Chocolate Cake

I just attended the 22nd anniversary for the Indian Theopholis Ministry (ITM). This ministry has been instrumental in reaching countless Sindhi's, other Indians and other peoples through the years and has been an integral part of our Church. Many of our leaders and the Pastors and many of the other leaders from two other Churches here in Jakarta were raised up through ITM. We had a wonderful celebration!

Of course there was a cake cutting ceremony and the flavor was Black Forest (chocolate and cherry). This reminded me of a prophetic word I received almost two years ago which I am "compelled" to share now before going to bed...

Two other Pastors (who I know but I am not going to identify) and I were in a room and there was Chocolate Cake served. The other two Pastors are both quite senior to me in age and experience. They were enjoying the chocolate cake, but I was inspecting it, unsure as to whether or not I wanted to even touch it to my lips... The other two Pastors were coaxing me to eat, relax, stop criticising and enjoy. But I just kept talking about the cake and not trying it.

At the time, I was the new Pastor of ICCJ, in transition and in crisis, really. I was stressed out because of the extreme challenges that I was facing. I was letting it get to me and I was not enjoying the process. I was failing to focus on the many great things that were happening and I was letting the little negative things get to me.

God sent me that word and it was in due season... I received it and I took it to heart. Tonight was a reminder (of the reminder) to always eat the cake. Focus on the good and enjoy the journey! Perhaps you have been eating the brussel sprouts, broccoli and the tofu and have been neglecting to eat the cake. My friend, don't forget to eat your vegetables, but also, don't forget to eat your cake too! Enjoy every bite! Bon Appetit!