The humility and grace inherent in your writing, Pastor John, is breathtaking to me. I weep when I read such heartfelt, honest writing. Do you know why I weep? Because I identify with it…with what you wrote…with your same feelings.
In 1994 (24 YEARS AGO!), I came to know the truth through brother Gary’s efforts (his radio broadcast and the tracts he sent me). Then, after my eyes had been opened, and after I had fully repented, I was born again…and then I’ve drifted for quite some time, also wondering why Jesus revealed such profound and wonderful truths to me, yet not to others. I have been alone, mostly, for 15 years; but of course, remaining dedicated to you and our family in Christ who have also continued to stay in love with the truth. And I’ve always wondered where I fit in… into the work God has given you..and I still do not know. I have beside me a wife who has also fallen in love with Jesus and this truth, and we are excited about discovering how and where the Lord will lead us, and if/when my talents can be put to use in some way for the benefit of your work…or perhaps my own work, to share this truth to those who are hungering to know it.
It seems that very few, indeed, are hungering and thirsting for the truth, as I always was. “Jesus found me“, I tell people, because I was looking but not finding true rest in religious church groups. I obeyed His call to come out, and it has made all the difference in the world, sitting under your tutelage and being blessed—and persecuted—because of it.
I love what you have written. It is good for a man to examine himself, to see if he is truly in the faith—and why!
Please pray that I may find my place in God’s plan. I am not sure of where I fit into the big scheme…but I have a heart that yearns to know…and so does my darling wife, Allison.
Looking forward to our visit in a few days.
Brad