I recently enjoyed missions conference, featuring Ron Kline. Saturday night he told a fascinating story about the Mhar Indians in India (check out the book and movie called “Beyond the Next Mountain). It is an amazing story of a man who listened when the Holy Spirit spoke to him and obeyed, no matter how crazy it sounded. He was supposed to get the gospel to a head-hunting Indian people group half way around the world, who spoke a rare language. Because of his obedience and faith, and through God’s amazing orchestration, there will be so many more people in heaven. (it is an INCREDIBLE story-- maybe I will expound upon it later). Ron Kline’s three main themes of his talk were:
1. Always trust the Lord
2. Don’t try to figure stuff out
3. Just make Him look good
He also emphasized several times that “Satan will NEVER tempt you to witness.”
So, these things have been ringing through my head ever since. One instance was last week at the grocery store. I got in line to check out and this little voice that said to me, “give the check out lady the Halloween tract that is in your purse.” Immediately, I said to myself, “the Halloween tract? Nah! I should save it for a little kid.” Then, I remembered Ron Kline’s stories and “don’t try to figure stuff out.” So, I reached into my purse and gave the check out lady the Halloween tract. That instance made me realize how many times I probably quench the Holy Spirit and just out right ignore those little promptings I get!
2 comments:
I'm so glad there is a book! I'm going to order it right away! I've told the story (that I heard from you) to Abby so many times, and I'm sure I'm not getting the details straight.
Since you shared with me about that night, I've probably handed out 6 tracts because the thought came in my head, and I thought, "Really? But I've already left... or I've already moved on... or I don't have the right one..." But I give it. I even had to ran after someone once.
So thanks for spurring me on! BTW, does Jack have a CD of when he spoke that night? I'd love to hear it first hand :)
Oh! I have the movie! I meant to buy the book but accidentally bought the movie instead.... oh well! It was good. I still want to read the book though.
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