Jabez Results

Last year I was given the small booklet "The Prayer of Jabez" from one of my church members, with this note inside the front cover: "Pastor Scott, Unleash Those Miracles!" I confess that I was less than excited about the book because I don't believe in "Hocus Pocus" prayers that tend to put God in a box. But I was struck with the excellent spiritual principles included in the prayer found in I Chronicles 4:9-10. In particular, I began to add the petition "enlarge my territory" to my daily prayers, asking Him to give me more opportunities to reach people for Christ with the Gospel of Hope & Salvation. Silly me. I was thinking that he might give me a bigger church, or even a television ministry!!!! Little did I realize that my "territory" would be greatly enlarged through a diagnosis of cancer. Be careful what you pray for!! I am amazed at how large my territory has become, and how many people are being drawn closer to God through prayer and fasting on my behalf. This website alone has ministered to more than 11,000 people in one month!

Today I was humbled by another example of God using my illness to reach others for Christ. My friend and colleague in ministry, Rudy Cervantes, sent this letter and some music CD's from his ministry to encourage me. Here is an excerpt from his letter: "I have read your journals from your website, and to be honest, this has now become my daily devotional. What better way to spend time with God, but to hear what your weekly and daily experience is and how you're opening your heart and sharing this with others. I wanted to let you know that I have begun to share about you in the middle of my concerts. I even put your website in my multi-media presentation and play a song that is dedicated to you Scott. Each week about 500-800 NEW PEOPLE have the opportunity to pray for you!" Thanks, Rudy. I love you!!

How good is God? I dare you to pray this bold prayer! Ask God to enlarge your territory for the expressed purpose of telling more people about the love of Jesus! He WILL answer that prayer IF you are willing to be stretched outside of your comfort zone! Trust me...I am not enjoying being sick, but I wouldn't trade how God is using me for the best health in the world! I have no doubt that He is healing me, and that the future impact of my ministry in the days ahead will be far greater than I could ever imagine!

I am having a good day today. I felt good enough this morning to ride my Harley to work. I will go home early this afternoon to rest. The next 24 hours are usually the toughest following a treatment. News Flash: Thanks to the kindness & generosity of a church member and good friend, I booked airline tickets today for Vicky & I to visit our kids and grandbabies in Oregon in late September!! Candi would like to join us so that it will be a true family reunion. Since she has moved back home and is saving on living expenses, she says she can afford the trip, and is asking for the time off from work. What a time we will have together! Once again, God is so Good, and is faithful to keep His promises!

If some of you pastors want a true blessing, contact Rudy Cervantes and invite him to minister at your church. He is a godly servant, and is extremely gifted! You will be blessed. Heavenly Trumpet Ministries, PO Box 33721, San Diego, CA 92163 619-688-0952 htrumpet@aol.com www.heavenlytrumpet.com Tell him that Pastor Scott sent you!

Thanks for your prayers. Thanks for caring! I love you, and I prayed for YOU today!