30 Days of Prayer, Day 16: More Precious than Gold

1 Peter 1:6-9 “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

 

In today’s message at First Baptist Church, Pastor Jimmy shared about the benefits of trouble and taught from this scripture.  As I listened, I thought about how many of my friends in Uganda have faced so many various trials.  I thought about the beautiful way that they choose daily to rejoice in their salvation through Jesus and they truly have hope.  It is an honor to be a part of a campaign to raise funds to help build a church for this precious Ebenezer family.  As we've reached the middle of our month of fundraising, I’m excited to share that we have raised $42,147.80 so far!  Please continue to pray for this project, for the beautiful people it will benefit, and give God the glory for it all!