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Not Ability but Availability
(The second meeting report : 11th June 2011)
When the Israelites cried out to God, he sent a deliverer whose name was Ehud, who was left-handed. (In Hebrew: ‘his right hand was closed up’). God sent a disabled man to deliver Israel from Moab. I thought God made a big mistake in choosing Ehud. But he had already made a double-edged sword even though his right hand was shut up. I felt that I wasn’t the right person to do this BCW job. I thought God made a big mistake again. Nevertheless, I need to learn how to make a double-edged sword as Ehud did although I am disabled in some areas. I think God is not looking for my Ability but my Availability. Also the literal meaning of Ehud is united. Unity in Christ is so important in this reclaiming work. We are different but we can be united as long as we keep forgiving, forgetting and blessing each other. (Judges 3:15-30)
21 June 2011
Dear brothers & sisters,
Thank you for your prayers and standing with us although you could not make to come for various reasons. Some people sent emails and texts and also phoned me. Ten of us gathered, four of us who came last time and six of us were new ones. The combination of people was quite different from the last meeting. One of us used to be one of BCW lectures and another one used to be a house parent for Immanuel Grammar School children. Also we had a retired senior Barrister and another former BCW student, etc. Quite few number of people couldn’t make to come although they would like to come. My wife Bridget has not been well, so she stayed at home.
Repentance
A couple of people who came did not know about our personal journey of obedience but they heard about this meeting because they have been interested in BCW. While we were praying, one of them asked for forgiveness with tears for his ignorance and wrong attitude towards the former BCW trustees. It was absolutely beautiful and powerful. Our journey of forgiving and forgetting and blessing is being continued.
Discussing Time
We discussed quite a lot of the past, present and the future of BCW. Some people who were involved in the past shared about their lives and scriptures to do with BCW. There was some discussion about the technicalities of the transitional process BCW went through.
A couple of people mentioned about the relationship between Israel and BCW. One interesting thing is about 12 Jewish refugee children who came to Wales during the second World War. One of us said that these 12 Jewish children might represent the 12 tribes of Israel. Also Welsh troops were sent to Palestine during the British Mandate period.
One person strongly stressed that we don’t want to build a monument of Rees Howells but the movement of the Kingdom of God. We all agreed.
Prayer & Fellowship
We praised Him with singing and we prayed for an hour. It was very moving and powerful prayers and praises. We finished the meeting at about 4:15pm but people didn’t want to leave and talked one to one and prayed with each other. Some of us went to the BCW grounds and prayed.
Bank Account
We haven’t opened the bank account yet but God has brought us a retired barrister. Praise God!
Next Meeting
Parklands Church, Maes Y Gollen, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8HQ
* There will be no meeting in August but in September.
God bless you!
Shalom & Love
Qday (& Bridget) LEE