Tribute to Jim Jones

Evangelist James "Jim" Jones was killed Thursday November 13, 2008 in an accident in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Jim was an inspiration to myself and many others who knew him only through his website http://fool4given.com.

Our prayers are with his family, and we look forward to finally meeting him one day in heaven.

http://reformedevangelist.com/?p=1001
http://www.reformedsheology.com/2008/11/fool-remembered.html
http://www.customtractsource.com/Donations-for-the-Family-of-Jim-Jones_p_0-26...
http://thelawmanchronicles.blogspot.com/2008/11/in-memory-of-evangelist-jim-j...

and here is his testimony

Jim Who?

You've probably noticed, choosing a man that has grown up with the name of an infamous cult leader and calling him to evangelism shows our Lord has a sense of irony.

I was raised going to a Seventh-Day Adventist church, because that is what my family did. I also attended private church-run schools up through and including two years of college, where I gained a fair amount of knowledge in scripture and religion. I even studied for the ministry. However, a walk with a church as opposed to a walk with Christ wasn't enough to sustain me. Eventually, I turned away and took a path that lead into drugs, the occult and other dark shadows.

I practiced Wicca as a solitaire for about three years. I flatly tell the Christians that think witchcraft and such are just make believe, they're very mistaken. Things happened! I read Tarot cards, and from what both friends and strangers told me the readings were disturbingly accurate. Later, my wife & I joined a Druid grove where I initiated and became an understudy to the high priest. I went deeper into circle work, rituals and spell craft. When we moved to Oregon, it was my full intention to start a new coven or grove here.

Looking back, I don't dwell on it too much, because I don't want to glorify the enemy or give the demonic more attention than it is due. Praise God that our Savior redeems! I believe He permitted that experience so that I can witness and relate to a group and counter culture that most of the church either writes off or is outright frightened of. As Joseph told his brothers... "what you meant for evil, God has used for good."

God took hold of me on February 29th, 2004. I was broken and sobbing; stripped of my self-righteousness. I realized the crimes Id committed against Gods holy law. Id lied, stolen, lusted, blasphemed His holy name and more. I deserved His wrath and judgment, and justice meant Hell. There was nothing I could do. I finally understood what Jesus had done, and it changed everything. As I faced the Judge of the Universe, Christ stepped in and paid the fine I could never hope to with His precious blood. I stood there, undeserving at the foot of the cross. I gave it all over to Him, and He handed back mercy and grace.

When I finally surrendered and passed through the narrow gate of repentance, other doors also swung open. Christ brought a teaching called Hells Best Kept Secret across my path. As I listened to it, I felt a missing puzzle piece fall into place. A spark of evangelism came to life and the Lord fanned it into a flame.

With the support of my wife, Kelly, Ive begun a ministry of street witnessing and open air preaching. I'm a graduate of the School of Biblical Evangelism, and have also become the leader of a local evangelism team. Evangelism isnt just a priority its a necessity. The more I read of my Bible, I just cant see it any other way. People are dying and souls are going to Hell.

This is my guiding scripture...

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. 2nd Timothy 4:3-5 (NASB)

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[azsharin]

I am Sharon Jones, Jim's mother. My darling daughter, Stefanie, we will cling together over the loss of Jim. Jim and you were very close and now we both have Jim to watch over us from the streets of Gold. He is with grandpa sharing all sorts of stories.

As a mother it is so hard to let go on this earth; however, I am clinging to Isaiah 57:1,2. Goodnight my sweet baby boy mother loves you so much. Hugs and kisses forever.

[FishersofMenCanada]

Glory to the Lord Jesus Christ

[kellyfool]

My husband... A true change, a good husband and father. We were not, but we knew Jesus was. We do not belong to one another so God took what was His. It was a joy to know such a man and grow with him. Tears only remain in jealousy, but eyes lift and smile that he is with his Best Friend.

World, to meet a street preacher of Jesus Christ is to know a human who gave all they were to be there for you, for you are so valuable. Love IS.

[margaret01030308]

This is the first time I have ever heard of Jim Jones, the man that truly was an example of a life lived for the Lord! I will never forget him .He is an inspiration ,even now 2 and half years after he passed from this earth into the gates of Heaven. His work for the Lord is still touching other souls.

[TrOLLKiLLeRs1]

@YouGotAPurdyMouth

Unfortunately so are we all, having to look at the prepubescent ramblings that you post.

[tree4100]

this was my dad:(

i miss him

today its november 13 2008

watchin this in mermory of him

he was only 40 when his life was takin and i thank god for him:)

[Hans021220]

GONE-BUT NOT DEAD!!!FOREVER HOME WITH JESUS!

[ally4free1]

eyes have not seen ears have not heard neither has it enterd the heart of man what God has in store for those who love him..a real man jim jones

[GodEqualsLove4ever]

I'm so sorry for your loss--it makes me want to cry. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

[simpletruth22]

He will forever be remembered as a soldier for the Lord Jesus Christ. May we find comfort in knowing that Mr. Jones lived his life for Jesus and is an example for us to follow in how we should respond to the Gospel.

My prayers are with the family. May the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time.

Your sister in Christ,

Simpletruth22

[Isaiah6twothrueight]

Truly a man transformed by the Holy power of YHWH ~ the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Jim was such a humble servant...dedicated and true.