How God Led Me to be a Missionary in Japan || My Testimony

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2020
  • From lust to love. From selfishness to sacrifice. From brokenness to hope. This is my testimony of how God used a broken marriage to sanctify me and send me out as a missionary to Japan.
    #Christian #Missionary #Testimony
    WHO AM I?
    My name is Timothy Burda and I am a career missionary with SEND International. My goal is to use my gifts to help share and encourage others to grow in Christ.
    CONTACT ME:
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Комментарии • 307

  • @littleghent4139
    @littleghent4139 3 года назад +133

    As a Christian living in Japan who sees that the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, I praise God for sending someone like Tim to Japan ! Excited to see how God will use him to build His kingdom here :) 日本から応援しています!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +6

      Thank you Naomi! I'm just seeing this comment now...

    • @true2truth310
      @true2truth310 3 года назад

      Would like to talk to A Believer in Japan
      Please diage80 at gmail.com

    • @crystalloo1310
      @crystalloo1310 3 года назад +3

      Being a Christian I feel so bad Japan has so many grace from Lord Jesus but don’t appreciate Him. 悲しい😢

    • @true2truth310
      @true2truth310 3 года назад +2

      @@crystalloo1310 Hallelujah Crystal... Are you in Japan?

    • @crystalloo1310
      @crystalloo1310 3 года назад +3

      @@true2truth310 I am not in Japan now, I used to be there learning Japanese.

  • @joycewanjiru3546
    @joycewanjiru3546 3 года назад +46

    So glad to hear this. I recently got a job in Japan. I know that God has led me there for such. I look forward to sharing Christ. Bless you immensely

    • @pastorlisaharper9027
      @pastorlisaharper9027 3 года назад +1

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    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад +1

      But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness," Galatians 5:22

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda 5 месяцев назад

      joyce, how is your job and your evangelism going in Japan?

  • @juris1827
    @juris1827 3 года назад +36

    Prayers for you brother in Christ from the Philippines! 🇵🇭
    I hope and pray that in the near future Japan will be transformef and be led to Jesus.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +6

      Thank you for your prayers! I hope for the same thing. 🙂

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      The concern for world evangelisation is not something tacked on to a man’s personal Christianity, which he may take or leave as he chooses. It is rooted in the character of the God who has come to us in Christ Jesus.ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад +2

      Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice." Philippians 4:4

  • @LearningTreeTop
    @LearningTreeTop Год назад +13

    Thank you for obeying the calling of God to serve as a missionary to Japan. We have prayed for the Lord to bring workers into this harvest field. We had an exchange student from Japan living with us, and her family was so open to the gospel, and we brought them to church as they have never stepped into one. Our daughter is teaching ESL in S. Korea and hopefully one day she can go to Japan. May the Lord provide for you and your ministry.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад +2

      Thank you Nikki for praying, and for your kind message. God has been providing for me and establishing me here in Japan. If you ever want to read one of my updates, please feel free to check them out here -> www.hereiamgod.net

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda 5 месяцев назад

      @@hereiamgodThank you for the blog url. I just went and was impressed with what God is doing thru you here in Japan.

  • @Hannah-um3ri
    @Hannah-um3ri 3 года назад +29

    Oh man a missionary trip to Japan would be my dream! The mental health/ suicide rate in Japan is one of the worst in Asia. They can definitely benefit from Jesus in their lives! God bless you and protect you and praying that you use Gods word to reach the people of Japan! 🙌

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +7

      Thank you Hannah for your prayers! Who knows, maybe God will someday open up a door for you as well to join us in Japan and share Christ.

    • @Hannah-um3ri
      @Hannah-um3ri 3 года назад +3

      @@hereiamgod Amen! I declare it in Jesus name 🙏🙌

    • @thewillingvessels7542
      @thewillingvessels7542 2 года назад

      ​@@Hannah-um3ri Hello, i am a missionary & Japan is one of the places God is calling me to. Me and The team Will soon be going. If You are interested. i Would Love to Connect.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      Prayer is the mighty engine that is to move the missionary work.ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад +2

      "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11

  • @shawnkim8542
    @shawnkim8542 3 года назад +41

    Fellow brother in Christ. May God bless you in Yeshua Christ name. From Republic of Korea. Amen

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Shawn for your word of encouragement!

