I’ve been getting lots of e-mails and
messages from friends asking, “Where are you? What’s going on?” I
guess it’s time for an update =)
messages from friends asking, “Where are you? What’s going on?” I
guess it’s time for an update =)
I’ll begin by stating that the recent season in my life has taken me to
a new level of awareness and humbleness. I thought I understood
certain truths like, sacrifice/obedience, faith, and persecution. I had
no idea! Even what I know now is only in part. I rejoice because of
these things. For example, as people have judged me I’ve realized how
much I have judged others in my life. Words seem to fail at ushering in
the entirety of all that I’ve learned and experienced. But I’m
continually compelled to share and testify. I’ve submitted to the fact
that I can’t share and give away everything. But, I believe it’s best
to try.
a new level of awareness and humbleness. I thought I understood
certain truths like, sacrifice/obedience, faith, and persecution. I had
no idea! Even what I know now is only in part. I rejoice because of
these things. For example, as people have judged me I’ve realized how
much I have judged others in my life. Words seem to fail at ushering in
the entirety of all that I’ve learned and experienced. But I’m
continually compelled to share and testify. I’ve submitted to the fact
that I can’t share and give away everything. But, I believe it’s best
to try.
For the past 4 months I’ve been working on a Presidential Campaign
with a candidate whom few of you know. His name is Jonathan Allen.
How I met him and how I ended up on his campaign team is a very long
story. Overall, Jonathan is a pure and true man of God who fears and
loves the Lord. He’s someone who has inspired me, and whom I’ve grown
to love and respect. He’s someone that believes David’s can still bring
down Goliath’s. Jonathan was my vote for President.
with a candidate whom few of you know. His name is Jonathan Allen.
How I met him and how I ended up on his campaign team is a very long
story. Overall, Jonathan is a pure and true man of God who fears and
loves the Lord. He’s someone who has inspired me, and whom I’ve grown
to love and respect. He’s someone that believes David’s can still bring
down Goliath’s. Jonathan was my vote for President.
My main focus/job on the campaign team was videography as one of
the Media Directors (funny huhh). Below is one of the short films I
put together. We had very limited resources but I hope you enjoy.
the Media Directors (funny huhh). Below is one of the short films I
put together. We had very limited resources but I hope you enjoy.
The Last thing I want to do is get into politics or discuss why and how
someone like Jonathan could or chould not become president. We just don’t have the
time to go there! But, as this season seemingly comes to a close there
are simple but profound peaces of treasure (or revelation) that I’ve
obtained. Most of it no one can see or will ever know but there are
two I want to discuss briefly. Well, maybe one…I’ll save the other for another day. =)
someone like Jonathan could or chould not become president. We just don’t have the
time to go there! But, as this season seemingly comes to a close there
are simple but profound peaces of treasure (or revelation) that I’ve
obtained. Most of it no one can see or will ever know but there are
two I want to discuss briefly. Well, maybe one…I’ll save the other for another day. =)
1) Obedience: I remember when I was in Africa
I heard a man (Steve Kinsley) say, “Sometimes the only reward for your
obedience is obedience.” I remember it not making a whole lot of sense
to me at the time, but even then I knew it was truth. Now, I believe I
understand it more in full. Joining a Presidential Campaign is the
last thing I would ever do! I’ve always been turned off by politics!
But that’s not the point. The point is God gave me a choice to follow Him down a very narrow road, and if I chose wisely He would bless me greatly. It wasn’t easy! As best as I know my heart, I
counted the cost and knew what it would mean if I went. I remember
very clearly what it was like to be a Christian and not hear God’s
voice! What it was like to never experience anything supernatural like
healings and His manifest presence. I remember what it felt like to be
in the dark even when I claimed to have such light. I used to think to
myself, “if I ever heard the voice of God or experienced anything like
a miracle I would never let that go- I would NEVR FORGET!”
I heard a man (Steve Kinsley) say, “Sometimes the only reward for your
obedience is obedience.” I remember it not making a whole lot of sense
to me at the time, but even then I knew it was truth. Now, I believe I
understand it more in full. Joining a Presidential Campaign is the
last thing I would ever do! I’ve always been turned off by politics!
But that’s not the point. The point is God gave me a choice to follow Him down a very narrow road, and if I chose wisely He would bless me greatly. It wasn’t easy! As best as I know my heart, I
counted the cost and knew what it would mean if I went. I remember
very clearly what it was like to be a Christian and not hear God’s
voice! What it was like to never experience anything supernatural like
healings and His manifest presence. I remember what it felt like to be
in the dark even when I claimed to have such light. I used to think to
myself, “if I ever heard the voice of God or experienced anything like
a miracle I would never let that go- I would NEVR FORGET!”
That feeling of being in the Dark, in all truth, wasn’t that long
ago. So when God say’s “go”….I go. Joining Jonathan on the Campaign
team was the toughest option, but I believe it was the wisest. I know
I can trust God above all else, no matter how crazy it seems to the
world or even me.
ago. So when God say’s “go”….I go. Joining Jonathan on the Campaign
team was the toughest option, but I believe it was the wisest. I know
I can trust God above all else, no matter how crazy it seems to the
world or even me.
Part of my reward is I can say, “I have been faithful, I have been
obedient.” God has given me such grace in my weakness. He met me
everyday despite my faults and imperfections. He met me in new and
crazy ways. I’ve experienced more of His presence than I ever did on
the race. The more I needed Him, the more He showed up. What an
amazing Father!
In a day God can accelerate your life! Give you world influence, favor
of kings, queens, and presidents. Make you the mouth-peace for the
millions who can’t speak for themselves. He can put you on a “high
way” in a second. In that moment there is nothing more you can do to
prepare, no more time to store up your obedience or faithfulness; and,
no way to take it away. You either have oil in your lamp or you
don’t (Mathew 25). Obedience is a key to the gate of authority, but I believe love
and humbleness gives you access.
I’m more desperate for God than I’ve ever been. I’m continually in pursuit of being completely concurred by Him.
Psalm 14:2 “The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.”
Thank you to all my friends and family who have supported, believed, and loved me during this season!!!
Thank you to all my friends and family who have supported, believed, and loved me during this season!!!
