How Much More?
God’s Word says of Jesus: As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.” Luke 19:41
God’s Word records Paul’s words: Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. Romans 10:1
In the first verse, change Jerusalem to Louisville, and in the second verse, change Israelites to Louisvillians. Make this your cause for weeping and your prayer for the people as we move toward Crossover Louisville 2009
Louisville is not the capital but is the largest city in Kentucky. The fleur de lis is a symbol of Louisville, a city named for a French king. Fleur de lis – lily flower—is not necessarily a lily but may be an iris, a lily, or other plant related to it. This symbol is seen in various forms from designs on buildings to lovely jewelry. Look for it.
“Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. …Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith”! Luke 12:22-23, 27-29
Let the fleur de lis represent the people of Louisville. The city is beautiful today with the spring flowers and flowering trees. God made them and cares for them. God made and cares for each of the thousands of persons who live in this city. Surveys indicate that most of them do not have a personal relationship with God. Each week we will look at some aspect of this city through the eyes of love as we plead for the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts of the people to find in the Crossover events something that draws them to God.
Talk to God about…
~ Calling forth & preparing the right persons to volunteer for Crossover Louisville 2009.
~ Guiding the Task Force in planning, preparation, & prayerwalking in God’s will.
~ All involved being committed to glorifying God & winning the lost during this time.