Ministry of the Word to Hadagalli, Harapannahalli, and Kottur

In Kudligi, the Lord had prepared the people and the places He wanted us to minister to and visit. The best possible hospitality in this remote town was arranged. We were lodged in a very comfortable bungalow and fed with the riches of the local delicacies. The local Pastor who hosted us made all the necessary arrangements, and we simply followed him. 

Just in one day, we had four meetings in a row at four different locations with a good distance apart. The Spirit of the Lord anointed every meeting, and every Pastor we met ended up purchasing the New Testament Recovery Version in Kannada, and some placed orders for the ministry books.

Hadagalli

In this town, I was given first fifteen minutes to introduce the ministry literature. As I did so, using Matthew 1 with crucial footnotes on "Son of David," "Son of Abraham," forty-two generations, etc., the brothers were so impressed. One of them made an interjection and requested me to take more time. Then, I continued further with Philippians 1:19 on the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Then I stopped as I was conscious of the time given to me. Then, all the brothers requested me to take another thirty minutes more, and I continued, explaining the usefulness of outlines and subjects in the Recovery Version, and also used the title book by Watchman Nee, "The Character of the Lord’s Worker" to show them the need for proper character of the Lord’s serving ones. Since it was already lunch time, I stopped, and the brothers were literally in awe of the riches of the ministry. They even requested if I could visit again for a seminary on the truth, as they wanted more of such an exposition of the word of God. All the brothers present there purchased the New Testament Recovery Version in Kannada. 

Bible School in Haddagalli

In a Bible School, I was given time to address the students along with the founder, owner, and Principal of the school. To them, I encouraged them to study the Bible every day and with careful memorization of important verses. I demonstrated to them by quoting Bible verses from memory and exhorted them to become "men of the word of God." The students were so encouraged and greeted me with gratitude after the introduction of the ministry books. The Principal requested me to pray for the Bible school students, which I did, and he also purchased the New Testament Recovery Version in Kannada and placed an order for the ministry books in Kannada for the Bible school.

Harapannahalli

In this village, some senior Pastors gathered together to hear us out. Once I introduced the Recovery Version using the book of Romans with its outlines, subject, and key verses, the brothers were full of joy. One of them exclaimed, "The Bible has been opened up today!" Then, I used the book, "The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" to show them how the God of resurrection, the Triune God, is dispensing Himself into us, stage by stage, in our Christian life to fulfill His divine purpose. They all were so joyful at the revelation of the word of God and proclaimed "Hallelujahs!" in between my sharing. Here too, all the brothers purchased the New Testament Recovery Version in Kannada. 

Kottur 

As we arrived at this last destination for the day, it was already dark and there was a power cut in the area. Despite the outward darkness, the Pastors were eagerly receiving the life supply from the light that emanates through the minsitry of the word. Along with the introduction of the ministry literature, I also used the book, "The Breaking of the Outerman and the Release of the Spirit" to explain the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in our Christian life, at times, through "breaking" as a result of severe dealing through circumstances sovereignly arranged by the Lord. Here too, all the brothers purchased the New Testament Recovery Version in Kannada. 

Thus, from morning till night, we enjoyed the Lord’s supply richly through the ministry of the word. Physically, it was a hectic day, yet spiritually, it was a blessed day! 

May the Lord bless the word sown as seeds into the hearts of many brothers in this part of Karnataka. One day, the Lord will recover His remnants and raise up His testimony all over Karnataka.