On Friday morning, the 10th of May, 2002, we saw an example of just how much we appreciate your prayers, including prayers for safety. We were walking from Bulal to Damokin as a family, to visit with another Pacific Orientation Course student. While walking along a dirt road (jeep trail) through a coconut plantation, we heard a "creaking" sound and saw a huge (about 30 meter tall) coconut tree falling directly towards us. Its roots must have been weakened by the heavy rains. I shouted "Look out!" Evan jumped ahead, and Lori and Nate jumped back to avoid the path of the tree. Ben and I jumped sideways to avoid a part of a sago palm tree that the coconut tree sideswiped on the way down. The massive tree trunk hit the ground with a huge "thud" right between Evan and the rest of us. After the initial shock of almost being killed by a falling coconut tree, I looked and saw that our family was safe, and shouted "Thank you, Lord, for your protection!!!"
We appreciate your prayers!
Michael's Psalm 58
Written 25 April 2002
Jesus Christ is Lord!
Jesus, the Anointed One, is King of Kings!
Everyone must hear the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Every man, woman, and child must hear the Gospel!
Shout for joy in the Holy Spirit!
Sing praises to God the Father!
Under God's protection, we are safe.
Upon God's promises, we stand secure.
Sing of God's wonderful works.
Sing of lives redeemed!
I give my life to Jesus Christ.
I am in the Messiah's service.
Sin separated us from the Father, but
Salvation by Jesus Christ reunites us.
Love reigns supreme in God's Kingdom.
Heaven overflows with love.
O Father, we love you!
O God, we adore you!
Righteousness and peace flow from you.
Life and wisdom come from you.
Daily, I seek you.
You are life and love.
Jesus Christ is Lord!
Rev. Michael Paul Johnson
President, Rainbow Missions, Inc.
Bible translation missionary, Evangel Bible Translators
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