True Rest

Hello, friends!

I hope you are doing well and resting in the Lord. This uncertain season has also been a time of growth in faith. Regardless of our circumstances, we can rest in Him. Jesus gives rest to all who come to Him (Matthew 11:28–29), granting eternal life and rest for our souls in times of trouble.

Over the past few months, the Lord has gently reminded me to rest in His everlasting arms. He is the sovereign Lord of the universe, and we are secure in Him! Therefore, we can rejoice, knowing that trials produce endurance, character, and a deeper trust in Him (James 1:2–4). When we are troubled, we can continue to trust in Him (John 14:1). I am sure that many of you also have testimonies of how the Lord has provided for you and given you rest.

The Lord works all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). This trial has moved many of us into a “Zoom ministry” that we never anticipated. Yet the Lord can use these difficult times as His instrument for drawing people to Himself.

For example, I had been meeting online with a friend for some time, but our meetings eventually stopped. Recently, he emailed me, and his words reflected genuine faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord! Other students are fearful, but they are also searching for their purpose in life. I can rejoice because the Lord is drawing people to Himself who had little or no interest in spiritual matters just a short time ago. We will continue meeting with students online until we are able to gather in person again.

As you may know, we have been homeschooling our children for the past few months. They recently finished their school year and did very well. It has been a blessing. They have also started attending karate classes again and seem to be enjoying them.

Sarah is almost eleven months old. She is crawling and trying to talk. She has been doing well and will see the cardiologist in June. Her doctors say that she is doing very well, and they are confident that she will live a normal life. Thank you for praying for her, and please continue to do so. Praise God that He answers prayer!

Jenny has also finished teaching from home and is now working on a grant. She was relieved when classes ended, but her other responsibilities continue to take up much of her time and can be stressful. Nevertheless, we are confident that the Lord will provide everything we need as we look to Him.

Please let us know if you have any prayer requests. We are praying that the Lord will strengthen you, help you grow in your faith, and enable you to know Him and understand His will more fully.

May God richly bless you in Christ!

Adrian and Jenny

Prayer Requests

1. Pray that our online Bible studies will be effective and that more students will join and come to know the Lord.

2. Pray that our home Bible study will resume soon. Until we can open our home again, we plan to offer it online.

3. Pray for open doors with students and scholars in the fall. I am currently spending time praying on campus.

4. Pray that I will become a better husband and father. Jenny and I continually need wisdom as we seek to train our children in the way they should go.