Well, the long awaited results of the visa situation are in. And of course, God pulled through yet again. God is the what?!? super-freakin-natural man...
The situation surrounding this whole ordeal was again pretty ridiculous...and I really learned no matter how unfaithful I am to God, He is yet again solid!! If you want to know all the details behind this new leg of trying to get my visa, let me know...theres lots to tell. But right now I'm in New Zealand and short on computer time here in this internet cafe.
Shalom...and thanks again for all of your support!
Friday, January 27, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
God is the freakin supernatural man
Well, I was told by God I am staying, but I didn't know exactly how it would all work out! This is just a small story to tell of Gods faithfulness! I have never understood Gods character or trusted in it more than right now after this event.
I sent for a new visa to stay in Australia for another year, but I had to be out of the country, so while I was in India I had my application mailed in. I spent my time in India thinking and praying about getting my visa. As the days were winding down I was beginning to think about what I would do if I didn't get the visa. As the last days drew near God told me again, don't worry about it, its in my hands. So I left and figured I would get it in the mail when I was back on the base. The only tricky part is once I come in the country on my old visa the application for the new one is void unless its been accepted! SO if I enter the country and everything ISN'T a-ok, then I am going home.
When I get back in the country I find out there is no visa acceptance in the mail and start preparing for coming home. Then the office here at the base gets a call saying "We'll grant his visa" and the person says "But hes in the country" and the man says "he is, oh....ahhh, well, even though hes supposed to be in India because it was an application from India, just send him to New Zealand and we'll grant his visa, he just has to be out of the country".
Somehow I slipped through immigration and they didn't know I was in the country, and that never happens, ESPECIALLY in Australia, they are crazy at customs!
Then, having only $300 in my bank acount and needing 500 just for my training and 450 for my first months living expenses and for saving up for my next trip, I need on top of those figures 430 for a plane ticket to New Zealand. I was up late all night stressing and ended up at 2 in the morning looking at a computer screen with a potential online plane ticket ready to be purchased that I didn't have money for.
God says, "buy it"
I said "I'll do it tomorrow morning"
and He said "trust me, you've been in my hands so far, and you still are."
So, I bought the ticket I didn't have money for immediately regretting it after I clicked "confirm". The next morning after little sleep, I check my bank acount and had pretty much exactly what I needed for all of those expenses. My bank acount jumped literally 1000 dollars + overnight...thanks to my mom and my family I'd say!
Although I realize there are tough times ahead, tiring days, with not much sleep and lots of work, days full of potential stress, if I choose to stress, and days with financial difficulties. I know that God has equipped me with the faith for it all, and all it took was goin on a wild ride with Him to get to know His character better. There days of leaning on Gods strength ahead, days of choosing not to worry because I know a supernatural God and He's my Father and my Friend and days of financial mircales. And frankly I know I'm getting that visa when I go to New Zealand on Monday, BUT even if I didn't I've taken away lessons and knowledge about Gods character that have changed me for life!
God Bless!
I sent for a new visa to stay in Australia for another year, but I had to be out of the country, so while I was in India I had my application mailed in. I spent my time in India thinking and praying about getting my visa. As the days were winding down I was beginning to think about what I would do if I didn't get the visa. As the last days drew near God told me again, don't worry about it, its in my hands. So I left and figured I would get it in the mail when I was back on the base. The only tricky part is once I come in the country on my old visa the application for the new one is void unless its been accepted! SO if I enter the country and everything ISN'T a-ok, then I am going home.
When I get back in the country I find out there is no visa acceptance in the mail and start preparing for coming home. Then the office here at the base gets a call saying "We'll grant his visa" and the person says "But hes in the country" and the man says "he is, oh....ahhh, well, even though hes supposed to be in India because it was an application from India, just send him to New Zealand and we'll grant his visa, he just has to be out of the country".
Somehow I slipped through immigration and they didn't know I was in the country, and that never happens, ESPECIALLY in Australia, they are crazy at customs!
Then, having only $300 in my bank acount and needing 500 just for my training and 450 for my first months living expenses and for saving up for my next trip, I need on top of those figures 430 for a plane ticket to New Zealand. I was up late all night stressing and ended up at 2 in the morning looking at a computer screen with a potential online plane ticket ready to be purchased that I didn't have money for.
