it was one tiring day, but all in all it went amazing despite the rain, that was on and off . hats off to everyone who came out. seeing people whisper to each other after they walk away, being pleasantly surprised was the greatest reward. so remember that seeds were planted that day.
and andrew lee is pro at free hugs. JK
philip and clara are the actual pros, andrew lee is just fun to watch
***my speech for the morning for those who missed it cuz i think u shoudl read it ***
“WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?”
Answer: to share god’s love?
What is god’s love?
Today the definition of love is the outpouring of one personality in fellowship with another personality. Love is a two way experience, so today is not only the day we plant the seed, but it is a day of love. Today was not your decision to be here, today God apprehended you to be here through one way or another. Today is the day that you take one step forward as a Christian because today is not just about hugging people, it also about growth, OUR GROWTH. It isn’t easy standing there and putting yourselves out of your comfort zone, but because you are here today, a part of you will grow with whatever seeds you plant.
So now ask yourself “WHY are we doing this?” NO it isn’t lame, no it isn’t pointless. We’re doing this to share god’s love, for affection is never wasted. I’m asking you and convicting you to be genuine today otherwise it is a waste and you can yourself ‘what’s the point in coming today’. Today is the day we take a step outside of our hypocrisy, outside of our pride, to show people we authentically care. I want to say that again hug people because in your heart you have a desire to show them you love them. If in today there is a moment where you feel afraid, embrace that moment, do not let today be a waste, embrace it and dive into it. When God asks you about today, will you be able to say that you gave it your all, or will you regret that you had an opportunity and never seized it. Once again, search inside yourself and ask “Why am I here?”
I know it sounds like I’m joking when I say to some of you, that I love you. But in all honesty I really do. I remember Pastor Yang asked me, from now on can you pray for the EM boys (And girls). I did so last night and I will do so today before we go out. I truly love you, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. I spend hours getting to know you guys on msn, I spend hours planning FNO with Helena, we discuss how we can serve each and every one of you. I hope that my service and the other teachers’ service may be an example of love.
Today, some people will see our signs, and think “how are they sharing god’s love? That sounds ridiculous”. How did we define love?, as, the outpouring of one personality in the fellowship of another personality. Our goal is to share with those people who don’t understand God’s love, we’re sharing with them a glimpse of what it truly is. I want you to do as Paul says:
“I do not care whether you love me or not, I am willing to destitute myself completely, not merely for your sakes, but that I may get you to god.”
(Destitute: means to ruin one self)
Remember that as you go today, as you face rejection, as you face some people who will want nothing to do with us, remember this line “I do not care whether you love me or not, I am willing to ruin myself completely, not merely for your sakes, but that I may get you to God”.
Today you are serving God by being servants of other men. The real test of today is not preaching the gospel, but washing peoples’ feet aka hugging them, that is, doing the things that do not count in the actual estimate of men but count everything in the estimate of God.
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