DJ I Rock Jesus was born Rock Master Gary 23 years ago. His love for music evoked his desire to become a DJ, but Christ's love for him was his inspiration to do it all to the glory of God.
Gary had been a Deejay in the world for 18 years before he answered the call from the Lord to receive salvation. During those 18 years as a secular DJ, he struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness and much confusion.
Renee, his high school sweetheart and now wife of 15 years was the only stable thing in his life before he found Christ. She prayed many years for her husband before the Lord spoke and told her if she got out of the way, He would deal with her husband. God also promised her that the separation would not end in divorce. It took Renee 2 years to be obedient to God, but in her obedience God proved His faithfulness.
The night Renee finally left, Gary had a Damascus Road Experience (Acts 9:1-22), but before he did, he was actually happy that his wife was gone. As soon as she left he plotted to go to his music room, roll himself a few joints and kick back. However, he was led to their bedroom instead. When he got inside the door he was thrown to his knees where he was visited. He didn't see a face but he saw a figure and heard a voice and he knew it was Jesus.
Jesus showed Gary a fork in the road and told him that he had a choice to make. He reminded Gary that he had been down the wide road and already knew where it led. Gary got up from his knees and began his journey down the narrow road. As he did, the crossroad and Jesus disappeared. Gary's decision that night changed his life for eternity. But God wasn't through.
A Prayer for God to Bring You Through an Exhausting Life Phase - Your Daily Prayer - May 9
I came across Habakkuk 3:19 in my attempt to refuel my sunken strength and journal out these thoughts in my morning quiet time. And what spoke to me is this…