frischeworte

Today i gave my first sermon in Germany. It was somewhat frightening (as it always is), but it turned out well. God gave me all i needed for a successful sermon: fear of Him, weakness and dependency. It also helps reminding myself that this is what i came here for.

The text was Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23. “How is a citizen of heaven: only those who bear fruit”. I am looking forward to translate some of my other sermons. But i am especially looking forward to get into new studies. I will probably start with Samuel soon. Don’t really know what awaits me.

Am in Berlin again this weekend. This traveling to and fro highlights one point: i am stil drawn to be closer to the seminary. In this case now it is Berlin. There is something sepcial about this city … it’s ugly, wild, busy, congested, dirty and way too big for a “Landei” like me … but there is also something “magical” about it. You would have to be here to see it yourself.

Had some good chats with Christian from the EBTC again. I am close to His vision and ministry and thank God that He brought me here to Germany. There is much work and i want to get into it. So now i am wondering how long i will be full-time working … have been thinking about the possibility of doing it only part-time, as the need arises … but how to support myself? That will not be easy here. The cost of living is high … and then i am also still praying for a wife.

But one thing i know for sure … God provides more abundantly than i can imagine!

Hope you’re all well.

My hope on Him.

T