Thursday, January 13, 2011

There is another name written down in glory....




Courtney who gave her heart and life to Jesus this Tuesday.
I was blessed to be one of the people there when she became born-again.

My Aunt Pat and dear friend Mary invited me to lunch this Tuesday at one of my favorite Japanese Restaurants that I have not been to in quite some time. What a delight to be able to go with them.

When we arrived it was right around lunch time and there were not too many people in the restaurant.
We were greeted with love and affection from the staff as Mary is a very frequent visitor , this is a harvest field for her . Many have come to know Jesus because of her testimony and faithful sharing of God's word and love.

We began our lunch with prayer and joy as we talked about prayer and increasing the fellowship. God has been doing many marvelous miracles in our midst . Life's changed, people coming to Christ, healing and deliverance's. The Holy Spirit is moving and it is a wonderful time.

Courtney came by several times while we were in fellowship and having lunch , always bringing up Jesus each stop she made to our table. The presence of God was so lovely in the restaurant.

One of her final stops to the table she lingered a bit longer as we shared the word and love of God with her Mary, Aunt Patty and I.
Aunt Patty asked her if she would like to receive Jesus as her Savior and Lord and she said "YES" !

She prayed with all of us right there at our table and gave her heart and life to Jesus.!!!!!!

We were full of excitement and joy !!!! She was thrilled , worshipping God and thanking Him for His goodness!!!! It was a powerful. The Holy Spirit was all over Courtney. She was so aware of His peace and glorious presence as we were.

With all of our praising and thanksgiving going on , two diners left without paying their bill. ( They were not Courtney's customers, but were Amanda's another young lady who works there )

We immediately covered their bill being prompted by the Holy Spirit to do so and it was a testimony of God's love in action to Helen the owner.

Please keep in prayer that God would touch Helen's heart , that we may be able to have a Bible Study weekly at the restaurant !!! Please keep us in prayer that if this is God's will He will open the door.

May God continually put in us the desire to share Jesus wherever we may be .....

In His love & Service, Ella

M't:9:37: Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
M't:9:38: Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.

12 comments:

Our Spin Cycle said...

I have no doubt that Courtney will have a better life from this day forward, having surrendered her heart to Jesus!

Praising God for His works through you, Dearest Ella. I am so very thankful for His blessings I've received through you!

Wishing you a glorious day in His love...

Laurie and Bill said...

So inspiring! You ladies are a great tribute to what the Spirit can do!

Ella said...

Jalene~ Isn't the Lord Awesome. I was rejoicing all day and well into the evening. What a lovelly young lady Courtney is. Praying she would grow daily in her walk with Jesus.
Hugs, Ella

Ella said...

Laurie !!!!!
Hi , so great to see you ;).

We were rejoicing with this young lady. I am thankful to God to be able to witness God's word and love in action and to be able to celebrate with joy my salvation. God is Faithful. If we will open our mouth He will fill it and amazing things will happen.
Hugs, Ella

Rose said...

Ella I just love this story. How wonderful that you followed the leading of the Holy Spirit and in turn are being blessed with a place to share Jesus whenever you have your Bible Study. God is so good. Thanks for sharing this!
Hugs!

Ella said...

Rose !!!!!!
Thrilled to see you :).
It is incredible what the Lord has been doing. So very thankful whenever I get to be used in any way in service to the King.
Rose it is so nice to have you back sister.
Hugs, Ella

Aliene said...

What a thrill to be able to lead someone to the Lord on the spot.
God works in mysterious ways, His wonders to preform. Doesn't it make you feel so good when you are a part of His ways and wonders?
May God continue to bless and help that more souls be led to Him.

Ella said...

Aliene~ It is wonderful to share in what God is doing. We have seen several souls come into the Kingdom in recent weeks and each of them have been such a testimony of God's great Love, Grace and Mercy. One in particular was Tony the husband of a dear friend of mine. They had been married 41 years. Linda knows Jesus and has a dedicated walk with Him. Tony although he was the most precious person was not saved 2 1/2 weeks ago , my uncle went to visit him in the hospital and he gave his life and heart to Jesus. We have been praying years...... This past Thursday , Tony stepped into eternity and into the arms of Jesus.
God is Faithful. His words never return void.
Hugs, Ella

Anonymous said...

What an absolutely lovely story, Ella! You are such a blessing and a credit to the body of Christ. Love you sister.

Ella said...

Kristi ~ What is really beautiful is the Glory of the Lord that was all over Courtney as she gave her heart and life to Jesus. It is incredible what the Lord is doing inthe midst of the young people. Praise God! We need some mighty warriors in this generation.
Hugs, Ella

Pamela said...

Oh, I'm so happy I found your blog tonight. "More rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who comes to repentance." And I'm rejoicing here on earth!

What a mission field we have! Blessings...

Ella said...

Pamela ~ Hi ~ Welcome sister. What a wonderful time to be alive and serving Jesus. Pamela you are so right .....Joh:4:35: Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
Hugs, Ella