After fourteen hours of flying, 4 hours of layovers, and hours of delays, I've arrived in the center of the city of London. It is incredible. Hands down way more busy then I expected and the people are way cool. Its taken less then a day for me to realize that there are Brits here, but there are just as many foreigners in London, if not more.
I experienced a few snags in getting here and arriving in the city, but only things that make my feeble mind worry. Such as a border patrol lady who was determined to keep me from entering the UK after she heard that Jesus told me to come, but the Lord is faithful. Aaand the crazy eyed border lady was defeated. I also met a French woman in a church prayer room who gave me her life story and her worries about life. A very sobering conversation where the Lord showed me how much favor He's placed on me with arriving here in London. Later in the evening, I ended up sleeping in St Andrews Catholic Church's garden, which again was a sobering experience. I enjoyed a brisk night sleeping under the few stars that I could see and praying to the Lord--out of fear for comfort, at one point, and out of thanksgiving and peace the next-- but the stars weren't nearly as cool as they were in Kenya. I woke up at 5am to this man vomiting in a bush beside me, which scared the hotmess out of me, but nothing serious happened. Plus, I can't help but laugh every time I've looked back and told people about this morning. This is my life... better yet, this is Jesus' life that He's graciously let me experience.
The Lord has rocked me since I left Atlanta at 5:55pm on September 10th. I've hit very high highs and the low of lows; all in about 24 hours. I miss y'all (and the fact that people understand the word "y'all"). The Lord has lead me to Ezekiel since leaving and He has greatness in store for London - for His people to turn back to His ever-burning love. He is jealous and eager to rekindle the fire in London. Please pray for the city, the people (those living, entering, & leaving her), and for myself.
Y'all should read Ezekiel. I'll be writing on what the Lord spoke.
Jesus prays about His disciples, about us: "I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; you word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth."
John 17:15-19
Jesus is power and in Him we are shown truth. Be His truth.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
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Seth! I am so thankful to hear that you are doing well, and that you are enjoying this great adventure so far. The Lord couldn't have sent anyone more willing or equipped :) I have been praying for you, and I am eagerly awaiting another update.
ReplyDeleteAlso, don't forget to try and make it to an evensong service at one of the cathedrals. I bet the one at St. Paul's is amazing. The Lord always reaches me best through music, and I can't think of any better way to experience Him.
--Jordan