Buying the vehicle you always wanted (enough to retire on if you would invest it)...Getting the new promotion you have been shooting for...(not going to bring you the happiness you are looking for)...watching a man baptize his daughter (a priceless gift that has an impact on eternity).
One of the greatest blessings in ministry is witnessing what God is doing in people's lives. Our God is still on His throne and He is still deeply concerned with and in love with his people. Yesterday we were able to catch a glimpse of what He is up to in our church. Our service started with the baptism of two preteens. This was awesome in itself. My friend and colleague Justin was able to baptize his daugther. This brought tears to my eyes. This is the ultimate picture of love for a father and his children.
Then a grown man got on the podium and told of how he was in a sinking cycle of depression. He told of the healing power of Jesus and howhe was able to say goodbye to the son he had lost 12 years ago and goodbye to the chains of depression that had enslaved him for the past 12 years.
Our service ended with the testimony of Justin and his call to be a man of God in the school system and how God has placed this call on his heart. Finally we affirmed the call of a young man who feels led to recreational ministry.
Wow...what a picture!!! After all this time, God is still on the move and He is still concerned about His people.
This is the essence of the power of the Gospel. Surrender and celebration of new life. The celebration of a new creation set free from the bonds that enslaved them and a calling to a new purpose to bring God glory through his power.
It was truly awesome to see this powerful display of the spirit moving in and ministering to his people.
How bout you? What is going on right now that can only be explained by the mighty hand of God?
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