Praise Him more and more

I rode the bus again today to Church in the morning and yesterday night I prayed to the Lord and asked Him to put the right people in that bus to chat with about eternity. So I came on the bus and I noticed a young man sitting on the front seat. It was literally right next to the seat where apollo sat Friday night. So I came up to him and we started chatting about regular things. Then I began to witness to Arnofl about the Ten Commandments, sin, the cross, blood of Jesus Christ. And he was thankful for what I said to him. And I gave him a card to mark cahills site for his book one heart beat away Then I told him I would be right back. I noticed a young teenage girl in the back and her name was Jerilyn. I began talking normally with her then switched the conversation to the eternal. She told me during the conversation that she believed in reincarnation after she died. Then I asked her this question to challenge her "Is it possible for someone to believe something is going to be on the other side after they die, then when they die, what they thought was going to be there was actually not there?" She said that it is a possibility then I said "yes exactly. If a person believes their is nothing after you die, and their is something. That would make the person 100% wrong. But you can't have a wrong answer unless their is a what?" She said a right answer. I said "yes. That means their is eternal truth. You just told me. So that means you may have a wrong answer for eternity, but what are you going to do about it?" She just sat their and said nothing, because she admitted their had to be a right answer for eternity. So then I shared with her the Ten Commandments, sin, blood of Jesus Christ. And when I was talking about the Ten Commandments I said at one point "would that mean Heaven or Hell?" She looked away and said "I'm going to Hell." But as I said above I shared what God's greatest gift to humanity was. And that is Jesus Christ. And what His shed Blood on the Cross can do for her. Then I gave her the card as I did to Arnofl, and she thanked me. Then I went back to Arnofl started talking, and my stop was coming up so I had to leave. Then as I was leaving the bus, I had one more card to give to the bus driver for the link to the site, he thanked me for that too. I am so thankful for those two conversations I had with Arnofl and Jerilyn. I knew that the Lord wanted me to talk with these two people. Their was a reason I got on that bus this morning. Praise the Lord!!! Hallelujah!!! Amen!!!

Defeating dreadful anticipation

When it is always Sunday I think about the day ahead tomorrow. I think about school then adult school tomorrow. I always worry and expect that tomorrow something bad is going to happen academically. But this verse always comes to my head when I think about working for the Lord. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Colossians 4:23-24 I must remember that at ALL TIMES I am working for the Lord in whatever I am doing. Whether at a job, my test I'm taking, classwork, homework, or anything. I live to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in whatever I do because I know that I will get a reward from Him specifically reserved for me. But how I overcome this anticipation of school plus adult school tomorrow is read the Word of God and praise Him. When I sing to God with all my heart, soul and strength, I experience a Joy and Peace I never knew existed. I can talk to Jesus anytime I want during the day. And He is worthy to be exalted at all times. My favorite book for encouragement and comfort is the book of Isaiah. Because starting in Isaiah 40 it talks about how God comforts His people. Here is one my favorite verses: "So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 When I read this, I know that the Lord Jesus is with me at all times and that he will lift me up in sticky situations and that He is ALWAYS worthy to be lifted up higher and higher and higher every single day. Amen.

