Thursday, November 20, 2008

Gettin' busy

Today allowed me to catch up on some needed sleep. I took a long nap - YES!  The thick humidity has been a tough adjustment.

Tonight's service was wonderful. I was preparing to preach on the importance of being a disciple and discipling others. However, by mid-afternoon, The Holy Spirit was taking me a different direction. I ended up talking about the greatest commandment, "love God with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength .. and love others like you love yourself." It was the message for the evening. Even in our worship we began to go this direction of God's love for us and our love for Him. It was a powerful night like last night, but it was also very different. 

Last night I preached on freedom in Christ and we had most of the people in attendance come forward for ministry and deliverance. Tonight's call to the altar was for unbelievers to give their lives to Christ; to experience the love of Christ and give all of their love to Him and only to Him. The meeting was not designed for outreach and therefore was made up primarily of church members. However, of the 90 people in attendance, three people (2 men and 1 young lady) gave their lives to Christ. It was a very powerful prayer of repentance, of renouncing satan, and of accepting Jesus as their Savior and committing their lives to Him as their Lord. Hallelujah. Praise God!

Tomorrow night is the all-night prayer meeting. I know a few of you are envious right about now and would love to join us. I have heard that I won't be snoozing during this exciting night of prayer. 

Finally, the Jones Band led two praise songs tonight. The people got it and were joining in on the choruses. The children are enjoying their play time with the other children here at the compound. The friendships were instantaneous and a joy to watch. Jake and Grant brought a football with them and they have taught their new friends how to play. 

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