Weekend Review

Pastor David Johnson (new Pastor) and the Sturgis, KY congregation offered a warm welcome to me as we began revival services yesterday. Ann and I had the privilege to serve this local body as Pastors 25 years ago (It is amazing how swiftly time passes). We were given the opportunity to assist the church in the completion of their new building and we were able to assist the church in moving from the old building into the new building. God allows us to develop wonderful memories of special events in our lives which grow more wonderful as time progresses. But I also have been reminded of the brevity of life by returning to this local body; many of the people who assisted us have passed on to their eternal reward. That recognition reignited my passion to be faithful so that I can receive a welcome to heaven when my life is complete. God is calling for the modern day church to re-capture the characteristic of faithfulness. Many have allowed their service and relationship to God to become hit and miss, hot and cold, on today and off tomorrow. This is not the day to be lazy in our walk with God. God is looking for men and women who will rise to the occasion and stand strong in the faith as we are facing the challenges of this age. Blessings on those who seek to follow God with all of your heart and I pray strength on those who face the struggle of commitment and faithful service to God and His plan for their life. The services yesterday were wonderful as people responded to the move of the Spirit in the services. Several people received the re-igniting of the fire of the Holy Ghost as the Spirit moved in the service. Are you allowing God to re-ingite and in some cases ignite the fire of the Spirit in your life? This is not the day to be "spiritually dead and dry" but these are the days to allow the fire to burn in our hearts. The revival services in Raceland with Pastor Deborah Harper (new Pastor) were very anointed with the Spirit of God. There were people who encountered life changing experiences with Christ which will impact their future walk with God. Two other congregations offered support to the services and we are looking at the possibility of having a "traveling revival" among these churches in the Fall. God is up to some good things in the Body of Christ if we will just be open to the leading of His Spirit. Each of us need to commit to listening to the Voice of the Spirit as He will lead us into a deeper walk with God. Oh God, I desire to hear Your Voice speak to my life and to the lives of those that I am serving in this ministry call.