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      Thus, it can never be the province of a few enthusiasts, a sideline or a specialty of those who happen to have a bent that way. It is the distinctive mark of being a Christian.ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22

    • @shawnkim8542
      @shawnkim8542 Год назад +1

      @Tanzeel. U R. Rehman I now believe more that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God. May all the glory go to Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

    • @shawnkim8542
      @shawnkim8542 Год назад +1

      @Tanzeel. U R. Rehman No. Because if we look at Scripture. In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. Jesus Christ is the Word and is God. Also it says that all things were made through Him and for Him. So basically everything on this plannet was made for Jesus Christ. Now I still need to grow up and read the Bible more diligently but this is the best of my answer to you. May the True Glory and Honour go to the True Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

  • @romeomk510
    @romeomk510 Год назад +4

    I'm astonished by how virtually identical my marriage failure testimony is to this brother.

  • @johnejapan
    @johnejapan 3 года назад +21

    Thank you for your brutally honest story.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      The average pastor views his church as a local church with a missions program; while he ought to realize that if he is in fact pastoring a church, it is to be a global church with a missions purpose.ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад +1

      Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." John 16:24

  • @ravenarbenowske7652
    @ravenarbenowske7652 3 года назад +18

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for answering the call to Japan. I pray that God will use you in many ways there 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 He clearly loves the people ofJapan and wants them to have a relationship with Him. What an honor it is to be apart of something so huge as being used by Him.
    God bless you!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      Amen. Thank you Raven. I really appreciate your prayers, and I agree this is truly an honor.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory," 1 Peter 1:8

  • @aaadit4131
    @aaadit4131 2 года назад +9

    Hallelujah. Thank you for being LIGHT in the darkness. God bless you abundantly. You really inspired me to follow Lord with all my heart

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад +1

      Amen! Thank you for sharing that with me. May the Lord open doors, guide you, and bless your efforts abundantly! 🙂

  • @Belovedfire
    @Belovedfire Год назад +4

    I saw God in my dreams, I saw Jesus face and whole body then l touched his feet and was healed from blindness. I saw angels in my dreams, I heard God voice speaking to me like he spoke to Moses. I saw myself preaching, God is calling me to ministry or to serve him 🙏

  • @NUNINJ
    @NUNINJ 3 года назад +8

    What a powerful testimony! Praise the Lord 🙌 for what He has done in your life! Yes, let's use our singleness for God's glory. I'm crying right now... Just inspiring! Thanks for sharing 🙏

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +3

      Nicole, this is one of the most encouraging comments I have received for this video! Thank you for posting this. I'm glad that God can use my story to encourage others.

  • @Faithfulfarmer
    @Faithfulfarmer Месяц назад +1

    Amen. Thanks for sharing. I joined the mission field and your testimony of singleness and betrayal helped as it is something I’m currently wrestling with

  • @OnizukaSenseSay
    @OnizukaSenseSay 8 месяцев назад +2

    Brother. Regarding your marriage, a VERY similar thing happened to me around that same time period. So heartbreaking. However, I am happy to hear what you are doing to reach the people of Japan.

  • @tricianasimpson9256
    @tricianasimpson9256 3 года назад +6

    Your testimony is beautiful. God has so much in store for your life. Keep climbing.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +2

      Thank you Triciana, I really appreciate your encouragement.

  • @gustavomxsd123
    @gustavomxsd123 3 года назад +4

    A bless to hear about your testimony. Japan people really are in a very difficult situation, without Christ, without real hope for tomorrow. Real difficulties may came to the mission that the Lord gave you, but i know that Christ that call you will be your hope, your strength. He does the job that we cant, and we give him the glory. Bless brother from Chile.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +2

      Thank you for your word of encouragement Gustavo!

  • @bryantannibanjr.158
    @bryantannibanjr.158 Год назад +4

    Wow.. I never heard about a missionary in Japan. Praise God for your life

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda 5 месяцев назад

      Please pray for the emperor to become Christian.

  • @cristinatimofte8970
    @cristinatimofte8970 Год назад +1

    Amazing how God is using a vessel for His glory, praying to be a servant in japan… God is able

  • @eclipseii8439
    @eclipseii8439 3 года назад +6

    I feel like I also have this calling
    I had a similar upbringing, and I wanted to go to Japan since the moment I knew it exsisted. my pastor and his wife were also missionaries in Japan. In fourth grade I started going to a private Christian school, with my pastor's wife as my teacher. Instead of Bible class on Mondays, she taught us Japanese (because we already had Chapel on Mondays) I never really saw myself as wanting to be a missionary.
    In seventh grade at the same school, we had to write a book report. We had a small selection to choose from. They were all by Janet and Geoff Benge (they write amazing biographies of missionaries) I didn't think much of it and grabbed a random one. While reading it, I realized that this is what I want to do. It took a long time of praying to figure out where. Then, I heard a whisper in my ear, it said Japan. I was alone in my room, trying to put all the pieces together.
    It's a few months later, I have almost all hiragana memorized, and just wrote my first kanji

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      I'm glad to hear this. May the Lord give you wisdom, clarity, and direction as you seek Him regarding this. Feel free to let me know how this turns out for you.

