Reflection

I returned yesterday from a wonderful revival meeting in Cottondale, AL.  The presence and unction of the Lord was evident in every aspect of the services.  The time of worship was impacted through the anointing of the Spirit and God used the local Youth Drama Team to minister in the power of the Spirit each evening.  The altar services were full of people who were searching for the answers that God would provide for their lives. There was great freedom and inspiration to share the Word of God; I truly believe that the Spirit of God impacted many lives in the meeting and only God fully knows all that was accomplished.  I just give God Glory and Praise for all that He is doing among His people in the Kingdom of God.

These meetings reminded me of the giftedness of the Body of Christ.  Just as each part of our physical body has a purpose God has a particular purpose for each believer who align themselves with Christ.  Isn't it a blessing to see your physical body work as God designed it?  No one us enjoys a time of sickness or injury that interferes with the actions of our physical body.  Sickness can place us in the bed for several days or injuries can limit our abilities to walk or talk and we all realize the disadvantage this brings to our lives.  The Body of Christ is also affected by "spiritual injuries" or "spiritual diseases"; these injuries or diseases cause a lack of progress and growth in a local church as well as hinders our witness to the community in which we live.  But, oh the joy of seeing the people of God operate as an unit as each of us live up to our potential and offer our gifts and talents to Christ.  I am able to identify this characteristic in churches that I attend as well as the church plant it which I am participating.  The church plant (New River Worship Center) in Radcliff, KY operates in my absence because of talented and gifted leaders who allow the Holy Spirit to use them for the edifying (building up) of the Body of Christ.  I am honored to serve along side these inspired leaders as well as serve along side inspired leaders as I travel around this nation.  Take a moment this weekend and thank the leadership of your local church for their willingness to share their gifts and abilities.  You as well as the leadership will be blessed by this act of kindness and thoughtfulness.