Monday, July 19, 2010
Creative Idea For Prayer...
Just posted this article at our Collegiate Ministry site. Phenominal idea! Get busy!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Reign On The Fourth Of July...
I love the 4th of July! Since we've moved to Ohio, we've unintentionally created a tradition of going to our city park, hanging out for the bulk of the day, then watching the fireworks show at night! This year was no different. We headed to the park around 4:00pm, found us a great place to park in the shade, and set up camp under an incredible shade tree! We were in direct line of the fireworks display...it was only a matter of time.We packed all kinds of food, played games, and literally had quality family time. As I kept watching other people in the park, it really dawned on my that we were no different than the other hundred's of families that were out there in the park with us.
Everywhere I looked, I could see the family units gathered together, some had tents, some had yard games, some brought barbque grills, there were lots of love and laughter everywhere.
As the sun began to set and darkness was creepin' in, we noticed so many people were filing into the park, each anticipating the fireworks hoopla that was yet to come. It didn't take long to see each group gathered into their own little 'groups' scattered all over the park. Even though I've seen this annual trek of people each year, something seemed different...
As dusk fell on the park, the anticipated arrival of the annual pyrotechnics grew stronger. At the stroke of 10pm, the first of the explosives rocked the ground we set on and a hush fell over the entire park. It was time! But in the middle of the fireworks display, God reigned down on me in such a unique way. There in the twilight of the fireworks, I saw the family groups from all over the park each with their face toward the light. Everyone was captivated. We were all caught in the shock and awe of the moment. I could hear the oohs and the aaahs all around me. It was in that moment that Matthew Chapter 4 came alive to me!
"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him." Matthew 4:23 - 5:1
Jesus' fame had spread throughout the land. He had rock star status. Wherever He went, crowds gathered...waiting...anticipating...watching...each had their face toward the Light.
I have so much hope that we will once again gather together, each in family units throughout our land, gathering in great multitudes, caugh in the shock and awe of the Savior that gave His life for us. May we be captivated to the point that our entire world comes to a screeching halt, so that His Word...being in His Presence, is THE most important thing in our life. May we be silent before Him, except for the oohs and aahs of our own inner child.
And may we always be set with our face toward The Light...
Everywhere I looked, I could see the family units gathered together, some had tents, some had yard games, some brought barbque grills, there were lots of love and laughter everywhere.
As the sun began to set and darkness was creepin' in, we noticed so many people were filing into the park, each anticipating the fireworks hoopla that was yet to come. It didn't take long to see each group gathered into their own little 'groups' scattered all over the park. Even though I've seen this annual trek of people each year, something seemed different...
As dusk fell on the park, the anticipated arrival of the annual pyrotechnics grew stronger. At the stroke of 10pm, the first of the explosives rocked the ground we set on and a hush fell over the entire park. It was time! But in the middle of the fireworks display, God reigned down on me in such a unique way. There in the twilight of the fireworks, I saw the family groups from all over the park each with their face toward the light. Everyone was captivated. We were all caught in the shock and awe of the moment. I could hear the oohs and the aaahs all around me. It was in that moment that Matthew Chapter 4 came alive to me!
"And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him." Matthew 4:23 - 5:1
Jesus' fame had spread throughout the land. He had rock star status. Wherever He went, crowds gathered...waiting...anticipating...watching...each had their face toward the Light.
I have so much hope that we will once again gather together, each in family units throughout our land, gathering in great multitudes, caugh in the shock and awe of the Savior that gave His life for us. May we be captivated to the point that our entire world comes to a screeching halt, so that His Word...being in His Presence, is THE most important thing in our life. May we be silent before Him, except for the oohs and aahs of our own inner child.
And may we always be set with our face toward The Light...
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