  • @tytakamura
    @tytakamura 3 года назад +4

    Amen brother! Please continue your work in Japan, we need more and more missionaries like yourself.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Yes! Thank you for the encouragement Ty!

  • @wankalipon7527
    @wankalipon7527 Год назад +1

    God bless your ministry brother.I am a missionary in Assam state of India.Please pray for me too.

  • @marksteiner3810
    @marksteiner3810 2 месяца назад +1

    When Jesus comes, the tempter's power is broken -
    When Jesus comes, the tears are wiped away -
    He takes the gloom, and fills the life with glory -
    For all is changed, when Jesus comes to stay!

  • @joskyshams4758
    @joskyshams4758 2 года назад +4

    This is so encouraging as I look forward in stepping into mission field.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад +1

      I’m glad to know that God has encouraged you with this video! 🙂

  • @user-nj3ej4ei7t
    @user-nj3ej4ei7t Месяц назад +1

    これを翻訳しなければならなかったのですが、素晴らしい話がありました。ある日、私が車で家に向かっていたとき、突然主が霊において私のところに来られました。私は彼をとても身近に感じました。私が彼にラジオでどんな曲でもかけてくれるように頼めば、きっと私の信仰を祝福してくれるだろう、と私は知っていました。
    それで私は言いました、「わかりました、主よ、「ニルヴァーナまでにありのままで来てください」を演奏してください。
    ラジオをつけると、その場で曲が流れ始めました、完璧に…
    私は滝のように悪寒に襲われ、泣きながら震え始めました。
    彼は私の私道で10分間私と一緒にいました。車から降りるまで。
    それから数か月後、私は驚くべき祈りがはるかに頻繁に答えられるようになりました。それは、祈るときに疑うことをやめるのに役立ち、聖書の指示に従うことができたからです。 6年経った今でも、イエスの御名によって祈りが聞き入れられます。

  • @lalnuntluangisailo8740
    @lalnuntluangisailo8740 Год назад +3

    Tim, so nice to hear your ministry in Sendai Japan. May God help you and may many Japanese accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour. We will pray for you. God bless you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад +1

      Amen. Thank you for your prayers and this very encouraging comment.

  • @tallmikbcroft6937
    @tallmikbcroft6937 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. You have encouraged another brother in the LORD שלום

  • @julienbaba8076
    @julienbaba8076 3 года назад +4

    I'd really love to be used by God in Japan ❤️

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +2

      May the Lord satisfy the desires of your heart, and lead you to this.

  • @satomistout353
    @satomistout353 3 года назад +6

    A beautiful testimony! Thank you for caring my home country. I pray that God blesses you and spreads his kingdom through your dedication.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Thank you Satomi san for your word of encouragement!

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      The Christian is not obedient unless he is doing all in his power to send the Gospel to the heathen world.ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you." John 16:22

  • @ricksteamboat8051
    @ricksteamboat8051 Год назад +1

    Well done good n faithful servant for walking and working with the most high God. So beautiful.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад

      Amen. Thank you for this encouragement Rick.

  • @Merlita1973
    @Merlita1973 2 года назад +1

    i have the same struggle as you of being single with God and it flow me out to have a difficulties of facing life go through but God strengthen me each day to fight in my ownself and continue to serve God for the rest of my life, as of now i am still at School of Theology, knowing more about God's Word to be prepared in my heart desire serving God through mission anywhere where God want to send me.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      That is a good heart to have. 🙂

  • @catherinetomas8588
    @catherinetomas8588 2 года назад +4

    GOD bless you and may you harvest plentiful for JESUS 🙏😊

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

  • @matildawolfram4687
    @matildawolfram4687 2 года назад +7

    Being a missionary is a great responsibility! A missionary must have great energy, fortitude, and courage. Wherever the missionary goes, no matter what part of the world he is in, he must spread the Word. Locals must understand what the missionary is telling them. The missionary must get the Word right! Therefore, every missionary must know the language of the local people! To everyone who is on a mission or preparing for one, I would like to recommend a very good workshop written by Yury Ivantsiv Polyglot Notes: Practical tips for learning foreign language. This wonderful book will give you answers how to properly learn a foreign language with a minimum of your time and effort. This book provides answers to many of the questions that everyone faces when learning a language. I wish you good luck in your important work!

