I guess this will be another short story! haha
This week we went to a little boosti(village in nepali) with our friends Daniel and Robert, a couple local Christian guys who translated for us, they are great, they also gave testimonies and stuff.
To describe what our ministry was like this week, just read Acts! haha We went from village to village finding a person of peace, whether a friendly person or believer or possibly pastor! And we stayed there and waited for God to do the rest. We held a few healing services in which God healed in every way, physically, emotionally and especially spiritually. Many of these people are devout Hindus and God wanted to show them miracles that they may know the power of the Lord and put their trust in Him. We didn't need to go and find people at all, they thought that nobody wants to know Christ is a lie...we just think that and never pursue! But we just went into a village and these people were THIRSTY. Two families came to the Lord in two seperate villages, and quite a few individuals as well! These people whether believers or not WILL BE. God is going to use the new believers to bring these villages into relationship with Christ!
There were SOOOOO many who wanted so badly to give their life, but because of dangers in their family haven't yet made the decision! Some Hindu's can be very skeptical, but generally they are very open. And these people who were so close will see the change in the new believers and have no choice but to surrender to Jesus as Lord. Many tears were shed as many people heard truth, revelation and prophetic words spoken over there lives, so much emotional and spiritual healings. And the physical infirmities and sickness are such a representation of the bondage in the spiritual realm, the light that came with us was enough to set them free physically.
We also ran a church service in which a lot of reconciliation began to take place, leaders confessing and becoming humble and forgiveness all through the house! God had plans for this trip and much happened because of Gods amazing love and grace for these people, and He has the same for us as well!
Peace, Love and Prayers!
P.S. Please continue to pray for my papa health, he has had a heart attack and is in very bad shape, but God is with Him and Gods will is perfect! Thank you Jesus for my Papa, Love you pop!
The Shadow Proves the Sunshine! I feel like people in tough times reading my blog right now may need to hear this! The sun is coming! be sure of that!
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Monday, December 19, 2005
A Short Story
Well hello,
I just have a quick opportunity to tell a neat story. God is really showing me how faithful He is. When He confirms something to you there is no longer any room for doubt (or there doesn't need to be). The other day, I was thinking about how I thought I need to step up in boldness somemore and obey EVERYTIME God tells me to pray for someone or speak with someone. So I prayed for that boldness, but God told me Trust and Obey (for theres no other way) is often not the case, its obey and trust!
My team and I were doing a bible study the next day, and I felt a tugging in my spirit and then I saw a store owner who I had talked to the day before in my mind and I knew exactly what I had to do, I had to talk to him. So I sat waiting for the bible study to end, but the bible study sometimes takes 3 hours. So eventually I got so antsy and just could not concentrate that I knew I wasn't supposed to be there. When God calls you, even delaying is disobeying. So I thought through what I would say to the man, Him being an elderly buddhist man. And God said, don't worry, I will provide you with the words, you just Go (unto all the world). So I got up, said I had to go without much explaination and just left. I had no clue what God wanted me to say, and I was nervous and really didn't know how to evangelize from scratch I always had to build a relationship first.
I get to the shop, going with Gods obey then trust rule, seeing as I didn't fully understand or trust even while I was walking, but I obeyed first and God being faithful provided. I went into the mans shop and could not find him, I was kind of confused why God would call me there and he wasn't even there! Then he walked in from outside, so I greeted him and from then on, I don't really know where the words came from. I flat out said "God sent me to tell you about Jesus. I'm a Christian and I being there is one way to have eternal life, and thats through Jesus." I went on to share the gospel story and who Jesus is. Then he said "But all these forms of God are connected to one God. Buddha, Jesus, Vishnu, all the same." and I said "Why would Jesus have said "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one enters heaven except through me." Was this supreme God just trying to confuse us. Then he said, I can't change religion, I was born a buddhist, theres no way to change. I told him he didn't have to feel trapped and in bondage, he could be free to make his own decisions! He said he wished it was that easy, and I told him I would visit again and be praying for the bondage to be broken.
Just today I brought him a nepali bible and wrote a prayer in it, he was very grateful. I hope to continue following Gods leading in this scenario and obeying and trusting!
God has told me I'm not going to be an evangelist, I'm a prophet to the nations. BUT God will call each of us to do all works sometimes just as much as others with that particular gift. But just because its out of our comfort zone does not mean that we should disobey and shift the job to someone who "has that gift". God will empower all when He calls us, he is faithful, just obey!! I think it would be amazing to see what all of you could do in your own spheres of influence, we are all pastors! The pastors in churches are meant to pastor believers. The rest of us have areas of influence that a pastor in a church may never touch, students, business men, people in the entertainment industry, in the government, etc... Reach out, because a pastor in a church may never have a chance to show the love of Christ and the Gospel to the people that you come into contact with! Obey and Trust! ;)
Shalom, Love and Prayers! And a Merry Christmas!
