And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ… Ephesians 4:12
Today was an experience of the movement of God and the working of the Holy Spirit. It was the first time that I attended the Full Proof Evangelist Fellowship at the East Ave Inn. I remember praying to the Lord this morning if He would have me to go. While I waited, I continued to stay in prayer and offer myself to Him. I wanted to be careful to follow His leading, then it dawned on me, I got up at 5:00 am and started my devotional and communion with God, at 8:00 I began to get dressed so that I could be out the door by 8:30.
There were only a handful of us, but a few more came a little later. It was beautiful. Those who were there were ordained to be there. These were the hearts that God needed to use and prepare for the work that He had for each of us further in the day. The most memorable part of the evening was spending the last hour in a circle praying. There wasn’t an order, just whatever the Lord would have us to pray, we did. The presence of God was truly in the midst of the few. I knew that I would be transformed by what I experienced in that room. I truly thank the Lord for Dominic and Steve, who are truly after God’s own heart.
We weren’t there with our own agendas, but were there being about the Father’s business in hopes of applying the instructions from the information given and allowing God to equip us for the work ahead. Things that cause division and debates are frivolous, prideful and arrogant and some quite presumptuous. It is time to lay aside those things that divide us and concern ourselves with the souls that are crying out to be
saved. It’s not about prophesy, it’s not about what version of the bible I am reading, it’s not about numbers; how many people came out, but about the lost soul that is still wandering aimlessly, searching and thirsting for living water. It’s about Jesus.
Later on in the day, I went to my home church where the Spirit of the Lord is, to take part in the Youth Praise Service. One of the praise dancers said to me, “Sister Harmon? Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? I have to dance tonight and I’m, I’m, well uh, um…” Then I said, “Nervous?” She said “Yeah!” I said, “Your right where you need to be; let the Lord use you.” And He did!!! This dancer began to weep while praising and worshipping God in the dance. Everyone was moved by the Spirit. Then there was little Shantel who testified about God saying, “God is a Healer!” Again, tears began to flood the place from the movement of God. Lives are being changed by the presence of God and the teaching of His word.
God has shown me that I don’t have to try to direct His plan or take on assignments that He has not given me, but to be a willing vessel and show up to be used by Him.
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Bernie Wheater
Valerie Goodhew
Allen Russell
Sharon Harmon
Prayer, Preperation and His Presence
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ… Ephesians 4:12
Today was an experience of the movement of God and the working of the Holy Spirit. It was the first time that I attended the Full Proof Evangelist Fellowship at the East Ave Inn. I remember praying to the Lord this morning if He would have me to go. While I waited, I continued to stay in prayer and offer myself to Him. I wanted to be careful to follow His leading, then it dawned on me, I got up at 5:00 am and started my devotional and communion with God, at 8:00 I began to get dressed so that I could be out the door by 8:30.
There were only a handful of us, but a few more came a little later. It was beautiful. Those who were there were ordained to be there. These were the hearts that God needed to use and prepare for the work that He had for each of us further in the day. The most memorable part of the evening was spending the last hour in a circle praying. There wasn’t an order, just whatever the Lord would have us to pray, we did. The presence of God was truly in the midst of the few. I knew that I would be transformed by what I experienced in that room. I truly thank the Lord for Dominic and Steve, who are truly after God’s own heart.
We weren’t there with our own agendas, but were there being about the Father’s business in hopes of applying the instructions from the information given and allowing God to equip us for the work ahead. Things that cause division and debates are frivolous, prideful and arrogant and some quite presumptuous. It is time to lay aside those things that divide us and concern ourselves with the souls that are crying out to be
saved. It’s not about prophesy, it’s not about what version of the bible I am reading, it’s not about numbers; how many people came out, but about the lost soul that is still wandering aimlessly, searching and thirsting for living water. It’s about Jesus.
Later on in the day, I went to my home church where the Spirit of the Lord is, to take part in the Youth Praise Service. One of the praise dancers said to me, “Sister Harmon? Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? I have to dance tonight and I’m, I’m, well uh, um…” Then I said, “Nervous?” She said “Yeah!” I said, “Your right where you need to be; let the Lord use you.” And He did!!! This dancer began to weep while praising and worshipping God in the dance. Everyone was moved by the Spirit. Then there was little Shantel who testified about God saying, “God is a Healer!” Again, tears began to flood the place from the movement of God. Lives are being changed by the presence of God and the teaching of His word.
God has shown me that I don’t have to try to direct His plan or take on assignments that He has not given me, but to be a willing vessel and show up to be used by Him.
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