The revival began this Sunday with Bro. Nick McSpadden and will continue through Wednesday night.
This Sunday morning just before the service started, Neal Sandlin went up front to thank the church for standing with them and praying during the illness and passing of his dad, Harold, on July 30. Neal told about when Harold suddenly opened his eyes and was just looking around with JOY at "something wonderful". We can only guess that maybe he was getting his first look at that land we call Beulah. One day each of us will be at the end of life as we know it here on earth. For now, all we have is the eye-witness testimony of those who have been permitted to peek into that homeland and have come back here to tell others. We should never EVER question the experiences of His saints. The Lord has a reason for everything and we don't have a right to dismiss or second-guess the work of the Holy Spirit. Neal also (tho' he spoke through his tears) thanked Ray Carter who had told of the day Harold got down on the floor to get his heart right with God and to be ready if the Lord were to take him on home.) That is a great relief and a blessing to a whole family, because we are told by the Apostle Paul in 1 Thess. 4:13....that ye sorrow not, even as others who have no hope.
Bro. McSpadden started the Revival off with a powerful message "Never Underestimate the Mercy of God"
God is a God of Judgment and Mercy, His character never changes. We need to recognize that we are a needy people-we so need the Lord's mercy everyday. When we truly TRUST God, He will show up for us. Jesus is showing us that we need to take to heart the story of the woman with the daughter who was vexed with a devil in Matthew 15:22-28.
This woman:
1- is persistent and asks for mercy. We need to follow her example. She only cared about the great need for her daughter's deliverance, saying, 'I'll be satisfied with just a little crumb'.
2- has a merciful heart. If your need is great enough, your dignity won't keep you from getting what you need.
3- she knew her position, and she knew HIS position. Mercy connects you to the miraculous.
The Lord showed up MIGHTILY during our Sunday services. His presence could be felt and seen. What a sweet sweet spirit in this place. Lord, help us to never be satisfied with the 'everyday' and be always hungry and thirsty for more. More of Jesus and His Amazing Love!