P.S. Prayer Requests~ My visa application for my extended stay in Australia was sent in and when it was sent in (from out of country) my current visa was cancelled in order to process the new one. IF the new one is not done by the time my team leaves, then I'm in India on heidus by myself! haha, good times! Its not a big deal, God told me my obedience in persuing the visa would be rewarded and all would work out fine! But the prayers always aid the situations!
Finances~ just that God would continue to provide over the next year and a half! Thank you all for your prayers! Much Love!
I just have a quick opportunity to tell a neat story. God is really showing me how faithful He is. When He confirms something to you there is no longer any room for doubt (or there doesn't need to be). The other day, I was thinking about how I thought I need to step up in boldness somemore and obey EVERYTIME God tells me to pray for someone or speak with someone. So I prayed for that boldness, but God told me Trust and Obey (for theres no other way) is often not the case, its obey and trust!
My team and I were doing a bible study the next day, and I felt a tugging in my spirit and then I saw a store owner who I had talked to the day before in my mind and I knew exactly what I had to do, I had to talk to him. So I sat waiting for the bible study to end, but the bible study sometimes takes 3 hours. So eventually I got so antsy and just could not concentrate that I knew I wasn't supposed to be there. When God calls you, even delaying is disobeying. So I thought through what I would say to the man, Him being an elderly buddhist man. And God said, don't worry, I will provide you with the words, you just Go (unto all the world). So I got up, said I had to go without much explaination and just left. I had no clue what God wanted me to say, and I was nervous and really didn't know how to evangelize from scratch I always had to build a relationship first.
I get to the shop, going with Gods obey then trust rule, seeing as I didn't fully understand or trust even while I was walking, but I obeyed first and God being faithful provided. I went into the mans shop and could not find him, I was kind of confused why God would call me there and he wasn't even there! Then he walked in from outside, so I greeted him and from then on, I don't really know where the words came from. I flat out said "God sent me to tell you about Jesus. I'm a Christian and I being there is one way to have eternal life, and thats through Jesus." I went on to share the gospel story and who Jesus is. Then he said "But all these forms of God are connected to one God. Buddha, Jesus, Vishnu, all the same." and I said "Why would Jesus have said "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one enters heaven except through me." Was this supreme God just trying to confuse us. Then he said, I can't change religion, I was born a buddhist, theres no way to change. I told him he didn't have to feel trapped and in bondage, he could be free to make his own decisions! He said he wished it was that easy, and I told him I would visit again and be praying for the bondage to be broken.
Just today I brought him a nepali bible and wrote a prayer in it, he was very grateful. I hope to continue following Gods leading in this scenario and obeying and trusting!
God has told me I'm not going to be an evangelist, I'm a prophet to the nations. BUT God will call each of us to do all works sometimes just as much as others with that particular gift. But just because its out of our comfort zone does not mean that we should disobey and shift the job to someone who "has that gift". God will empower all when He calls us, he is faithful, just obey!! I think it would be amazing to see what all of you could do in your own spheres of influence, we are all pastors! The pastors in churches are meant to pastor believers. The rest of us have areas of influence that a pastor in a church may never touch, students, business men, people in the entertainment industry, in the government, etc... Reach out, because a pastor in a church may never have a chance to show the love of Christ and the Gospel to the people that you come into contact with! Obey and Trust! ;)
Shalom, Love and Prayers! And a Merry Christmas!
P.S. Prayer Requests~ My visa application for my extended stay in Australia was sent in and when it was sent in (from out of country) my current visa was cancelled in order to process the new one. IF the new one is not done by the time my team leaves, then I'm in India on heidus by myself! haha, good times! Its not a big deal, God told me my obedience in persuing the visa would be rewarded and all would work out fine! But the prayers always aid the situations!
Finances~ just that God would continue to provide over the next year and a half! Thank you all for your prayers! Much Love!
Monday, December 12, 2005
Ministry is so natural
Well, God is at work yet again. We met 3 YWAMer's just travelling through the area who were doing an "underground" course in Israel. They were just sitting in the restaurant we were in, so we invited them to the church we went to on that day, then had a bible study with them after. Michelle on our team had encountered a couple guys from Israel seperately and invited them to church in her obedience to God, they were jewish but decided to come anyway. DIVINE!! I think so!!! They came to bible study and we spoke truth into their lives as they are on a spiritual journey for just that, truth. In the end they were speaking about how the Dali Lama is continually reincarnated and his soul is passed on which is why the new Dali Lama, when taking the tests he has to take knows the answers at just the age of 4. Kevin felt prompted to tell them God could tell us things about them as well, at that time I just blurted out that when Alex (one of the Jews) was at war and he was faced with the decision of killing that little girl and came to the conclusion that God doesnt' exist because of the horrors of the world, God didn't want that. He was stunned to say the least and God through His wisdom, graciously given to me, cut STRAIGHT to his heart. He poured out lots of personal things and confirmed what was said, they left extremely moved and I count on seeing them again. Alex and Avi, WILL come to the Lord, God has plans for their lives!