    • @alecgurney9305
      @alecgurney9305 2 года назад

      Dont bother the locals and their way of life with a fairytale

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      The will of God - nothing less, nothing more, nothing else ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." 1 Peter 5:10

  • @jonanmartinezs.d.c3006
    @jonanmartinezs.d.c3006 3 года назад +3

    Awesome testimony Tim. May God keep using you and blessing you greatly. I Have always been interested in Japan for Christ although I may never be able to go there I pray that God keep sending people like you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      The work is plentiful for sure, and I pray that God continues sending workers as well. I'm glad I have this opportunity to go.

  • @aqirajunin9998
    @aqirajunin9998 3 года назад +5

    Hye Tim! Am so blessed with your sharing. Hope to see you somewhere in Japan, reaching the unreached people.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Thank you Aqira, maybe you will! I plan to arrive in September.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure." Psalm 16:9

  • @Martin_Giftofthetent
    @Martin_Giftofthetent Год назад +1

    Hallelujah. Here I am Lord, send me wherever. I am available Lord.

  • @annmathew1411
    @annmathew1411 3 года назад +6

    Greatly appreciated n inspired...Japan is that country I always pray for that the whole country will turn to Jesus along with my own country..India....stay blessed in Jesus Name

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Ann. I pray that the Lord would use both of us in a way He sees fit to turn the hearts of the nations we care about to Himself...

    • @annmathew1411
      @annmathew1411 3 года назад +1

      @@hereiamgod Amen

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      If missions languish, it is because the whole life of godliness is feeble. The command to go everywhere and preach to everybody is not obeyed until the will is lost by self-surrender in the will of God. Living, praying, giving and going will always be found together ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

  • @michelleberry313
    @michelleberry313 3 года назад +4

    God Bless You Tim! Your testimony is brave & beautiful!

  • @alecquinones3515
    @alecquinones3515 3 года назад +2

    I love this man thanks for sharing!

  • @boagogouwe6795
    @boagogouwe6795 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for you testimony, I find it quite convicting as I found myself in love with Japan in the midst of discovering my purpose. I plan to move there in March and I pray God continues to lead me and help me grow in this season. ❤

  • @joshuachristy5112
    @joshuachristy5112 Месяц назад +1

    Praise God dear Brother

  • @myb5558
    @myb5558 20 дней назад

    I hope you show them that work and success isn't everything. God is the truth

  • @simmijoshua8816
    @simmijoshua8816 Год назад

    Watching your story from India. I'm christian leader here. Very much love from India. Bless you. Keep growing in Lord.

  • @happylovesmile6415
    @happylovesmile6415 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your story!!!! You are a gift from God!!!!!!! Can you make more videos?????

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад +1

      Thank you my friend, that is encouraging to hear. I try to make a video every 6 weeks. I have a few planned right now, and more to come when I enter Japan. :)

  • @ashisrai6039
    @ashisrai6039 2 года назад +1

    Brother Tim, God is using you for his Kingdom that is the most powerful thing to witness and other things is just a vanishing event...

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      I really appreciate your encouraging comment. It is my hope to be used by God and hear “well done good and faithful servant” someday.

  • @LoRock1
    @LoRock1 3 месяца назад

    Thank you brother for sharing your wonderful testimony. Very similar to my testimony and praise the Lord. I’m actually a missionary to Thailand, who is currently raising support to launch out. Thank you for your heart and your love for our King and our Father’s glory!❤️‍🔥

  • @stephenmason5773
    @stephenmason5773 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your story with the world! Much appreciated ! Sending blessings from Canada!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Stephen for your encouraging message!

  • @IGOROT0
    @IGOROT0 2 года назад +2

    amazed with your testimony.. I like the Last part.. if our Work is done.. God call us well done thou Good and Faithful Servants..

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      That’s what we all hope to hear.

  • @juliapegula4169
    @juliapegula4169 3 месяца назад

    Blessings! God has great plans for you. More is coming.🙌🏽

  • @Ghumantay2024
    @Ghumantay2024 3 года назад +3

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥳 our GOD IS OUR GOD WHO HOLDS ALL OUR FUTHURE!

  • @fatemaomar9699
    @fatemaomar9699 2 года назад +2

    I'm not a Christian, but God bless you 😃

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      I appreciate your kind encouragement Fatima. I hope that you would remember my story that the Lord Jesus Christ may bless you as well. Take care friend.

