Outreach and evangelism can be scary. And since freedom month is over, we may all feel relieved from the pressure of inviting our friends to church or even thinking about the salvation of those around us. We can go back to our busy schedules – back to school, back to study, back to cramming, back to work, church, life group, mentoring and the like and feel like thinks are good, the sense that we have accomplished.

Meanwhile, we do not hear the cry of those around us. Those who are lost in their darkness or someone who just needs a listening ear to talk to.

I had an encounter at the gym this week with a man in his mid forties. He is seriously one of the biggest guys I have even seen. His back is massive! I might take a lesson or two from him. Anyway… I’ve only just gotten to meet him through another friend the week before. He is usually quite jovial and sociable with everyone at the gym. But this day was different. Went to greet him and he had not much to say. Didn’t realise that he had a really bad day.

After another attempt to have more conversation, he began to open up about how bad his day was. I don’t know the guy. I have not said much to him in the past. He doesn’t know me. But we talked and he shared openly. Wow. I didn’t know what to think of the moment, only just that I want him to be saved. It was quite refreshing for both of us to have some honest conversation. We shook hands and left. Hope this is the beginning of a relationship that leds him to Christ.

It’s not magic. We just have to open our eyes to what’s around. See people. Really see people.

I think we can win people like this.

In the spirit of Freedom month, little Q&A from from Tribune Media Services.

Q: Recently, I met a friend from high school that I hadn’t seen in many years, and after I told him I was a Christian he admitted he didn’t want anything to do with God, and even wishes he’d never been born because he’s had such a miserable life. I’d like to write him, but I don’t know what to say. Any suggestions? – R.C.

A: I hope you will write to him, because God brought him across your path, and you may be the only person right now who can give him hope as you point him to Christ. He may have given up on God – but God hasn’t given up on him!

What can you say? First, let him know that you were glad to see him after all these years, and you hope you can reestablish your friendship. Also let him know that you’re sorry about the troubles he’s experienced, and you understand why he feels the way he does. Job in the midst of his anguish sometimes felt the same way: “Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb?” (Job 3:11).

Then let your friend know what Jesus Christ means to you, and what a difference He has made in your life. Let him know that you still have your struggles, but you know Christ is with you in the midst of them, and He gives you hope. Make it clear that you aren’t writing him because you want to win an argument, but because you care about him. Point him to the Bible also.

Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). This is God’s promise to your friend, and to all who sincerely seek the peace and hope that come from knowing Christ.

- Billy Graham

Hey ya’ll! I’m nearing the end of my 3rd conference this holidays.

1). Ablaze Conference

2). Hillsong Conference

3). Christian Schools Conference

Boy oh boy has it been an intense, non stop “holiday”. I think there’s a part where I was meant to take a proper break. But it will be back to work come Monday next week.

Been hearing from God in such a great way over the last few weeks. But what has resounded with such volume is how God uses US to bring about faith, hope and love to a broken and lost world. That’s the theme of my holidays. I’m charged up and ready to serve this world for Christ. This is what our breaks and holidays should be all about – spiritual renewal.

Last night at prayer meeting Pastor Wilson shared something really great about coming into and encountering God’s presence. He described to us what God does when He is present. He described to us what it feels like to experience God. He described to us how it felt being in God’s presence. Obviously, only someone who has experienced that themselves can share something so intimate.

Something he shared was how we should prepare oursleves and that too many times our hearts are not ready for what God actually wants to do and we miss out. I beleive there’s emmense truth in that. Can we hear if we are not listenting? No we can’t. That’s how God operates. With Moses, he drew near to the burning bush and while God had his attention, He spoke. With Samuel, God called him as a child and while he responded to God under the instruction of Eli, God spoke.

God might be the one to get our attention first, but before He wants to speak we gotta be listening.

Let’s prepare oursleves before conference this weekend. God can do anything. We need to partner with Him. We need to listen, so that He can speak. He loves us and wants the best for us. Ready your heart by spending time in prayer. Why not hear from God right now.

