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As you can see, I’ve moved my blog yet again. If all goes well, though, the same domain (robinwhiteonline.com) should be linking here soon, preventing anyone from getting lost on the way here. I’m hoping to start posting photos more often again, as I’ve got a backlog of stuff that I haven’t shared (or that was online but isn’t anymore). This post contains a bunch of oldies… hopefully goodies.
“Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy.” (Deuteronomy 5:33 NLT)
“So remember this and keep it firmly in mind: The Lord is God both in heaven and on earth, and there is no other.”(Deuteronomy 4:39 NLT)
“For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he will not abandon you or destroy you or forget the solemn covenant he made with your ancestors.” (Deuteronomy 4:31 NLT)
Today I’m reminded of God’s promises, and His faithfulness to fulfill them. No matter how often I fail, fall or sin, He will not just abandon me or reject me. He always takes me back, restores and forgives. He’s promised us so many good things. If we trust Him, we will see their fulfillment. Like the promise earlier in this passage, that “if you search for him with all your heart and soul, you will find him.” (Deuteronomy 4:29 NLT) Let’s trust Him today. Let’s seek Him. He is faithful.
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your prayers during October! In between English classes and other ministries, I was able to get away for a few days to attend the Global Partners Asia Area Retreat. It was a great time of worship, prayer, fellowship and fun with fellow missionaries who work in various parts of Asia. I came back feeling refreshed and with a new perspective on my ministry here in Japan. I’m really thankful I had the opporunity to attend. The end of the year is shaping up to be a busy time of ministry for me. Please pray with me for the following: 1. This coming Sunday (11/4) I’m preaching at a church in Yokohama. This will be my first time doing a Sunday morning sermon in Japanese! It’s an outreach service too, so please pray for any non-believers in attendance. 2. The following Sunday (11/11) I’m scheduled for my monthly ministry at Shizuoka Church, where I’ll be teaching English and the Bible to teens. 3. On November 17, we have a special outing for my English students. We’ll be visiting a big park for some hiking and to see the fall colours. Please pray that through this, deeper relationships will be built. 4. On November 24, I’ve got youth group at Nagoya-Higashi Church. 5. On November 25, we’re having an English Club “Thanksgiving Party” outreach event. 6. I’d also really appreciate your prayers as I plan for the new year. It looks like there will be some new challenges and opporunities to take on. Please pray for God’s direction and for clearer vision as my ministry in Japan continues to evolve. Thank you for being a part of our ministry here in Japan! Your prayers and support mean more to me than you can imagine! Blessings, – Robin
We had a small turnout this time, but it was a lot of fun. Delicious too!
Again the phrase “Then they will know that I am the Lord” is repeated here. Today this reminded me of the New Testament promise that someday everyone will see and acknowledge Jesus; that “every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.” I want to be among those who willingly choose to bow. I choose to worship Jesus now.
In this passage God promises judgement for some and blessings for others. These kind of passages can be hard to understand, and even harder to apply to our own lives. But the key message in this chapter is, I think, found in the repeated use of phrases like “Then they will know that I am the Lord.”