"I will never step foot into a Christian Church in my lifetime."
One of my core leaders(Brian) in the Church is very Motivating in reaching out to those around him. Being close to someone is often difficult because your putting your vulnerability on the line. In this one case, it was a family member that he was reaching out to. Going to family BBQ's, holiday dinners and attending a once in a while family get together, would inspire this leader to be a witness to his brother. Brian's brother never once thought he would ever step foot into a Christian Church and in fact he told Brian he would never step a foot into a Christian Church.
Do you know someone that has made this statement? I have.
Brian's brother thought he would never step into a Christian but when God gets a hold of you, there's no turning back. We had an event with a friend of mine (Fred Lynch) and Brian's brother came out to attend. He stepped foot into our place of worship and was never the same. He not only stepped in but was drawn forward for prayer but as I went up at the end to ask those people that didn't have Christ in their life to come forward and receive Him, he was up on his life changing way.
At the altar on his knees crying and praying, we led him to receive Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. Brian and some others were gathered around him in this very moment. Ever since then, this man and his family have been attending our Church. Coming out on Monday nights for our Hoops N Raps program, cooking food for the guys in the gym, and just being available to serve in any capacity possible. Praise God!
This past Sunday I watched as he and his daughter were standing up singing praise and worship songs. Man what a story! I am shocked to see that not only can God change my life, but if He can change me, He can change anyone who asks.
This was the saying before he came. "I would never step foot into a Christian Church in my Life" Well- he did, and was never the same. Keep on encouraging those around you who you would never think would come out to a worship experience. Know that with God, All things are possible.
-AGE
Pastor Age . Wow !!! I Thank God . That God Is useing my Brother in law and his familys . To show peoples that God Can Do Anyrihng. This is a Wonderful Storie. Please Keep doing what you are doing . God Bless . Your Leader Selena .
ReplyDeleteThe word says in Jeremiah 29:11
ReplyDeleteFor I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Only God know when and were it is that we are to come to our knees and accept him. Sometimes it's difficult to wait on the Lord because we want to see our Prayers answered inmediately. But it's in His time. I Pray that this Testimony will encourage other Brothers in Christ to press on and not hold back to persevere and continue to show Gods Love to those in there family that don't want to accept him in their lives.
Thank You Pastor for sharing this God Bless.
A Rod