Over the course of the pasts few weeks, I have come to see myself as that pitcher - a vessel to be used for my King. The constancy of ministering to my team and the street people through a smile, a hug, a word of encouragement, and especially through prayer keeps me continually pouring out the life giving refreshment I receive from my Savior. I would be cracked and dry by now if not for the places He puts me in to be filled up yet again.
These places come at various times and in various ways. There are the times to steal away on my own and just talk to and listen to Him; there are also the times when the guitar is pulled out and the team is filled up as an unit. Then there are those times that God decides to surprise me with random people and events to encourage me and make me smile.
Easter Sunday was one of those times for me. Our team was invited to join Caitlin Muir and her family for the Easter service at their church. Together we crowded into the stadium seats of the foot ball field, wrapped ourselves in coats and blankets, and attempted to stay out of the drizzle that poured from the Portland sky, as we waited for the worship to begin. It wasn’t more than ten minutes before Kutless, a popular Christian band, was welcomed onto the platform and had begun leading worship. Did I expect to attend Kutless’s home church on Easter morning? Could I have arranged to have them lead worship in a setting that I didn’t have to pay to hear them? The answer to both questions is no. No, I couldn’t have arranged that, but my King decided that he wanted to surprise me, to refresh me.
Later that afternoon, the Knopp family welcomed us into their home to enjoy a home cooked and delicious Easter dinner, to eat more than our fill of sugar, to enjoy fellowship, and to rest after a long week of constant going. Once again, could I have asked to be welcomed into the home of someone who I just recently met? Could I have asked to spend Easter with such amazing people when I am so many miles from home? The answer, again , is no; but , again, my Savior decided to refresh me, to give me boost for the week ahead.
The truth is that God will never put me in a place of ministry where He won’t be able to refresh me, and He will never allow me to be so spent that I have nothing left to give. It’s up to me if I will recognize and take advantage of those times and places, but my Jesus will always provide them. Are you being filled up? Are you letting Him fill you up?
-- Whitney Lindsey, Assistant Production Manager
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