Jim Rowh's Blog

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Law of the Harvest

Dear beloved: Pics, Mbeya, Tanzania Crusade 2021; Tarime, Tanzania Crusade 2022

Galatians 6:6 Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches. v7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. v8 For the one who sows to the flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

Beloved, foreign ministry offers its own rewards but also its own challenges. The greatest challenges come from battling the spirits that are in place in a certain area, or even over a whole country. Many of the spirits operate in a cultural setting that holds the people in bondage without them even knowing. That is one of the reasons the Lord sends people out to other lands, visitors can see the culture through eyes that are not accustomed to the traditional habits. The joy of sowing to the Spirit is exemplified in the pictures above. People are given a clear presentation of the gospel message, and are asked to make a life changing decision. For many this is a clash of kingdom culture verses Africa culture. The valley of decision, a time of worship in Spirit and truth, and to acknowledge the beckoning of the Holy Spirit. I praise God for the call He has placed on my life, and the open doors to walk into my destiny. It has been and continues to be a walk of joy and great rewards. Beloved, this week we hit a heavy low when an eight year old boy from Makunda village died of cancer. We had been praying earnestly for the Lord to heal him and raise him up, but it didn't come to be. May the Lord comfort the family of the boy as He welcomes the youngster into His heavenly home. We are requesting $500 to help the family with hospital and funeral expenses. Pray about your part in supporting Gather the Outcasts Ministry here in Africa. Your deposit will be written in the ledgers of heaven. May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

The Blood of Jesus

Dear beloved: Pics: Living Water Church worship team; Burundi Crusade 2019

Hebrews 10:11 And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. v12 But this Man, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God, v13 from that time waiting till His enemies are made His footstool. v14 For by the one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.

Beloved, the blood of Jesus has power that nothing else on earth can have or ever will have. It has the power to wash us free of the sins we have committed, even future sins that we will commit before we die. That blood also has the power to deliver people from demonic strongholds and darkness, as well as heal us, sometimes in miraculous ways. The Father kept the bloodline of Jesus pure, through the cleansing of the earth in the flood of Noah; then Moses, and on down through the good kings of the Old Testament, King David, King Solomon, and eventually the Holy Spirit hovering over Mary and imparting the purity of God into her. "Unto a Child is born"! This was no ordinary child, Jesus was and is the Son of God, seated at the right hand of the Father. Were it not for the power of the Gospel to save, and the power of the blood cleanse people, we could not start to do here in Africa what we are doing. We invite you to be part of this ministry. We need more monthly partners, as well as one time generous gifts to boost this ministry. We are moving way too slow for the times we are in, there are many here in Kenya, even Makunda, who don't know Jesus as Lord. The time is growing short. Pray about your part in moving us forward. Thank you for your prayers and support. May God bless you as you pray!

Blessings of Work

Dear beloved: pics, Rosecoco red bean acre patch; Young boys helping Chris build clothes line

1 Thessalonians 3:8 We did not eat anyone's bread free of charge, but worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. v9 not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us v10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: if anyone does not work, neither shall he eat. v11 For we hear that there are many who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies.

Beloved, one of the joys I have in working at the Children's home is to be able to do hands on work projects and farming with the children. We have made an effort to teach the children that work is a blessing, given by God Himself. It is in Deuteronomy 8:18, the Lord says "it is God that gives you the power to get wealth." I thank God for all the hard working men and women of America who built roads and bridges, houses, and also for the farmers who work tirelessly to keep the nation fed. We want to promote that in Kenya so they will see the peace that comes with food security, and the confidence and self esteem that comes from tackling a job and finishing it well. We want to raise up children that are well rounded in every aspect of their life, so they will be an asset and outstanding citizen of Kenya. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry in Kenya. As a monthly partner you can help us reach more people here with the good news of the gospel, as well as care for the children the Lord has given us at Living Water Children's Home. Any amount you can give on a monthly basis, or one time gift, will help us promote the kingdom of God in Kenya. Pray about your part! May God bless you as you pray.

in Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

The Foundations

Dear beloved: Pics: Maize crop Sept. 2024; Kevin welding on security light tower

Psalm 11:2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. v3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? v4 The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord's throne is in heaven; His eyelids behold, HIs eyelids test the sons of men. v5 The Lord tests the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.

