My Redeemer is Faithful and True

My Redeemer is Faithful and True

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I can't remember exactly the year that I met Bobby Michaels, but I know it had to be at least 25 years ago and maybe more. Jan and I were attending the Christian Booksellers Convention in Atlanta, GA, and when we walked into the meeting room, there he stood in his khaki outfit!!! He looked like he had just stepped out of the jungle ... And since he spent a great deal of time in South Africa, I guess he was dressed appropriately.

That was the first time we heard the song, MY REDEEMER IS FAITHFUL and TRUE. We fell in love with the singer and the lyrics, and years later, learned that a new artist, Steven Curtis Chapman, had penned the words to the song.

We've had the joy of watching Bobby's life and ministry over these many years. He has been a faithful servant of the Lord, not serving like most musicians. Yes, he does concerts, but his ministry is very unique in that much of his time is spent overseas doing mission trips with a purpose.

In fact, Bobby calls himself a "musicianary." He loves the Lord and loves sharing the gospel on the mission field, whether it be in Africa or the nations in the Near East.

Last week we were in Williamsburg on vacation, and I was walking early in the morning, listening to music on my Ipod. I usually use the mode that takes songs from a variety of projects rather than just listen to one album, so I was quite pleased when I heard the introduction to Bobby's version of MY REDEEMER. As I listened to the song, I remembered that Bobby and Lee were in Thailand and Cambodia, and paused to pray for their trip. I specifically prayed that Bobby and Lee would experience the reality of that song which has been a major part of their music ministry.

Upon return to our condo, I fired up FACEBOOK, and just happened to see that my friend, Scott Wesley Brown, was online. I normally do not pester Scott, but for whatever reason (hmmmm), I decided to click on his picture and saw the announcement that Bobby Michaels had a massive heart attack and was in serious condition in a hospital in Thailand.

For the last week, Bobby has been in critical condition. Apart from a miracle, he is facing major heart surgery on Tuesday, at 6:00 AM our time. I am calling on my Freedom Fighter family to lift up this special servant of the Lord, his wife, Lee, and his kids, Jeff and Rachel. I know that they would appreciate your prayer support.

May these words minister to your heart today:

As I look back on the road I've travelled,

I see so many times He carried me through;

And if there's one thing that I've learned in my life,
My Redeemer is faithful and true. My Redeemer is faithful and true.

CHORUS

My Redeemer is faithful and true.

Everything He has said He will do,

And every morning His mercies are new.

My Redeemer is faithful and true.

My heart rejoices when I read the promise

'There is a place I am preparing for you.'

I know someday I'll see my Lord face to face,

'Cause my Redeemer is faithful and true.

My Redeemer is faithful and true.

(chorus)And in every situation He has proved His love to me;

When I lack the understanding, He gives more grace to me.

(chorus)

God be with you, Bobby and Lee. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK

God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 30; Judges 9-10; Luke 15:17-39

Great Quote: The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul (Psa 19:7). Most laws condemn the soul and pronounce sentence. The result of the law of my God is perfect. It condemns but forgives. It restores - more than abundantly - what it takes away. Jim Elliot