As we worshiped a handful of people came up and sat down next to us. For the next hour or so we all walked around and met some of the people. It was awesome to hear their stories and to see how open they were with us.
I met one young man from Germany and his name was Michael. Him and his friends had randomly decided to take a road trip to Amsterdam to stay for 2 days. They acted as if this wasn't a normal thing for them to do, they actually have never even been to Amsterdam before. It seemed like the entire conversation was truly being guided by the Lord. We got to swop stories about high-school and how we got to where we are at now. He told me how he grew up catholic but now isn't sure what he believes. Before our conversation was up I got to tell him about Jesus and what I believe. He told me that it was very encouraging to see people like us out doing what we were doing and how it makes him think about what he believes.
The openness Michael had towards me, a complete stranger, was so awesome! Getting to share with him about Jesus and plant that seed was so encouraging. I know that the Lords hand was on his random 2 day trip to Amsterdam and I trust that the Lord will keep pursuing Michael until he returns back to him.
Before we left the square Jacob, Jeff and I approached a little hot dog stand and sparked conversation with the man running it. It is amazing what a simple hello can do to someones day. His name was Sabor, born in Egypt and has spent the past 22 years of his life here in Amsterdam. He shared some about his family and about being in the Army right out of high school. We just spent our time loving him and giving him an ear to talk to. He loved to talk and seemed as if he hadn't talked to anyone in quite sometime, at least not anyone who asks many questions like us.
We are excited about our new friendship and look forward to sharing more with him! Please keep Sabor in your prayers and that the Lord would guide our future conversations with him.
Today wasn't much of a picture day.
My friend Matt Parks made this and I would love for you to check it out! Great stuff!
http://f.cl.ly/items/3J2d2w092g012i2P3A2g/The%20Knowledge%20of%20God.mp3
plug that link into your browser and take a listen!
I saw this on a motorcycle and it made me miss home a lot!
Homeless ministry. monday the 16th.
On monday night we get to serve the homeless. The Salvation Army comes and serves soup and we get to bless them with coffee, tea, coffee and cake.
Tonight I spoke with a man from Romania named Michael for about an hour and a half. He talked a lot about how he has spent the past 2 years on the street but he feels like this is what God wants him to do. We began talking about God and he told me his views and ideas about everything. They seemed a tad off so I was able to share what I believed with him and he was very open about what I had to say. I asked him if he reads the bible and his response was "not anymore" so I ask him why and he said "I already have read it and know it all. So I asked him what he thought about Titus because I had just read it last night and it really spoke to me. Michael said "what is Titus" I said well sounds like you should read your bible more, and we both laughed. We both agreed that we would talk about Titus next week after he reads it. Please keep him in your prayers and that the Lords Love would pour into his heart. He uses drugs and shared with me that he is trying to stop because he knows they are not good for him. He doesn't have a job or any money so the only way he can get drugs is if someone gives him some, so pray he isn't offered any. : )
Lord we ask for food and shelter for Michael!
One thing Michael said that really hit me hard was this. I told him that we were thankful he came out tonight to get some food and coffee and this was his response. "I go to a lot of churches and shelters for food, but I come here to talk. Churches want me around until they realize I can't give them money. People will be known by the fruits of their lives, so I come here. Their is fruit here".
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| Picture of the homeless outreach from my bed room window. |
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