This is a testimony from an assignment on the streets; and a word from the Lord.
The Lord directed me to make a cape out of a gray Navy blanket; and have a white cross sewn on the front; and tied a blue rope around my waist. This assignment was to occur on Christmas eve day; and possibly into Christmas day.
I drove into the city, and parked my vehicle. I put the cape on, and grabbed my bible. The Lord told me to carry the bible in my hand. The cape was positioned so the cross was on my chest, and visible. This cross was one inch wide; nine inches high; and six inches across. The cape is similar, to what the Crusaders worn. I walked facing the traffic.
I started walking toward Berkeley CA; and was waiting for the Lord's instruction. After walking for a number of blocks, praying; and worshipping the Lord; the Lord said: ['Bear the Cross into the streets'] After some more time passed, the Lord said: ['Bring the Word of God into the streets']
During this approximately three hour walk; I noticed the people rushing around frantically, trying to get their last minute Christmas shopping in. This main street was busy; and they didn't seem happy. They appeared uptight, frustrated and disappointed.
I reached the bad part of Berkeley and saw the drunks, homeless and others, that were down and out. The Lord put such a burden on me- of His compassion, for the people suffering in the streets. I thought-- if Jesus was here in our time; these are the people He would go too; and not to the churches, with their Christmas programs on Christmas eve. The Lord would be out here, with the suffering sheep.
While in Berkeley, a brother in the Lord approached me and asked: Are you a believer? I said I was, and we began to fellowship. This brother encouraged me; and he said: "the Lord is testing you with this assignment". This was straight from the Lord; and a confirmation. I shared with this brother; what the Lord said about bearing the Cross; and bringing the Word into the streets.
During the three hour walk, I had such a tremendous peace and joy. Even with the people looking at me funny, some laughing, and making remarks. But NOthing could shake this peace and joy. I thought; this is what they are seeking; but they are chasing the world; and the world has left them empty. The world will never find this peace and joy without Jesus; kept going through my mind.
After returning to my vehicle; the burden for this assignment had lifted; and I knew I was suppose to go home; and not stay the night in the streets. I was prepared to spend the night, for the last two assignments required me to sleep in the streets. (End of testimony)
I was given these bible
scripture:
1 Cor. 3: 18
Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards
of this age, he should become a 'fool' so
that he may become wise.
19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight. As it is written: 'He catches the wise in their craftiness';
20 and again, 'The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.'
Note: I became very ill around 5am the 24th, because of an extended fast; and didn't believe I could do this assignment. But After putting the cape on and began walking; the sickness left.
May the Glory be unto
the Lord; and not man.
