Miraculous Journey

As a program director of a ministry and a wanna-be pastor you have many opportunities calling you to the work field. It is truly a joy, and most often if not, you never carry a burden on your back. The time I spent working on a missions trip as to say it was, I had an awesome experience. Simply, God had me do a lot of work and the outcome was incredible! As you work, you are touching many peoples' lives and they are receiving the gospel. It is such a blessing. One specific time on my trip this past month was on a river. Spending a day glorifying the riches of forest along a quiet river was what we all had in mind. A river cruise is what most people called it. It was amazing.  Many were non-believers although the majority of us were. As we paddled our way, God had lead the pastor and all of us who were on the missions trip to a tranquil spot on the river. The non-believers soon followed as we ended up in a circle floating on water. It was nice as we had gotten to meet each other. But soon after that, the pastor started to share a word of hope with everyone. It was a great time and the moment was spectacular. Hours past as the pastor was preaching. The river cruise had turned into a sanctuary right on water! Many people received the  word of God and were filled with the Holy Spirit. Many were reacquainted as they shared their testimonies. Everybody was in a mood of worship as some of the women led us in song. It was a peaceful time and yet a journey for all those who received. I was empowered by the stories people told and the grace that was led upon everyone. It was a journey i'd hope to never forget. God did awesome things, not only to the people, but to me. I was captured in a presence of faith and strong hold. I hope to come back  to the "River Cruise Church" as many had called it after the river-kayaking tour was done. It was beautiful and glorious all at the same time. The pastor was even determined to come back next year for another church service and many agreed to come back as well. "With God, all things are possible." That is the verse I will now remember. -Johnny ("Hearts" and "OLOM" movement ministry director).