“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” John 17:17 NKJV
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth … he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” 2 Timothy 2:15, 21 NKJV
“But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” James 1:25 NKJV
November is Global Bible Month.
The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). For decades, I have endeavored to begin each day by reading the Proverb of the day – there are 31 chapters in the book of Proverbs and 31 maximum days in a month. Next, I endeavor to read a Psalm, or a major portion of a Psalm. Then I move to the New Testament and endeavor to read a chapter, and finally I read an Old Testament chapter. While reading God’s Word, or following reading each portion, I go to the Lord in prayer, meanwhile endeavoring to memorize a portion of Scripture. The Bible says, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not send against You.” Psalm 119:105 NKJV
At a Mission America Coalition conference in St. Louis, my daughter Tami and I had the privilege of having dinner with Bill Bright and his wife Vonette, founders of Campus Crusade for Christ.
Their organization, now called Cru, published an article: “What is Sanctification? … To sanctify an object means to wash, cleanse, consecrate or set it aside for a special purpose. Sanctification is a Christian teaching about how God transforms a person, making them fit for a holy purpose. Sanctification includes a change of heart, a desire to love God and other people. It includes a change of mind, seeing the world from an honest perspective. It includes embracing the truth about life, one’s self and others. And in the future, sanctification includes a change in the body, healing and perfecting what it means to be human.”
“But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5 NKJV
“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me.” John 17:24-25 NKJV
Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 NKJV
November 14 is to be the next Leading Youth Saturday at TTT, providing evangelism training for students ages 10-19 and adults. Each participant is challenged to memorize God’s ABCs of salvation – A: Admit you’ve sinned (Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23). B: Believe on Christ (John 3:16). C: Confess Christ publicly (Romans 10:9-10).
Truth-telling connectors pray and endeavor to go with us “Together Toward Tomorrow,” communicating Christianity personally and using multiple means and media, including TTT Saturday nights (in person and online – livestream and on-demand anytime, anywhere); Fair Share and other evangelistic youth efforts; Telling The TRUTH radio (aired on at least 72 stations daily, reaching listeners in 25 states) and podcast, offering God’s ABCs free to listeners; “Together” weekly newspaper articles (published in 9 Illinois and Indiana communities each weekend) and blog; “roadside missionaries” (billboards) visible to motorists along US 41 and other busy thoroughfares; internet and social media.
December 5 is to be Family Night at TTT, celebrating Jesus’ birthday with specially decorated cakes visually presenting the Gospel using the wordless book concept. The thrust: “Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere: Jesus Christ is born … and Jesus Christ is alive!”
Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 NKJV
Go tell the world God’s Word is true, and Jesus Christ is alive!