  • @urkoolUncle
    @urkoolUncle 2 года назад +2

    WOW..... just WOW !!!
    What a Great Testimony!!! God is really moving through you, Tim!!
    The Lord sealed me with His Spirit in 1979 and I've gotten involved in alot of bad Bible teaching and carnality at the same time being in different ministries. However I really didn't know the True Gospel and God did not fully reveal it to me during that time.
    (I discovered american-churchianity is about getting things for self and has very little to do with surrendering self totally to God).
    I went to China in 2008 to teach English at a University but underneath it all, I was on a mission trip!!! Chinese students are respectful beyond words and the Chinese people in humble settings will always smile and find a way to be positive ---- even without confessing or knowing Christ. I attended a church that was allowed by the government but not promoted. I walked by armed police with rifles to enter the main door and inside was the Presence of God that was unlike anything I can describe. I didn't understand the pastor (who spoke Chinese) but everyone in there had hands raised, tears in their eyes, reinforcing the pastor's words. Everyone there, including me, focused completely on the Presence because at any time, those armed guards could enter that church and take all of us to prison ---- if they thought something was being said against the government or the Party.
    I left China after a year because the person I married (a 'christian') was more a burden than a help-meet. I came to realize that just because a person confesses the Lord, it doesn't mean you will be equally yoked!!! (It may be the person is a 'professor' and not a possessor; or it could mean that the person was not God's Choice --- even though they knew the Lord!!!! Two Christians together does not mean it's God's Will for those two to be together!!).
    It's now April 2022; I'm 61 and have been in the darkest wilderness of my life the past few years. I KNOW that God is preparing me; He will not waste anything to incorporate HIs Will in my life. (I'm still alive so He has a purpose!!! Age means NOTHING to God: He will work through young and old!!!)
    This video inspired me beyond words.
    Thanks so much for posting!!!
    Maranatha.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      I’m glad that God has used my testimony to stir up your heart and encourage you! I was encourage to read about your experience in China, and I hope that you will continue to pursue ministry (in whatever form it takes) wherever God has planted you. He is faithful, and no matter what our circumstance are, we can find joy and peace in serving Him. Feel free to send me a Facebook friend request if you want to stay connected.

    • @rainsofhealing
      @rainsofhealing Год назад +1

      What an excellent comment. So many things you said resonate deeply with me. God bless you! Age is not important to God, whether young (ie: Samuel, Jeremiah etc) or older! A vessel is a vessel and God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called amen!

  • @aspenli9941
    @aspenli9941 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing so openly. May God bless your ministry.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      Amen. Thank you Aspen. May He always use what we give Him.

  • @JustJakeTravel
    @JustJakeTravel Месяц назад +1

    Awesome

  • @xBeeGee
    @xBeeGee 3 года назад +6

    I’m hoping to go on a mission to Japan. Great vid!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Thank you!

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад +1

      For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning." Psalm 30:5

  • @Xmasbonbo
    @Xmasbonbo 2 года назад +1

    very honest confession!
    Japan needs you!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      I believe the greatest evidence we have to point people to God is the work He has done in our own lives, and the power of that evidence is in our willingness to be transparent.

  • @lisawong4704
    @lisawong4704 3 года назад +1

    Inspiring and may hand of Lord continue to keep and uphold you

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Lisa, thank you for your kind words of encouragement. May the Lord continue to do what you have said. 🙂

  • @anushiyaestherj9399
    @anushiyaestherj9399 3 года назад +2

    Praise God for this wonderful testimony.. God bless you brother 💜!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Thank you Anushiya for your encouragement!

  • @jandl9417
    @jandl9417 Год назад

    I see a humble, changed man…..thanks for your honesty, God will use your story greatly if He hadn’t already:)
    🙏❤️🙏

  • @benemubi
    @benemubi 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for sharing.its like inspire of all the chaos in life we can still break through to a beautiful relationship with our creator.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      God will use difficulties to draw us close to Him. We need to be willing to embrace this and trust Him.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

  • @stevenkunkel7283
    @stevenkunkel7283 2 года назад +1

    Powerful thank you for sharing this story to us. I am a content single missionary in Japan living in Osaka connecting churches and I was impacted by your testimony. I hope I’m meeting you soon if I can go to Sendai. God bless you abundantly.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад +1

      Steven, it looks like I may be staying in the Tokyo region for language study. Let’s connect sometime in the future.

    • @stevenkunkel7283
      @stevenkunkel7283 2 года назад

      @@hereiamgod not a problem. I sent you a FB request so you should be receiving it. My mother showed me your video and I am glad to watch your story. Rich blessings.

