We arrived at a small village near Salogbad north of Nakornsawan called Bahnrai in THAILAND. My Thai Friend would start in a minute to preach the GOSPEL, ( Romans 1:16,17 ) using the loudspeaker equipment we used to carry on our small motorbike while I was busy with the literature we would distribute. The village was so remote and I was thinking nobody has ever preached the GOSPEL here. We are the first missionaries at this place.

But what a surprise to find Coca Cola in the village when we became thirsty. The bottomline is that business people are quicker off the mark than preachers of the Gospel.

But what is more important, that people drink the LIVING WATER ( John 4:13,14) or Coca Cola?

It is a beautiful day and I am looking through the window panes of the ranchslider door. I can see two palm trees not too big and not too small. They were actually here when we bought the place.

Many years ago–at another place– I had the desire to plant some palm trees. I thought that would be really something. But I never did. All of a sudden Psalm 37:4 came to my mind again: Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. And I have always said that the Lord gives us more than we ask for. He is good!

Look at the two beautiful palm trees in front of our house! Praise the Lord!

If love slips away

RELATIONSHIPS

When I was at Bible College we had a guestspeaker from the USA. Once he was asked, “Have you ever thought about divorcing your wife?” “No,” was his answer,” but sometimes I thought about shooting her.”– Relationship difficulties? Yes! That’s why we have the Organization Relationship Services with phone number. Only when I rang once I did not get a connection. (WANTED TO KNOW HOW THEY HELP PEOPLE!)

Even those who have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, those who have the right foundation ( First Corinthians 3:11) do have difficulties. Now what about those who do not know the Lord?– Only the Lord Jesus Christ can help us to keep things together. (Colossians 1:16,17) In verse 17 it says,” in HIM all things hold together.” The Lord is holding us together. He is also holding our relationships together.

Those who are having a living relationship with their Lord can best help others. Prayer is also important. The Lord is a God, who is answering prayers. Also the love of the Lord is never leaving us. The Lord is listening to our prayers 24/7! There are never any hindrances.

You remember that I did not get connected when I rang the number on the advertisement.

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