Spring Creek Revival Day Eight Part Two

We gathered for the evening service last night. I met with people in the prayer room like we have done previously. The crowd was like a normal Sunday night crowd. It seemed to me it was different than previous nights. Some of the excitement seemed missing. It felt like a normal Sunday night which we did not pray for.

In the middle of worship, led by Damon, I felt a prompting to change the message again from the one I planned. Three times I had no peace about preaching that message. Three times I shelved it in favor of God's direction. A lady named Kelly Peel gave a powerful testimony. I felt stunned listening to it. I had no idea how much hardship and pain she has overcome. She has so much joy I would never have known her background. She testified through tears. Very powerful and moving.

When she stepped down from the stage, people met her in the aisle hugging and comforting her. So much for social distancing. It was a tender moment.

I did not preach last night. I taught from Acts 2:42-47. In the end, I challenged people to go around the room and love on each other. What a beautiful sight for a pastor. I truly saw the love of a family of God expressed. I saw the tender work of God. People were loved, affirmed, and built up.

In a meeting earlier that afternoon, the deacons did not feel we should extend the meetings. I felt torn but saw no justification in doing so either really. I keep feeling this is not the appointed time. We took steps forward, but it is the not the appointed time for the real outpouring.

With that tender time in the Lord, the revival meetings faded into the pages of history softly without fanfare. It does not mean my heart for God is dampened. It means more prayer. A and the work of shepherding this flock resumes. Wednesday night we pick up in Ephesians 2:11 where we left off. On Sunday mornings we will either resume going through Revelation or move it to Sunday nights and follow God's guidance.

I received a report earlier today that 829 people viewed the Sunday morning service. That is both exciting and humbling. We will continue our online presence and continue our relentless pursuit of God.

I have to say in conclusion that, while we enjoyed some great times with God, this was not true revival. We enjoyed revival meetings where God touched hearts. For that we are grateful. Should you want to stay up with what God is doing here please visit the Spring Creek facebook page. You can find it on our homepage at www.myspringcreek.org. You can enjoy these blogs through our church webpage or by going to www.followhard638.blogspot.com. May the relentless pursuit of God continue for all of us.