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Greetings of love to all young people in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, who calls us by name!

The prophecy given by the Lord through Joel says: "Your young men shall see visions" (Joel 2:28). Peter notes in Acts 2:16 that this prophecy was "spoken by the prophet Joel" and was coming to pass. Following this, they all began their gospel work with a vision. As a result, "the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved" (Acts 2:47).

A vision or foresight is focused on a future goal. It is a forward-looking, inspiring statement that shows what an organization desires to achieve or how it wishes to ascend to a higher state in the future. It is a clear picture of success. Those who receive this vision should not keep it to themselves but must share it with others around them. When shared, it brings growth and success.

In 1959, about 25 members of the VBS Friends Fellowship gathered to pray in a room in Kovilpatti. Because the Lord placed a special spirit within the hearts of those who gathered, they received a clear vision from the Lord to enter into a definitive plan of action. This missionary movement, known as the Friends Missionary Prayer Band (FMPB), was born out of that vision. In 1967, this movement sent out its first missionary. By continuing to pray and act with vision, it has grown into the massive movement it is today.

Leonard Ravenhill’s maxim states: "Vision and passion are the two essentials for a successful Christian life." We can take Nehemiah as an example of this. He was one of the greatest among leaders who pray. Because of his absolute faith in the Lord, he completed even the most difficult tasks that seemed impossible. His prayer, sacrifice, hard work, and stubborn determination all helped fulfill the vision the Lord gave him to rebuild the wall.

               Beloved youth! Do you have a vision for your future? If you are in a state where you have no such vision, surrender your future to the Lord. Do not forget that you have the responsibility to proclaim the Gospel to all Indians. If you receive a vision, the Lord will help you find strength in the field.

During the 21st to 24th of this month, there will be a special gathering for youth at the Annual Camp held in Danishpet, Salem. We affectionately invite each of you to come and participate along with your friends, church members, and relatives. We eagerly look forward to your arrival at this camp.

May the grace of God be with you. Amen!

In Christ's Service,

J. Daniel Arulmani

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LET US DEDICATE OUR LIVES IN THE FIELD OF ACTION!

Loving Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Resurrection and the Life!

Jim Elliot

Jim Elliot was the third son of our movement's former General Secretary, Mr. Patrick Joshua. At the young age of 23, he dedicated his life to the people of our nation in need specifically the Malto people residing in the state of Jharkhand.

Hearing that the Malto people were perishing due to diseases like Malaria, Cholera, and Tuberculosis, Jim Elliot committed himself to God to help them and rescue them from destruction. Although Jim was born into a well-to-do family and had every opportunity to build a comfortable life for himself, he chose to set those comforts aside. He offered his life for the well-being of the Malto people. In response to God's mercy, as stated in Romans 12:1, Jim surrendered himself as a living sacrifice to God.

Our Spiritual Worship

What is the first and most important task for us as Christians? It is to offer our bodies as a living sacrifice to God. When Paul speaks of the "body," he refers to the whole person - spirit, soul, and body. The body we offer must be living and blameless. We must surrender our bodies as living sacrifices in response to God's mercy, because Jesus Christ offered His own body as a sacrifice for us. This is the spiritual worship that God expects from us. Such a sacrifice is holy and pleasing to Him.

Dear Young People! When compared to what He has done for us, everything we do for Him is very, very small! Therefore, dedicate your lives to Him while you are still young.

• LEAD Training Programme was extremely beneficial. By God's grace, 55 youth leaders participated and were empowered.
• In March, the Lord enabled us to start a new Youth Fellowship in the Pammal area.
• Please pray for the Annual Camp to be held from May 21st to 24th at the Bethel Campus in Danishpet, Salem. We are praying for approximately 1,000 young people to attend this year.

We cordially invite you! Please come and bring your friends along. May the Lord bless you abundantly. Amen!

In Christ's Service,

J. Daniel Arulmani

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Becoming His Disciple

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, who calls us saying, "Follow Me!"

Gladys, who grew up amidst the prosperity of Australia, received clear confirmation from the Lord regarding her future through various scriptures and her daily work. Understanding the Lord's will, Gladys served as a Sunday School teacher and worked part-time in youth ministries. Whatever she did, she acted with the consciousness that she was doing it for the Lord. This sense of purpose was the primary reason Gladys moved from Australia to the state of Odisha in India.

Looking at Matthew, who was diligently performing his duties in tax collection, Jesus called out: "Follow Me" (Matt. 9:9). This first invitation from Jesus was to follow him, to be with him, and to know him. It is to cultivate such a relationship that he calls one to be a disciple. Discipleship is simply following after him.

