This isn't the typical "Be Like The Bereans" blog. No scriptures, no study, no sermon. Just my eye witness account of God's glory once again manifested to a people group that the "religious authority" despise. You would think that after 2000 years things would be different.
A couple years ago I read a blog by a brother who had an experience very much akin to one I just had. It inspired me to write a quick report on something peculiar 'I saw' last Thursday. So much so that I actually copied some of what he saw since I saw the same things. (Thanks shai)
It may shock you, but it shouldnt.
- I saw a gathering of "the church" take place at a local church building.
- I saw Spirit-filled believers with administrative gifts put in months of work leading up to the event.
- I saw people of all races eager to serve one another.
- I saw Christians with evangelistic gifts sharing their faith with people at the gathering as they had opportunity.
- I saw ministers with artistic, poetic, musical, and teaching gifts boldly proclaiming a crucified, risen and returning King for all to hear.
- I saw brothers and sisters with gifts of mercy giving of their time and resources for the good of the community and the glory of the Savior.
- I saw people stand in awe as an urban event was held in the city with the 4th highest murder rate in the US - for 6 hours. And while there were plenty of smiles and hugs, not one fight broke out, not one blunt was lit up, not even one word of profanity came from the mouths of those in attendance or on stage.
- I saw the church unified in love serving each other in ways that made those watching curious about the God they kept hearing about from the stage.
- I saw a young man wearing a t shirt, LA hat, baggy jeans, and sneakers clearly present the truth of the gospel to a crowd of 1500+ people.
- And immediately following the young man's presentation, in a quiet room off to the side, I saw men women and children professing Jesus as Lord, praying and reading bibles, many of them for the first time ever.
- In the end you know what I saw? ...
I saw a Hip Hop concert.
But more importantly I saw Jesus.
