Söndagsgudstjänst Wole Agbaje Living With A Burden Citykyrkan Stockholm

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Wale describes weeping for two hours after God showed him what truly grieves His heart.

The episode is a Sunday sermon delivered by guest preacher Wale Agbaje at Citykyrkan Stockholm. Wale introduces himself as a church planter and leader from London, visiting with Jonathan. He begins by humorously comparing Jonah's concern for a plant to modern superficial worries, using a personal story about killing houseplants. Wale then shares a pivotal experience from a family vacation in Hong Kong, where he was upset over missing online sales until God showed him a burden for people who don't know Him, leading to two hours of weeping. This transitions into the main topic: living with a burden, defined as an emotional conviction that provokes unconventional action. Wale turns to the Book of Nehemiah, explaining how Nehemiah heard reports of Jerusalem's broken walls and his people's shame, which burdened him. He details Nehemiah's role as the king's cupbearer and how he waited four months in prayer before revealing his sorrow to King Artaxerxes, despite it being forbidden to appear sad in the king's presence. Wale emphasizes Nehemiah's paced approach, contrasting it with impulsive biblical figures like Moses, Saul, and Peter, who acted prematurely without prayer. He notes Nehemiah received favor and resources from the king, then personally went to Jerusalem to assess the situation, stewarding the burden carefully. Wale applies this to the audience, suggesting God gives burdens to co-labor in His mission, such as seeing Sweden come to Jesus. The sermon ends with a reflective prayer where Wale asks listeners to identify their burdens and pray for strength, followed by an invitation for prayer team ministry and practical announcements about children's church and refreshments.

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