  • @reya9801
    @reya9801 3 года назад +2

    Love it man! God bless!! 🇨🇦❤️

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Thank you for the encouragement Rey.

  • @samvaartjes1099
    @samvaartjes1099 Год назад +1

    What an encouragement this testimony is! Seeing what God has done in you and through your life is so wonderful - how amazing that you can see that the pain of your past has been used by Him for His purposes! 😊 thanks so much for sharing!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад

      Amen. Thanks you Sam for your encouragement! 🙂

  • @lembeemmanuel6758
    @lembeemmanuel6758 Месяц назад

    What a beautiful testimony. Thanks for sharing.

  • @samiksharai8178
    @samiksharai8178 Год назад +1

    Thankyou so much..
    This really helped me to understand what's going on in my life..

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад +1

      No pain is ever wasted with the Lord. I’m glad this video has encouraged you.

  • @ChocZurp
    @ChocZurp Год назад

    Wow this touched me a lot. I feel everything you say.

  • @shseducation5700
    @shseducation5700 3 года назад +2

    I managed to watch your video when I am in dire need to confirm God's call for me to serve Him. Your video is adding fire to my faith. Your last statement whether your commitment is the right path is also my deep concern to make my own decision. God bless you brother

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      May the Lord give you wisdom and peace about where He is leading you.
      If I may, I would suggest you sit down with your pastor and share your heart with him about this. Their is wisdom in the multitude of counsel, and people who know you can offer great advice as to where they see God leading you.
      Let me know how this goes for you my friend.

    • @shseducation5700
      @shseducation5700 3 года назад

      @@hereiamgod thank you bro. Been talked to several pastor I know. I'm told to think about the 'cost' and another told me to execute. I have questions for you. When you received the call, do you directly go or prepare yourself first? (Go to seminary or something else)

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      I think what you do after God has given you the desire for missions is different for each person. Some people need to prepare, some people just need to go. All I can say is for you to seek God for His leading and He will make your paths straight.

    • @shseducation5700
      @shseducation5700 3 года назад

      Thank you. Our convo means a lot to me. May God pour our his grace to Japan through you so many people will be saved.

  • @cristinatimofte8970
    @cristinatimofte8970 Год назад

    May God use your gifts to bless others brother Tim. Amazing testimony of God’s grace and mercy

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад

      Thank you Cristina for your encouragement. 🙂

  • @GoandLove
    @GoandLove 3 года назад +4

    Man, what a touching testimony! Thank you for being real and honest, I’m sure that wasn’t easy. It’s very cool to see what God’s doing currently in your life!! Amazing videography also!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Yeah, their is no power in a testimony if we can't be real about the significant issues in our lives. Thanks for the encouragement.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      The work of the church is not survival. She exists to fulfill the Great Commission.ruclips.net/video/tLPSsepMUXI/видео.html

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." John 15:11

  • @SuperBagoezzz
    @SuperBagoezzz 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for your sharing! God bless

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      You’re welcome my friend. Thank you.

  • @RobetteRodgers-dq2vl
    @RobetteRodgers-dq2vl 7 месяцев назад

    Bless you MAN OF GOD 😊😊😊

  • @pdrewcho
    @pdrewcho 2 года назад +2

    Nice video brother! See you in Japan sometime in the future!

  • @BitsOfThisNThat
    @BitsOfThisNThat 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing, God Bless you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Than you for your encouragement! 🙂

  • @dimitriosm86
    @dimitriosm86 3 года назад +2

    God bless you man!!

  • @MrJhughs1
    @MrJhughs1 4 месяца назад

    Hard, but awesome story. BLESSINGS!!!

  • @luvinsingin07
    @luvinsingin07 8 месяцев назад +1

    Powerful testimony, and thank you for sharing! The last couple days God has put on my heart what a spiritually starving people the Japanese are, despite Japan not usually being one of the first countries that comes to mind when people think of the international mission field. Thank you for being obedient to the Lord!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  8 месяцев назад

      If you appreciated this video, I am about to upload another one like it. It is a Japanese testimony and it may encourage you.

  • @joeyfernandez3267
    @joeyfernandez3267 2 года назад +2

    I thanked Jesus for your life Bro, continue to make Jesus name famous. God bless your ministry

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      Thank you for your encouragement Joey.

