It has been a while since we gave you all an update on whats going on. We have been at home preparing for the winter as well as preparing for the missions trip we are on right now. Sometimes when I think about all things that has to be done and all the time that has to be spent away from home I find myself asking if it is worth all the effort. Honestly it is not easy. It is not fun every day and sometimes we go through really hard times. Last night we got confirmation again that it is worth more than anything of this world to do what Jesus called us to do. It was on my deathbed soon 10 years ago He said:
”When you get up from this bed, go out and tell all people about me and about your life. Tell the young people about the dangers and help those who have same problems as you have had!”
Those words are the words our ministry is founded on and when we stick to those few words we also see how God is using people like us to reach other people. It still blows my mind away that God, who created heaven and earth can and want to use people like myself. Too often, even fellow believers look at our past. This is something they have no right to look at. According to the word of God we are NEW CREATIONS in Christ. The old is gone and something NEW has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is so true and this is what is on our heart to share with the rest of the world, especially those who people look down at. I used to be one of those that people could spit on when they saw me sitting drunk somewhere but still GOD could change the path and direction for my life. I just want to say to all of you out there that, never underestimate God in any other person. God is God and He choses who He wants to use and what I have experienced He uses people who are far away from perfect. Those who have got much forgiven also love much and it takes a whole bunch of love to work with people in need, especially people with addictions.
Last night we visited the detox center here in Okeechobee, Florida for the first time. We did not have many people attending our gathering but that is not what counts. Those few people who we had the grace to pray with and for made the entire night to a victorious night. We really need to encourage people and last night we saw a few receive new hope in the situations they were in yesterday. The situation might be different today, I do not know. One thing I know is that God is on the case and things will happen.
We have now been here in Florida for one week and we have had a good time. Not everything have lined up as we had planned but still we have been able to talk to many people about Jesus. We came in last Monday and we visited our church, Fountain of Life Church here in Okeechobee, FL on Wednesday night. Was a great feeling to be back. We are working on our cars to get at least one of them ready for the upcoming car events. We have so many open doors now together with Team RFC - Racers/Rodders for Christ. We have several car shows and events coming up as well as several outreach events the coming month. Only a few churches but that is ok, we want to work with the churches and be outside sending the people in. That is our mission.
We have also now got the music video ready for the song ”Okeechobee” from the new HOPE album and you can watch the video here. Also check out our weekly video blog ”On the road with the Rockin’ Rev.” here.
Please pray for our missions and take our prayer request with you to your church, prayer group or share it with your brethren. We are living in a very special time. This means that it is way harder to raise funds for outreach and evangelism than ever before. Previous years we usually have had everything covered by now but we have seen that the trend to give is changing and it is happening everywhere. Remember that God loves a happy giver! Having said that I do not mean you have to give to us, but do not forget to tithe at your church or support missions. God will bless you for this.
We keep fighting the good fight and we are excited.
God Bless you all!
Pontus & Sebastian Back
