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Human – I am not God.
By Ron | October 8, 2009
Francis Chan is the one speaker I most wanted to hear at Catalyst this year. His book Crazy Love is a must read if you are one of the few who missed it. That book reminds me a lot of C. S. Lewis’ writings with is same hard hitting language and depth that probes to the heart of the matter. Randall House exhibits each year at this conference and this year we have our D6 curriculum and D6 Conference on display.
Tonight at Catalyst, Francis Chan stood before about 10,000 people in his unassuming manner, and talked about the cross and Christ. He read from several chapters of scripture and told us, “we are arrogant if we think we can change the world when that is Christ’s job.” He shared about when his daughter brought home an “f” on a test and was scared of what her dad would do. When she told him, Francis replied in a way that would show her God’s grace when he said, “I am taking you to dinner, a movie and ice cream – this time.” When she went back to school the next day, her friends all asked what her dad did to her. When she told them, they replied, “I want your dad.” He then asked us, do we show the world (unbelievers) in ways of love and grace actions that would make them say, “I want your dad” [God]? We mostly show them a judgmental, critical non-joyous spirit that makes the world say, “I don’t want your dad.”
He talked through the cross and the self-condemnation we so often beat ourselves up with or others do to us. Francis caught us by surprise by questioning why we seek affirmation from others when Christ has already affirmed us? He walked us through how undeserving we are of the grace God and how because of Christ He give sit to us anyway.
He then led us in communion, yes all 10,000. It was quite possibly one of the most quiet and powerful hours in catalyst history. I, like most around me, walked away reflecting on my relationship with my dad (God). Great session! Reminded me of my humanness and of God’s Godliness!
Topics: Leadership | 2 Comments »
October 9th, 2009 at 2:29 am
Agreed. I enjoyed the time together. Chan’s book “Crazy Love” was good. HIs newest, “Forgotten God” is even better.
October 16th, 2009 at 3:16 am
I’m working my way through this book. Powerful stuff. Wish I could have been in Atlanta to hear and experience that service as well. Blessings to you, my friend.