Today was the first full day of the Branson GMR. The early concerts were amazing. We had way more time to socialize and begin the family reunion. I got to be with some amazing people like Paige Burton, Stone and Emma Carter, and Jake Holder. You really don't have friends, if your friends aren't like these guys. I also got to spend a little time with one of my favorite couples, Jeff and Sue Duffield. Unfortunately, we had a no-show, and the emcee asked Victoria to do a surprise solo segment. I ran quickly to play. This was one of the best segments of the day. Though spontaneous, and unprepared, we worked great together with the help of Stone and Bro. Bobby Carter. God is good. Other than this wonderful speed bump, the morning moved effortlessly until the afternoon break.
The enemy was certainly NOT happy with what was taking place within the walls of the Tri-Lakes Church. Revival truly did continue and the spirit filled the house. I don't know how every other group was, but satan started attacking mine. The devil will use just about anything and anybody to bring discord and discouragement. If he knows one thing, he knows that a group will crumble if you attack it from within. It only takes ONE Jonah's pride to take the ship through the storm. As a helpless crew member, I watched as the waves began to beat the side of my ship. I would be lying if thoughts of jumping didn't pass through my mind...it seemed the storm would never end. In the end, the storms wouldn't come if Jonah would let God have his way instead of trying to control everything themselves. Desperately, I made my way to the front row to listen and try to lose myself in the music of others.
I find myself now hearing the JayStone Singers saying, "It's o.k. to feel the way you do, he knows about your pain. Even though you feel like giving up, have faith, just wait." The McMillans sang, "Don't let this storm go to waste." Even though the storm winds continue to blow, and the sailing is rough, I'll wait on the Lord. God has been so good to me. Someone made the statement, "unless you have experienced, or are willing to experience the lyrics to a song, DON'T SING IT!" Though I cannot list every song that flooded my mind, I will tell you that "through it all, God's been good." No matter who has turned their back on me, "I have found a friend in Jesus," and "he loves me like I was his only child." I tasted a bit more of that Revival Rain.
Thank you Rod and Kelly, Jimmy and Liz, Bobby and Sharona, and all the other people who made this revival possible. I NEED THIS! God isn't done yet, and I cannot wait to see what he will do next.
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