This
is not to grade performances. Not to put evaluation on how the worship and
sharing during the service is being done. Yes, we all should improve our
public speaking and singing as much as possible, but the main matter is that I am
in the River sharing from my heart my personal testimony.
After
I wrote the book "You walk - I work" it has become more and more clear to me
that it is not about producing a good speech. Not to give a TED talk.
I
think we can put public ministering into 2 categories:
- Sharing
facts, good thoughts and biblical truth. We are theologically correct.
- Sharing
my personal testimony how God is working in and around me. Applying the Word of God into ordinary living.
We
are all having the treasure in our earthen vessels, but if the vessels becomes Nr
1 … the preaching will be boring. Only when I am part of God's movement, my sharing
becomes exiting. And we can bear a lot of fruit.
The
style is not the key. To be politically correct and "churchy" correct is not the
main issue. Where is the LIFE?
I
am so happy to see how we in Streams of Grace Church Ubon have different people
sharing with different styles in worship, testimony and preaching.
Lately, I must say, I feel I myself is in the river…. and become exited to flow in
Gods flow over Ubon-Pakse.
- Before
the preaching: I am walking with God in my preparation … and He works in me.
Specially during the worship before preaching. That time makes the heaven Open.
- During
the preaching: I experience that the river is flowing and …. God has something to say
to everyone of us.
- After
preaching: The flow is still available. Even if people don't say anything ….. the
living word gives blessing today on Monday, yes many days.
Worship with us. Klick on: Live Streams of Grace Church Facebook.
The
River is flowing Ingvar (Fred)