God says, "buy it"
I said "I'll do it tomorrow morning"
and He said "trust me, you've been in my hands so far, and you still are."
So, I bought the ticket I didn't have money for immediately regretting it after I clicked "confirm". The next morning after little sleep, I check my bank acount and had pretty much exactly what I needed for all of those expenses. My bank acount jumped literally 1000 dollars + overnight...thanks to my mom and my family I'd say!
Although I realize there are tough times ahead, tiring days, with not much sleep and lots of work, days full of potential stress, if I choose to stress, and days with financial difficulties. I know that God has equipped me with the faith for it all, and all it took was goin on a wild ride with Him to get to know His character better. There days of leaning on Gods strength ahead, days of choosing not to worry because I know a supernatural God and He's my Father and my Friend and days of financial mircales. And frankly I know I'm getting that visa when I go to New Zealand on Monday, BUT even if I didn't I've taken away lessons and knowledge about Gods character that have changed me for life!
God Bless!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Free Kids Party
We had the kids party. We have seen a lot of amazing things since we have been here, but this was the most fulfilling ministry. We played with the kids...and as they just expected us to throw food at them and tell them to leave, we showed them a love like no other, the love of Christ! Honestly, we took so much interest in the kids they were actually a little confused. Day after day I see white tourists come in and just throw them out of the way as they walk by, and other indians smack them and kick them when they ask a tourist for money, hoping to win favour with the tourists for riding them of these nagging kids. We have constantly told them we love them and Jesus loves them and handed out fruit to them and given change whenever we have it and can spare it! This has already made an impression on them, but they still don't understand it. When we had this party we got a chance to tell them where this divine love comes from and show them more of it than ever.
We started by playing hacky sack with the kids and just hanging out with some Christian rock music on. Then we played some games, like red light/green light and "star wars". They had a great time! We sang some christian nepali songs with them and showed them the actions! They really enjoyed it and laughed as we made ourselves vulnerable and joked around with them! They have never seen people so full of joy, or thats how it seemed as they looked at each other wondering if this was all real.
Then we did a skit explaining Christianity very basically. How man chose to seperate themselves from God and Jesus came, died and rose again to reunite us with God. They loved the skit and watched intently. Afterwards, one of our goods friends (he was also our translator) shared the gospel message in words with them, he has a muslim upbringing and most of them also did. He related with them so well, and they were intently listening, more intently than I think I've ever been in church even, haha...it was seriously amazing, the Holy Spirit gripped their attention. I was in tears as he spoke, the Holy Spirit was seriously in the room in such a huge way. Then after all the nepali preaching (we had no clue what was being said) he started praying in nepali, but they were repeating with eyes closed and hands folded...We didn't really understand. But after we asked what happened. He said they all wanted Jesus and accepted him right there. The kids seemed so alive and excited right after. We prayed for them each individually and they all received the Holy Spirit, healing and blessings on their life and family! Then we had one more skit, gave them food and "loot bags" that had toys, food and necessities in them. It was such an amazing experience, the kids left on a spiritual high, and I know their families will be impacted also!
Even more exciting is that I still have a train ride, a jeep ride and a plane ride with at least a hundred people who don't know the Lord yet...Plenty of work still ahead. And when we land in Australia, I'm sure we will see at least a hundred people in the airport who don't know the Lord. And throughout my life, what...millions maybe who are lost. My outreach won't ever end. I haven't learnt a ministry, career or even a way of life...I've learnt life...period. THIS is what life is all about, and no matter where I am the lost will see the way...whether they choose it or not is up to them! I challenge you all to live with that same zeal, and I know I won't always live in it, but I always want to, and now its just if I'm willing to go against my flesh, be a living sacrifice and martyr my desires for the sake of the Kingdom of God. I will keep pushing into God until the day I die! I pray you feel the same compulsion to know God intimately and be in constant communion and fellowship with Him. There are some glorious days ahead for the Church as the body of Christ! Be prepared and know God intimately!
Peace, Love and Prayers!!
P.S. This is my last post until Australia this Saturday! Much Love...Adam ;)
We started by playing hacky sack with the kids and just hanging out with some Christian rock music on. Then we played some games, like red light/green light and "star wars". They had a great time! We sang some christian nepali songs with them and showed them the actions! They really enjoyed it and laughed as we made ourselves vulnerable and joked around with them! They have never seen people so full of joy, or thats how it seemed as they looked at each other wondering if this was all real.
