I’m on a roll for posting stuff tonight . I cam across this video a while back by accident. I was looking for the song that it set to, and this came up. Not only is this an amazing song, this video shares an amazing truth. After watching the video, I often wonder what my cardboard testimony would be, because I could be any one of a number of those people.
I think it would be: King of my world…Servant in love
When I first saw this sermon at the beginning of the year, it radically changed my life forever. The passion of Piper preaching on the subject of suffering was something I had never witnessed before in my life. The simple fact is, if revival ever happens, it will be because we throw away all of the care for our reputation. We will stop seeking the approval of man, and then we will suffer, either it be physical, or mainly verbal. Through those sufferings everyone will see Christ being magnified as the most valuable treasure. For Christ to be more valuable then what people think of you, is something every Christian must come to. I pray that your friends are able to look at you, and not see your laptop computer being more valuable then Christ. That they dont see everyone of your conversations directed to something other then Christ.
Here is the story part:
Excerpt:
This was a story told by Michael Card about Joseph, who is a Masai Warrior, who came to a Billy Graham convention where people heard of his story. This is a sermon excerpt of John Piper reading the story.
I just want say thank you, do all of those who have crossed paths with me somewhere along the line. Every one of you have influenced my life, either for good or for bad. It has has been those interactions that have helped shaped me and remind me who I was created to be. I am so thankful that most of my experiences in life have been good, that there so many people out there that genuiely care about me and others.
I also want to say a special thanks to those to gentelman who helped me get out of the ditch today. I seriously could not stop praising God for putting you in my life and going out of your way to help me. Thank you. It reminded me that there are people out there that care. That will love a stranger, not wanting anything in return. I often think that the world is hopeless and humanity has no chance, but there is hope. May God bless you guys.
So, my room mates were just listening to that Bare Naked Ladies. You know that one about a million dollars. Find the lyrics here. Any ways, conversation led started to revolve around the topic of buying one’s love. Some said it was possible to buy someone’s love. Some said it’s possible, but you need a lot of money. The rest simply said it not possible.
I of course made my argument that it’s not possible to buy someone’s love. And then it hit me. When Jesus came, he didn’t come to buy our love. Not in any way, shape, or form. It’s so simple, but it just blows my mind away.
It was the other way around. God the Father loves us so much, for that reason, He sent His son for us, so we would have a chance at having life. He paid dearly for me. How can I help but love Him back.
I’m usually not one to do this sort of thing, but why not.
Random Questions About You:
Spell your name without vowels: dm lpp Your favorite number: 222 What color do you wear most?: Red Least favorite color?: yellow? What are you listening to?: Twenty Three by Aaron Strumple Are you happy with your life right now?: How could I not be. I have so much more than I could ever dream of or deserve What is your favorite class in school?: Software Engineering II, although I am looking forward to World Religions How do you make money?: Office of Information Technology on campus Who is your best friend?: Jesus When do you start back at school/college?: I think next week Are you outgoing?: depends Favorite pair of shoes?: my sandals – they come off so easily Where do you wish you were right now?: where I am What should you be doing right now?: I’m free
THE CANS:
Can you blow a bubble with gum?: nope – never had bubble gum Can you dance?: more or less, although it gets interesting when no one is around Can you do a cart wheel?: nope Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?: nope Can you touch your toes?: yep Can you whistle?: lol, I’ve tried for many years and can’t figure it out for the life of me. Write With Both Hands?: haha, I can’t even write with one Roll Your Tongue In A Circle?: nope Cross Your Eyes?: yep Walk With Your Toes Curled?: I think so
. I cam across this video a while back by accident. I was looking for the song that it set to, and this came up. Not only is this an amazing song, this video shares an amazing truth. After watching the video, I often wonder what my cardboard testimony would be, because I could be any one of a number of those people.