Bluegrass Festival in Chattanooga

This past Saturday night there was a bluegrass festival downtown at the Riverpark. As usual when the devil throws a party we like to show up. I’m so very proud to partner with the guys that I have been witnessing with over the past several weeks. All of them are bold in their approach and will not compromise for the sake of the Gospel.

Some of our team was insulted, cursed at, at just treated very rudely, but the reaction that we get from people should never determine how we present truth. The truth of God should be upheld and proclaimed no matter how well or how poor we are received. How well was Paul always received? What about Peter? Stephen? That’s right…they stoned him! What about our Lord Jesus? He was murdered by the people He created! I’ve noticed that in talking to people about our witnessing results their question is always “Well, how many people were saved?” Again, do we really determine the success or failure based on the immediate results? No way! The question should never be “How many people…..” You will never see me make a check mark in the back of my Bible for how many people I have prayed with or how many have repented on the spot.

I personally had some great conversations. Bob, Brandon, Ray, Stephanie, Nikki – Just to name a few. Great questions from all of them and I am so thankful for their time. While I was speaking to one teenager about God’s law he told me “Dude, you’re starting to make me feel really bad.” Praise God for that! It is only when we see how bad and rebellious our sin is, do we see how wonderful and merciful God is to us. He provided a Savior for us. The One who can wash away all our sins. He can forgive our lying, cheating, stealing, lust, and hatred. No one else can do that. While I was asked some great and challenging questions Saturday night I would like to issue my own challenge right now. One question for you to think about day in and day out. Both early in the morning and late at night. What will happen to you when you die? If justice is true then you will give an answer for what you have done. Think about it. Ponder it and let you conscience speak to you.