Shalom and peace be upon you Partners!
We have reached the tenth month of our Conquer the Land journey – the theme that underpinning CBN’s ministry this year.
Often, our lives can feel like riding a bicycle on a muddy road, where the wheels of other vehicles have repeatedly passed, making the ruts deeper. If we are not careful, our bicycle wheels can get stuck in the ruts, leaving us unable to move. We get stuck! It seems all we can do is struggle to stay upright and not fall. It takes a great deal of effort to break free from the old ruts.
This year, I have continually emphasized Joshua's courage in leading the Israelites to conquer the Promised Land. The call to “Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:6) not only reminds us to keep fighting but also encourages us to take bold steps of faith to break free from old habits.
I want to ask you: What are you hoping for in the remaining months of this year?
Are we going through this year feeling stuck, not moving anywhere? Perhaps, without realizing it, we have become trapped in routine, forgetting to Conquer the Land of God’s mission for our lives.
I want to say, 'Now is the time to move!' We must rise with bold faith, fight, and claim His promises according to our faith (Matthew 9:29). We must believe that God is doing something great ahead, whether for our families, children, work, or ministry. So, let’s place our faith in expecting the impossible to happen in the remaining months of this year.
CBN Partners! I long for you to also experience the Conquer the Land journey with us. Not only by supporting this ministry in fulfilling its divine mission but also by becoming individuals who conquer the Promised Land where God has called you.
Let’s rise and fight!
Mark McClendon
Chairman of CBN Indonesia Foundation