So this past weekend I sat through an Evangelistic Artist conference put on by Steiger.
It was nice to be filled with God's spirit and moved toward his will as well, to feel his encouragement. However, the most moving thing was Him breaking my heart for the lost and telling me to go out and get to know the people he has called me to.
I think the most important thing I learned and one the most profound quotes I have heard in my walk with Jesus is; "The greatest need people have is to be forgiven, Jesus is great enough to meet those needs". In all his glory he is smart enough, wise enough, and powerful enough to forgive and to teach us at the same time, all he needs us to do is be willing to serve and be used by him.
So many people get mixed up thinking they have to preach the cross, when the cross can preach itself, it just needs you to be a voice unto the people. It has been my experience that we get so consumed thinking we have to have the perfect ministry and everything has to look so good that when it comes time to present the gospel everything else has consumed the space needed to present the gospel, and it becomes watered down. You see, we live amongst a generation that is not afraid to give their life for the gospel, that is not afraid to tell there friends at high schools and in colleges that Jesus died for them and that he loves them unconditionally. It is our mission to preach the word of God to all nations. I love that God trains us in how to do this, as well as how to face the persecution that comes along with it
(see Matthew 5). God is great this way
I conclusion, may he bless and keep you safe, and his perfect will shine on you and through you. And if I do not see you very often, know my heart longs to....
