REHABILITATION
Today is the day that the Lord has made.
Tedashii, myself, along with my friends Brandon and A.T. start the day off reading through 1 John chapter 4. In community, our hope is strengthened.
So far, our team has only been in the orphanages and church compound. Today, after Brandon teaches, we will venture out into the village’s Freedom Square and share the power of God, which is the Gospel! Tedashii and I will do a concert there, and the biggest FM station in the area has announced it so the village is anticipating it.
We have spent much of the day in prayer. Satan is alive and at work all around. There are many Muslims, witch doctors, and mystics who are hostile to Christianity here. Anything could happen today. We’ve heard stories of persecution and hostility but mostly just people who are hard-hearted toward grace and think righteousness is something we earn. So as the hours pass, we ask the Lord to prepare our hearts and theirs. This is the first time I’ve rapped through the Rehab album, but I plan to treat it like my last.
As we pull into Freedom Square, there are people huddled around the 5×10 platform we will rap on. The sound system is old and dusty but reliable. Tedashii and I begin going thru songs and stopping to articulate our hearts thru a translator from time-to-time. Then something in Tedashii snapped. “Allah is not God!” he declared. The place froze in awkward silence. “Allah is not God; Jesus is God and Muhammad is dead!” I was waiting for a riot because by this time there were hundreds of people surrounding us listening. Our translator hesitated but in boldness quoted Tedashii in Arabic. Then, as Tedashii went on to say more, the sound equipment went out. Perfect timing right? Satan is a liar.
There was a moment of unrest, and I was prompted to give a word, so I grabbed a Bible and began to preach the Gospel at the top of my lungs through Romans. My eyes locked with a man dressed in Islamic garb and in compassion I talked about righteousness not being earned but revealed through God in Christ. Then a storm brewed, and the rain came down hard scattering some but many just moved underneath the large canopy behind the stage. So, we turned around and faced them continuing to tell them about Christ. After many professions of faith were made, we prayed for authenticity; as we said amen, the storm lifted, and a bright rainbow stood up against the bright blue backdrop of the sky.
God was always with us. His covenants stand. We are unworthy of this mission. I am daily being rehabilitated. It has never been and will never be about us. It’s about Jesus. God’s power is not limited to our gifts, our equipment, or our resources. God is enough. The Holy Spirit is enough.
All Comments 39
Praise be to God!! Nothing like Godly boldness infuse with a powerfully consuming compassionate love!!! The Holy Spirit changes things....Praying for you guys, Grace and Peace
Godspeed
Dre
– Oct 1 2010
The presence of God in your life and work give's me shivers some times. It's amazing what He is doing through you Lecrae.
carlson
– Oct 1 2010
Wow, that took some real boldness for T-Dot to say that. Gotta keep praying for you guys, because y'all are living out that "Send Me" lyric right now:
"Man I wanna stock up/pack a bag and walk up/in a country where sharing my faith will get me shot up.."
Much love to you brothers for actually practicing what you preach. With this whole Eddie Long thing going, we need to hear about saints actually living this thing. God Bless.
Rohan
– Oct 1 2010
Praise be to Jesus! I am awed at God's power being manifest through your team!
Titus
– Oct 1 2010
Wow that is amazing How god is Moving over there. I will continue in prayer for you Guys that You may proclaim God's word in all boldness and truth!!!!!!!!
Bobby
– Oct 1 2010
Wow...such an incredible testimony of Gods grace in our lives that we are able to hear His gospel so often. definitely praying for everyone over there who has professed Christ and for those whose hearts are still ignorant of our great God!!! i'll also definitely being praying for y'all that God might continue to use you as mighty tools for the spreading of His Gospel!
Jacob
– Oct 1 2010
wow....Good is so good! Thanks for sharing the testimony! Encouraged!
kk
– Oct 1 2010
Praise the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Glory Hallelujah!!!. Father God I pray that you continue to your blessed work through our brothers in Christ. Father I ask in the mighty name of Jesus Christ that you keep them safe, I plead the blood of Jesus Christ from the very crown of their heads to the soles of their feet. Father God I give you all the glory for you are a faithful Father in your holy word you said you never leave us or forsake us and you showed that on today I bless thy holy name. I come as humble as a child in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen
shalonda edwards
– Oct 1 2010
Amen, Brothers! I pray for those who have ears let them HEAR the Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ. May He be exalted and glorified through you.
Kelisha Williams
– Oct 1 2010
Tears are falling as I type this... awesome awesome awesome is our God! What a beautiful testimony!!! I'm challenged at your boldness in the face of extreme opposition! Thank you for sharing and living your life out to glorify God and bring others to Him!! ...will be praying for safe travel home to your families!
Laurie Kaler
– Oct 1 2010
Soli Deo Gloria!
Andrew
– Oct 2 2010
Reading this has encouraged me in my walk with Christ. The spirit has been telling me to live more for him and less of me. And how we should crucify our desires and live for Christ. Thanks and i encourage you guys to keep on preaching the truth. Mark 16:15 Keep me in your prayers as so will I.
Jesse
– Oct 2 2010
It gave me chills just to read this. May we NEVER forget how AWESOME our God is! He is ALL-POWERFUL, and Satan cannot prevail against His might! How amazing it must have been for y'all to experience His power in this way! I am praying for more boldness and more lives to be changed!
Katie Russell
– Oct 2 2010
the testimony of your courage in Christ, unwaivering ministry of the gospel, and God's presence and power with you is ministering to me deeply. prayed and praying for you all as you are poured out for Christ.
