Jesus is not American, Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian....

"Jesus is not American, Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian. He is in fact the King of Kings. And his heart breaks for every language, tongue and tribe." -Andy Lewis

Missions Conference at Mitchell Road started tonight with dinner and a panel of missionaries around the world. A few years ago i was able to spend a summer in South Africa with a handful of college students to share how God changed my life through Jesus. That summer seriously was a life changing event.I learned what true intimacy with the lord looked like, I was able to learn to share my faith with others in a different culture and there, God planted the seed in my heart for sharing my faith not only  for a summer trip but for a lifetime.

I loved my time in South Africa little things like how slowly they did life. "African Time" as they would call it. Meaning if someone said "i will meet you at 6" that really means 6:15 or 6:30. There is not an urgency to life there. What a change from go,go,go here in the states or "fast food" we want our food as soon as we order it. I loved how eager students were over there to know more about Jesus. It wasn't an attitude of "yeah yeah i already know this.. or i have been to church since i was five years old." But eager ears ready to listen about Jesus.

Tonight after hearing from a panel of missionaries i was brought back to this time in SA. This eagerness to know Jesus, people fighting to get their hands on the Bible.. risking their lives in order to read it. Humbling so humbling. I own several copies and struggle to read even one.

Psalm 19
"The law of the LORD is perfect,
   refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
   making wise the simple.
⁸ The precepts of the LORD are right,
   giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
   giving light to the eyes.
⁹ The fear of the LORD is pure,
   enduring forever.
The decrees of the LORD are firm,
   and all of them are righteous."

Lord i pray for eagerness to know you. Pray that you would give me this sweet desire to be in your word. Thankful the Word is perfect,trustworthy,right,radiant,pure and firm. Thank you that the Word refreshes my soul, makes wise the simple,gives joy to my heart, reveals truth, and endures forever. Help me not take for granted this freedom i have to follow you, where others risk their lives in order to get a taste of who you are.