I have served the Lord locally in a couple of churches and as a high school Bible Teacher. It was during a mission trip that I met Bev, who became my wife, Our two daughters were born right here in Stockton. I have lived here in Stockton all my life graduating from Delta and UOP, and eventually getting a Master's in Bible and Theology. I prayed to God, admitting my sin, accepting His death on the cross for my sin, and asking Him to guide my life. It was there that I realized I was sinner in need of God's grace. During high school, I attended church camp. Our daily portion is from Him.Īs I child, I really wanted God to like me and I feared that I wasn't good enough for Him. It is a provision of God Almighty, and we are to be grateful for Him and to Him. When a parents asks his young children, “Where did we get this food?,” their answer probably would be, “the refrigerator” or “the pantry.” That pretty much is a safe and common answer, but if we really think about it – it is not just from the kitchen storage areas, or the grocery stores, the vegetable stands, the farmer’s market, or even the mail order butcher. In today’s world, we have so many food saving methods that we it is easy to forget the provisions of God. Daily there was a reminder of God’s presence and provisions. It would be moldy the next day if they tried to save it, and yet in God’s provision there was a daily supply given the next day. And each day the manna would be collected – but it was only good for that day. In the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, there is an account of God providing manna (or bread) each day. Just as we need food each day, we need the presence of Jesus Christ, who is called the Bread of Life in John chapter 6. At the beginning of each event, there is prayer thanking God for His provisional donations from local businesses. It is amazing to partner with Bread of Life, because they believe that their incredible donations are a gift from God, and that there is incredible joy in simply being a pipeline of God’s goodness through a food ministry. They not only give away food, but their intention is to have at every food give away believers who will talk with those coming for food, pray with those coming for food, and providing a hope in Jesus Christ to each person who comes to receive the loaves of bread, canned goods, beverages, fruit and other food staples. This wonderful organization has a great mission and practice – to provide physical food to families, helping with the need of hunger, but even more to be providing spiritual hope and bread for the souls of people. There are several great organizations in the city of Stockton – and one of them is called BREAD OF LIFE. “Jesus said, ‘I am the Bread of Life.’” – John 6:35 Each Word of Encouragement is around a portion of the Lord’s Prayer. It is our hope to have at least one person in prayer every hour of every day this week. T his week, Lincoln Presbyterian Church is having a one week long prayer emphasis – partnering with many churches in Stockton.
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