God is moving!

Wow! The energy in the local church I belong to has been really incredible lately. People are coming to Christ, new guests are streaming into the church and many are actively seeking God and connection with the church family. I have heard several stories of how lives have been changed by the gospel and am overwhelmed. Also -never in my ministry have I had so many people ask me out of the blue how they can get connected or how they can serve, how they can become a follower of Jesus Christ. I am awe struck!

The senior pastor and I commented today that God is surely at work. It is nothing we have done- but praise God He is at work. This work of God encourages me to continue praying and persevering in ministry. I also am asking myself if others see what I am seeing and if not how do I help them see the work God is doing. Those who have come to Christ are lives that have been changed and their stories need to be shared.  When I say changed I am talking about radical sized changes - not just the kind that are blips in our lives. A couple of Sundays ago I prayed with a man at the altar who had recently given his life to Christ. He is going through a rough time and tears were streaming down his face but he was at the altar seeking God! Who am I God that you would allow me to have any part of the ministry you are doing?

Lord willing I am beginning a new class at our church called Connected for Discovery. The class is designed for those who are newer to Otterbein or are unconnected. The curriculum is designed to help people understand what the Christian life is all about. It asks some key questions such as: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus have to die? How can I have faith? I am really excited about the class. Already a small handful of people have decided to be a part of the class.

Can anyone tell that I am excited about what God is doing in the lives of people? I will continue to pray that God increase fruitfulness and allows me to be a part of the work He is doing. Will you pray with me that the gospel goes forth with power, changing lives and setting people free. May God's people catch a fire under their buts to see their neighbors, co-workers and loved ones come to Christ. Heaven knows, many of God's people are way to complacent and have chosen security, stability and comfort over the mission of Christ.