I can only deduce it down to a number of things.
- He was reading straight from a parable from scripture which defaults it to the fact the Holy Spirit was given free reign.
- Epa recently experienced something similar to the prodigal son
- He is currently experiencing something right now that is similar to this parable
- When we're talking about Jesus' parables, we can all relate!
But one awesome thing that most of the people in the audience were not aware of, was the prayers and discussions that took place behind the scenes. You see, the Bible clearly teaches that the "Angel of the Lord' will go before you Exodus 23:20 "See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared." is only one example)
Epa had been praying prior to this, and I also had been praying a similar prayer with Epa. Which was to send the Angel of the Lord before Epa to prepare him for his talk. Moreso, Epa had brought up a name of one his close friends to pray for, and we did, and on more than one occasion. The first challenge was to get him there, the next was for God to open up his heart to His calling. And GUESS WHAT?! Epa's friend wasn't only there (Epa invited him of course). His friend also wanted to give his heart to Christ and had committed to coming to the Tuesday night bible studies!
This here is where you have no inkling of doubt that the God we serve is for real! Not a past tense or futuristic God but one how is also, and mostly interested in you life-right-now GOD. YEAH! He longs for you to prayer similar prayers and for you to make those responses. And God isn't just interested in what takes place in the sermons. He's wants to take you backstage VIP pass style, then and only then will you understand his loving kindness that is offered to all humanity.
I continue to pray for Epz and his friend, as there is not doubt that the enemy will call for reinforcements to stop any soul from grasping the hand of the Saviour! Take half hour of your day right now to hear his talk below.
Shalom,
Dave
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