March 3–9, 2019 was a very special time for the Jamaican Mission Field as a one-week crusade was held in the Annotto Bay Church. Both the spiritual and the physical aspects of our lives were dealt with.
The topics for our spiritual health were:
Rich without knowing it
Is it possible to know the future?
Who will rule the world?
Ten minus one equals zero
Overcoming stress
Is there life after death?
Four steps to inner peace and happiness
The topics for the physical health lectures were:
Sinusitis and tonsillitis
Diabetes
Piles or hemorrhoids
Constipation
Herbs (the use of them)
Foot ulcers
Health benefits of the star apple fruit
Our King, Jesus is coming. How do we know this? Jesus Himself stated these words, “In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you until Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:2–3
Many people in our world do not know that Jesus is coming soon, so we have an obligation to our fellow humans to share the good news with them. Here is a brief rundown on the different topics:
Rich without knowing it. If you have the Bible, the Word of God, in your home, you are very rich. The Word of God (the Bible) is the most valuable item on planet Earth today. It is more valuable than life.
Is it possible to know the future? Yes, it is. Why? Because God, who knows the end from the beginning, revealed it to a king named Nebuchadnezzar while he was contemplating about the future, and today we have the record. This can be found in Daniel 2:28–47.
Who will rule the world? Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Also, Psalm 24:1, “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” In Daniel 2:44, “And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed.”
Ten minus one equals zero. If anyone of us should take this as read, we could all say this defies mathematical knowledge. However, from a Biblical standpoint it does not, when we understand it in the context of what God’s word states about keeping the Commandments. “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” James 2:10. Jesus said, “If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15. “He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” 1 John 2:4. If we keep nine commandments and break one of them, we have not kept any.
Overcoming stress. Overworking, tiredness and fatigue can cause much stress. A loving Creator gave us a day of rest and worship. Come ye apart and rest awhile. When we love and obey God, we are happy.
Four steps to inner peace and happiness. Step 1 is to know Jesus. “And this is life eternal, that they might know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.” John 17:3
Step 2 is to trust Jesus. “And made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.” Philippians 2:7. Christ gave His life for us, so we can trust Him in every way.
Step 3 is that we should acknowledge our sin. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
Step 4 is that we should accept Jesus. “Behold I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20
This was the conclusion of the spiritual aspect of a wonderful crusade that benefitted both members and visitors. To God be the glory. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2. God wants us to be healthy both spiritually and physically. We all need to love God and keep His commandments. May the good Lord bless His work in all the places of His dominion is my prayer. Amen.
Marline Campbell,
Jamaica Mission Field