DECEMBER 24 JESUS CHANGES LIVES By Wendell Calder Local Church Evangelist Adjunct Professor Emeritus, Word of Life Bible Institute
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
My wife and I have seen many lives changed during sixty-four years of ministry on six continents. In this devotional, I want to share three of these life change experiences. During our first ministry in India, we saw many trust Christ as personal Savior. A teenager was brought to our meeting by a Christian friend – that night, he was gloriously saved! Several years passed, and we returned to India for ministry. Our host said, “A young pastor would like for you to speak at his men's breakfast.” Upon arrival, this man ran to me, throwing his arms around me, saying, "Several years ago I was saved in your meeting, and what a joy it is to have you speak to our men." We had over one hundred men in attendance, and he pastored one of the largest churches in the city. A life changed by the grace of God! Many years ago, we saw several teens trust Christ at a youth retreat in Canada. A few years later, I held a series of meetings in my home church. Upon arrival, the young pastor said, “I was saved in a youth retreat when you shared the gospel.” Another life who experienced life change in Christ! While I was serving as a pastor in Maine, we saw an entire family saved. Their son is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute and is presently a pastor in the state of Maine. I preach for him on a regular basis. Another life change by the power of the gospel! These three men located in India, Canada, and the United States are trophies of God's grace! I trust this Christmas season you will share the Christ of Christmas with someone. If you are reading this and do not know Christ personally, then accept Him today!
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