Take a closer look at the photo above. Do you see the haziness? I wondered, “Do they have a smoke machine here at Pursuit?” No. They do not. That cloud that you see is supernatural. It is the cloud of God’s glory.
What does Revival look like? . . .
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I had never stopped to consider the spiritual significance of the temple being built on the threshing floor. Have you?
Solomon built the temple on Mt. Moriah where . . .
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Millions of decisions and details must be considered when building a house: which floor plan; where to build; what materials; who to hire; how to pay for it. The list seems endless. Even just the furnishing and decorating phase can be overwhelming. Which sink and stove and other fixtures to choose? What flooring and furniture will coordinate well together? Whew! Building a house is a huge undertaking.
Now imagine that you are building a house for God . . .
Read MoreThe One True God wants our hearts . . . and our obedience. We must do what is right with a loyal heart. In John chapter 14, Jesus reiterates in at least 5 different ways, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Love and obedience are always in the same sentence; they are inseparable. Does Jesus have our heart? . . . .
Read MoreI love the soil, just like King Uzziah of Judah did. My grandfather was a wheat farmer and a cattle rancher. As a child, I remember praying for rain to “save” the crop. Even today, tears spring to my eyes from the smell of a freshly mowed wheatfield after a rainfall.
As an adult, I had the opportunity to . . .
Read MoreKing David is described in scripture as “a man after God’s own heart.” I had assumed God was referring to David’s heart of worship. That is what David is famous for. David wrote many of the psalms of praise. David established a rotation of worshipers to play and sing in the temple 24/7. But God is not highlighting David’s heart of worship. God is highlighting . . .
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