Divine appointment too (Part II)
Wednesday I was to have my first appointment of the week during the evening, but I figured I'd try to contact a supporter who gave me an open invite to drop by and say hi to her whenever I was in the area. In the back of my mind, though I did just want to visit her to build better relations with her, I was hoping to qualify some contacts she gave me. But the thing was I never actually called her in advance to let her know I would be dropping by. I was just sort of going on a whim, hoping that she'd be there so I could talk with her and see what happens.
I called her to see if she was home and she picked up and was so happy to hear my voice. She said, "Chris! I'm so glad you called! You didn't leave me any information! I've been wanting to tell my friends about you and there's someone who wants you to e-mail him about your ministry because he may want to support you!" YEAH BABY!!!
That was the best news I heard all week and I was so super encouraged. It was the first time I felt up and up about what was going on with me and I literally ran down the halls of my mom's Flushing apartment to the parking garage below. I was so excited and drove over there right away.
So it ends up that as soon as I walked in the door, Changmama tells me, "Hey! That guy I told you about is on the phone right now!" Unbeknownst to me, I was about to have an impromptu appointment over the phone! He proceeded to ask me about my ministry and I explained it to him as best as I could with the limited Chinese grammar I have. He encouraged me to seek God continually and to definitely let my family know as they would be a big support in all this. I agreed and told him I appreciated his encouragement and advice. He ended the conversation interested in my ministry and told me to go ahead and e-mail him and he'll see if he can support my ministry a little bit. SAWEEET!
Changmama fed me delicious crab salad and OJ as we talked about what God was doing in our lives. We talked for about fifteen, twenty minutes and as Changmama was telling me about a lady she wanted to introduce me to from this church that she was going to speak at in April, the phone rang. And it happened to be that very lady on the phone! And so right there Changmama told this lady about me over the phone and shared with her about my minstry for me!
Changmama told her that I would be playing drums at the Michael Chang event happening on the night of March 18th at the Wang Center at Stonybrook University. The lady said she wanted to go hear him speak and at the same time would get to hear me play and talk to me afterwards as well. PRAISE GOD!!! I suddenly had two more contacts that were potential partners in ministry!
Changmama then said to me, "You see? How can you say that that's not God? You happened to be here when my friend from San Diego called! And then my friend from that church called in while you are sitting here!" Wow...words of affirmation, words of truth, and exhortation to believe that God is setting up divine appointments for me and making things happen and that HE was the ultimately who is raising my support. Why do you doubt, Christ? Why so cynical? Why so scared and negative all the time? Can't you see Him providing?
We prayed afterwards and I was almost in tears because I really felt just as emotional inside as I do sometimes after a great worship service. I really felt like I just met with God in a powerful way. It really was God's timing and it really was what I needed at that moment in light of the last few days. God was letting me know He's doing things and that He's providing me with opportunities to share my ministry with others. I just need to continue to step out in faith and He will meet me MORE than half way.
My meeting with Changmama reminded me of the verse in 2 Timothy 2:13 that says,
I have always loved this verse because of it's unconditional promise. Even if we are faithless, He will remain faithful to us. No matter how many times we doubt or turn away, He still remains faithful. He will never change and will always be there for us. Praise God.
I drove away in my car so encouraged and again sensed God's affirmation that I was walking in His will and that I didn't need to worry about anything. I saw the fruits of my prayer and how effective it was to spend time in my Father's presence and to abide in Him. Once I did that and got myself back on track, He blessed me tenfold. What an amazing God we serve. We give him a little and He gives us so much. I'll never understand God's math or His love for that matter, and I don't think I ever will.
I called her to see if she was home and she picked up and was so happy to hear my voice. She said, "Chris! I'm so glad you called! You didn't leave me any information! I've been wanting to tell my friends about you and there's someone who wants you to e-mail him about your ministry because he may want to support you!" YEAH BABY!!!
That was the best news I heard all week and I was so super encouraged. It was the first time I felt up and up about what was going on with me and I literally ran down the halls of my mom's Flushing apartment to the parking garage below. I was so excited and drove over there right away.
So it ends up that as soon as I walked in the door, Changmama tells me, "Hey! That guy I told you about is on the phone right now!" Unbeknownst to me, I was about to have an impromptu appointment over the phone! He proceeded to ask me about my ministry and I explained it to him as best as I could with the limited Chinese grammar I have. He encouraged me to seek God continually and to definitely let my family know as they would be a big support in all this. I agreed and told him I appreciated his encouragement and advice. He ended the conversation interested in my ministry and told me to go ahead and e-mail him and he'll see if he can support my ministry a little bit. SAWEEET!
Changmama fed me delicious crab salad and OJ as we talked about what God was doing in our lives. We talked for about fifteen, twenty minutes and as Changmama was telling me about a lady she wanted to introduce me to from this church that she was going to speak at in April, the phone rang. And it happened to be that very lady on the phone! And so right there Changmama told this lady about me over the phone and shared with her about my minstry for me!
Changmama told her that I would be playing drums at the Michael Chang event happening on the night of March 18th at the Wang Center at Stonybrook University. The lady said she wanted to go hear him speak and at the same time would get to hear me play and talk to me afterwards as well. PRAISE GOD!!! I suddenly had two more contacts that were potential partners in ministry!
Changmama then said to me, "You see? How can you say that that's not God? You happened to be here when my friend from San Diego called! And then my friend from that church called in while you are sitting here!" Wow...words of affirmation, words of truth, and exhortation to believe that God is setting up divine appointments for me and making things happen and that HE was the ultimately who is raising my support. Why do you doubt, Christ? Why so cynical? Why so scared and negative all the time? Can't you see Him providing?
We prayed afterwards and I was almost in tears because I really felt just as emotional inside as I do sometimes after a great worship service. I really felt like I just met with God in a powerful way. It really was God's timing and it really was what I needed at that moment in light of the last few days. God was letting me know He's doing things and that He's providing me with opportunities to share my ministry with others. I just need to continue to step out in faith and He will meet me MORE than half way.
My meeting with Changmama reminded me of the verse in 2 Timothy 2:13 that says,
"if we are faithless, he remains faithful."
I have always loved this verse because of it's unconditional promise. Even if we are faithless, He will remain faithful to us. No matter how many times we doubt or turn away, He still remains faithful. He will never change and will always be there for us. Praise God.
I drove away in my car so encouraged and again sensed God's affirmation that I was walking in His will and that I didn't need to worry about anything. I saw the fruits of my prayer and how effective it was to spend time in my Father's presence and to abide in Him. Once I did that and got myself back on track, He blessed me tenfold. What an amazing God we serve. We give him a little and He gives us so much. I'll never understand God's math or His love for that matter, and I don't think I ever will.
Praise be to our God who is from everlasting to everlasting.
He is our true treasure and reward.
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Friday, March 04, 2005.
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