 

Today was a much cooler day with lots of cloud cover. Our prayers always before we step out is that our Great GOD and Father will lead us where He wants us to go, and we are comforted knowing that our GOD will be faithful for His glory alone and the very people He want us to meet will be found on the way.

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. ~ Psalm 37:23

Today was no different. There would also be some weird sights and sites along the way. On Birkett Road barely fifteen minutes in we came across this sign – <<< a weird sight – many a true word spoken in jest! But judging from the picture one can make a conclusion that the owner of this sign is not being too “neighbourly” – well to answer the question, Gospel literature would be found in their post-box explaining eternal life in the Kingdom of God and eternal damnation in Hell.

 

On Leinster Road we came across the Garden of Remembrance where the Delville Wood Cross – that weeps resin – can be found. [Battle of Delville Wood] It states that the venue is open daily between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and the notice board reads:

“THIS GARDEN IS CONSECRATED AND CONSTITUTES A BURIAL PLACE . . . PLEASE RESPECT THE DEAD.”

However the gate was chained and locked! Another weird sight! >>>

 

Across the road from the Garden of Remembrance is a Roman Catholic seminary Emaphethelweni Dominican House – a weird site – and at the time of passing by standing outside smoking her cigarette was a “good” Roman Catholic coloured lady named Jacky. Gary approached her and entered into a conversation with her. Gary shared some of the conflicting teachings of the RCC that are heresy contained in their man-inspired Catechism when compared to the plumb-line of God’s Holy Word. Jacky kept trying to get out of the conversation wanting to refer Gary to a RCC theological priest. The Light of the Word kept showing her the error of her ways holding to the “Mother Church” and not wanting to leave it and that she should not address the priests as “Father” in a spiritual sense, not as one who addresses one’s male parent, for we read:

9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. ~ Matthew 23:9

Jacky had to go back to work as a receptionist, but she heard the Truth and has Gospel literature to read.

 

On the corner of Leinster Road and Alan Paton Avenue we came across municipal workers planting vegetables (!) on a traffic island and painting the road surface markings. A lengthy discussion commenced with Wonderboy dealing with the age old “rabbit-trails” of the African tradition of speaking to the ancestors who look after the African-man with what he has (possessions) in this lifetime, the Bible was written by men, etc. And yet, he still thinks he will end up in Heaven, because GOD will not punish His children in Hell. Wonderboy was corrected by presenting the Law of GOD to him showing his plight come Judgment Day and therefore he needs to Repent of his sins and receive Christ Jesus by faith to escape GOD’s wrath. GOD will not punish His children with Hell, He only punishes His enemies with fire! Marius distributed much Gospel literature to the other municipal workers, too!

 

On our way back to where we parked the vehicle we had to pass a porn video shop “Blue Moves” – whilst we guarded ourselves by not going in, Gary stuck Gospel literature under a partition on a counter within an arm’s length from the door before a second closed door!

Please pray for every soul that received the Gospel in word or written material and that GOD will draw repentant hearts to Himself and save their souls!

 

Please also pray for Brother Marius who despite having metal pins in his back and him experiencing great discomfort and pain in his legs, he faithfully comes out to reach the lost for his Saviour Jesus Christ.

 

Saints, we do also covert your fervent prayers that we will remain faithful to the end as we too are experiencing great trials and attacks against us from the wicked one and his devils who hates our LORD, who hates us and who hates the work that we are doing for our Lord and Great King Jesus Christ! We also do pray and request that you support this ministry by your prayers, by interceding on our behalf before our Great High Priest Jesus, by providing us with solid Gospel literature for distribution as you partner with us for lost souls, and any love offerings should our LORD lay it upon your hearts. We are truly thankful to our Great GOD – Who is LORD of lords, KING of kings and GOD above all gods for His provision and blessings!

 

The day’s route was: Birkett – Hardy – Birkett – Leinster – Alan Paton – Coronation – Connaught – Leinster – Hardy – St Patricks – Lindup.

 

 

Soli Deo Gloria!

Mission Act 1:8 ~ Day 38

On Tuesday May 5, 2015, Marius, Jono and Gary walked part of the Scottsville suburb making Gospel tract distribution in the post boxes and to all who passed by us on the streets. We had some brief conversations and two lengthy Gospel presentations.
 

The first was with a young female Varsity student named Thando, who was speaking to her male friend Muzu on York Road, who said she was heading to heaven and then questioned most things about the Christian faith and saying “we” cannot judge other peoples’ religions / faiths, and that we all worship the same “God”. We earnestly brought it to Thando’s attention that the Lord Jesus Christ who we serve said we are to judge, but our judging is to be righteous judgment as we read, for it is written:

24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. ~ John 7:24

We further expounded upon Thando’s ecumenical statement that not all religions / faiths can be true as the Hindus worship everything as a god and they have over 300,000,000 (i.e. Three Hundred Million!) gods including a jesus to fit with their gods, whilst the Muslims worship a moon god known as Allah and the Mohammedeans do not believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and God manifest in human flesh, and then there are the Darwinian Evolutionists who believe everything evolved and there is no Creator God as they do not want to be accountable to their Creator, and then there are the Judeo-Christians who believe in the Triune Creator God YHVH, Who is Yahshua HaMeshiach, our Lord Jesus Christ. The question was posed to Thando: Then what religion / faith is the correct one? Not every religious faith system can be true as they all contradict each other. The True religion and faith was then shared with Thando that the only way to the Father – Who is the Creator God – is as the Lord Jesus Christ said:

