Funny how things work out. I was checking the stats on the Iowa Seed Sowers website, and a post from 5 years ago to the day showed up. It was January 29, 2017 and was just some comments on stuff I do when the weather is just too cold to get outside for evangelism. Here's a screenshot of that post:
Fast forward to January of this year, and I was home sick for a while, and used some of that time in a similar way: making a new witnessing cross! I had a large older witnessing cross I made out of some shelves I took down in my garage. It was my "How Great Thou Art!" cross I made to use at the Art Festival here in Marshalltown but haven't used much the last few years.
I cut the boards narrower and thinner to make it easier to use, and here's the result (sides 1 & 2):
I used a light stain before painting the lettering and wiped it down with boiled linseed oil to protect the wood, so it's ready to go once I get the chance to get out to my street corner.
Jesus said, "...for the things concerning me have an end." (Luke 22:37). Everything the Bible says that is going to happen either already has happened (like the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus) or will happen, exactly as the Bible says it will.
History has marched on since January 2017. In these darkening days we live in, now is the time to trust God more, to read & meditate on his word, and to point people to Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins & the gift of eternal life. If you're reading this and do not know Jesus as Savior, turn to him now with all your sin and put your trust in him alone for the forgiveness of those sins. God's promise is that all who believe on Jesus will never perish but will have eternal life (John 3:16). If you are born again and saved, keep walking daily with Jesus and be the light & salt we are called to be in this growing darkness. And find other Christians for the fellowship & encouragement so needed today (see my last post).
Maranatha! Come quickly Lord Jesus! Maybe today....
Paul.
