We had several really powerful revivals during the month of April. We started the month in Kittrell, NC. The altars were full with people seeking God during each service. There were lots of young people praying, and there were 4 saved and 7 filled with the Holy Ghost. We had tremendous services on Sunday and ended the revival with Katie and Stephen singing, ”There’s a Victory Coming”. It is a powerful song written by Katie, and it’s quickly becoming one of our most requested songs.
Our revival at the Big Oaks Church of God in Baxley, GA was very memorable. There was such a spirit of conviction. So many youth were praying in the altars. We had at least 7 souls saved, including a young man who was being deployed to Afghanistan. He and his precious wife came and knelt in the altar and accepted Christ as their personal savior. When he stood up, it was very evident that a load had been lifted. He couldn’t stop crying and rejoicing.
The month ended in NC. We went to Andrews where we had a great weekend. Dad and some other friends came to be with us. He played guitar and sang. It was such a blessing. He is 87 years old, but he still has a strong voice and he certainly has that anointing. He sang “Almost Home” and I couldn’t help but cry as I thought about my precious mother and how many times they had sung that song together. I know we will all be together again soon. We left Andrews and went to Roanoke Rapids. It was a long trip but certainly worth it. We had 3 tremendous services and saw 2 precious souls saved.
It was a very busy month. We traveled a lot of miles but we were blessed to see 13 souls saved, and 7 people received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. We were privileged to see many precious friends that we don’t get to see very often, and we were treated with such kindness and hospitality everywhere we went.
I never want to take for granted how God provides for us and keeps us in his care. A few months ago we were going to a church, and we had a hub assembly go out on our trailer. We were many miles from home, and I didn’t know anyone in that town. Miraculously, we made it to the church, and I began contacting various places about getting a tow. The pastor told me not to worry, because someone in the congregation would be able to fix it the next day. Truthfully, I had my reservations, but I tried not to worry about it. We had a great revival, and the next day during Homecoming lunch, a member of the congregation changed out of his dress clothes and brought his truck -complete with all the equipment that he needed to replace our hub assembly. Thanks again Brother Bishop. God used your hands and your ability to help us. We are so grateful. When we tried to pay for the repair the church had taken care of the parts, and Brother Bishop had blessed us with his labor. Why should we worry or fret? A few months later, we were at another church, and Brother Bishop and his family came during the revival. Amazingly, Brother Bishop was baptized with the Holy Ghost that night. Wow! God just never ceases to amaze me.
Many people sit silently in church services and listen to the minister speak, and they silently ask themselves “Can God really take care of my problem or meet my need?” Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of God’s sovereignty and His power. God has always met the needs of his people, and His power has not diminished. He is still willing and able. We just need to go to Him in faith – believing. Sometimes, we need to reflect on our own past circumstances and see where God has brought us from, and be reminded of what he has brought us through. He is “the same, yesterday, today and forever.” Jeremiah said in 32:27 “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: Is there any thing too hard for me?"
I hope this page has been uplifting to someone. God’s people need to be encouraged, and I pray that something that is said will give someone the strength to go another mile.
