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Feb 5, 2008
Excellent, and I firmly agree about the testing...
Was able to see Keith once in a meeting and my eyes filled with tears and respect watching him approach the pulpit to speak. Before taking that step up on the stage he paused, back towards the audience, he quietly submitted to God.
I feel he has such a deep reverence and fear for the Lord, which surely is the reason for the wisdom he carries.
Lord, let there be more men and women that will fear You and delight in all your commandments...
Excellent post Brother Christian!
I certainly agree with his message, and with Ruach34's assessment of the man also. I have listened to many of his messages and was so grateful to see him at the Revival Conference.
There is no doubt in my mind that every test is intended by the hands of our Potter to shape us into vessels of honor it we will surrender our wills to His knowing full well as I believe it was Hudson Taylor that said, "those who leave the choice to God, always receive the best".
Clint
"[i]You had to face tests that were
given to you as you learned.
Brother, thank you for this. So applicable to us all, to this forum. Read it earlier and again this evening before recognizing that it is an excerpt of the larger work that you linked to.
Pray this gets read ...
[i]“Keith, I’ve learned something over the years. It’s exactly the same as secular school. Think, Keith, of when you were a boy, when you were still at school as a boy. You had to face tests that were given to you as you learned. You had to face each level with an exam. If you failed the exams, Keith, of the Standard you were in, you would have to go through it again, and you’d have to face the same exam again. There’s no way of bypassing it. If you fail the exam, you have to face it again until you pass it. Keith, it’s exactly the same in the school of God, my boy. Trust me about this. I’ve seen it, I’ve learned it. Over and over I’ve learned it. You’re facing an extremely difficult exam here that most of us have never faced, and may never have to. But Keith, if you don’t pass it now, in God’s eyes, and in men’s eyes—and men are watching you—I guarantee you’re going to face this again. Now pass! Pass the exam, boy, or face it again.” He turned and walked away.
A similar message;
I have heard preachers, teachers and evangelists talk about their lives many, many times. Some have done it for the whole sermon without cracking open the Bible, trying to teach from their life experiences.
But Brother Keith, he doesn't do that. When he speaks about his own life, and experiences he's had, it's important and meaningful. I love this brother dearly. I remember listening to the mp3 of this sermon and hanging on every word.
I pray God allows me to hear him in person soon. That would be a great gift to me. If anyone has information on his 2008 itinerary, I would be forever grateful!
Brother Keith,
I believe you can get that information by PM to Roniya.
Clint
You know, I thought of that after posting my note. I remembered that Joy was linked to his newsletter. I sent the PM to her right afterwards.
Thanks Brother Clint!
You can hear the whole testimony of brother's Keith father in law (including this one from the first post) here:
[b]My Godly Father-in-law
https://www.sermonindex.net/modules/mydownloads/singlefile.php?lid=8185
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