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Preaching on the 1 train
Today, by the grace of God, I got on the NYC Train, to preach the gospel. Preaching the gospel in of itself, is very scary. When surrounded by like minded believers, we receive encouragement from one another, but the through test of a faith is when we are alone. God promised Jeremiah "Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you. Behold, I have put my words in your mouth."(Jeremiah 1:6&9). He told Joshua "I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous." (Joshua 1:5-6) As God promised he's servants of old, so does he promise us, that he will be with us, he will gives us his words to speak.
Round 1
I made my way to the train station, passing out tracts along the way, I got on the train, which was empty. I waited awhile for the train cart to fill up, but in that time period, fear and doubt came over me. I started to quote to myself 2 Timothy 1:7. Around 125 st, I open up my bible to Luke 18 and i began to speak. I read the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector, and then expounded upon it.
Before I can get to the law, a lady sitting next to where I was standing, started to complain, I was too loud. I quickly apologize, and gave the reason why i had no choice, trains can become extremely noisy.
I reiterated that I come in love, then I continue to preach.
I made my way to the train station, passing out tracts along the way, I got on the train, which was empty. I waited awhile for the train cart to fill up, but in that time period, fear and doubt came over me. I started to quote to myself 2 Timothy 1:7. Around 125 st, I open up my bible to Luke 18 and i began to speak. I read the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector, and then expounded upon it.
Before I can get to the law, a lady sitting next to where I was standing, started to complain, I was too loud. I quickly apologize, and gave the reason why i had no choice, trains can become extremely noisy.
I reiterated that I come in love, then I continue to preach.
By the grace of God, I preached all the way to the last stop, South Ferry, and I could not just help but thank God, for giving me boldness, and favor with the people.
Round 2
As the train started back uptown, I again waited for the train to re-fill, around 42nd st. At 59th, I stood up and began to gain the attention of the people. I told him , my purpose for speaking, and i quoted Proverbs 24:11 " Rescue those who are being taken away to death;
hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter." I then posed this question to everyone, " If you see a blind man walking toward a cliff, what would you do? what you warn him, or keep silence"
As the train started back uptown, I again waited for the train to re-fill, around 42nd st. At 59th, I stood up and began to gain the attention of the people. I told him , my purpose for speaking, and i quoted Proverbs 24:11 " Rescue those who are being taken away to death;
hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter." I then posed this question to everyone, " If you see a blind man walking toward a cliff, what would you do? what you warn him, or keep silence"
With that said, I open once again to Luke 18: 9-14, the Parable of the pharisee, and tax collector, and
again expounded on upon the passage, and explained how many people are just like the pharisee, in that, they judge themselves by comparing themselves with others, and they boast to God in what they do. The message was bringing mighty conviction, and the holy Spirit was working on the hearts of the people.
again expounded on upon the passage, and explained how many people are just like the pharisee, in that, they judge themselves by comparing themselves with others, and they boast to God in what they do. The message was bringing mighty conviction, and the holy Spirit was working on the hearts of the people.
As I continue, I began to hear someone shushing me, I began to look to see where it was coming from, as I preached, but couldn't find the person. Again the shush noise, started, and another lady, spoke up, and sad " I want to listen to what he's saying". And with that the guilty party was revealed.
I began to go through the law, while the shushing continue and continue. The lady that was doing the shushing , was extremely convicted, she could not stay still. God was working in her, and I told everyone that the message is foolishness to those who are perishing" and that it was a offensive to those who wont believe.
Towards the end of the train ride home, the lady could do nothing but swarm in her seat, and make shushing noises. I turned to her, and spoke in love, and said I was preaching in love, and hope that everyone will consider the message. As she got off, I told her I would be praying for her.
I ended the train ride by speaking to a group of young teens, and gave them the full gospel. I do pray for everyone who heard the message. I pray the holy spirit will give them no rest, and God will have mercy on them, and saved them, for his glory and namesake.
or speak any more in his name,"
there is in my heart as it were a burning fire
shut up in my bones,
and I am weary with holding it in,
and I cannot."
Grace to you all
Cadet Nick
I began to go through the law, while the shushing continue and continue. The lady that was doing the shushing , was extremely convicted, she could not stay still. God was working in her, and I told everyone that the message is foolishness to those who are perishing" and that it was a offensive to those who wont believe.
Towards the end of the train ride home, the lady could do nothing but swarm in her seat, and make shushing noises. I turned to her, and spoke in love, and said I was preaching in love, and hope that everyone will consider the message. As she got off, I told her I would be praying for her.
I ended the train ride by speaking to a group of young teens, and gave them the full gospel. I do pray for everyone who heard the message. I pray the holy spirit will give them no rest, and God will have mercy on them, and saved them, for his glory and namesake.
My brother and sisters, all glory and honor belongs to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.By laying down his life, he brought salvation to us all, and died for all who would believe. I encourage you, if you feel alone, to trust God, take him at his word,and his promises. Take that step of faith, that step of obedience, and marvel of what God can do through you.
Jeremiah 20:9
" If I say, "I will not mention him,or speak any more in his name,"
there is in my heart as it were a burning fire
shut up in my bones,
and I am weary with holding it in,
and I cannot."
Grace to you all
Cadet Nick
1 comment:
Amen brother. GOD bless and will keep you in prayer.
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