God's Prison Gang

"...God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose those who are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important, so that no one can ever boast in the presence of God" (11 Corinthians 1:27-29).

There is a requirement for prisoner's testimonies to appear as part of GOD'S PRISON GANG. They must have done time with Charles in prison ministry. He feels it important for him to have witnessed these changed lives first hand. He was fortunate to have had the privilege of even baptizing some of these men. He is forever blessed by these changed lives.

In this life, we find few true friends. It has been said that we usually can count them on one hand. Charles truly considers each one of these men not only a brother in Christ, but a true friend. These men have not asked personally to be placed in this gang, but have been asked by Charles himself. Charles will take recommendations from friends of past inmate acquaintances. It is hoped they find it a privilege as much as Charles does to serve the Lord with them.

Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines 'gang' as "a group of persons working together; group of criminals." This gang is a group of persons working together, but they are no longer criminals.

They know they are now accepted, secure and significant in Christ: God's children, His friend, made righteous, one Spirit with Him, bought with a price, belonging to God, a member of Christ's body, even Saints. They have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit, redeemed and forgiven of all their sins. These men are complete in Christ.

They are free forever from condemnation. They are assured that all things work together for good. That nothing can separate them from the love of God. They are citizens of heaven and confident that the good work God's has begun in them will be perfected.

They have learned to find grace and mercy in time of need. Today, they all are the salt and light of the Earth, branches of the true vine, a channel of His life. They have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit, being a personal witness of Christ.

This gang, GOD'S PRISON GANG, proclaims that they are God's temple, ministers of reconciliation for God, His coworkers, seated with Christ in the heavenly realm. They are God's workmanship, approaching God with freedom and confidence. They can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.

BE BLESSED BY THE TESTIMONY!

He First Loved Me - One Man's Story - Phillip DeWitt Durdick
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