To all the students in the middle of their exams, wishing you all the best blessings. May God’s strength be upon you and His presence empower you to do the best you can in Him. My prayer is that you’d cling tightly onto Him, trusting Him to provide for you as you faithfully live the life He has called you to live.

John 15

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. ³ You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. ⁴ Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.

⁵ “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. ⁷ But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! ⁸ When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.

The best comfort is the comfort received from God’s Word. Job’s friend Eliphaz encourages him after he has lost everything around him. I need not say much more. God You’re good!!

Job 5:8-27

⁸ “If I were you, I would go to God
      and present my case to him.
 ⁹ He does great things too marvelous to understand.
      He performs countless miracles.
 ¹⁰ He gives rain for the earth
      and water for the fields.
 ¹¹ He gives prosperity to the poor
      and protects those who suffer.
 ¹² He frustrates the plans of schemers
      so the work of their hands will not succeed.
 ¹³ He traps the wise in their own cleverness
      so their cunning schemes are thwarted.
 ¹⁴ They find it is dark in the daytime,
      and they grope at noon as if it were night.
 ¹⁵ He rescues the poor from the cutting words of the strong,
      and rescues them from the clutches of the powerful.
 ¹⁶ And so at last the poor have hope,
      and the snapping jaws of the wicked are shut.

 ¹⁷ “But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
      Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty when you sin.
 ¹⁸ For though he wounds, he also bandages.
      He strikes, but his hands also heal.
 ¹⁹ From six disasters he will rescue you;
      even in the seventh, he will keep you from evil.
 ²⁰ He will save you from death in time of famine,
      from the power of the sword in time of war.
 ²¹ You will be safe from slander
      and have no fear when destruction comes.
 ²² You will laugh at destruction and famine;
      wild animals will not terrify you.
 ²³ You will be at peace with the stones of the field,
      and its wild animals will be at peace with you.
 ²⁴ You will know that your home is safe.
      When you survey your possessions, nothing will be missing.
 ²⁵ You will have many children;
      your descendants will be as plentiful as grass!
 ²⁶ You will go to the grave at a ripe old age,
      like a sheaf of grain harvested at the proper time!

 ²⁷ “We have studied life and found all this to be true.
      Listen to my counsel, and apply it to yourself.”

Ok I don’t know if anyone reads this blog anymore, but driving home from the gym today I felt God tug upon my heart to spend the next 40 days coming back to the bedrock of my faith and also to praying over some direction for my future.

I am going over Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren and will start this Monday.

The book says, a journey is always better when it is shared.

So I’m asking if anyone would you like to join me? All welcome.

I trust You Jesus. You are good.

Can I thank you for your support and prayer for my family during this tough season. It’s been so challenging coming to terms with what has happen over the last 2 weeks.

Unfortunately early last week, we had to say goodbye to my Aunty who has gone to be with the Lord. Her injuries were too much for her body to handle and became critical in the early hours of the morning days after the accident. Been a sad few days for our family as she was very close to us all.

But we know God’s hand has been all over her life and this situation guiding us into His path. He knows all things and we can trust Him in all circumstances. Honestly, It’s real difficult to say that cause it feels like the bottom has fallen out from underneath. But that’s exactly it, He is the one that holds it all together and if we just trust Him, we shall be strengthened regardless of what life my throw at us.

When I get a chance I’d love to share more. But I just thought to keep you all updated with how things are. Any of your prayers for us would be much appreciated.

God is great!

He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:29-31

On Monday morning, my aunty met with an unfortuate accident, when she was hit by a car during her morning walk. It was a shock to our whole family, as it was only just the night before that we celebrated mother’s day together.

I visited her yesterday, and managed to speak with my uncle who is coping well and hanging onto God during this time. She suffers head injuries and is in a post traumatic stress at the moment. Praise God because she had been transferred out of a critical ward, but still monitored closely.   

Can I ask for pray during this time for my family? Please pray for her recovery especially to all head injuries, that she would regain all memory and be coherent in speech and be back to normal mobility.

Thank you for all the support so far.