Isaiah 55 - The Compassion of the Lord

Come everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come buy and eat! Come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear that your soul may live; and I will make an everlasting convenant, my steadfast sure love for David. Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. Behold you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

This letter is from Gail, Jesus Christ's daughter, chosen by God to be a messenger to the kingdom of Swaziland. This message has been promised by the Lord through his word; the word that tells of his Son, Jesus, who took on the burden of many through his death and resurrection. His resurrection is the very reason we have the privilege of spreading God's hope everywhere.

As my brothers and sisters in Christ, I know you are equally as passionate about sharing this message; one that has proven so much victory in your own lives. I am familiar, however, with the distractions of this world that so fervently steal this passion. With the sudden crashing of the economy, all eyes are on our comforts. Cars, homes, jobs, and food are just a few of the things that occupy our daily thoughts. Yes, you claim to trust the Lord, but why not put a little money here and there, just in case he doesn't follow through? And you are aware that your life should be dedicated to building up his kingdom, but how can you meet the needs of others if your own needs are not met?

These examples are harsh truths, ones that I fully own up to also. Only until I began to live among the people here were my eyes opened to the hardness of my heart. I fought long and hard with God throwing nonsense at him like, "Lord, I've already tithed a huge chunk of my income to come on this trip" or "If I give this last dollar I won't have money to call my family." Of course anyone who knows God, he was quick to put me in my place. Most of the Swazi people live off of less than $30.00 a month. They are depending on the Lord to provide their one meal a day. I have no room to complain. Everything we see belongs to the Lord, our bank accounts included. If he asks us to give, we must do it cheerfully and without hesitation.

So here I am with a wide open opportunity to give to the building of His kingdom. God has Swaziland in His hands – this means it is also resting in our hands. During the past two months I have been a witness to the Father's incredible power. Through willing hearts, a nation has begun running to Christ and his calling. I have a remainder of 75 days here and the labor is nowhere near being done. My heart is so excited to see what the Lord accomplishes during my last two months here.

As the body of Christ, you have a huge part to play in this! My support account is short just over $2000.00 U.S. and that debt has to be paid by mid April. I pray that you would soften your heart to giving. It is my hope that the amount raised would go beyond the requirements. Delight yourselves in rich food, a supply that will last for eternity.

I appreciate any form of giving, be in through prayer, finances or both. My never-ending thanks go to all who read and consider this.

In Him,

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