For Such a Time
What a time to live in! Our world has been plagued with crisis. Covid-19 has crippled, grounded, halted, and thwarted many of our lives but especially our friends’ lives, ministries and families around the world. A few weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and thousands have lost their lives with millions being displaced from homes and nation. This is indeed a crisis on a grand scale, but . . . Jesus! The gospel of this Kingdom stands true. The Son of Man sits on the throne of our world and laughs at crisis and calamity because He IS the Lord of Hope (Psalm 2:4)! This begs a response, can we be carriers of hope?
Make no mistake about it
Prepare International has one central mandate: Prepare Men and Women for Me. This mandate was the message given Callie and I almost 20 years ago. It launched this global training effort raising up leaders and laborers in around 25 nations. Today, we find ourselves strategically placed by Jesus to be Carriers of Hope in this time of war! The world needs hope. Our brothers and sisters of Ukraine need hope. Jesus is the Lord of Hope. We have been given the gift of carrying His hope to Ukrainians fleeing the devastations of war and to our friends who have chosen to stay and serve.
Carriers of Hope
Our spiritual family at KDM Krakow led by Zibi and Magda Marzec along with Josiah and Brandi Boyd, are becoming a lifeline and haven for desperate Ukrainians. Zibi, Josiah and others have secured a beautiful 250 bed facility for Ukrainians seeking exile and safety. Additionally, they are organizing transportation, care, supplies, and many other things needed in these dire times. The battle for Hope has just begun. What a privilege to be linked and supporting the frontline efforts of Josiah, Zibi, Magda, Brandi and our friends at KDM.
The the task is in the early stages and we have seen around $150,000 come in for this work in the last few days. Soon, a tidal wave of humanity will cross the border into Poland. Undoubtedly, these Carriers of Hope will be put to the test. I have no doubt that by His grace, hope will win over tyranny, and Jesus will be glorified.
Pray for Josiah, Brandi, Zibi, Magda and our family at KDM. Please pray for our friend still within Ukraine and those that have escaped. Pray that the God of Hope will win the day and that tyranny and despair will be silenced by the sound of the Carriers of Hope!
