Posted on 02/14/2023 3:35:19 PM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Most Wednesday mornings at Asbury University are like any other. A few minutes before 10, students begin to gather in Hughes Auditorium for chapel.
But this past Wednesday was different. After the benediction, the gospel choir began to sing a final chorus—and then something began to happen that defies easy description. Students did not leave. They were struck by what seemed to be a quiet but powerful sense of transcendence, and they did not want to go. They stayed and continued to worship. They are still there.
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I firmly believe much of what is important and vital in the Christian life happens in the everyday moments—in daily disciplines and liturgies (whether formal or informal), in the in-the-moment decisions to pursue righteousness, in acts of sacrificial love of neighbor, in prayers breathed in quiet desperation.
I know that these “extraordinary” acts of God are no replacement for the “ordinary” ministry of the Holy Spirit through Word and sacrament. Likewise, the “surprising” works of God are not a substitute for the long road of discipleship. If that were the case, we would be dependent on this experience—rather than the Holy Spirit who graciously gives the experience—to sustain us.
But I also believe that we should be willing to recognize and celebrate these astounding encounters with the Holy Spirit. Our Lord promises that those who “hunger and thirst for righteousness” will be filled. He promised that he would send “another Comforter” and indeed it would better for us for him to go away and send his Spirit.
Anyone who has spent time in Hughes Auditorium over the past few days can testify this promised Comforter is present and powerful. I cannot analyze—or even adequately describe—all that is happening, but there is no doubt in my mind that God is present and active.
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That is amazing and very wonderful news. The world needs this to start happening everywhere. It lifts my heart.
I’m OK with that as long as they vote D. /s
I know that these “extraordinary” acts of God are no replacement for the “ordinary” ministry of the Holy Spirit through Word and sacrament.
well said.
Bttt
Don’t lose sight of the giver for the gifts.
God today is alive in fewer people but stronger in those few in whom he dwells.
Don’t lose sight of the giver for the gifts.
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
let him or her with an ear to hear, hear. but, the ‘power’ referred to by John is the Power of the Holy Spirit. that’s what is missing oft times in present day Christian life, but suddenly present here. Praise God for the Power of the Holy Spirit.
What?!
Democrat?
You can pick them out.. They are angry and do not Know God in Heaven nor His Son.
I was just rephrasing you.
The writer of that article seems to be one of those naive Christians that makes life hard to be a Christian by pushing Democrat agenda. I hope im wrong
I remember the Brownsville revivals in Florida many years ago. People were making weird animal sounds and doing things more indicative of the presence of a spirit other than the Holy one. Hope this is a true manifestation of the true Spirit - we sure need more of Him in this sin scarred world.
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