South African Pastors
A couple of amazing South African pastors were here to hang out for a few days recently. These guys are humble yet walk in the power of the Spirit in an amazing way. I know they are launching new churches all over the southern African basin, but I could not get them to tell me just how many new start ups they are involved with. Even as I asked them the “how many” question I felt like such an American. With “that look” that non-Americans give leaders from the U.S. (we are so into counting things – it really is goofy and not an issue for the most part) I realized I had asked the wrong question. I do know that beyond South Africa proper, they are planting far beyond 100 new launches simultaneously. Any way one looks at it, that is exciting stuff.
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I love the African people, doesn’t matter what Country they come from. I found this very funny because this Sunday will be our 100th Sunday together as a new Church. I was going to celebrate that fact. Its a big deal to this very white, very western, very American male. I’m doing by best to change…
I find in “counting†I lose something – the ability to see clearly what God is doing. My eyes get fixed on my abilities and somehow I get to a place where I rely more on self than on God. 2 Samuel 24 tells about David taking a census or counting of the people and God was not pleased. I do not have a great knowledge of scripture but it seems apparent to me that God is saying, “Trust me, look to me and I will take care of these things that trouble you. Not a sparrow falls without me knowing it. I know the number of hairs on you head and you are precious to me!â€
(Matthew 7:9-11) “Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone; or if he shall ask for a fish, will give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?â€
Even so I find myself “counting†too often. When I read your post Steve it made me realize what God has been trying to tell me lately. It was only after reading your experience that I had a clearer picture of my own. Thanks for being open.
I will be visiting (first time) South Africa for a month this July – August. Does anyone have any church recommendations or experience with christian organizations in this region? Thanks
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