The DTS has been going for 5 weeks now. I can hardly believe that so much time has gone by already. But isn't that always the case? I have never felt at any point that time seems to go at normal pace. It is either very slowly moving, or moving at an unusually fast pace... But I digress.
The students are so hungry. I have never seen anything like this before. For the first time in a while, I feel the least responsible for the work that the Lord is doing in these students lives. It is super humbling, but it is a supernatural thing. The Lord is doing what He wants to. The Holy Spirit is ministering to hearts. Yes, I believe He uses us to help, and He is looking for those who are desiring to be obedient. However, When someone is hungry, it becomes less about who is walking with them, and more about the one who is living inside of them. What I am learning is that I am utterly not in control of anything. Does that make sense? It sounds weird. But when He says we can trust Him... We can.
I want to promote the idea of a "trust-fall" with the Holy Spirit. Do you know what a "trust-fall" is? The first time someone told me about it, it made me uncomfortable. Its where you stand with your back towards someone, and you fall straight back. The person behind you is responsible for making sure you don't crack your skull on the ground. You can imagine the hesitation in trusting just anyone to save your skull. I don't do this very often...
A "trust-fall" is a faith stretcher practice. Yes. Trust fall. Let me explain further...
I am walking down the street with a student, and we come across this lady who is obviously a little strung out. We get caught up in a conversation and she explains with complete apathy the misfortune of her life. It breaks my heart to hear her talk about her failed attempts of suicide and her need to defend herself when we ask her about the Lord. Our conversation goes almost nowhere when I decide to interject a little more boldly. "Do you believe that God can change your life?" after a few excuses she lets me pray for her.
I start to think God, do it. Do something. I pray out loud for the Lord to minister to her. I felt to go for big prayers "Jesus, manifest yourself to this lady in her room. Show her who you are."
After praying. She thanked us. No noticeable change. Then we went on our way...
I have no idea if Jesus literally walked into her room that night, or if she was caught up in an angelic visitation and delivered from demonic oppression. But I trust the Holy Spirit to do what He will. He is more capable... He loves better than I do.
oh my gosh. I had goosebumps like the entire time I was reading this! God is so stinkin' cool! Keep trust falling with Him! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a sweet concept! I have seen on many occasions God honors those that step out in obedience and trust.
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