Subject: How Deep Is Your Well?

A Message by Andrew Brunson

Dear Families, 


We rejoice in all that the Lord did during our Family Conference last month! Whether fellowshipping with believers, listening to engaging speaker sessions, or delving deeper into God’s Word, God worked in the lives of many, and we are so thankful to Him! 


For our September Message of the Month, we are delighted to share a message from one of our Family Conference keynote speakers, former missionary Andrew Brunson. Mr. Brunson, who had served more than twenty years in his mission work in Turkey, recounts the personal trials he faced during his imprisonment in a Turkish prison for his faith and the lessons the Lord taught him during that time. He recounts how he thought he would be strong, like other missionaries and martyrs of the past, but in the oppressive surroundings within this Islamic prison, he broke.

“Father, draw me so close to Your heart.” This sincere request was part of Andrew’s prayer to the Lord during the years prior to his imprisonment in a Turkish prison. A love for God fuels our endurance for Him when we suffer for His sake. 


In Mr. Brunson’s message, “How Deep Is Your Well?,” he walks listeners through the hardships of his imprisonment and gives them a glimpse into the heart of God. Similarly, when we choose to rejoice and give thanks in the midst of our suffering, we can also experience an intimacy with God that only comes through testing.

We trust Mr. Brunson’s testimony will encourage you to also “Count It All Joy!” even in the midst of difficulties. May his personal testimony challenge your heart and help you understand better how the Lord blesses those who are obedient to praise Him during trials and difficult times!


In Christ,


The Family Conferences Team


P.S.—The August Big Sandy Family Conference messages are all now on Embassy Media. Please sign up and view our other excellent speakers: John Van Gelderen, Johnny Pope, Bob Gray II, Gil Bates, John Huffman, Gabriel Cleator, Caleb Reed, and Bob Fu. Visit embassymedia.com.

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