I realize now that I was a lousy street preacher. I would get out to Sparks Street and set up my signs and everything and then, when I would want to start preaching, such love would fill me that all I could do was tell the people how much God loved them. I quit counting how many times I sang "Amazing Grace" and "Jesus Loves You" to the lunch crowds.
I got into trouble with the organization I was with because I couldn't stay on topic. I had a hard time with some of their material. After preaching the same sermon a few times I would get bored and the needs of the people would cause me to preach what they needed to hear. The decisions they were facing, the word of healing for a diseased body part, the encouragement they needed to get through another day. As I asked Holy Spirit what to say he would give me stuff to help them.
Funny enough, the religious folks were never happy no matter what I preached or shared. Everybody got mad when I told them that Jesus was the way, the truth and the life. The new age people got really mad when I would give out destiny words for free.
Yet, I never felt more alive than when I was out there. If I could only preach what God wants me to preach and not have to worry about what others want or think, I think that would be pretty close to heaven on earth.
Yes there was tons of warfare. I saw many desert me because they misunderstood the warfare and got offended. I saw many freak accidents around our farm as the warfare intensified..... the more people I was impacting the more exciting it got. The devil tried.... but he didn't succeed. A few intercessors have stood by me faithfully and I got some valuable training.
I think I need a name change.... I am not a street preacher the way most people think of one. I am a ______ Preacher who loves to tell people that God loves them with an everlasting love and then demonstrate that love.
"Lord I ask that you would bless my precious friend. May they know your great love that won't leave them alone and may they hear your awesome voice today in new ways. Amen!"
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
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Monday, February 27, 2012
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Win-Win Situation
There are only two times to share the gospel with someone, in season and out of season. I mean honestly, where are you going to offend them to-- Hell number two?
I really like the book, by Mark Cahill titled, "One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven." He says in it,"If they are breathing, they need Jesus." So ask God to use you today. (see Rom 12:1) Dare to believe He cares about you and the people you encounter today.
Witnessing is a win-win situation, did you know that? Sometimes people are positive and they will ask how to get saved. Sometimes they will be neutral and we will just be planting seeds. And then sometimes they are outright negative. That means that two-thirds of the time I am getting a positive response. Those are good odds, if you are a salesman, but we have it even better than that.
If you get rejected for sharing, most of the time it's the message they are rejecting, not you. I can talk to people about anything and they are fine. Mention "Jesus" and they instantly change into two-headed monsters. His name really is, a "stumbling stone" to many. (1Pet 2:18)
Jesus said, "If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you." (1Pet 4:14 NIV) I want more of Holy Spirit so bring on the negative people! That turns the negative reaction into something glorious. Really, we can't lose. Every time we witness about Jesus and the "Kingdom of God" we win. They will get saved, we are planting seeds or they will reject the message, (not us necessarily) and "the Spirit of glory and of God rests on us."
Let's keep that in mind as we witness today. It is always a win-win situation and Holy Spirit wants to help us. Jesus said, "...do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say." (Luke 12:11-12 NIV) We can trust him to give us ideas as we face witnessing situations. He is faithful.
I bless you in Jesus' name, as you go and witness today.
For a great book on practical witnessing www.markcahill.com
I really like the book, by Mark Cahill titled, "One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven." He says in it,"If they are breathing, they need Jesus." So ask God to use you today. (see Rom 12:1) Dare to believe He cares about you and the people you encounter today.
Witnessing is a win-win situation, did you know that? Sometimes people are positive and they will ask how to get saved. Sometimes they will be neutral and we will just be planting seeds. And then sometimes they are outright negative. That means that two-thirds of the time I am getting a positive response. Those are good odds, if you are a salesman, but we have it even better than that.
If you get rejected for sharing, most of the time it's the message they are rejecting, not you. I can talk to people about anything and they are fine. Mention "Jesus" and they instantly change into two-headed monsters. His name really is, a "stumbling stone" to many. (1Pet 2:18)
Jesus said, "If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you." (1Pet 4:14 NIV) I want more of Holy Spirit so bring on the negative people! That turns the negative reaction into something glorious. Really, we can't lose. Every time we witness about Jesus and the "Kingdom of God" we win. They will get saved, we are planting seeds or they will reject the message, (not us necessarily) and "the Spirit of glory and of God rests on us."
Let's keep that in mind as we witness today. It is always a win-win situation and Holy Spirit wants to help us. Jesus said, "...do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say." (Luke 12:11-12 NIV) We can trust him to give us ideas as we face witnessing situations. He is faithful.
I bless you in Jesus' name, as you go and witness today.
For a great book on practical witnessing www.markcahill.com
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