The House

“So what do we do? Keep on sinning so God can keep on forgiving? I should hope not! If we’ve left the country where sin is sovereign, how can we still live in our old house there? Or didn’t you realize we packed up and left there for good? That is what happened in baptism. When we went under the water, we left the old country of sin behind; when we came up out of the water, we entered into the new country of grace—a new life in a new land! That’s what baptism into the life of Jesus means. When we are lowered into the water, it is like the burial of Jesus; when we are raised up out of the water, it is like the resurrection of Jesus. Each of us is raised into a light-filled world by our Father so that we can see where we’re going in our new grace-sovereign country.”

Romans 6 MSG

In October of 2023 Andrew Scull went to Lahore, Pakistan to teach at a pastor conference. What he did not realize is that there would be a moment there that would change his life forever. He was taken to a brick kiln and had the opportunity to minister to the Christian slaves. There he learned that these were only a few hundred of what totals hundreds of thousands of Christian slaves in the middle east. After hearing about the atrocities that happen to these Christians, in addition to the fact that they are forced to make 1000 bricks per day by hand, Andrew knew God was calling him to do something. “Seeing the faces of those little girls, knowing what is happening to them, understanding that they can’t do anything about it, I just couldn’t take it. I have 3 daughters of my own. If i were in their father’s shoes I would be begging God to send me someone who could help.” Andrew said. Now it is his life’s mission to free those who can’t free themselves.

“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!”

John 15:11 NLT

“I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises.”

Psalms 34:1

“Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Ephesians 5:18-20

“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!”

Psalms 150:6 NKJV

“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt His name together.”

Psalms 34:1-3

“And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.””

Revelation 19:10 NKJV

“Ziba replied, “Yes, my Lord the king; I am your servant, and I will do all that you have commanded.” And from that time on, Mephibosheth ate regularly at David’s table, like one of the king’s own sons.”

2 Samuel 9:11 NLT

“But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!””

Matthew 14:27 NLT