The biblical scholar Matthew Henry states, "Disciples must first learn in Christ’s school to walk selflessly." The daily duty of a disciple is to continually die to self. That is the model Jesus demonstrated. Thus, discipleship is saying "Yes" to the Cross and "No" to self. Saying "Yes" to the Cross is often harder than saying "No" to self. Yet, one must do both to be a true disciple of Christ. Gladys Graham Staines became firm in saying "No" to her self-will.

Dear Youngsters reading this! May you always be disciples who follow Jesus Christ.

Ministry Updates

• In the missionary interviews held on February 21st, 12 individuals were selected. Please remember them continually in your prayers.
• God willing, LEAD Training will be held on March 7th and 8th at Iraivanin Thottam (God's Garden), Poondi. If you have a desire to serve among the youth, we affectionately invite you to participate in this gathering.

May the grace of God be with you.

In Christ’s Service,

J. Daniel Arulmani

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Be Holy!

Grace and peace to all the youth reading this Kerith magazine in the name of Jesus Christ, who is holy and has called us to his holiness.

"But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct."

(1 Peter 1:15)

Through this verse, Peter conveys that since the Lord is holy and so His people must also be holy. Holiness means leaving behind the sins found in this world, loving the Lord, accepting Him, and living a set-apart life of worship. However, even after saying "I am saved," why do we keep falling into sin and struggling to get back up? It is because when we are saved, we are delivered from the punishment of sin. Deliverance from the presence of sin is the future life we will live with Christ. Right now, we are being delivered from the power of sin. Even though we pass through temptations and sinful circumstances, we can overcome sin with the help of the Holy Spirit (1 John 2:1; 3:6).

In his youth, Augustine lived far away from Jesus, walking in many sinful ways and listening to false doctrines. One day, while sitting alone in a park filled with mental confusion, he heard a voice say, "Take and read." He opened the Bible to Romans 13:12 and read it. Immediately, he confessed the wrongs he had done in his life and repented to Jesus. Later, he transformed into "Saint Augustine," bringing many sinners to Christ. In his Confessions, he said:

"O Jesus, how late have I come to understand and love You! You were within me, but I was wandering in the outside world. You were with me, but I was not with You. Now, I hunger and thirst for You alone. I long for the true peace that You give."

Young people, how many of you have left the love of Jesus and are longing for someone else's love? Examine yourselves. According to the verse, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind" (Matt. 22:37), Jesus is calling you to live close to Him, leave sin behind, and live a life of complete holiness for Him. The place where you live, the place where you study, and the place where you work is your mission field. Will you commit yourself to living a holy life in this mission field? (Romans 12:1). The Holy God will sanctify you if you surrender.

"The miracle of all miracles is that God takes a unholy man out of an unholy world, makes him holy, and puts him back into that unholy world and keeps him holy."

-  Leonard Ravenhill

The Lord helped the youth camps held in January to proceed excellently. I express my gratitude to everyone who prayed with a burden, worked, and took action for this. As the Lenten season (fasting days) begins this month, I encourage the youth to gather as groups in your areas for one or three hours to fast and pray for the nation and for missionary work. Use these days to grow in your spiritual life.

May God's grace be with you.

In Christ's Service,

J. Daniel Arulmani

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Look to the cross for Holiness

Greetings of love to my dear young hearts, in the name of Jesus.

As we step into the New Year, I am eager to connect with each of you. The Lord, in His boundless grace, has shielded and guided us as the apple of His eye throughout the past year. In Isaiah 6:3, we find a vision where the seraphim and cherubim gaze at each other and proclaim, "The Lord of Hosts is Holy! Holy! Holy!"

In Hebrew, the repetition of the word "Holy" three times signifies an unparalleled and supreme state. Indeed, His Holiness surpasses all attributes of the Lord. Our worship is directed towards a God great in holiness. Holiness is not merely a primary quality of God but also His foremost desire for His people. The Lord, who calls His people to holiness, declares, "Be holy, for I am Holy; I sanctify you."

Dear brothers and sisters, do you believe that holiness is unattainable in your life? Does living a holy life pose a daily challenge for you? Remember, challenges become surmountable as you fix your gaze on the cross each day.

Those who turned their eyes to the cross found victory in holy living. Learn to embrace a life of holiness, look to the cross, and live in holiness. The Lord will abundantly provide you with the necessary graces.

May the Lord bless you abundantly. Amen!

In God's work

J. Daniel Arulmani.

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