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Evangelistic Meeting and Rest

Testimony★★★★

During an evangelistic meeting in Oregon, I struggled with sleep deprivation. God confronted me about my goals and priorities, leading to a surrender of control to Him. Despite feeling tired, the meetings were powerful and successful.

Also attributed to: Unknown

Arruda, Gabriel, “The Truth About the Sabbath Rest” (AudioVerse teaching 43125).

The point

A preacher recounts their experience of sleep deprivation during an evangelistic meeting in Oregon, leading to a spiritual confrontation and surrender.

Scripture
Audience
AdultsYouth
Occasions
Evangelistic Meeting
Tone
Sobering · Uplifting
To tell aloud
about 2 min · 36 words
Subjects
SurrenderPrioritiesEvangelismSabbathTrust in GodTrustRest
▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Arruda, Gabriel — “The Truth About the Sabbath Rest” ↗

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