Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Extolling Protest

I went to a demo in London today to protest about a bill that threatens to undermine one's ability to speak freely on matters of faith & religion in the UK. Several thousand Christians were there of every kind of denominational persuasion and ethnicity. It was WONDERFUL, so special to be part of such incredible unity, fellowship with total strangers, real worshipfulness, deep intercession. I got there and was moved to tears with the sheer beauty of God's church around us in contrast to the grievous occasion of our gathering.

I met an old friend, Bernie who I had ministered with in the past. It was good to see him again. We prayed together with his friend and just as I was leaving, a Pakistani Catholic I had met a little earlier at the gathering introduced himself to Bernie and his friend Mike, saying he didn't know why he needed to speak to them both. So I told him that Mike has links with a Catholic parish out in Pakistan. I didn't know which of them was more surprised at the cooincidence! I slipped away and thanked the Lord for his incredible capacity to make things happen.

The singing was incredible. The presence of God evident. Thanks Lord.

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