Let me tell you as a surety that our assembling on Wednesday evening is not just "going to church" or "going to Bible study" as I had regarded that time for so long. However, in the more recent years of salvation, the working of the Holy Ghost has given me a new and more complete understanding of the purpose of our gathering.
As testimony and encouragement, I want you to know that last Wednesday I experienced great tribulation. Early in the morning I was faced with a situation which caused me to cry out to the Lord with great moaning and tears. I was scared about what could have happened as a result of my own actions. A little while later, trouble came to me again involving a family member. The Holy Ghost gave me boldness to persevere and minister out of the Kingdom of God, but I was drained afterwards. Then just a short time later, I was confronted with another situation which was filled with words of failure and hopelessness.
My entrance into the building where GTFI meets was like a "battered ship coming in from the sea." I knew that if I was going to be "fixed up and recharged" it would be in His presence and in the company of saints with "like mindedness." Surely enough, the Lord was a strong tower for me as HE fortified me with HIS truth. The helmet of His salvation returned peace to my mind. I joined in with the other saints to magnify His Name through worthy praise and thanksgiving for not being consumed. When Pastor dismissed us, my strength was renewed!
When I laid my head on my pillow that night, I whispered "thank you" again to Papa God for His specific ministry to me--He came to me! HE knew what I needed from HIM at the time and place established for me to receive.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Love In Christ Jesus,
Jenelsie, Pastor's wife
