I'm seeing and hearing it from all directions. God is calling his people to Himself, not as an option, but as the priority of our life.
At a recent pastor's monthly meeting a representative form The World Trumpet Mission (www.worldtrumpet.com) asked, "How desperate are we for change; for the transformation of our community?" Are we really willing to seek God's face until we encounter Him and He gives us his heart for His work in our communities? I am being challenged to go much deeper with God, personally.
I felt led to re-read Nehemiah. Nehemiah's heart was broken because of the sad state of the city of God. He prayed, fasted and mourned and God gave Nehemiah His heart and plan for rebuilding His city. I want to be touched by God with the burden He has for our communities. I was to be part of His rebuilding plan.
Another pastor, preaching at an area denominational meeting, shared from Psalm 42:1-2, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" Again the message was a call to give ourselves first and foremost and entirely over to God so He can use us to accomplish His mission in and through our lives. The invitation brought so many forward the aisles were filled. The Lord is calling His people to a fresh encounter with Him.
Then an online friend contacted me about a ministry that is seeking community transformation by leading the churches to engage their communities for positive change together. The key need is once again a people willing to lay it all down for their Savior.
God is bringing renewal to His people through many different channels. And God's people are hearing and seeing and responding.