Then we did a skit explaining Christianity very basically. How man chose to seperate themselves from God and Jesus came, died and rose again to reunite us with God. They loved the skit and watched intently. Afterwards, one of our goods friends (he was also our translator) shared the gospel message in words with them, he has a muslim upbringing and most of them also did. He related with them so well, and they were intently listening, more intently than I think I've ever been in church even, haha...it was seriously amazing, the Holy Spirit gripped their attention. I was in tears as he spoke, the Holy Spirit was seriously in the room in such a huge way. Then after all the nepali preaching (we had no clue what was being said) he started praying in nepali, but they were repeating with eyes closed and hands folded...We didn't really understand. But after we asked what happened. He said they all wanted Jesus and accepted him right there. The kids seemed so alive and excited right after. We prayed for them each individually and they all received the Holy Spirit, healing and blessings on their life and family! Then we had one more skit, gave them food and "loot bags" that had toys, food and necessities in them. It was such an amazing experience, the kids left on a spiritual high, and I know their families will be impacted also!
Even more exciting is that I still have a train ride, a jeep ride and a plane ride with at least a hundred people who don't know the Lord yet...Plenty of work still ahead. And when we land in Australia, I'm sure we will see at least a hundred people in the airport who don't know the Lord. And throughout my life, what...millions maybe who are lost. My outreach won't ever end. I haven't learnt a ministry, career or even a way of life...I've learnt life...period. THIS is what life is all about, and no matter where I am the lost will see the way...whether they choose it or not is up to them! I challenge you all to live with that same zeal, and I know I won't always live in it, but I always want to, and now its just if I'm willing to go against my flesh, be a living sacrifice and martyr my desires for the sake of the Kingdom of God. I will keep pushing into God until the day I die! I pray you feel the same compulsion to know God intimately and be in constant communion and fellowship with Him. There are some glorious days ahead for the Church as the body of Christ! Be prepared and know God intimately!
Peace, Love and Prayers!!
P.S. This is my last post until Australia this Saturday! Much Love...Adam ;)
Sunday, January 08, 2006
Final Giant Ministry Opportunity
Every moment is a ministry opportunity, but as we wind down time wise we are coming up to our last big planned ministry is a Free Kids Party! There are many sick and lonely and COLD street kids. So we rented out a room and are having some free time, snacks, bible stories, skits, games songs....and then loot bags with toothbrushes, soap, bibles in nepali and jesus bracelets! These stories and bibles will make home to the parents also!! haha SCORE!
Anyway, we have made some great friendships with these kids always buying them fruit and playing hacky sack with them in the city square and we bought them all Christmas presents, it was really great. Now we have an opportunity to minister to them in a more evangelical way with translators and thats exciting. Seeing them smile is great when you play with them, but when you know they have no future, no victory and no Saviour in their life, it makes you realize that life is so much more than all of the smiles and full stomachs! I wouldn't stop feeding them because of that, but to give them food for today and not the gift of eternal life that I have freely is just selfish and wrong...I don't want these kids to perish! They can have hope!
I leave this saturday to fly back to Australia! I'm a little excited to see all my friends on base, but I'm going to miss India, I love it here and living in Gods will like this is the most fulfilling and exciting way to live! We are submitters, not overcomers! Christ is the overcomer! And its only when we bend the knee and surrender our every thought and action that we will be completely happy!
Shalom!
Anyway, we have made some great friendships with these kids always buying them fruit and playing hacky sack with them in the city square and we bought them all Christmas presents, it was really great. Now we have an opportunity to minister to them in a more evangelical way with translators and thats exciting. Seeing them smile is great when you play with them, but when you know they have no future, no victory and no Saviour in their life, it makes you realize that life is so much more than all of the smiles and full stomachs! I wouldn't stop feeding them because of that, but to give them food for today and not the gift of eternal life that I have freely is just selfish and wrong...I don't want these kids to perish! They can have hope!
I leave this saturday to fly back to Australia! I'm a little excited to see all my friends on base, but I'm going to miss India, I love it here and living in Gods will like this is the most fulfilling and exciting way to live! We are submitters, not overcomers! Christ is the overcomer! And its only when we bend the knee and surrender our every thought and action that we will be completely happy!
Shalom!
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