Aside from this we will most likely be taking a 3 day trek into unreached tribes where vehicles can't go to preach next week. We will also be helping with an amazing church that in tens years has started from an unchurched area 12-14 churches in areas that had never heard the gospel. The main pastor travelled through the "closed" country of Bhutan from East to West alone on foot to preach. He would preach at night, be pusued by the authorities, sleep in the day, baptize someone at 1:00 in the morning in a river, then get back on the run. With them we will be doing a three day Christmas event. We are also working with a couple other churches and the Catholic church, all in about four days!! God has PLANS for this place, and all of your prayers are turning this place upside down and bringing God's presense, provision and protection over our team, thank you so much!
Peace, Love and Prayers!
Aside from this we will most likely be taking a 3 day trek into unreached tribes where vehicles can't go to preach next week. We will also be helping with an amazing church that in tens years has started from an unchurched area 12-14 churches in areas that had never heard the gospel. The main pastor travelled through the "closed" country of Bhutan from East to West alone on foot to preach. He would preach at night, be pusued by the authorities, sleep in the day, baptize someone at 1:00 in the morning in a river, then get back on the run. With them we will be doing a three day Christmas event. We are also working with a couple other churches and the Catholic church, all in about four days!! God has PLANS for this place, and all of your prayers are turning this place upside down and bringing God's presense, provision and protection over our team, thank you so much!
Peace, Love and Prayers!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
In Darjeeling
WOW, I can't even begin to describe the majesty here, this place is so beautiful, much higher in the mountains than I thought, and deeper in the mountains as well. Its truly indescribable.
As for the people, the Indian heart is so amazing, so soft. The people are amazing and hospitible. We have connected with many many people so far. Almost too many. We came with no plans, just pioneering an area and getting a feel for it, and now we have too many ministries opportunities ahead. We will have to wait on God to see what ones we can persue! We already after 3 days have a bible study with 7-8 youth attending, we also have invites to many churches for ministry, preaching and worship. We have a possible opening to do a "mini" discipleship training school as well. Where we would gather the youth from all the churches and teach them each morning from the word on different subjects, introduce them to a deeper relationship with God where they will find revelation and then throughout the week teach them a drama. We will also pray and worship together. On the last day (friday) we will take them to the town square to practice this love and pray for people, worship, do the drama and evangelize. The youth are anywhere from 14 to 22 I'd say! Its an amazing opportunity.
India is full of people living in bondage, amazing people doing amazing things, lots of love. But they are seeking to do as many deeds possible to reach nirvana or heaven, or whatever state they are seeking after. They are in a bondage of religiousity, which can be common in the Christian church as well, but they are bound by fear and superstition as well, they don't know love and grace, and fear getting off track. If only the Indian heart could realize that the guilt and salvation they are seeking can only be found in Jesus!!! Thats my prayer...I hope to help God fulfill my own prayer!
Peace, Love and Prayers!
PS. Thanks for all your prayers for a safe journey, and thanks for your continued prayers, especially to my home church and the body I came from, much love and thanks!
As for the people, the Indian heart is so amazing, so soft. The people are amazing and hospitible. We have connected with many many people so far. Almost too many. We came with no plans, just pioneering an area and getting a feel for it, and now we have too many ministries opportunities ahead. We will have to wait on God to see what ones we can persue! We already after 3 days have a bible study with 7-8 youth attending, we also have invites to many churches for ministry, preaching and worship. We have a possible opening to do a "mini" discipleship training school as well. Where we would gather the youth from all the churches and teach them each morning from the word on different subjects, introduce them to a deeper relationship with God where they will find revelation and then throughout the week teach them a drama. We will also pray and worship together. On the last day (friday) we will take them to the town square to practice this love and pray for people, worship, do the drama and evangelize. The youth are anywhere from 14 to 22 I'd say! Its an amazing opportunity.
India is full of people living in bondage, amazing people doing amazing things, lots of love. But they are seeking to do as many deeds possible to reach nirvana or heaven, or whatever state they are seeking after. They are in a bondage of religiousity, which can be common in the Christian church as well, but they are bound by fear and superstition as well, they don't know love and grace, and fear getting off track. If only the Indian heart could realize that the guilt and salvation they are seeking can only be found in Jesus!!! Thats my prayer...I hope to help God fulfill my own prayer!
Peace, Love and Prayers!