Beloved, the foundations of God's kingdom on earth are being shaken, the nations are raging. To build a skyscraper, the foundations must go deep and rest on bedrock. So it is with the kingdom of God. The foundations of the Lord's kingdom are all laid out for us at the beginning, in the book of Genesis. Genesis 1:26 Let us make man in Our image, in Our likeness, and give them dominion over all the earth. The sanctity of human life, every single person born and unborn is made in the image of God and has a destiny declared over them, even before they are born. Genesis 1:27-28 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them; Then God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over all the earth." The sanctity of marriage, one man and one woman, to multiply and replenish the earth with children made in the image of God. Genesis 12:3 I Will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you;' and in you (Abram) all the families of the earth shall be blessed. The sanctity of God's land and people, and the righteous Seed (Jesus Christ) that comes through them. Beloved, what can the righteous do? Pray without ceasing! The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayers of the righteous. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry as we preach the living water of Jesus Christ in the nations of Africa. We would love to hear from you, any donation large or small is greatly appreciated. May God bless you as you pray!

Spirit of Fear

Dear beloved: Pics: Maize crop, Living Water October '24; praying for healing, TZ Crusade

Timothy 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. v7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear (timidity), but of power and love and a sound mind. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

Beloved, the Apostle Paul is reminding his spiritual son Timothy to not shrink back in fear from the calling God placed upon him. That calling would eventually lead Timothy to a life of adventure and blessings, evangelizing and preaching the good news of the gospel. Timothy went on to join Paul on his second missionary journey, traveling to Macedonia, Turkey, and Asia Minor. Most Bible scholars peg Timothy's age at late teens to about twenty years! Many who profess to be Christians today let the enemy paralyze them in fear, and it keeps them away from their greatest destiny in life. Perfect love casts out fear! Perfect love for God, and His love for us, allows us to love others, even those we deem unlovable, in spite of the obstacles and challenges involved. The enemy wants us to believe we can't be secure in our future; therefore, we get frozen and retreat to comfort. I want to challenge each of you to push forward into your highest calling. Trust the Lord that He can take care of you no matter what He calls you to do, or where He calls you to go. If God spoke to you in the night and said, "I want to send you to Africa", would you be paralyzed in fear, or thank God that He had chosen you for a mighty work? Pray about it. Come for a short term mission trip. Or if you can't go, you can send. We are still looking for $500 to help pay for the mortuary, funeral, and hospital expenses of the young boy who died last week of cancer. May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ,Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Powerful Testimony

Dear beloved: Pics, Tarime, TZ Crusade; Dar es Salaam, TZ Crusade

2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom; v2 Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. v3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers to suit their own passions.

TESTIMONY FROM FORMER MUSLIM CONVERT NOW IN LIVING WATER CHURCH.

WHY WE PREACH CRUSADES. TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Thank you for your prayers and support.

IN Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Crucified with Christ

Dear beloved: pics, Children Funday, Emmanuel teaching; Masai Mara, Simba too close!

Galatians 2:20 (Apostle Paul) "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. v21 I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain." Galatians 5:24 All those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Beloved, the Apostle Paul brings up the concept of crucifying the flesh in his Epistle to the Galatians. To crucify the flesh means to crucify the desires of the old man, the sinful nature. But for those in the USA, it also presents the challenge of taming the desire for excess in every material thing. Americans desire and have more of everything; more food, more clothing, more medicine and health care; more education, cars and beautiful houses, more Bibles. The list could go on and on. The danger in giving in to the desire for all things material, it reduces our desire to suffer for Christ's sake. Even Jesus told the disciples, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself, pick up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." (Matt. 16:24-25) What have you done lately, or ever, to pick up your cross and carry it for His sake? Among the poor of Kenya, we see suffering and endure suffering for the gospel every day. Not to boast in any way, it just goes with the territory. We invite you to partner with us as we take the good news of Jesus to people who are hungry for the message of hope. We are still looking for monthly partners to help build a good foundation for the ministry. Pray about your part in storing up treasures in heaven through Gather the Outcasts Ministry. May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

More Than Enough

Dear beloved: Pics, Western Kansas sunset 6/24; Mbeya, Tanzania Crusade

Exodus 36:4 Then all the craftsmen who were doing all the work of the sanctuary came, each for the work he was doing. v5 and they spoke to Moses, saying, "The people bring much more than enough for the service of the work which the Lord commanded us to do." v6 So Moses gave a commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, "Let neither man nor woman do any more work for the offering of the sanctuary." And the people were restrained from bringing, v7 for the material they had was sufficient for all the work to be done- indeed too much.

