Kingdom Upside Down
l would like to share a testimony as to how upside down the kingdom seems at times. My second year of Bible school was rough for me financially. I did not have a car or means of transportation, and my paycheck was only around $237 a month.
I had a friend whom I discipled and who is now a pastor for the glory of Christ. At that time, we wore the same clothing size. I remembered that he was in need of clothing, so I blessed him with half my wardrobe.
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At this time, I was suffering some financial difficulties myself. I remember walking to my job with holes in my shoes and a broken belt. I spent much time in prayer, much time studying and I was able to work as I could according to the schedule of school. There were times when it was raining and as I walked, my shoes would be completely drenched because of the holes in my shoes.
One day, I was fed up and tired. “This doesn’t make any sense,” I thought. I had a moment of weakness. Have you ever had a moment of weakness where you love God, but you get upset with Him? I have done so many times. I remember that I went into the parking lot, shaking my fist at the heavens, at God. I was getting so angry, and I said, “Lord, this does not make any sense. I am in Bible school. I am seeking Your face. I am doing all these things for Your glory. I am loving You. I have holes in my shoes. I have a broken belt. I don’t have a vehicle and I am struggling, but I know that I am in Your will.”
I went back inside, and through the Spirit, the host of the restaurant where I was working perceived that something was off with me. “Hey, it’s OK. God has your back,” she told me.
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