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February 21, 2006
World Christian Conference 2006
Praise God for another amazing conference! (pictures to come =))
Comapred to last year's conference - an overwhelming spiritual and emotional experience that took a long while for me to process - this year's conference gave me an equally powerful clarity in hearing God's call.
Inspired last year to step out in faith (spelled R-I-S-K), I served on a short-term trip in East Asia where it was against the law to share the gospel openly. Among the many things I learned and became convicted of God was: He is the source of all wisdom and strength.
Having had that taste of short-term missions and now wrestling with some convictions in my heart, I went to this WCC hoping God would reveal what my next steps should be... whether I should stay in my profession/career or do something completely different?
I'll gladly share my testimony if asked personally, but I will say that the way God spoke to me Saturday night was so specific and personal that even a natural skeptic like me would find impossible to deny. I think God pretty much took off the baby gloves here and gave me no more excuses - I would either serve Him faithfully, or renounce my faith.
Am I scared? Of course! Will I struggle in giving up my rights? Of course! But you know what? I will continue saying "Yes, Lord!" and taking these steps of faith.
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Last night, a homeless lady asked if we had any money for food. I told the guys I would catch up in a few minutes, and went to buy her a sandwich and drink. As I gave it to her, I excitedly thought to myself: "OK God, this is it! Praise Jesus, this is where I get to share you with her!"
As I looked into her eyes, eagerly waiting for the opening to share... she simply took the food without any words or expression, and began to eat. I then saw the signs of mental deterioration... I placed a hand on her arm and told her: "Jesus loves you; God bless!" as I turned away.
I noticed a small group of people had been watching, so I scanned the crowd thinking: "OK God, this must be it! Who will be that person of peace you desire me to share with?"
...So, I ended up being wrong about that, too. But you know what? I have no regrets, because I would rather say "Yes, Lord!" and be wrong than to be disobedient and ignore the tugging in my heart.
Posted by stevelee at February 21, 2006 01:18 PM
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