PS. Thanks for all your prayers for a safe journey, and thanks for your continued prayers, especially to my home church and the body I came from, much love and thanks!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
In Kalimpong - Off to Darjeeling
Hey all,
I arrived safely in Kalimpong, I don't have much time because we are leaving for Darjeeling today, but I will definately do what I can to keep you updated once I'm there, its amazing here, beautiful....and exciting, and SOOOO much potential for ministry.
Hope to get another chance to write soon
Peace, Love and Prayers!!
Adam
I arrived safely in Kalimpong, I don't have much time because we are leaving for Darjeeling today, but I will definately do what I can to keep you updated once I'm there, its amazing here, beautiful....and exciting, and SOOOO much potential for ministry.
Hope to get another chance to write soon
Peace, Love and Prayers!!
Adam
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Australia, one last day!
Well, here I am. Counting down the hours now before I hop on a plane at midnight, head to Kuala lumpur for 26 hours, fly to Calcotta for 12 hours, hop on a train for 14 hours to kalimpong then on a bus for 8 hours to the himalayas, then on a jeep for a 3 hour ride up through the mountains to Darjeeling!
Its going to be an adventure, my mind can't even imagine what to anticipate while my heart is filled full of anticipation from God about the good works He has in store for this place! I'm excited and yet melancholy as if I'm getting on a plane just for a ride and arriving back in Brisbane again. Not really realizing that I'm headed to India! Its and interesting feeling. But i will let you all know how things go while I'm there with plenty of updates, when possible.
As for news, theres some big news. Gods decided I'm staying as a full time missionary with a short contract...I will be working through YWAM just for a year and a half. This is just to get some more experience! And I will be spending a lot more time in over seas missions. After that year and a half I will return home again for a short period. According to Gods guidance as of now...
In light of this big news I'm really praying for finances and ideally I would be in the best situation if I could get a 25x25 vision happening...with 25 people or families supporting with 25 dollars a months. It would also be great to get lump sums every now and then as well. But I still have some time before this really needs to start being put into action, but please pray for me and about this support and may God speak to you in whatever way He feels necessary! I have complete faith in God to provide for me as I do His work, whether the manna drops from the sky or I have to hunt quails! haha, I don't understand Gods ways, but I do trust Him.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
As for my team, we will be looking to setup a base or plant a church long term...and we are trying to infiltrate every sphere of society while we are there through relationship and connection building. This is an area that has never been touched, not to our knowledge, but its a strategic place where cultures and religions collide with refugee camps and many closed nations sending refugees here. We want to get into the government sphere, arts and entertainment, schools, science, unreached people gourps, etc...all through making connections. Because this is a place that has not had many ministries come through we are really pioneering, making connections for the teams to follow, in the next year our YWAM base is sending at least 4 more teams here. We are going to bring the kingdom in a powerful way having teams of missionaries here CONSTANTLY for a year, just serving and loving and helping the people...a few converts leads to a few disciples, leads to a few churches. Please pray strategically as this is what our mission is! Thank you all so much. God Bless you all!
Peace, Love and Prayers!!
Its going to be an adventure, my mind can't even imagine what to anticipate while my heart is filled full of anticipation from God about the good works He has in store for this place! I'm excited and yet melancholy as if I'm getting on a plane just for a ride and arriving back in Brisbane again. Not really realizing that I'm headed to India! Its and interesting feeling. But i will let you all know how things go while I'm there with plenty of updates, when possible.
As for news, theres some big news. Gods decided I'm staying as a full time missionary with a short contract...I will be working through YWAM just for a year and a half. This is just to get some more experience! And I will be spending a lot more time in over seas missions. After that year and a half I will return home again for a short period. According to Gods guidance as of now...
In light of this big news I'm really praying for finances and ideally I would be in the best situation if I could get a 25x25 vision happening...with 25 people or families supporting with 25 dollars a months. It would also be great to get lump sums every now and then as well. But I still have some time before this really needs to start being put into action, but please pray for me and about this support and may God speak to you in whatever way He feels necessary! I have complete faith in God to provide for me as I do His work, whether the manna drops from the sky or I have to hunt quails! haha, I don't understand Gods ways, but I do trust Him.
Thank you for your prayers and support!
As for my team, we will be looking to setup a base or plant a church long term...and we are trying to infiltrate every sphere of society while we are there through relationship and connection building. This is an area that has never been touched, not to our knowledge, but its a strategic place where cultures and religions collide with refugee camps and many closed nations sending refugees here. We want to get into the government sphere, arts and entertainment, schools, science, unreached people gourps, etc...all through making connections. Because this is a place that has not had many ministries come through we are really pioneering, making connections for the teams to follow, in the next year our YWAM base is sending at least 4 more teams here. We are going to bring the kingdom in a powerful way having teams of missionaries here CONSTANTLY for a year, just serving and loving and helping the people...a few converts leads to a few disciples, leads to a few churches. Please pray strategically as this is what our mission is! Thank you all so much. God Bless you all!
Peace, Love and Prayers!!
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