This last week, the subject we learned about was the Father Heart of God. It was actually a nice change of pace. These last three weeks we would sit in the classroom and get lectures. It was getting really hard for me. I knew a majority of the information that was being taught. Also, I was homeschooled, so that means that sitting down and learning for weeks on end is something I've never actually done. So my homeschooler self was starting to go somewhat stir crazy. Thankfully, this week that changed.
The style of the speaker this week was much more envolving. His name is Michael. Michael purposed to ask us questions, and there were times where we just sat around and told each other about the effect our fathers had on our lives. The speaker actually wanted to get to know each of the students. And we knew that because he learned about us and remembered simple things, like where we were from. I got to have some one-on-one time with Michael. We talked about his testimony and how God continues to show Michael his calling. One of the things from this week that opened up my eyes was just how much we assume our heavenly Father is like our earthly father. Because our parents are broken, and our parents shape so much of our worldview, they even shape how we relate to God. I had to relearn how to relate to God in some ways. I now have a better understanding of Who God is as Father.
I would say that I like the homework here at YWAM. This week our only homework assignments were to: study Genesis 6:2 (Which reads: "the sons of God saw that the daughters of man were attractive. And they took as their wives any they chose") and to write a letter to God and get His response.
Let's talk about Genesis 6:2. So this passage is highly debated in the Christian community. It is all about the identity of the "sons of God." Were they angels? Were they men? If they were angels, what does that mean today? If they were men, why was God's judgement so severe on the earth to cause a global flood?
Honestly, we can't know for sure. But if you have to know... I see more evidence to support the idea that the sons of God in Genesis 6:2 were angels. But it was a time where we really learned how to study our Bible and dive into wrestling with truth and opinions. I actually loved every minute of it.
Now about the other homework: letters to and from God. Interesting enough, Hearing God's Voice is one of YWAM's fundamental values. So it is actually expected for all the students to hear and recognize God's voice by the end of the DTS. Anyway, so I wrote God a letter with a lot of questions about where He is taking me. He told me (of course He responded! He's not gonna leave me hanging.) that I am called to missions. God even explained to me why He wants the nations to know Him. They need hope, and God is the only hope that is real. He also told me that He loves me. It was really encouraging and I have a few less questions about my calling now. I'm going to continue to write down what God says to me. It is really amazing to be able to hear the very voice of God.
I was able to skype some various friends over the course of this last week: Daniel, John, and Caleb to name a few. It was really good to catch up with them. It's good to hear God moving back home.
I continue to grow. I learned a lot this past week. But I'm also learning a lot just living in community here. God keeps moving and "showing up" powerfully. I am really loving my time here. I'm loving learning about another culture and what YWAM really is.
I would love prayer though! If you can pray that I truly use this time at YWAM to focus on God and not worry about my calling, that would mean so much to me.
Also, I'm sorry this update is a day late. I'll keep trying to update on Saturdays.
In Christ,
Timothy David
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