  • @PRINCESSRMPS
    @PRINCESSRMPS 3 года назад +1

    God Bless and guide every step.🙏🏻

  • @victorianguyen9309
    @victorianguyen9309 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony. God bless you brother!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      My pleasure Victoria, I hope it encouraged you.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад +2

      “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." Isaiah 55:12

    • @victorianguyen9309
      @victorianguyen9309 Год назад

      @@KyagulanyiMinistries Amen

  • @andrearose4338
    @andrearose4338 Год назад +1

    I love your testimony

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад

      Thank you Andrea for your encouragement.

  • @TheKindredCollection
    @TheKindredCollection 3 года назад +2

    Whoa! Praise God! I might see you there someday, as I feel the Lord's leading to Sendai, and I am starting to fundraise to go! When you said Sendai, that really shocked me!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      I'm glad God caused you to stumble upon this video. I hope it has encouraged you. What missionary organization are you apart of?

    • @TheKindredCollection
      @TheKindredCollection 3 года назад +1

      @@hereiamgod I'll be going through Youth with a Mission.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      That's great! I'm excited for you! When you get closer to getting there please reach out to me. My contact info is on my channel page.

    • @TheKindredCollection
      @TheKindredCollection 2 года назад

      ​@@hereiamgod Congrats on making it to Japan, and may the Lord bless your ministry in Tokyo. I have just hit my funding level to start my visa paperwork and will be going in the next 3-6 months. Super exciting that the borders are back open!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад +1

      @@TheKindredCollection That’s great! I know how exciting this period of your life will be. May the Lord go before you and help you to leave well. 🙂

  • @lumchumbal.thonger2934
    @lumchumbal.thonger2934 Год назад

    I am truly bless by your short sharing testimony, 🙏

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад

      Thank you. I hope to film and share other testimonies as well someday.

  • @desireesaquilabon776
    @desireesaquilabon776 2 года назад +1

    Glory to God!

  • @joemilleriv
    @joemilleriv Год назад

    Amen. I’m getting stationed in Tokyo soon and can’t wait to get connected to a church and the local community!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад +1

      Christian community is so important in the life of a believer! I hope you find what you are looking for.

  • @theofwwidow7876
    @theofwwidow7876 7 месяцев назад

    God bless you

  • @robinielgaufobrinces9358
    @robinielgaufobrinces9358 2 года назад +2

    Thanks, Sir for your testimony.
    I am deeply encouraged. I will be praying for you and your ministry.
    I pray also that God would reveal to me clearly what He has for me. I felt that God is calling me to become a missionary because He has been putting burdens in my heart about missions but I don't know, I am not sure. I have a lot of thoughts just coming out in my head like I am asian, a Filipino, and knowing that there are racism out there happening and other things like that. But then I don't know yet, God knows. Am still seeking His will upon it. And as for now, God is also teaching me in different ways especially my character. And put in my heart a burden to serve Him in ministries in my church and that's a blessing for me to be trained and equipped in the ministry.
    Hopefully, I would be able to know it clearly and be able to obey Him. Please pray for me. Thank you!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      I appreciate your prayers and I am glad to know the Lord encouraged you through this video. I pray that God’s leading in your life will be clear, and that you would find peace in it.
      Let me know how everything goes for you…

  • @dermancano4843
    @dermancano4843 2 года назад +1

    God bless you I want also go to Japan to preach the gospel some day.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад

      May the Lord open a door for you to do that someday.

  • @annasofficialchannel4606
    @annasofficialchannel4606 2 месяца назад

    God bless you my dear brother

  • @user-iq1wy1fj4r
    @user-iq1wy1fj4r 2 месяца назад

    Matthew9. LORD the harvest is plenty but the workers are few ,send more workers to Japan. Inyour name Amen

  • @jeremychambers
    @jeremychambers 4 месяца назад

    God bless y’all’s!

  • @jessicataylor657
    @jessicataylor657 Год назад

    Aww I’m crying hearing this! God is so wonderful and loving to people of all nations! I’ve been reconciled and saved and wish that for everyone who has felt lost,alone, and hopeless. I lived in Japan for four years on a military base. I’m returned to the states and finished high school and now starting to be a part of a church community and read my Bible and pursue the Lord (in college now tho)I’ve always had a relationship with the Lord, but now feeling like he is my one true hope and reason for living. I’ve regained the peace and joy I had before I was disobedient and distant. I’ve had an intense passion and desire to go back to Japan and God has planted so many seeds of light and showed me on more than one occasion that it is possible to spread his love and Gospel to the people of Japan. I’ve even been introduced to the idea of being a Christian counselor! Thank you Jesus for opening my eyes and ears, thank you Holy Spirit for the new heart you’ve enabled me to have. I want to spread this peace love and joy to the people of Japan and anywhere else the lord wants to take me

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад

      Hold on to how God is moving in your heart young lady! Their are so many opportunities in front of you to serve! Wherever the Lords you, He will provide for you.

