Not often do I get something on my heart inspiring to say. I'm not a theologian, a poet, write songs or anything of that sort....Really, I'm just not that good with words, but today, I've got a couple somethings on my mind....
I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with all of the newcomers in my church lately. Last night alone there were a ton of visitors....and you know what? A great majority of them are homeless, drug addicts, alcoholics and just plain ol' down and out. And you know what else? That is amazing. Sure, they make services a little interesting...but who cares? Doesn't the Bible mention something about going into the "highways and the hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled" (Luke 14:23)? Or what about "So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both good and bad..."(Matthew 22:10). To me the work that some of the guys are doing in our church by bringing them, is the greatest work that could be going on right now. People are hungry, and they need to be fed!
.....and think of their potential....
Some of the greatest men of God were just like them. Maybe the guy sitting next to you is the next greatest preacher to hit this nation. I believe this is the time of our revival and the results are flooding in!!!!
My other thought...
There are some pretty kooky people in the world, and I just want to go on the record as saying that kooky people rock! I love the people who don't give a flying rip what people think of them. I think it is so awesome. Be proud of who you are!! Don't be afraid to grasp the potential that God has for you. What if Esther had just sat around and waited for someone else to take the lead in saving her nation? What if Daniel had not taken a stand when it came to his prayer life, even though it meant he could have been the next li'l snack for those lions? There are countless times in the Bible that God used the weird ones, the ones who stood out...the Freaks. So, I say kuddos to you. Continue to be that Freak!!! There is nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with being the odd one out, the one that people chit chat about. Honestly, I wish I could be more like that. Continue to be who you are, God has given you a burden...do not be afraid to do it!!!
p.s. If this makes absolutely no sense, I do not take the blame...please read the first paragraph again...
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The wedding time for the church is very quickly approaching! God will give the increase. Remember no man comes unless the spirit draw him.. those homeless or "down and outers" are there because God is drawing them. Such were some of you, but we've been sanctified and bought by the blood of the lamb and now by grace we are saved!!
It was awsome to see so many baptized and people receiving the Holy Ghost!!! Amazing!! Fantastic!!
But we've got a responsibility to help those people grow and learn. We have to pray for them... prayer is so vital because babies don't know how to pray and if there's no prayer they will get lost in the masses of people!
God bless you Lisa.
Love you and Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!!
I am excited revival is here! Here I am Lord use me!
Lisa, your right on the ball! Love you!
I know exactly what your saying! This is a very exiting time, I counted 30 people alone from the shelter last sunday night. God is really doing a work, and we need to allow ourselves to be the tools that he can use.
I like your post, Lisa:) I AM A FREAK!!! LOL
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