In The Waiting

Today has been a day filled with the presence of God. I am awe and lifted unexpectedly.

Knowing that today's sermon was rather a tricky passage to talk about I found myself shortening the sermon as I preached and for the first time I spoke about 15 minutes lesser than I planned for. I did not know if I should have said more, but I could not find myself speaking any longer as I find that time seemed to go much slower and my materials were delivered faster than I thought.

After stepping down from the pulpit, I found myself feeling rather concerned if I had not delivered a proper sermon as I wanted to. I found myself selling short of what I should be and felt like I down played the quality of my sermon. So all I could do then was to just bury my face into my palms and pray the rest of the service went on.

When it all ended, I had 3 people came close to me and sat there asking more about what I talked about and told me that this was a message much needed for them. I found myself being in pleasure to take a few minutes and further expound on the sermon and give more detailed and personal examples that in the end found gratitude showered on me.

I am utterly humbled by God's doing as I knew that how under par my message was and yet He was able to use it to speak to at least 3 people that told me they needed this message very much.

Even tonight as I met up with another good friend and hung out with him. I again was humbled by his words and encouragement that left me looking to God with such worship and gratitude that He has allowed me to participate in this ministry of discipleship.

Today is a day that needs my extra dose of worship.