Written by Netisha Alie
A pastor once told me, "do not make fun of God's people because The Holy Spirit will embarrass you..." I laughed. Oh how ignorant I was!
One August Sunday 2016, my family and I had planned this island tour of Antigua. That same week I spoke to a friend who had invited me to church that same Sunday, to a church that I had heard so many things about. "I dressing up to get a husband, because they say once you want a husband go to this church," "I need to look fabulous, because they say you have to dress upscale to go to this church..." words I uttered in 'mockery' to my family as I walked to my car. 'Don't forget to bring your offering because that is a money church' one of them added, throwing fuel to the fire of joke and fun. Boy did I have it coming for me. lol!
When I got to the church, the worship was kinda good because I love music, but I felt so out of place and kept track of the time because you know; I have an island tour to go to. By 11 am I was out of there, because I didn't know that church wouldn't be finished by then. The pastor had just begun his sermon on Sardis and the main idea seemed to be about the people of Sardis not minding a crack in their wall which led to their demise. Anyway, I left and went on to enjoy my island tour that day, which turned out to be super fun. Little did I know I had planted a seed that God was about to nurture.
The following Sunday I was invited to attend again, since I had explained to my friend that I didn't stay till the end, due to my little tour. lol! I accepted the invitation, I mean in 2017 how many guys actually invite you to church? - A request I had made on Facebook long before, that a guy would invite me church. Nevertheless, this time I didn't make so many 'wise cracks'. I simply went to church because it is a place where the God I partially believed in is represented. This was the Sunday everything turned around. The worshipers were singing this song; Four Days Late, and I found myself standing there with tears pouring out, like a waterfall from a lake, uncontrollably down my cheeks. It was as if God was emptying me of somethings I had been holding in.
From that day, I had to decide, if I wanted to continue attending this church. The answer was made clear to me after a dream I had that same week. So I continued attending, then in November, I asked God for an opportunity to renew my relationship with Him Completely. On Sunday the 27th of November 2017, God gave me that opportunity when the pastor made an alter call. I knew it was my chance and I grabbed it!
From that day I have been attending this church and growing spiritually each day. God has been transforming my life and showing up for me so deeply that I cannot explain how overwhelming it all is. A year later, I am celebrating my one year anniversary as a baptized by water and Holy Spirit child of God. I am on a quest to go deeper with my creator and to not waste another minute of my life not living for Him.
So the next time you want to laugh at a christian or make fun of them, you just might be 'embarassed' by The Holy Spirit, which in any case is a good form of embarrassment. lol!
Special thanks to Sherwin Gardner, Pastor Stephen Andrews & Loudes Andrews and the House of Restoration Ministries for allowing God to use you for my spiritual development. To my big sis, Jackie for her help and to Prophet Grant for helping me continue on this path. I truly do not want to go back! To God be the glory and may you all be abundantly blessed.
The song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se7yAkqu3Ek
A pastor once told me, "do not make fun of God's people because The Holy Spirit will embarrass you..." I laughed. Oh how ignorant I was!
One August Sunday 2016, my family and I had planned this island tour of Antigua. That same week I spoke to a friend who had invited me to church that same Sunday, to a church that I had heard so many things about. "I dressing up to get a husband, because they say once you want a husband go to this church," "I need to look fabulous, because they say you have to dress upscale to go to this church..." words I uttered in 'mockery' to my family as I walked to my car. 'Don't forget to bring your offering because that is a money church' one of them added, throwing fuel to the fire of joke and fun. Boy did I have it coming for me. lol!
When I got to the church, the worship was kinda good because I love music, but I felt so out of place and kept track of the time because you know; I have an island tour to go to. By 11 am I was out of there, because I didn't know that church wouldn't be finished by then. The pastor had just begun his sermon on Sardis and the main idea seemed to be about the people of Sardis not minding a crack in their wall which led to their demise. Anyway, I left and went on to enjoy my island tour that day, which turned out to be super fun. Little did I know I had planted a seed that God was about to nurture.
The following Sunday I was invited to attend again, since I had explained to my friend that I didn't stay till the end, due to my little tour. lol! I accepted the invitation, I mean in 2017 how many guys actually invite you to church? - A request I had made on Facebook long before, that a guy would invite me church. Nevertheless, this time I didn't make so many 'wise cracks'. I simply went to church because it is a place where the God I partially believed in is represented. This was the Sunday everything turned around. The worshipers were singing this song; Four Days Late, and I found myself standing there with tears pouring out, like a waterfall from a lake, uncontrollably down my cheeks. It was as if God was emptying me of somethings I had been holding in.
From that day, I had to decide, if I wanted to continue attending this church. The answer was made clear to me after a dream I had that same week. So I continued attending, then in November, I asked God for an opportunity to renew my relationship with Him Completely. On Sunday the 27th of November 2017, God gave me that opportunity when the pastor made an alter call. I knew it was my chance and I grabbed it!
From that day I have been attending this church and growing spiritually each day. God has been transforming my life and showing up for me so deeply that I cannot explain how overwhelming it all is. A year later, I am celebrating my one year anniversary as a baptized by water and Holy Spirit child of God. I am on a quest to go deeper with my creator and to not waste another minute of my life not living for Him.
So the next time you want to laugh at a christian or make fun of them, you just might be 'embarassed' by The Holy Spirit, which in any case is a good form of embarrassment. lol!
Special thanks to Sherwin Gardner, Pastor Stephen Andrews & Loudes Andrews and the House of Restoration Ministries for allowing God to use you for my spiritual development. To my big sis, Jackie for her help and to Prophet Grant for helping me continue on this path. I truly do not want to go back! To God be the glory and may you all be abundantly blessed.
The song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se7yAkqu3Ek
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