Explanation: each student and some staff were given a number. This number represented a person-none of us knew who this person was. We were to pray about this person and ask God to speak to us for them. Then, according to our different tracks, to create a piece, (dance, song, painting, etc.) that spoke to them what the Lord had inspired us to create from.
For my person I got a clear scene in my head and created a dance out of it. Though I was nervous and wasn't sure about this-it was awesome how God was so specific and the dance was perfect for the person who received it.
Then there was JoEllen. She's a fellow American and though she's from Wisconsin and we do have differences, it's amazing how we actually relate a lot. JoEllen is in the acting track and decided to make a video for her person. God gave her a story line and some specific words. She asked me if I could be in her video-as she needed some help. I enjoy acting very much, and making films, so I said, "Sure!"
"Wouldn't it be funny if you're in it and it's for you?" JoEllen asked me.
I laughed, "Yeah, that would be funny."....yeah, you know where this is going. ;o)
On Friday when we showed each other our pieces and it got to JoEllen, I was excited-I was in this! Then they called the name who it was for-- "Beth."
Me: What?! haha.
I sat down and watched....here is the link to the video-watch and then read the rest:
After I watched this I was a bit confused, but I also understood some things from the video. I laughed when I watched myself chasing myself....I realized- I'm the one who puts the labels on myself. And the hand in the video that slaps the post it on? Yep, mine. And who wrote those words on the post its for JoEllen? Yep, me. And the fact that is was JoEllen "being me," allowed me to receive the video more than if it had been someone else I think. I thought about the video and prayed with someone after that God would give me clarity about it.
Testimony. God is doing what was happening in the video-He has and is always completing to write on my heart my identity in Him. I realized I try to pull those labels off myself, I know I don't walk in the lies of the enemy. Yet God has been teaching me that I can pull those labels off, but they'll still be there unless I allow God to write His truth on my heart. God has been romancing me here in Norway-He's such a glorious God, and yet He comes close and pulls me into His heart and shows me how much He loves me.
This video has already touched people in Belfast (!) and I know will speak to many more. I am so grateful that God not only pays attention to me, He works specifically in my life to give me just what I need. He wants to do the same for you. God is speaking-will you pause and allow yourself to rest in Him. Listen to His words of love-
"Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love." ~Jesus
You are Beloved.
I will a post script to your interpretation. This presentation is also about your ministry out to others. Certainly as you receive God's label for you, then your teamwork with Him will allow you to help Him speak His idenity to others. Part of the ministry of creative worship and prophesy is to inplant the Word of the Lord into minds and hearts. This creative word to you, into you is also a key, a tool to see and hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. God's perspective liberates us to be who He has made us to be.
ReplyDeleteI copied the video. I will show it in church and let it speak for itself.
Blessings to you. Love Pop
Thanks Popers! And Amen! I'm seeing more and more God teaches me so I can give out.
DeleteHey Beth check out this by Fawn she talks about labeling vs naming http://saticoychurch.com/RecordedServices.html -Joey
ReplyDeleteI will see if I can copy and paste the address in the search bar. Thanks Joey!
DeleteSnorkle. Also, I posted the video on my blog.
ReplyDeletecool beans.
ReplyDeleteI sure am! I've never been so excited about leaving earth :)[forever with God is right around the corner.] I love reading these things Beth. I admit, I definitely chuckled seeing you chase down your buddy in the video, just because of your straight face though. lol I love how God works things out for each one of us, getting our attention in ways no one else could. Today in church I had a sweet conversation with Jordan and Vienna's dad where we were talking about something pretty similar. God desires not only that we should be free from lies and living crooked, but that we have the fullness of Identity and Fullness of Himself in all of those areas that have been jaded and jacked by our sin and ignorance. One of my prayers for the IV community is just that, that God will free us from distractions and lies and reveal to us, all of us, (you included!) the fullness of our identity in who He is and by His LOVE>. I feel like it only gets better from there..........
ReplyDeleteAnyways , just wanted to drop a love bomb on a comment. Keep the love flowing :) -Vincente
Thumbs up!
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