God is so good 9/24/11

Today was just an unbelievable day. Well as you all know from the previous story, I lost my wallet. As disappointed as I was, I praised the Lord in the middle of the situation, trusting that He knows what He is doing. Well that brings up a fascinating story that happened just this evening. As I was walking up to the bus station to take the bus, I was waiting for it, when unexpectantly the bus passes by me! I was jogging up to it when all of a sudden people I knew from school that were in a car just gave me a quick greeting. Then I entered the bus and payed my fee. As always, I witness to people, since it's my favorite hobby. Their was a High School student sitting in the seat that I noticed first and I sat in front of him and started chatting. He told me he goes to school in livermore and his name is Apollo (after Apollo 18, makes it easier to remember his name haha). Anyway's we started talking about school life and how he's doing. And I realized that his stop is at dixon landing. So knowing I didn't have too much time on the clock, I started witnessing to him. I said "Apollo, can I ask you a question?" He said "sure" I asked him if you died tonight are you 100% assured you are going to Heaven?" He said no so then I asked him if their is a Heaven, if he wanted to go there. Apollo said "of course". Then I asked "do you know how to get there?" He said "no" then I showed him his sin by going through the Ten Commandments and sharing with him about repentance and the Cross of Jesus Christ and how Jesus's Blood washes away his sin as clean and as white as snow. Then I asked him if I could pray for him. He said "yes" and I prayed that he would commit his life to Christ and live for Him. And I just prayed the the Lord would lead him to put his trust in Him and follow him and be with him wherever he is. Then he said "thanks George" and gave me a hug before I left. I will never forget Apollo because I shared the truth with him and loved him enough to care about his soul and where he will go after he dies. Then he got off the bus and waved back to me before the bus continued forward. Then right after I started a conversation with the bus driver. We just chatted about where we were from and stuff like that. Her name is Aisha. (I don't know how to spell her name, but I apologize if I did) and she is a very sweet African-American woman. I finally had the guts to say "Aisha, can I ask you an interesting question?" She said in a very kind tone "of course!" I asked "if you died tonight, are you 100% assured you would be going to Heaven?" She said "yes I am" and I asked her "why is that" and she gave me a very strong, but true answer. She said to me "because I believe in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who died for me." I completely agreed. Then I asked her if she has ever fully committed her heart and life to Jesus Christ and repented of her sin. She said yes again. I was very happy that she told me that. Then I told her that I am blessed to have met her and told her that it was no accident God has arranged this whole divine appointment. Then when I was about to get off the bus, I asked her "can I give you a hug?" I leaned over to give her a tender hug, just like the shepard would when He comforts His children in need. Then I said "God Bless you" and she said "God Bless you too, with a warm smile and tone." Then I got off the bus and waved to her as she passed me bye. I praise the Lord for today. If I would have kept my wallet, I would have driven to Church and not have had those two conversations with both those people that the Lord had waiting for me to meet. Now I know why the Lord wanted my wallet to be lost. And it was for an awesome reason. Praise the Lord!!! Amen.

Staying faithful

Today was possibly one of the greatest/dissapointed day of my school life. First of all I have lost my wallet and my driver's license and ID were in it. I was extremely dissapointed and thought that I can never go on with my life. So then I asked the Lord to give me peace and assurance that He has everything under control. Throughout the day today I praised God Almighty during this entire situation and kept telling Him that I trusted in Him and would never back down from my relationship with Him. It was so awesome! I literally cannot describe the feeling and Joy I had while praising the Lord. During fifth period today I asked my teacher if I could go look for my wallet. She said ok and so I wandered the hallways loooking through the trash cans and the places where I misplaced it. Then I entered into Vallhalla theater and searched for my wallet. As I was looking I was singing praises and songs to Jesus as I was looking and was telling Him that He should be golrified and magnified that I trust in Him alone. I kept on singing to the Lord outload since no one was there except me. I kept singing praises to Jesus with all my heart and soul. I even stood on the acting stage and put my hands up in the air praising the Lord by myself. Me and Him. I kept singing and singing and singing, and just wouldn't stop. Until I told God "Lord, when I walk out that door. I ask that you be with me and that you would help me find my wallet. You are my Savior and I will praise you and glorify you forever and ever." Even though I lost my wallet that had my driver's license in it. I still praised God during that entire situation. I was worried at first, but when I gave it all to Jesus, I had a Joy and peace that I cannot describe, and never can. I am always faithful to the Lord and I am not backing down ever. Whatever happens to my wallet, let it be, but I know that the Lord is in charge of it all. Praise the Lord!!! :D Amen. 

