During our week of meetings, God changed many lives. Many rededicated their lives to the Lord, several prayed to accept Christ in their lives and be saved from their sin and its consequences, others were freed from the bondage of doubt concerning their relationship with the Father, and many filled the aisles and alter area bowing before the Lord. It was an overwhelming experience each and every service.
Bro. Jon Randalls was such a blessing as he proclaimed the word of the Lord to us with passion and purpose. Jon was quick in his speech, bold in his tone, and caring in his agenda. He was the chosen vessel of the Lord for the season of revival meetings the Lord had planned for longer than a year.
Bro. David Whittington stood before us and the Lord at the same time, and as he worshipped the Lord with all his heart, he led us into the very presence of God so we too could worship God passionately. We appreciate how clearly his heart was turned toward God and how he was concerned about our engagement in praise and worship of the God who deserves the best in our hearts.
However, what we experienced during the week of FOCUS'09 was not the result of these men coming, nor was it the result of our efforts done this week. God moved as a clear result of His desire to do so (PERIOD) - so He receives all the praise and glory and honor. He was freed to move (or worded according to the Scripture, the Holy Spirit was not quenched) in our hearts, as a result of earnest prayer, brokenness in our attitudes, and the crucifixion of pride. We allowed God to do what he wanted to do (although I believe he has not even shown us all he wants to do, for not all of us have given Him the freedom He needs in our hearts). We gave Him the opportunity to change us and those around us, and He fulfilled His promises to us.
The revival, renewal, and refreshing we long for began many weeks, months, and years ago as the people of God fell to their knees to pray and seek God together. The results we have seen this week are the result of God's choice, and the prayers of God's people, a partnership that leads to blessing, healing, and an abundant power that changes lives.
So, don't stop praying just because the meetings stopped. Don't stop spending extra time with God, just because the meetings stopped. Don't stop passionately seeking and following God just because the meetings stopped. Don't stop now - too much is at stake, too much is needed.
Don't stop the revival in your heart - the four quarters ended on Wednesday - but overtime is up to you.
Amazed, Awed, and Anticipating,
Bro. Wade
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