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| Photo: Wietse Visser |
It might be hard to believe that all these people are Christians, but they are. It is maybe even harder to believe that they are from all different churches and denominations, but they are. The hardest thing to believe is that this picture was taken in The Netherlands.
Yes, The Netherlands, that liberal and secular country where God seems to have left the premises. But I want to tell you something, contrary to popular opinion, Christianity is thriving in The Netherlands. Jesus is alive and well. And 65.000 people came together last weekend to celebrate Pentecost, in larger numbers than last year and the year before and the one before that...
No, this happening does not make it to the front pages, maybe because it is too good to be true. And no, it was not always this big. It started 47 years ago with a small group of people who believed revival would come to The Netherlands. They did not give up praying and they refused to be overcome by all the negative news. Let me encourage you with this word: Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:4-5).
What we see in the daily news, all the violence, death and destruction, is in reality propaganda of the enemy; Satan showing off his trophies. I surely believe it is nothing more than his reaction to what is really going on... people all over the world are discovering that God loves them and that Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save it.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).
No, this happening does not make it to the front pages, maybe because it is too good to be true. And no, it was not always this big. It started 47 years ago with a small group of people who believed revival would come to The Netherlands. They did not give up praying and they refused to be overcome by all the negative news. Let me encourage you with this word: Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:4-5).
What we see in the daily news, all the violence, death and destruction, is in reality propaganda of the enemy; Satan showing off his trophies. I surely believe it is nothing more than his reaction to what is really going on... people all over the world are discovering that God loves them and that Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but to save it.
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:57-58).
Victory in Jesus! Yes and amen. What an amazing sight, and an encouragement as well. He's done it all for us, and I'm so grateful. Glad you shared this, Marja! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYes and amen Karen, an amazing sight indeed. Very encouraging! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThis blessed me so much, Marja! I have relatives in the Netherlands and, I am sorry to say, I was shocked by this photo. Shocked. I thought maybe you took this in southern California (um...still shocking) but am absolutely encouraged and amazed and rejoicing that it is right in the middle of what we have benn told is no man's land. Who is telling us these things... ?!
ReplyDeleteThanks for speaking amd showing.
Hi Sandi, I am so glad you left this comment so we can rejoice together. God has not forgotten Holland and He has not forgotten america either. Keep courage and do not give up! We should be listening to the good news indeed :)
DeleteOH, what a blessing this is to see, Marja! Thank you for posting it. It gives me hope for our land, and my people.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes Jeanette, this victory goes beyond our borders, there is always hope, certainly for the Americans!
DeleteI shared this on my Google+ page. So heartening!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is great, thank you Jeanette, I appreciate it.
DeleteMarja: This is wonderful news. God WILL be present when people pray. I will share this with some friends and on social media.
ReplyDeleteYes, He is faithful and true. We should not despair Cecelia, He is on our side. Thanks for sharing.
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