Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. (Hebrews 13:7, NASB95)
And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. (Hebrews 6:11–12, NASB95)
I think of myself as being really blessed by having the privilege of meeting John Robert Stevens, and being around people that he created. It is amazing to me how many people have been touched by the Word he spoke and his ministry. Of course, I was living in another country and did not spend much time around him, but my parents were always in contact with him, and even had him stay in our house in Brazil several times.
On this last June 4th it’s been 27 years since he passed away, but his legacy and the Word from God that he spoke is still a living today. It is a living Word. After 60 years since the beginning of his ministry, I am thankful for this man of God. Words that he spoke even before I was born are still revolutionary!
Just as his Word impacted me when I was growing up and discovering my personal relationship with the Lord, it still impacts me today; actually the Word is more alive and real to me now!
Now I am living in his country, and I am the pastor of one of the first churches he founded. But what really motivates me is his example of faith and love for the Lord and the Word. The truth is that his sense of destiny was imparted to me by the Word and it changed my life.
My point on this blog is not just to talk about John, but in my heart, to somehow honor him. I have to believe with the same faith he believed, and I need to be able to give my life to build upon the foundation that he laid.
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