The heart of the Father is for the broken, the lost, and the hurting. Jesus said: “For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in.”
And it is this Jesus—the one who cares for the broken—who was present at the Bowery Mission.
I had the privilege of sharing the message of Hope with more than 100 people at Bowery Mission, NYC. What an honor to be an ambassador for Christ and to be used for His glory! People from different backgrounds, different walks of life—each carrying their pain, addictions, and struggles—gathered not only for a meal, but, most importantly, to receive the spiritual nourishment that only the Lord can provide.
As I stood before them, I felt led to share the message the Lord had placed on my heart—a Call to Believe. Not just to strengthen their faith, but to allow the power of His Spirit to move, to penetrate hearts and minds, and to do what only God can do—transform lives.
The Kingdom of God is here! The Lord is present to heal, deliver, and set the captives free. For the Kingdom of God is not based on talk but on power. And by His power, I saw heads bowed in surrender, tears filling the eyes of many, and hands rising in response to His invitation.
The Spirit of the Lord moved in the sanctuary of Bowery Mission. Hearts were touched, chains were broken, and lives were changed. Because without God, we can do nothing. As Scripture says:
“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.
Now, I ask you—if you are reading this—do you believe?
Do you believe that the Lord is still doing what only He can do?
Do you believe He can heal you?
Do you believe He can deliver you?
Do you believe He can restore you?
If you do, then pray this with me:
Dear Father, You have loved me so much that You have sent Your only begotten Son to be my Savior, my Healer, and my Deliverer. Please come into my heart, heal me, deliver me, and restore me. Forgive me for turning away from You and thinking I could figure out this life without You. Today, I surrender. Change me from the inside out. I want to be Your hands and feet, to serve You, and to give You my life for Your glory.
Sanaa, Founder of Rise Up Mission