I believe the world desperately needs us to live up to our greatness in Him. The bible says that all creation is crying out for the sons (and daughters) of God to manifest...to become.
He has called us to live as Jesus did ~ a heroic life. Jesus came to bring out the best in us. When this happens, we should expect that everything else will change for the better. It means our world begins to reflect the kind of place in which God intended us to live.
Why do hero’s need to step up? Because diseases are killing millions, and heroes find cures. Because famines leave starving children, and heroes find a way to provide help. Because struggling economies are leaving families homeless, and heroes find opportunities to create jobs. Hero’s stop genocide, stop slavery, find water in thirsty places, and they love and provide for orphans. They care for the forgotten. They seek peace and pursue it!
I am so proud to pastor one of these heroes and his name is Captain Robert Lansden. This man is truly a world changer because of Christ in him. Robert is a man willing to sacrifice comfort and security for the sake of the gospel, for the sake of peace in a foreign land. He could have bunkered down in his successful law practice right here at home. But he has chosen to separate himself from his precious wife and family, from his church, from his friends and loved ones to bunker down in Iraq. He has done this in order to make a difference. He has chosen to lead others in rebuilding a nation. (Not just brick and mortar)
Captain Robert, I love being your pastor and loved going through Mission Bridge School with you. In addition, being on outreach with you in Costa Rica was truly a joy. Today we are honored by your commitment and your heart. Also, to MaryAnn and the children…thank you for giving to the Lord!
-Pastor Deven
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