Around the World in 88 Years -E Book - Arthur Burt

Obedience must be instant. I cannot be a prisoner to aprogram.In Northumberland where I was born, I often ministered at achurch pastored by my old friend, Bob Lloyd. I usually arrivedon a Friday night and would stop with them until Monday morning.We had meetings Saturday night, Sunday morning, and Sundaynight, and would enjoy good fellowship between meetingsat different homes.On one occasion, however, God spoke to me at the close of theSunday morning service and said, “Go. Leave now.”Surprised, I turned to Bob and said, “Bob, I have to go.”“What do you mean?” he asked.“The Lord has told me to go.”“You mean Monday?” he was confused.“No, now.” I said.“Man alive,” he objected. “You can’t do that. We are going toGinger and Bob’s for dinner. They are expecting us. They havethe meal on the table. Man alive! You can’t do that.”“Bob, I believe God says now,” I insisted.“What is the matter with you?” he argued. “You can’t let peopledown like that. They are getting a meal for us and they havearranged something else for us afterwards.”“Bob, I believe I have to go.”“All right,” he sighed. “If that is what you want, I had better runyou into Newcastle.”We drove the 16 miles into Newcastle, but I didn’t know if Ineeded the bus or train station. I didn’t know whether I wasgoing north, west or south. I didn’t know anything, except Godhad said, “Go.”“Where are you going?” Bob asked.172