This weekend I saw another one of these stories. I brought my newest Nooma dvd to a college I visited this past weekend. I talked to some friends and we all piled into one small dorm room and put the dvd in. This dvd talked about prayer and how powerful it is. As the dvd started this guy walked in and stood parallel to the tv. He didn't seem too interested and so he stayed parallel to it and didnt seem to try too hard to watch it. About two thirds of the way through the fifteen minute dvd he stood back and no longer seemed interested at all.
The moment the dvd was over he asked, "Who's dvd is this?" He said it very bluntly and almost harshly. I spoke up and claimed it. He walked over and put his hand out for me to shake and said, "I just wanted to say thank you. I just realized that I never lost it, I just wasn't looking for it. Goodnight." Then he walked out. I had no idea what had just happened.
Girls in the room started crying and weeping over what had just taken place. I just sat there wondering exactly how God used me and this dvd.
The next day the story was finally told. This young man grew up cultural catholic and in the past few weeks have really been faced with deciding what he believes and why. His roommate had just recently given his life to Christ on an IV retreat. So since his roommate's decision he has been very critical of the Christian faith.
He realized at some point in that dvd as the Holy Spirit convicted him that he wasn't living out the lifestyle he is supposed to and how he views his faith. This had been a major prayer for the friends and people in that room. This prayer is about someone's lifestyle but there was a recognition and awareness of a decision that he has to make.
I had no idea when I packed this dvd this would happen. I almost didn't bring it. I didn't have some great revelation about bring this new Nooma dvd. I just happen to place it in my bag, but God wanted it there and he used it.
God continues to move. God continues to use a crazy white kid (as tim put it) for some reason. God is still on the throne and he is still working in and around me. I am so blessed that He allows me to be a part of his work.