  • @user-wy1lt9qk7k
    @user-wy1lt9qk7k 3 года назад +9

    Hi, Tim! It’s Nobu. It’s been a while. I didn’t know that you’ve been one of the RUclipsr at all and your “whole” story how did you become missionary and why and what brought you to here, in Japan especially Sendai city in Miyagi pref. See you, on Zoom and let’s keep in touch, shall we?

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      Hey Nobu! I'm going to be coming back to Sendai in September and I plan to see and hang out with you again! I hope you are doing well.

    • @user-wy1lt9qk7k
      @user-wy1lt9qk7k 3 года назад +1

      @@hereiamgod Yup, definitely! Let’s hang out again for sure. I really hope the thing is getting better by September which is my birthday.

    • @KyagulanyiMinistries
      @KyagulanyiMinistries Год назад

      "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

  • @rajeshshetty4862
    @rajeshshetty4862 3 года назад +1

    Run the race well. God bless You.

  • @annalouvillalobos4228
    @annalouvillalobos4228 Год назад

    Wooooow!!! What a powerful testimony!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  Год назад +1

      Thank you Annalou for your encouragement.

    • @annalouvillalobos4228
      @annalouvillalobos4228 Год назад

      You're welcome! Godbless you! Praying that I could meet missionaries just like you, and can encourage my fellow youth as well in missions.

  • @dallaslemieux4161
    @dallaslemieux4161 2 года назад +1

    God Bless you 🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @sumire1416
    @sumire1416 2 года назад +2

    素晴らしい証しをありがとうございます!Chicagoコーナーストーンの友人の所からたどり着きました。私は東京の教会で働き始めました。近くに来られる際は是非お会いしたいです(^^)

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your encouragement! I arrived in Tokyo on March 14th, and I will be living in the city. I have found a home church and I start language school in June. Who do you know from Cornerstone? Please feel free to connect with me on FB, IG, or Line. :)

    • @sumire1416
      @sumire1416 2 года назад +1

      @@hereiamgod Thank you for your reply!! I'm going to request on FB👍

  • @colbyguillory5742
    @colbyguillory5742 3 года назад +1

    Good luck

  • @brigoodwin9441
    @brigoodwin9441 3 года назад +2

    I have reached out to send international about going to Japan..I don’t know any Japanese though and I believe the borders are still closed..hopefully I’ll get a chance though I’m going to plan for a trip in the summer 🙂🙂..God bless you keep making videos I would love to know more about the missionary life in Japan !!

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Bri, if it helps, I do not know Japanese either! When I arrive in September I will be going to language school. I plan to continue to share my experiences while I am out there in the hopes that others would join me.

    • @earlysda
      @earlysda 3 года назад +1

      Sometimes it is better from a witnessing for Jesus perspective to not be able to speak the language. It seemed that I had more opportunities for mission when I was a newbie in Japan. After being here for a long time, it seems to just get normal, and somehow the curiousity that attracts a certain percentage of Japanese is lost. Of course there are opportunities for people who are basically settled in society too, but with a different kind of people.

    • @brigoodwin9441
      @brigoodwin9441 3 года назад

      @@hereiamgod hey that’s awesome I’m sooo jealous you’re going to Japan lol jk 😅..I don’t know when I’ll get the chance to go they told me it might not be till next year 😕..for now I’m practicing hiragana and next month I’m going to language school..I want to get a head start lol Ik it takes awhile to learn..if you want we can keep it contact; it is nice to talk to like minded ppl..my email is goodwinbree@yahoo.com. I would also be interested in sponsoring you so please contact me . Thank you 😊

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад

      Hi Bri, I just read this comment. I'll send you an email when I get back into town.

  • @oar-N-oasis
    @oar-N-oasis 3 года назад +2

    The joy of Christ Jesus is more than enough.. Yeah we don't know what will tommorow brings but
    Romans 8:28 says
    And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
    Blessings and May our Good LORD always goes with you.

    • @hereiamgod
      @hereiamgod  3 года назад +1

      Amen. God has been good to me. We can trust Him EVEN through life's difficulties.

  • @mihiretkebede4048
    @mihiretkebede4048 Год назад

    Blessed bro from Ethiopia

  • @misterauctor7353
    @misterauctor7353 3 года назад

    Nice video.