Praise the Lord, who carries our burdens day after day,
He is the God who saves us.
Psalm 68:19 (GNT)
At Hands to Serve we start each day at 8 o’clock with prayer and reading the Bible. This reminds us of our Lord through Him and with Him we can do the work we do. Yes, it is practical work that we do, but we are still dependent on His guidance and strength for each day…
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For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
(Psalm 100:5)
We are grateful for everything the Lord has done in 2022. We have been able to serve missionaries with cars, computers, clothing, food and so much more…
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I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground.
(Isaiah 44:3)
After a long dry summer, we all know what it means when there is less water. Ships can carry less goods through low water and green lawns turn brown. The world also yearns for the spiritual water spoken of in Isaiah, God’s Spirit through which people and situations can flourish again…
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From the city of Lublin, eastern Poland, a group of messianic Jewish believers contacted us for help. Wanting improve their communication capabilities, they asked if we could donate any computers to them. This group of believers is hosting refugees from the war in Ukraine, as millions have been displaced from their homes since the war began. So, we sent three laptops to be used by those in need.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
(Matthew 5:16 NIV)
Christmas is almost upon us and the days are getting shorter. In our garage the lights are on to allow us to work on the cars for the missionaries. God calls us to be a light in the world for the purpose of giving God the honor he deserves. It is a testimony of God’s faithfulness that we have been able to serve missionaries with cars, computers, clothing…
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know.
Remember the Lord in everything you do, and he will show you the way.
(Proverbs 3:5-6 Good News Bible)
Is everything okay? A common way to greet friends you haven’t seen in a while in the Netherlands. I often respond with “There is a lot to deal with, but most of it is good.” It is an answer most people do not really expect. Yet Solomon tells us in Proverbs to “remember the Lord in everything you do.” Not just a little, or just once, but in everything. The result is that…
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“Seek your happiness in the LORD, and He will give you your heart’s desire. Give yourself to the LORD; trust in him, and He will help you…”
(Psalm 37:4-5a GNT)
Did you also sing this as a child? “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God… and all these things shall be added unto you…” Of course, this is not a formula for success. It is a call to focus on God and His Kingdom. It is easy to focus on other things: job security, a healthy life, and daily routines. In March, people suddenly realized that these things are not as solid as they seemed to be…
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“Our own body has many parts. When all these many parts are put together, they are only one body. The body of Christ is like this.”
1 Corinthians 12:12
God’s reality is often different to what we would expect His reality to be. He calls us to cooperate in a world where it’s increasingly popular to do it all yourself…
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“…a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.” (1 Kings 19:12-13)
We serve a loving God and Father who does not force us to do anything. Just like with Elijah he reveals Himself in the silence and not in the fire and earthquake. He allows us to make our own choices based on his guidance and our Love for Him…
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