Spring Creek Revival Day 1 Part 1

Where do I even begin? I awoke to overcast skies and the looming threat of rain. I rejoiced. Why? The last day of the Shake The City Prayer Guide recounted a thunderstorm where God reminded me revival is like rain. It nourishes and refreshes. Sure enough, God sent rain just as the service was about to begin. There is no way that is coincidence.

In a counselors meeting, one of our deacons shared His testimony. It was almost word for word things God put in my heart to preach for the service this morning while away at the prayer cabin. He shared that testimony before I preached.

We started the service in prayer. My eyes moistened at the altar praying to begin the service. My eyes leaked even more as song after song drew us further into God's presence. I had to wipe my eyes several times on the front row. I can't describe it. Other than to say the presence of God weighed heavily on us. In the middle of singing, I reached over for my Bible with my eyes closed. When my fingers felt the worn leather of the cover in my grasp I felt a surge shoot into my hand and up my right arm. It felt like the God of the Bible, with all those testimonies and truth of His word, filled me in that moment. I have never experienced anything like it. I can't explain and dare not try to define it. I report what I experienced and leave you to your own interpretation. In that moment the tears dried and I felt resolved to deliver the message from Matthew 11:28. "Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest."

I delivered the message He put on my heart. A message inviting people to come to Jesus who are weary and heavy laden to find rest in Him. Many came forward to unload burdens. Many sought the Lord for His peace. Some prayed with others. Nobody got saved, but I would just add to that statement nobody got saved yet. I believe it is coming.

God made Himself manifest today. He confirmed His will to pursue Him these days. He showed up and made His presence apparent. I am not discouraged, but greatly encouraged. There is much more, so much more to come.

All in all it was a good start. We will reconvene in two hours to do it all over again. I look forward to our time together tonight. Sunday nights have always been my favorite services over the years. Please stay tuned for what happens next.