Beloved, the Lord instructed Moses to build a tabernacle where He could meet the children of Israel. He gave precise instructions on the dimensions, materials, all the articles of worship, along with how everything was to be used. Even down to small details such as the color of thread, all of it symbolized in different ways the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. One of the most amazing aspects of the construction, though they were wandering in the desert wilderness at that time, the people brought such an abundance of materials the craftsmen had to tell them to stop! We aren't quite to that point yet where we will ask people to stop giving, in fact, quite the opposite. I want to invite 50 people reading this newsletter to come alongside Gather the Outcasts Ministry and partner with us at whatever level you can afford. We need more monthly partners to help build a foundation for the work here in Africa, to help us meet monthly expenses of operating the Children's Home and Living Water Church of Makunda. Makunda is a poor village even by Kenya standards- our monthly church offering from the congregation averages about $50. Can you commit to giving $25, $50, or even $100 on a monthly basis? A meal in a fast food restaurant in USA costs $10-$15 now days, in Kenya that would buy food for a couple of weeks for one of our children. Pray about your part! May God bless you as you pray.

New Testament Church

Dear beloved: pics; Pastor Dominic praying over new graduates; Buseresere, Tanzania, Crusade

Acts 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrine and fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayers. v43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.

Beloved, the hallmarks of the New Testament church as described in the book of Acts are listed in the above Scripture. Noteworthy is the fact that the church is built on sound doctrine. At Living Water Church of Makunda, we have just finished with a graduation service for the first class of graduates for a Certificate in Christian Ministry. This certificate was given to fourteen candidates who completed an eighteen week course in Bible study, covering subjects such as basic doctrine, as well as evangelism, Christian character, and principles of leadership. Notice also the New Testament church of Acts 2:43, was a church of supernatural signs and wonders. The people were in awe of the God they worshiped, a fear built on reverence and respect. God has not changed in the last two thousand years, though just about everything else has. He is still a supernatural God, a God of miracles. When we pray for the sick or pray for miracle provisions, we expect supernatural results. At Gather the Outcasts Ministry in Kenya, we want to become a sending ministry, to send forth preachers and workers into the harvest field. Would you pray about partnering with us, so we can train up and send out disciples into all the harvest fields of Africa? The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. God bless you as you pray!

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcasts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal @ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: pureprairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com

Test the Spirits

Dear beloved: pics, Living Water children helping spread compost; New church member baptism

1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are from God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. v2 By this you know the spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, v3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Anti-Christ, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.

Beloved, one of my early childhood memories was going with family up into the Rocky Mountains west of Denver. I filled up my pockets with many rocks of what I thought to be gold, but alas, it was only iron pyrite, otherwise known as fool's gold. And so it is in life, in politics, in some relationships, everything that glitters is not gold. That is why the Apostle John warned of the spirit of the AntiChrist which is now in the world. This is not the final AntiChrist, the man who will burst on the scene at the end time tribulation and take his seat in the temple, The spirit we see operating in some people on the world scene and in politics now, is just the little spirit, the precursor, the forerunner. We are being set up for the end time deception. Even here in Kenya, everyone talks about God, but which God? Among the people I live with, many don't know Jehovah God, the father of Jesus Christ, who came in the flesh. He came to die for our sins, to shed His precious blood on the cross of Calvary. That is the test. Pray that you not be deceived and fail the test, it is either pass or fail. We invite you to partner with Gather the Outcasts Ministry here in Africa, as we preach the revelation of the one true living God, the God who has a Son, and His name is Jesus who is risen from the dead! May God bless you as you pray!

In Christ, Jim Gather the Outcsts, Box 92, Norton, Ks. 67654 501c3 Paypal@ www.paypal.me/gathertheoutcasts or www.gathertheoutcasts.com Email: purepairie@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/jimrowh www.jimrowh.blogspot.com