Fire in the Barn

It's amazing what happens when we throw our man made agendas out the window and simply yield to God. I got to spend the majority of the weekend in this red barn along with about 60-70 other men and it's safe to say I was not prepared for what I experienced. But then again when are we ever fully prepared for when God moves? Just the fact that an estimated 30 different churches were represented here and we still had unity is a miracle itself. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethern to dwell together in unity!...For there the Lord commanded the blessing---Life forevermore. (Ps. 133:1,3)
Time restricts me from really sharing all the Lord did in my heart during the last few days but a couple things I will share. The first night we heard about Father God's love for us. And how many in the church have know Jesus as their savior and have had experiences with the wonderful Holy Spirit but many have never known the love of Daddy God. Pastor Paul Marin from Michigan taught us the importance of getting right with our earthly dad and the power of forgiveness.
Grace was also illustrated by Pastor Anthony Carter's testimony. He shared his story about being in ministry and then falling into sin after the tragic death of his daughter whom he felt responsible for. He was living a life as a cocaine addict, drug dealer and adulterer until God spoke to him and delivered him out of darkness. I appreciate the courage men like Anthony take to bare it all in front of a crowd of people, it is very powerful.
And Pastor Douglas Chieza from Zimbabwe preached a couple sermons where he talked about deliverance and also shared his dramatic testimony. In his first sermon he shared some stories of casting demons out of people and the dangers of sexual sin and soul ties. And during the next session we got to have a time of mass confession and repentance where many were set free from sins related to sexual immorality. We then started to worship God and folded up all the chairs and stacked them on the walls so we would dance and praise the Lord for His goodness! My legs are still a little sore from dancing but that's OK.
I wish I had more time to talk about these things but I know this, I am more free then I was a few days ago. I know that God is not someone to only learn about and develop theology about but He is very much into meeting with His kids. His desire is for our well being and He knows that sin only hinders us from whole heartedley entering into His courts with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Anthony said this, "come to God just as you are." Don't wait till you think your more righteous or more pure, but come as you are. There is nothing like the blood of Jesus to set the captives free. Grace speaks so much of the cross and without a revelation of His grace we are bound to go down the road of powerless religion. Take the time even right now to let go of any pressing thoughts and just ask the Lord about grace. I've found that God is great at demonstrating His truths to our hearts and His grace is no exception.

....India, 7 days and counting