Have you ever felt like you needed some assistance meeting the right people? Have you ever wished you could be the head and not the tail? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet and fellowship with kings and queens, heads of governments, and CEOs of businesses? If you have, you need to read the remainder of this email for some insight into this area.
We have just returned from the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies for the INSP Television Network’s new “City of Light” that is now opened in Indian Land, SC just south of Charlotte, NC. This is a magnificent ministry center that David & Barbara Cerullo have built to broadcast the Gospel to the world. As Cheryl & I walked into the live television broadcast with all the many dignitaries we were ushered to the front row with our son Chip Henderson and his wife Becky (Cerullo) Henderson and our two grandsons (Samuel & Matthew). As I sat down on that front row I was reminded by scripture that it was God that had put us in this frontline position, not we ourselves, and I do not take that lightly. It is a gift of grace that I never could have imagined 27 years ago when I gave my life to the Lord. I could have never imagined being on the front row with all these important people of faith. I could have never imagined a son and his family serving the Lord. Similarly, I could have never imagined being close friends with very prominent and successful business people like Brig & Lita Hart and the many other leaders of R3Global. But as I look back on our life, and reflect on scripture, there are several promises of God that have come alive in our lives that are a direct result of just walking with God. These same promises are for you also.
Do you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men. (Proverbs 22:29, Amplified)
And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: (Deuteronomy 28:13. KJV)
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2:4-9, NKJV)
It is amazing to me what God can do with a heathen from South Georgia that spent most of his time getting drunk, hunting, fishing, and cussing, who was just willing to follow Him. He truly does use the foolish things of the world to confound the wise. His power is perfected in our weakness. His grace is sufficient for you and me. There is no one on this planet that was more afraid of giving speeches or talking to people than I was and yet I have preached to thousands of people over the last 27 years. That’s not me!! That’s God!!! God will put people in your path that you never imagined. He arranges divine appointments such as Jesus with the woman at the well; Ananias with Paul at Damascus; Peter & John with the lame man at the Gate called Beautiful; or you and I with the right people for our business or ministry. Our responsibility is to be ready, be alert, and go. Just remember, two-thirds of God’s name is “GO”. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him. (I Corinthians 2:9)
Lord, we pray for divine appointments for everyone reading this newsletter. We know that your will is for all of us to prosper and be in health. Help us Lord to be attentive to your voice and the leading of your Spirit and thank you for your gift of grace that makes our weaknesses strong and gives us the boldness to go.
Ed Henderson
New Life Network
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