Yesterday May 25th, 2020 would have been Moisi’s 97th birthday. I threw together these collages from photos I could access off my current computer. They are not in any particular order from the Nineteen Forties thru 2018.
This was Moisi’s last birthday on this earth. He was 95 in 2018 and he died in June of 2018.
The Fellowship of the Unashamed
I am part of the “Fellowship of the Unashamed.”
The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made. I am a disciple of
Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down,
back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present
makes sense, and my future is secure.
I am finished and done with low living, sight walking,
small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams,
chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.
I no longer need pre-eminence, prosperity, position,
promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I now live by
presence, lean by faith, love by patience,
lift by prayer, and labor by power. My pace
is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my
road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few,
my Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought,
compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back,
diluted, or delayed.
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the
presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy,
ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander
in the maze of mediocrity.
I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until
Heaven returns, give until I drop, preach until all know,
and work until He comes. And when He comes to get
His own, He will have no problem recognizing me.
My colors will be clear.
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The Author of this work is a Rwandan man in 1980 who was forced by his tribe to either renounce Christ or face certain death. He refused to renounce Christ, and was killed on the spot. The night before he had written the commitment “The Fellowship of the Unashamed” which was found in his room. Bob Moorehead had written this in his book “Words Aptly Spoken” c. 1995
Paul said: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…Romans 1:16
Our pastor quoted this piece at the end of his sermon for Memorial day this past Sunday. I thought it was appropriate to post on this Tuesday With Moisi. Moisi never looked back after becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ his Lord. He was not ashamed of the Gospel.
…wonder family reminders, my dad would have been 102 this year.
What a blessed heritage! Your dear father is enjoying such beautiful days in Glory. He is no longer bent with age nor feeling ill. What a comfort this is for your family. The companion photo of your mother and dad’s wedding photos and then the photo at the stove is wonderful. And, Ellen, I had not realized how much you look like your dad. No wonder you’re cute!
Love, Vee
Quite the family. This is what it is all about. FAMILY!! And the memories that go on forever
MB
I loved looking through all the family pictures here. What joy in these photos. And thank you for posting The Fellowship of the Unashamed. I am printing that out to read again. And again…
These are precious photos of your Dad you have shared. I also loved the Fellowship of the Unashamed. Wishing you a blessed day.
It is so inspiring to look through these old photos of your dad and his loved ones. Our God is so faithful!!