As I stood out last night, surrounded by the family of God under the magnificent starry sky of His creation, soaking in His very presence through the voices of those that love Him, my heart looked back to see where we were just a few short years ago. There were those at that time, praying for revival, praying for deliverance, seeking Father to awaken the Spirit within the body and rekindle the fire that had long been quenched. Some believing that Father had lost track of us. Then, one by one, hearts returned to Father in a powerful way. His very Spirit rekindled within us. Our brothers and sisters wanting what the Spirit had put on our hearts.
What started out with a single individual going to a retreat that no one had heard of - dragged off kicking and screaming, looking for any means of escape, now has traction. Looking around and seeing the fruit of that first step, that step of faith - even though it was difficult - we are witnesses to the bounty that Father has shared with us. Looking into the eyes of that first participant, through her tears of joy, the Lord's blessings poured out on us.
Below is a passage from Isaiah that has been on my heart today. May you be blessed as you taste its fruit.
Isaiah 40:27-31
"God has lost track of me. He doesn't care what happens to me"?
Don't you know anything? Haven't you been listening?
God doesn't come and go. God lasts.
He's Creator of all you can see or imagine.
He doesn't get tired out, doesn't pause to catch his breath.
And he knows everything, inside and out.
He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts.
For even young people tire and drop out,
young folk in their prime stumble and fall.
But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.
They spread their wings and soar like eagles,
They run and don't get tired, they walk and don't lag behind.
Come and See!
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