The Gospel According to Yeeks

I asked the Lord that I might grow, In faith and love and every grace, Might more of His salvation know, And seek more earnestly His face. It was He who taught me thus to pray, And He I trust has answered prayer. But it has been in such a way, As almost drove me to despair. I hoped that in some favored hour, At once He'd answer my request. And by His love's constraining power, Subdue my sins and give me rest. Instead of this, He made me feel, The hidden evils of my heart. And let the angry powers of hell, Assault my soul in every part. Yes, more with His own hand, He seemed, Intent to aggravate my woe. Crossed all the fair designs I schemed, Blasted my gourds, and laid me low. "Lord, why is this?" I trembling cried. Will You pursue Your worm to death?" "This is the way" the Lord replied, "I answer prayer for grace and strength." "These inward trials I employ, From self, and pride, to set you free; And ...

One aspect of ministry that perhaps never get emphasized more is how mutual encouragement takes place. I have taken on the task to disciple a few younger ones, hoping to encourage them and impart whatever I have that great and faithful men have taught me. But it is a two way thing. Every time you do it, the party you are reaching to helps you as well. You do get encouraged by the person's faith. It is not for nothing that Paul says: "For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you - that is we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine." (Romans 1:11-12)

The Lord has brought into my life two very different people but two who remarkably share similar struggles as I have. One has a background that is so similar that I am rejoiced so greatly that God has brought him into my life. We don't interact much. We were former lab partners back when I was studying Chemical Engineering in uni. Then for a brief moment after graduation we worked for the same company and then he left to another firm while I stayed. Today we met again at a friends wedding and we shared some stuff that were so deep and realized that we had so much in common. I thank God for who he has brought in. Another is a guy from church, who remarkably walking in some of the paths I have walked before. I hope God will guide me in sharing some of the things that I have went through with him. Praise God for these men that he has brought into my life.

I am at the crossroads ... Your faithfulness will be there whatever happens

The sending off made me think about a lot of things. Especially when I said my own farewells. I thought about the time I left ten years ago. It was a time of growing up and as I've told people countless of times, His faithfulness was great indeed - beyond what I had ever imagined.  Its my prayer that you will experience the same - in His own way, in a way that will stick with you my brother.  Take care over there.

Chanced upon this youtube and have compiled them into a playlist for easy viewing. After watching the video, am totally humbled and amazed by Luther's courage. The gospel truths that he was willing to stand up for. Praise God for using such an individual.   The rest of the documentary can be found here:  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EA3E9EFC1543AF8