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. ~ John 14:6

With this Divine statement there is Only ONE WAY, there is Only ONE TRUTH, and there is Only ONE LIFE by Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ eradicated every other "religion, faith and belief” system – that are man-made and not of GOD – with this ONE infinite statement that forever settles the Heaven or Hell quandary that awaits every person past, present and future. Thando was warned not to drink the coolant water that is 99% pure and 1% poisonous arsenic that corrupts the pure and is therefore lethal to one’s spiritual health. We finished off this discussion by handing Thando the “Creation vs. Evolution ~ Do Not Let Darwin Make a Monkey Out of You” Gospel tract warning her of the lies being taught in the University system that will take a vast majority of students straight to Hell if they fail to Repent and trust in Jesus Christ alone for their salvation during this life time!
 

Later, the second Gospel presentation was with four young Indian men at the bottom dead-end of Windsor Road. There were much tattoos and ear-and-eyebrow piercings on display. There names are Bradley (a Jehovah’s Witness), Sash and Jermaine (Christians) and Tyrique (not sure). Their religious beliefs only came out towards the end of the Gospel presentation, but they were concerned about their plight come the Day of Judgment. Jermaine seemed really concerned and was sober to the facts presented as he said he needs to start reading his Bible and also start attending Church again. We pray our Sovereign GOD will draw them to Himself. Gary took them into the court room, so-to-speak, placing them before a judge where they are unable to pay a multi-million Rand fine and so they are to spend a life-time in prison, when “some-one” you do not know comes in and pays the fine on your behalf out of love and “you” are free to leave the court room. This was a scenario of what our Lord Jesus Christ did for the sinner upon the cross of Calvary when He paid the fine – the wrath of GOD – that rests upon us that if we believe upon Him we can have our sins forgiven and walk free as a new creation. It was only after sharing this with them that it was revealed that some of their dads are Policemen. Praise be to GOD for this encounter.
 

We do ask for prayers for every person who was confronted with the Law of God and His Grace that can save and the many pieces of Gospel literature that was distributed.
 

The day’s route was: Lindup – York – Windsor – Buckingham – Windsor – Alexandra – Lindup – Buckingham.
 

Later the evening whilst reading up on and comparing Scriptures from the Book of Daniel we had load-shedding – but we were still able to read aloud by candlelight :)

A good lesson while taking photos in darkness is that when light enters darkness must flee! Jesus is the true Light! (see John 1:9)

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. ~ John 8:12

Soli Deo Gloria!

Mission Act 1:8 ~ Day 37

 

Today was a public holiday – Worker’s Day, May 1, 2015, and it is Day 37 of our street evangelism, taking the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the masses ~ to every tribe, tongue and nationality!

 

Today Marius, Jono and Gary would be making Gospel tract distribution in the Scottsville area. In 2hrs 50mins we tracted 317 houses and distributed +700 pieces of Gospel literature, including 33 individuals who came across our paths.

 

Gary and Marius had two very receptive conversations. The first was with three Zimbabweans, named Tiko, and spouses Onward and Tsitsi on Maud Road. A question of Hell was raised as they said no-one has been there and come back to confirm it – so how does it exist? We addressed this matter and Marius shared the account that our Lord Jesus spoke of being Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31). Gary then dealt with false teachings and also addressed Onwards’ Roman Catholic faith when he raised the point of denominations. We all were in agreement that denominations divide – cause schisms. Throughout all three Zimbabweans listened intently and they were truly appreciative for our time to share Truth with them, even thanking us. They were extremely friendly neighbours and it can only be wretched, evil and wicked devil-possessed people that could harm, maim or butcher-to-death a fellow man because of his nationality! When Gary said Onwards’ accent sounded foreign, Onward was a bit apprehensive, but we assured them that they are safe with us as we as Christians are totally against the Xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals.

 

The second conversation was with three young varsity students – Sandile had to “run”, but a lengthy discussion with Sphumandla and Themba ensued with Gary – while Marius and Jono continued tracting down Christie Road – as we addressed the ancestral traditions, the holiness of God, the abomination of mixing the holy with the profane, and Deuteronomy 18:10-12, which reads as follows:

10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. ~ Deuteronomy 18:10-12

They also were examined by the Law through the “Good Person Test” and then Grace was shown through the sacrificial atonement of Jesus Christ on the cross for their sins as the full Gospel was shared with them. They were very open and accepting of the Truth of God’s Word and were asking searching questions looking for answers. Please uphold these young men in your prayers for their salvation from God.

 

Many other brief conversations were had with other individuals on the streets of Scottsville. Please pray for every person’s salvation through what they heard today and the written Word of God made available to them. We are so thankful to our Father in Heaven for answering our prayers of individuals being brought across our paths to give witness and the testimony of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

 

Brother Marius drove his vehicle to the various points along the way and also tracted the areas ahead of Jono and Gary who walked the distance carrying the “Are You Ready” cross. On completion of our time out on the streets we returned to Gary’s home for prayer, lunch and fellowship rejoicing in the Goodness of God!

 

Our Scottsville route today was: Alexandra – Jesmond – Maud – Lamond – Maud – Isabel – Maud – Vere – Maud – Lindup – Poland – Christie.

 

 Soli Deo Gloria!