Sunday, July 20, 2008

Send Revival

Today we had the first day of our revival meetings which will last through Wednesday, and Rev. Jason Groe preached this morning and evening. God is stirring in my heart and in the hearts of some others. I could see it in the faces of several people in the congregation tonight as we closed the service. One lady did come forward and ask for prayer and forgiveness for simply not doing some things God has been wanting her to do.

That goes for me also. There are many things in my life that need to be "better." The word should not actually be better, but "obedient."

It's amazing to me how we can one day be on the mountain of our faith feeling as if nothing can blow us off, and the next day we can turn our back on God for a few pieces of silver. He deserves so much more from me.

One major point the preacher made tonight was this among others, men and women throughout history have tried to find "it" through many other avenues. It being satisfaction, fulfillment, redemption, you name it. People have tried to find wholeness in every other thing under the sun, but there is nothing, absolutely nothing that will fulfill mankind except having redemption through the person of Jesus Christ. It's simply the way God designed it. It's the truth. It's the facts, no matter how much we try (as God's people or not) to find satisfaction in any other thing God has designed before the world began that humans would need salvation through Jesus Christ and Him alone.

Be honest with God. Do you need revival, and if you do, have you asked Him for it. Be honest with yourself.

2 comments:

Becky said...

Mrs. Brandon,

Thank you for your comments about your revival. I think I've heard of Rev. Jason Groe. I believe I've visited a church he's preached at. Do you know if he pastor's anywhere? Thank you.

Becky said...

Mrs. Brandon,

I have enjoyed reading your comments about revival at your church. May I ask, where do you go to church? I was also curious about Rev. Jason Groe. I think I've visited a church he's preached at before. Do you know if he pastors anywhere? Will he be back to your church anytime soon? I would love to hear him. Thanks so much!