Greetings

Greetings from Kansas City,

Today is my final day of the second class and the midway point of the semester. The weather has cooled off and is extremely beautiful. The leafs in KC should start turning over the next few weeks and that always sends fresh energy through my spirit. The Missions base is continuing to grow with more new interns coming on a monthly basis. It is always amazing to see the increase of people buzzing around here during the monthly conferences.

The class that we finish today is Excellencies of Christ taught by Allen Hood. I do not know where to start on explaining the revelation that has hit my heart through this class. When we see the crucifixion of Jesus and begin to lay hold of the severe costliness of our sins, we then begin to see the extreme amount of love that God has for us. As we studied the crucifixion I could feel God’s love impacting my heart like waves against a break wall. As soon as I would catch my breath and other way of His tender mercy would hit me. To be “wounded for Jesus” is the greatest sensation and the most painful yearning that I have ever know. To desire His presence in my life to the point that I will abandon myself and seek His way is revolutionary.

Over the past couple of months there have been plenty of situations that the Lord has used to refine me. My issues and fears have continually been brought to the surface due to relationships and exposure to The Word. The moments or seasons of refining are always beneficial. One of the greatest lessons I have learned is that God is so tender that He can comfort me as He is refining me. This side of God does not parallel with any other relationship on earth.

I want to thank you all for your continuous prayers for me and the journey God has prepared for me. I have received so much encouragement from the phone conversations and emails. I am praying for you all and I would love to receive prayer request so that I can be specific in my request before The Throne.

Blessings,
Nicholas Yaws