Greetings,
Did you know the day is coming when people will see how blessed God’s children are, connect that to God’s kindness to His children, and will want to become God’s children too?
Zechariah 8:20-23 (NKJV) – “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Peoples shall yet come, Inhabitants of many cities; [21] The inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, “Let us continue to go and pray before the LORD, And seek the LORD of hosts. I myself will go also.” [22] Yes, many peoples and strong nations Shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, And to pray before the LORD.’ [23] “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘In those days ten men from every language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man (covenant child of God), saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”
When the world sees God’s blessings and favor upon us, they will see how good God is and want to follow the One we serve too. As Zechariah prophesied, they will grab hold of us, begging us to share our secret with them. We can’t “talk” them into being converted but God’s goodness is difficult to ignore. Romans 2:4, tells us that it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance.
When God’s Church has a fresh encounter with His Divine Presence, it changes the world around us. Those whose hearts have become hardened will be softened, and those who are preoccupied with what this world has to offer will stop and listen. This is what I call “Presence Evangelism.”
God, we need You. I need You. Fall fresh upon me again, so that others may see Your Spirit living and moving within me! I don’t want to just visit You when I pray, do my devotions or go to church. I want to abide in You! Fall fresh on me, Holy Spirit! Let me carry Your favor, peace, and blessings in such a way that is noticed by the unbeliever. They want peace too. Help me lead them to You!
Today, I’m worshiping with Jeremy Riddle and “Fall Afresh.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor