Husk Removal

In a town just north of us, I noticed a rice husking factory. After harvesting and drying the rice, it needs the husk removed before it is ready for milling or eating. The husk is something attached to the exterior of the kernel of rice.  It is not edible.  It is not considered to be useful.

Yesterday Lorne preached from Joshua 7-8.  Joshua and the people had a heart for God.  However because sin became attached, removal was needed.  It did not need a husking factory, but rather the grace of forgiveness that comes from God.

The searching and purifying work of God is something we all need.  May God help us to welcome Him to do that in our lives on a regular basis.  Perhaps this week, as we prepare to celebrate Communion next Sunday, is a good time to ask Him to do it again.

Praise and Prayer

• The “Homework Club” has four registrations, and two more students interested.  Praise the Lord for those who have already registered.  Let’s join together and ask for more students.
• This will be a busy week or two as we welcome Wes and Nancy to Taiwan. They will need help as they apply for resident certificates, Taiwan driver licenses, and locate items they need to purchase.  Please pray for them and those who will be helping them with the various tasks.  May we all be the light of Christ as we do those necessary tasks.