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This Put a Flame in Me.
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Posted by: lostseed
I had been driving, and I noticed a short man dressed in all red walking
down the street. What stood out wasn't his all red clothing on a very hot
day, it was the twelve by eight foot cross he was dragging down the
sidewalk next to a busy road. The cross had giant nails with blood painted on
it, and it had a crown of thorns which was actually real, also on the top a
sign that said Jesus Christ of Nazareth, or something like that. I was so
curious what he was doing, I had to turn around and talk to this man.
I pulled up and said "Do you need any help with that cross? It looks heavy."
He said, "No thank you, I am responsible to carry my own cross. I am doing
this because I go from town to town and want people to know that Jesus
Christ isn't an option, He IS the ONLY way." I said Amen!
I talked to Him after a half-hour. I'm always skepticle about wolves in sheep
clothing, but he seemed very, very, sincere. I asked, "when Jesus said pickup
your cross and follow Him is this what you think he ment?" He said, "not for
everyone, he put this on my heart, im not here to start a religion for people
to come carry crosses."
I finally remembered his name is was hard to remember, it was Obidiah. He
was 56 years old and I talked for almost a half hour on the side of the road.
He brought up some things about end times. After his knowledge of the Bible
and able to bring up scripture among scripture I was not suprised to hear
he was a pastor at a church. He did also ask, "Do you have time to talk for
a moment?" I said, "Yes, this is why I stopped."
I'm not one to go out and do things publicly or wouldn't see myself doing
something radical like this. He wasn't looking to glorify Himself or look Holy,
he was trieng to impact the community. When I see a man walking down the
road in 90 degree weather in all red clothes, pants, and a hat, with a
hundred pound twelve foot cross on his shoulder - I thought man, this isn't
something you see everyday. It stood out like a small miracle for my day, it
was amazing.
He spoke to me about the hurricanes, and earthquakes. He said "I don't
expect you to believe me on this, but you can look it up", about a few
things. So I did, and they were correct. As far as historical earthquakes and
hurricanes he was referring to. He said there were times he felt so unworthy
to carry the cross but God told him to do it, he seemed very kind and
forgiving when he spoke of God. Almost like someone that sucks up, but
not-so it was more like extreme respect.
He covered the basics with me because I wanted to know if he believed in
radical miracles and gifts, and he did. He then prayed with me on the side of
a busy street. I was so happy because I hadn't realized it now but, I'm not
embarassed about God anymore. To be seen with a man and a giant cross on
the busy road and getting prayed for while people honk or yell things, It
didn't come to mind when we prayed. This really put my feet on fire, I don't
know why but I can't get this out of my head. To see this man do this, and
the way he talked about God - I know that I have a long journey ahead.
I only wonder, how close are the end times? With these hurricanes and
earthquakes (Singapore, India, Other places several months ago as far as
earthquakes I believe.. I still will lookup more) Jesus Christ spoke about in
Matthew 26 I believe?
This inspired me and I really want to learn more about God and actually
discipline myself in faith more, as far as fasting and setting aside prayer time.
Because God is so important, and we sometimes go by in our days doing
things that have little or no meaning at all, just to get by. When the whole
reason I can run to the gas station is because God created me, I dont like
the prices - I dont have very much money. But God Bless, He's given me
transportation, eye sight, ears and a voice, the list goes on.
Im thinking about going into the Fire School of Ministry. I really want to do
something that will serve a purpose in eternity, not just computer program
for a check. I want to see peoples live's impacted. Because in eternity, the
day that Christ hands out rewards. I don't want to say regret not doing
something great for the kingdom, and sit there and say; "I should have done
something different."
God Bless.
Posted by: Sozoed
Awesome experience, Lost seed! How wonderful that you felt inspired and on fire for the Lord after talking to this missionary (which is what he is!). I will pray for you to be led of the Lord to the right place to continue in your special calling.
God Bless! ysiC~Lauren