Q
– Oct 2 2010
wow amen
betze
– Oct 2 2010
SOLI DEO GLORIA!!!! AMEN. Its never been about us. I thank God for what He is doing in different platforms. The Lord is with us also as He is with u guys. Grace and Peace crae and Ted. GOD BLESS YOU.
ERIC
– Oct 2 2010
Grace and Peace to you guys. God is using you guys. Proclaim the Gospel with Power through the Holy Spirit. Thanks for sharing. Stay in encouraged. GOD is AWESOME!!!
Lance
– Oct 2 2010
Glory be to God for that...
God will never leave us, and will never leave you guys either.
He always comes to save the day.
â? Our God is an awesome God and He reigns â?
Tonye
– Oct 2 2010
Grace and Peace be unto you brothers out there in hostile territory. I spread the word of the Lord in my neighborhood and surrounding places, but I thank God for saints who travel abroad, I could neva complain about what im doing when there are saints who go to countries where the word of the Lord can really get you martyred. I'm thankful for you brothers in word and deed, because I listen to your music daily and it helps me do my duty. May God continue to bless you all with protection and boldness as you do His work.
J Mack
– Oct 2 2010
All I can say is wow. And by the looks of it so can most the other people reading this. Let us (ME most of all) see this and not type amen while not walking it out. Allow us to bear fruit out of inspiration of this update. Amen. See you the 23rd. Love God, Preach Christ, Kill Sin
Zadok
– Oct 2 2010
Thank the Lord such a blessing hearing what you guys are doing. Boldness is so important in many different ways especially about Christ. Can't wait to see you guys back in the states though. Unashamed 116. Amen...
Tom
– Oct 2 2010
I don't want to see you hurt my brother! We love you! But
No one and I mean no one can take care of you guys out there except for Jesus and through your testimony I can see his doing that!
That storm drove the out the evildoers and kept the strong in loving faith!ima pray for you I'm church today and rehab is been a blessing! Father protect the church of God! I'm Jesus name amen!
SergioO
– Oct 3 2010
Wow! I'm encouraged to hear these stories coming from yall in Sudan. I'm still prayin 4 u as you continue your mission of pointing people to Christ. Big Nate
Big Nate
– Oct 3 2010
wow this was such an encouraging message!!! God is truly working through you guys!!! I will pray for your safe return home. Rehab is a kingdom banger..its encouraging and convicting to my spirit!! I can hear the passion in your voice crae, def put your heart in this one!!
ashley alafberg
– Oct 3 2010
Awesome!!!!The lord is so good.Im really happy that the lord is keeping you guys safe.You guys mission is a great definition of walking off of faith and walking on water.PRAISE GOD YAHWEH SHALOM!!!Ill keep on praying for you guys who are my brothers in christ hope you come to auburn,al one day and perform for the school.As god told joshua"Be strong and courageous!Do not be affraid or discouraged.For the lord your god is with you whereever you go."Joshua 1-9 Shalom Brothers
Johnnie Enels
– Oct 4 2010
wow, am inspired...glory to Jesus. thank you Lord.
Isaac Mukonyezi
– Oct 4 2010
WOW! encouraging message for others to preach. Praise The Lord :)
Tayaki Fung
– Oct 4 2010
Wow! Praise the true and living God!! Only God knows what took place in the hearts and minds of those people who heard the gospel on that day. I pray that God transformed, regenerated and delivered those who were not believers and encouraged those who were. Hallelujah!!
Yolanda
– Oct 4 2010
wow that just gives me the chills bro, God is amazing! Seeing Him work is something that is just soo amazing! i love you guys and the work God is doing in you! i cant wait when you guys come thru Pittsburgh! ill be there and just cant wait to feel the Holy Spirit move in that place! God bless
eddie pesa
– Oct 5 2010
This was so encouraging to hear. Brought me to tears. That's why I stand behind Reach, not just because the music is good, but because you guys preach Christ as the word tell us to do. I am really striving to do the same and can't wait for the day when I travel and preach the gospel. God bless y'all. God, you are awesome!!!
Jimisha
– Oct 8 2010
God is Awesome! What an encouragement. Continue to proclaim the gospel boldly!
Shar
– Oct 11 2010
Man thats amazing God works in the wierdest ways but he works always on time and never out of time AMEN!!!! we in this thang for life Christ 'ifu Bangin
Pierre Shepherd
– Oct 11 2010
I love these beats and Lacrae is saying it like it was, is, and will be. Man wish I could jam with you. =)
Joseph Davidson
– Oct 16 2010
wow....so touchin. God wil owez mek away 4 us
Sarah mkochi
– Dec 7 2010
Amen! Keep spreading God's word. You are all in my prayers that you touch hearts and return home safely.
Dana
– Dec 23 2010
It's amazing just to see what the Lord is doing on his planet and on his terms. We are most privileged to be living in this last hours. My prayer is that as the hour draws near, we live more and more like Christ, 1 John 2:6 like. Y'all keep doing what y'all do for the Lord and let us not deviate. Until the Lord comes, let's stick out like sore thumbs.
Church Boy
– Mar 10 2011
Well that is amazing and cool.
John
– Mar 30 2011
You are a regular St Paul you go out to spread the gospel with courage. I thankGod that your mother did not abort you. Many babies do not survive. 50 million infints in the womb are aborted. How many of our brothers and sisters are marters in the womb??
sandra barron
– Jun 11 2012
more people will view it. I am stepipng out in new territory. Pastor Clayton's message on Sunday, Scary First Steps was for me in regards to this. I am living one step at a time. Fear is the fence that keeps you locked in your comfort zone as Pastor said. In my weakness to break out, GOD'S strength is the only way I will break out of my comfort zone. Please pray for me. Thanks Linda W. love linda kay
Dave
– Sep 19 2012