More of You, Lord! Steve Martin message

More of You, Lord!

 

“We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.” (Proverbs 19:2, The Message)

 

Coming to Jerusalem, our hearts were open to however the Lord directed our steps. We knew we were going to be involved with Christian Friends of Israel-Jerusalem, now directed by Tristan and Galya Hall, but not much beyond that. So, Laurie and I kept our “eyes fixed on Jesus” knowing His plans and purposes are always right. We just have to hear and obey as He leads.

 

We also have a heart for the next generation, having raised two sons, Josh and Ben, and two daughters, Hannah and Christen. Watching our eight grands now grow (7 grandsons and Dylan our Joy) has been heartwarming. We so long to see all young adults grasp the love and wonder that God the Father has planned for them. For them to know His ways and allow Him to direct their steps.

 

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God!” (Prov. 3:5-7. The Message)

 

When six young adults walked into the CFI-Jerusalem meeting room our second week in the Land, we were amazed. Five young ladies and a groom-to-be were coming on board for two weeks, partnering with us. They were from David’s Tent ministry in Washington, D.C.

 

Leaders Taundi and Eric (to be married Nov. 26, 2025 at Succat Hallel), Grace Dillion (Concord, NC), Brawny (Idaho), Mary (Texas), and the youngest, 18-year-old Hannah were full of life and love for Jesus. They had already been in Israel for a few weeks and were committed now with connecting with CFI.

(Special note: Grace will be 21 on Nov. 23. I will be 71 on the same day. A great day! Birthday party in Jerusalem!)

 

Our daily outreaches to Bethlehem and surrounding areas in Jerusalem thrilled our hearts. Brawny started calling us “father and mother.” (Though she being around 20 we are more like her grandparents!)

 

What a joy to see the Lord moving on this generation! Even using the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who had a tremendous impact on high school and college age kids, the Lord is pouring out His Holy Spirit on our children worldwide.

 

Fathers, mothers, and grandparent are rejoicing and proclaiming, “More of you, Lord!”

 

“It will come about after this That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, Your old men will dream dreams, Your young men will see visions.” (Joel 2:28, NASB

 

Come Lord! Bo Yeshua!