Golfland witnessing 9/17/11

I decided to give a second shot at witnessing at Golfland yesterday. Well as I came out of my car. I walked to the front entrance and their was what appeared to be a high school or college student just standing their doing nothing. I found out later he is college student. But anyway's I walked up to him to start a conversation. His name was Andrew and I asked him when he died what he thought was on the other side. He told me he didn't know. Then I shared my belief with him that their is a God and how He died to set him free from his sin. I took him through the Ten Commandments and talked to him about sin and what it took to be right with the Lord. He told me he was guilty of his sin and then I told him "Andrew. The reason I share this with you is because I care about your soul and where your going to spend eternity." He just said "ok" like he didn't care at all, but I thank the Lord I had the chance to talk with Andrew about Jesus and what He did for him on that Cross. I entered through the main entrance of Golfland and played video games for a while and I also encountered my Nebraskan friend Ray and we chatted a little before he had to work. A little while after I played video games and saw a man get his groove on while playing DDR (Dance Dance Revolution), which really impressed me. I noticed two twin brothers playing pinball and as they were about to leave I said "excuse me" and began a conversation with them. Their names were Robin and Lee. They told me they did not know what was on the other side after they died. I explained to them proofs for a God, Ten Commandments, sin, repentence, etc. Then I told both of them to check out a book I wanted them to see and then I was gone. I started another conversation with a high school student but the conversation was very brief because he had to leave with his family. Later on after I watched this guy tear up points in Mrs. Pac-man (Man's got skill), I was about to leave Golfland and noticed a young man hopping over rails in the courtyard area in between the two buildings in Golfland. I walked up to him and starting talking. Then his friend came in and we started talking too! They were both past graduates from Mission San Jose High School and after we chatted a little I said "can I ask you both a question?" The graduate who I was talking to before his friend came said "go for it." I asked "When you die, what do you think is on the other side?" His friend who was a girl said "nothing." And the young man told me Heaven. We started talking about that. And then I brought up proofs for a God. The young lady tried to use her own logic to argue or fight against what I was saying for proofs for God. Yet I kept talking. Her logic was twisted and was believing and trusting in her own logic to fight against Truth. And I was sharing the Truth with both of them, but the girl didn't like it or agree with it. Then after I shared about the Ten Commandments and how they are both sinners. I said "since you both told me you are liars, thieves and blasphemers. Would you be guilty or not guilty on judgment day?" The girl said not guilty (a big fat lie). And when I said "would that mean Heaven or Hell depending on that standard?" The girl said another twisted dumb lie "Heaven." And she also believed and said that the bible was written by men. (Worst lie I have ever heard in my life). We just talked and talked and at the end of the conversation I said "you know this was a great conversation." Even though I absolutely did not believe at all what this lady was trying to argue against me (she is believing lies) I still shared the Truth in love the best I could and not to argue.  And when the young lady was trying to argue against me to prove her point, it reminded me of a bible verse that I found in Titus 3: 9-11 "But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him. You may be sure that such a man is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned." I wanted to warn her about what was coming, but she didn't want to listen. So I thanked them and told them to check out a book. (The girl still tried to use her logic just for checking out a book). So I said bye and left. I praise the Lord for yesterday and today because He is always faithful even when you don't know what He is doing. Amen.

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ

Yesterday during lunchtime at school I decided to hang around with my good friend and English teacher Mr. Phillips. I gave him a book that I really wanted to him to read which was my copy of the book one heartbeat away by mark cahill. He just skimmed through it until I told him their was a summary on the back of the book. He read it out loud and then he went through the book again until he found a chapter that found interesting to him which is called "the flames, the flames!" It has stories about all those near-death experiences how people think that their are white lights and tunnels. But most of the stories, people have reported seeing Hell and the fire. My past English teacher was so interested in the book that he was still reading it even when the bell rang for class! He told me he would read it and said to me that we'll talk about the book since I have read it also. I was really happy to sacrifice a book of mine just for someone to know the Lord Jesus Christ and my teacher Mr. Phillips is someone I want to see in Heaven one day. Thank you Lord Jesus for helping me take a soul into your Kingdom forever. Amen.

School witnessing 9/13/11

Today at school I walked over to a student sitting on a table by himself so I walked over to chat. His name is Chris and he told me that whatever happens after you die doesn't matter. So I shared the Ten Commandments with him and how he is guilty of his sin. And he just listened even though he didn't care about what I was saying. But I remember mark cahill said something very true and that statement has stuck with me all the time when I witness and he said "every single you have ever witnessed to will thank you one day." And those words made an impact to me because every person I have ever witnessed to will thank me one day whether they are in Heaven or Hell. Because they will know one day I was telling the truth about the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. So I warned Chris about Hell and how Jesus described it in horrifying terms. Then as I was leaving I gave him a pat on the shoulder and said goodbye. Then as I was walking throughout school I went into a hallway and found a student sitting on a bench eating alone. I approached him and struck up a conversation with him. Being the friendly guy as I am I introduced myself and he did also. His name is Daniel and I asked Daniel when he died what he thought was on the other side. He told me that by his point of view he said he's a Christian and believes that Christ died for us and by trusting in Him as our Savior we will go to Heaven. We talked about that for a little bit then I told him that I was a really passionate Christian who loves the Lord. Then I asked him "Daniel, do you live out your faith?" He told me the best he could. So I encouraged him and told him to check out a book I wanted him to buy and really recommended it, (which is my favorite book one thing you can't do in Heaven). And I also invited him to come to our Christian club and he said he will come. Then we both left our separate ways until we see each other next. I always pray to the Lord for divine appointments and how he sets it up the way He wants it too. He always gives me the right person to talk to and more importantly, talk with them about eternity. Praise the Lord!!! Amen.