I have always wondered what life would be like if I went just one whole month saying yes to everything God lead me to.
“What if I said yes to everything that still small voice asked me to do?”
EVERYTHING.
I didn’t succeed, but last month in Nepal was the closest I’ve ever been to doing that.
For my last day in Kathmandu, Nepal I decided to spend the whole day intentionally listening to The Holy Spirit, and being obedient in every moment.
Why I don’t do this everyday is beyond me.
That day was hard, but I learned a lot and had a lot of fun with God. I wanted to share my experiences with you.
It starts here.
I woke up and began my mission with some time in prayer. My plan of action was to seek out all of the drug dealers, shop owners and students that I became friends with throughout the month. They knew I was leaving, but I wanted to give them all an official goodbye. I wanted to “put a bow” on my ministry.
So there I was, walking the streets of Nepal, intentionally seeking out my street friends. I saw a few and said my goodbyes. It was a pretty successful day, but I had acquired a new mission… Kamal.
Kamal is an older man, probably in his 60’s, who sells handmade instruments similar to a violin. Kamal quickly became my best friend throughout my month in Nepal. I had said my goodbyes to everyone but him.
I found it strange that I hadn’t seen him yet. He’s always in the same place, and I usually have a few conversations a day with him. I had been searching for him all day. After walking for another 30 minuets I decided to throw in the towel.
The moment I gave up I was offered drugs by an unfamiliar man. In my exhausted and hopeless state I kindly rejected. He began asking me questions and following me. He then asked if I’d like to have tea with him. At this point I was annoyed and just wanted to go sit somewhere alone. I told him I had to go meet up with some friends (not true), and we parted ways.
Not even a minute after, the conviction hit me. I felt The Lord calling me higher…
“Meet up with friends?
Really?
My child, you are so much better than that.
Is that mans life not worth your time?
Who is going to share the Gospel with him?
If even my children create lies to get away from him, how will he know me?”
Like Adam being exposed for the first time, I felt naked as God caught me in my lie. God exposed my sin, but also gave me the courage to walk back and tell that drug dealer I’d love to have tea with him.
What a perfect father!
That guys face lit up! He was stunned that I came back. He was so excited as he led me to a strange abandoned building.
We walked up a couple flights of dusty stairs through a cold dim hall, and into a warm smoky apartment. Once my eyes adjusted, and the smoke slightly cleared I saw a familiar face.
It was Kamal! Sitting in that warm and smoky room sipping his black tea. The combination of our eye contact and smiles lit up the room. I was relieved to have been unintentionally led to my friend. The one who I had been relentlessly searching for. Sitting next to him was Justin, a guy my age from San Diego, California. It didn’t take long for me to realize that when you say yes to the drug offers, this is where they take you. I learned that pretty much all of the people selling anything on the streets work out of 1 office. I was in it, the headquarters, behind enemy lines.
To be continued…
