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As street ministers:
We are committed to the whole truth of the scriptures of our Lord, and accept that as it is "God-breathed", every word of it applies to our lives, and it is our responsibility to apply our lives to it.
We have accepted the commission to minister in the streets to the children and the homeless. By feeding their bodies, minds and hearts with real food and real truth, God is changing people's lives. Theirs, and ours.
Real results are in evidence through the number of people who are giving their lives to Jesus. Young men have publicly burned their rags, (the gang colors they have worn for years) placing them selves at risk from their former "families", who have nothing to offer anyone but empty promises, and they are reaching toward the all-fulfilling promises of God.
Anyone and everyone who claims the name of Jesus Christ is expected by His father to go forth in that name and apply them selves to the commission given by him. This is not, and was not promised to be, an easy thing to do. Remember Jesus' words, "take up your cross, and follow me"? Well, the times may have changed, but the task before us is the same as it has always been. When we learn to die to the world and live through Jesus, taking all of our own will out of our walk, and giving control to the Lord and the Holy Spirit, we will realize that with God's power this world can be changed. God in us, working through us.
Expect to be uncomfortable, and in need of the Comforter that Jesus said he was sending to us until the time of His return.
Expect to be rewarded and fulfilled.
Expect to be challenged and stretched.
Expect miracles.
Don't settle for less than the total realization of all of the promises of God in your life.
God bless you and keep you. JESUS IS LORD!
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