[if you missed pt. 1: Christian Carpology: My testimony, pt. 1]
After the concert (which was absolutely amazing, and featured everything from groups of kids running around to a 100-person swag-surf), Nia and Briana suggested that we go for a “treasure hunt”. I was also an expert at treasure hunts; I used to do them all the time as a kid! I had a feeling, however, that what these sisters were suggesting was an endeavor quite different from the the candy-centered escapades I was seeing in my mind.
Continuation of His Harvest… [A Not-So-Traditional Treasure Hunt PART2]
The Allied guard that works at my dorm on weekends was on my mind this morning in church. As the service went on, I knew that I would have to talk to him about God when I went back home. After the service, I stepped into the Honeypot Bookstore at Antioch, and I was just browsing, not really sure what I was looking for. After making a few rounds and looking at some books, I came upon Max Lucado’s book, He Did This Just For You. I bought it instantly, knowing I was going to give it to the Allied guard. I prayed, asking God to give the guard, Rob, an open heart, and to give me the words to speak.
We got into a conversation when I got back home, about what church he attends. He told me he was a member of a church in West Philly, but he had not been going for a while since he had been working. He mentioned that he used to go for Bible study. He then talked about how he had stopped reading the Bible, but he really wanted to start up again. It was at this juncture that I told him about why I was talking to him today. I told him about how God had put him on my mind in church, and how I bought a book for him at the bookstore, all because God had enabled me too. Then he was like, “God must be calling me back to Him...” Hallelujah! He took the book, and began marveling at Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins. Then I asked him if he wanted me to pray about anything for him. He told me how his significant other had passed on in September and left him with two young kids—a 10 month old and a 3 year old. He showed me pictures of his precious 3 year old, and I was so touched. We all need Jesus…
Please pray for Rob, and praise Jesus for the way He moves in people’s hearts!
In Christ Alone,
A Not-So-Traditional Treasure Hunt
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
On Wednesday afternoon, I finally wrote out my testimony, as I understand it. To see, in ink (well, electronic ink), how far God had brought me out of the bog of not knowing Him was amazing. As I was thinking about and writing my testimony, I received an email from Everett about the Black Friday Treasure Hunt. I read the email, quite unsure of how I would actually carry one out, if I were to do so. I thought I would drive with a friend who was staying on campus for Thanksgiving. As it turns out, this was not to be (read later). Overall, the Hunt sounded like something I wanted to do, mostly because I knew it would present a challenge for my flesh, which would rather sit at home.
I spent all of Wednesday evening tormented by the emotions that arose as I read my testimony repeatedly, and with each reading, reminded of the deadness of my heart without God, and the absolute goodness of God’s heart. In addition, the initial excitement/adventure that I had imagined would be the Treasure Hunt was quickly morphing into fear/inadequacy/plain old doubt. If I did have to talk to someone about God, what would I tell him or her? Not my testimony—after all, I was feeling so fragile in light of it. I might stumble upon my words, I might cry, etc and not get the message across. It was as though I had become fearful of myself. The truth of 2 Corinthians 12:9 was not registering that night. I was letting the flesh win.
[November 26] Black Friday Treasure Hunt!
Matthew 13:44 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
The following information comes from Brianna, fellow member of the Christian Carpologist (www.carpologist.blogspot.com) team:
My testimony, pt. 1
I began writing my testimony down about 2 months ago, and neglected to put it up on the blog.The entire thing is a bit long, so I've decided to split it into two separate posts. I sincerely hope that this encourages someone out there. Be blessed.
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