Oslo, Norway Update

It is Monday night here in Oslo (six hours later than Eastern Standard Time). We have really enjoyed our time at Oslo Christian Center. I spoke yesterday evening from Genesis chapter one. I shared how that the "law of first mention" in the Bible has great significance and talked about how that the best thing Adam ever received came to him while he slept (Eve). I taught from 1 Kings 19 how that when Elijah was discouraged and ready to die, God caused him to lie down and sleep while the angel of the Lord prepared a meal for him that sustained him for the next forty days. Also, in Acts 12, on the night before Peter was scheduled to die, he slept. As he rested, the angel of the Lord woke him up and delivered him. The bottom line is that the best things in life come to us as we rest in Him. Then, at the end of life, "those who sleep in Jesus" have heaven to enjoy.

I spoke this morning on Joash: The Keeper of the Oil from 1 Chronicles 27. The oil is a type of the grace of God. The message was well received.

I speak again twice tomorrow, then head on to London on Wednesday.

Oslo Christian Center is solidly grounded in grace. Pastor Age Åleskjær exudes grace and the church he leads obviously loves the message. It is so encouraging to know the impact this church is having, not only in Scandinavia, but around the world.

Thanks for your prayers. This trip reminds me again of how hungry people are to hear the wonderful message of the grace walk and the unconditional love of our Father.