Happy Sunday

The Man in the Striped Shirt  Today's Author: Pastor Bill Scripture: James 1:2 "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience" NKJV What an incredible time to be alive. The Kingdom of God is exploding around the globe as trials and tribulations seem to be non-stop. But in the midst of all the trials and tribulations Jesus is at work. According to a recent "Mission Network News" report, a woman in Egypt had a dream. The next morning she was walking down a street and stopped abruptly. The woman looked at the man with an interesting gaze and said, "You are the one!" The man is a Christian and had never seen the lady before. He did not understand what she was talking about and probably thought the worst --- that she was accusing him of a wrong doing. She told him, "You are the one. I had a dream you were walking with me and Jesus, and you had that same striped shirt on, those glasses, those pants and those shoes. Jesus was telling me He loves me and wants to have a relationship with me." The man was taken aback perhaps thinking this line of questioning was to entrap him. Suspicion flooded him and then his fear subsided and they continued their conversation.  She reportedly asked Jesus, "What do I do?" In the dream Jesus told her, "Ask this man tomorrow when you see him." The man in the striped shirt led the woman to Christ. Trials and tribulations are everywhere but know this --- Jesus is in control. Look for the silver lining in each trail and tribulation and give God the Glory. Prayer: Father thank you for the silver lining in each trial and tribulation which brings me closer to you. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! He Touched Me