In that Sunday morning i was very sleepy because i didn't sleep well in past few night, but i still went to church because want to live up to my identity as a christian, praise God and listen to the His words. So I reached the church and went into the hall, unlike last time, that day i didn't greet with much people because don't want people see my sleepy face. And i saw the senior pastor of that church. When he saw me, he was full of enthusiasm and came and greeted me. With all my strength, I opened my eyes as big as I could; and smile with him as bright as I could. He asked me about my life after joining full time ministry. And suddenly he said: "Why not later you share your testimony in full time ministry, and give some words of encouragement to our brethens?" Immediately, I was not sleepy, replied: "Oh. Erm... Yes sure!"
After he went away, i quickly seek the Lord in prayer and flipped the Bible. Soon later, God put in my heart to share about my serving in youth ministry... And then, after worshipping God, the senior pastor went to the stage started a real short greeting. And when i actually still preparing myself, he introduced me and called me to share tesimony. Fuuu.... I went to the stage and held the mic, opened my eyes as big as possibe. Then i started to share. I really didn't prepare much, i shared with them regarding the recent youth project in our church. And God moved me to share the scripture that I prepared before the worship start, this was the only thing prepared. It was John 1:5, and God moved my heart to share this and i started to shared with conviction of the Holy Spirit. Saying we are the one who will bring light to the darkest place, and remind them don't stay in comfort zone but go out and see what happening in our responsible community. Wow, it is very good feeling after you share with people what God put upon your heart.
Of course, I didn't hold the mic throughout the whole service. I went back to my seat, and listened to the following message. And my eyes became heavy again. I believed I "fought a good fight" throughout the gathering.
As I was ready to depart the church when it was ended, the senior pastor greeted me. And he passed me an envelope... "Bro Jimmy, this is our love gift to you...And why not you let me know when you coming back next time, and I may invite you to speak to our church." I was shocked at a short moment! I thanked him and agreed with that.
Wow! wonderful right? When i was actually not in my best form, God let me share a testimony to a church; I received a financial blessing when I was lack; and I received a "speaking engagement". Praise God!! Lastly i want to bless you with a verse: ...Looking at His disciples, He said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. (Luke 6:20-21)
