Passion 07 (a few months late)
1.2.07
So many people... good Lord! 24,000+ in ATL, its crazy, great, frustrating, Awesome, powerful, and exhausting. There is just something to be said about our generation coming together to be apart of the grand story of Him while recognizing the smallness of us seeking to do God size things. We are a radical generation, stubborn at times, seeking only what’s the best and biggest, while passionate to spread the name and love of Christ. Its humbling to be apart of... really, it is.
Louie simply reminded us last nite whose we are, and what was done on that cross so long ago for claim to be made on our behalf. His wounds TRULY paid our ransom...brought us from death to life, from utter despair to eternity with the glorious creator of the universe. Such an amazing rescue our Jesus undertook. He does the qualifying work to make us worthy to be put into the Kingdom of God. He chose us.
Beth Moore spoke truth into our hearts as she discussed the effects of a prideful lifestyle. “Humble yourself while young” she said. There is none other adjective that is translated from the ancient text that means “hyper exalted” then the one used when describing the name of God. Its only when we truly lower ourselves and our agendas that we see the powerful evidence of the cross in others.
Francis chan dang brought it tonight as the day came to a close in our final session. He was so passionate, so full of Christ and his words pierced and shed truth that only the Father inspired. He posed the question... Do we truly love Jesus. Is he our everything? Do we truly believe that he has our best interest in mind and that he wants to give us the desires of our hearts? He challenged us to be Hot in the mouth of Christ... really hit home in my heart for sure. I love retreats like this... so much chipping away, so much molding and his beautiful constant pursuit was so evident once again... He became tangible. As we were finishing up in worship, I couldn’t help but glory and simply pause in the moment. I looked around and saw close to 22,000 people seeking the heart of their creator... it was such a perfect picture of what heaven will be like... unending, authentic worship... participating in the very thing i was solely created for. Im so thankful and humbled as I further discover his pursuit on my heart.
Nite.
So many people... good Lord! 24,000+ in ATL, its crazy, great, frustrating, Awesome, powerful, and exhausting. There is just something to be said about our generation coming together to be apart of the grand story of Him while recognizing the smallness of us seeking to do God size things. We are a radical generation, stubborn at times, seeking only what’s the best and biggest, while passionate to spread the name and love of Christ. Its humbling to be apart of... really, it is.
Louie simply reminded us last nite whose we are, and what was done on that cross so long ago for claim to be made on our behalf. His wounds TRULY paid our ransom...brought us from death to life, from utter despair to eternity with the glorious creator of the universe. Such an amazing rescue our Jesus undertook. He does the qualifying work to make us worthy to be put into the Kingdom of God. He chose us.
Beth Moore spoke truth into our hearts as she discussed the effects of a prideful lifestyle. “Humble yourself while young” she said. There is none other adjective that is translated from the ancient text that means “hyper exalted” then the one used when describing the name of God. Its only when we truly lower ourselves and our agendas that we see the powerful evidence of the cross in others.
Francis chan dang brought it tonight as the day came to a close in our final session. He was so passionate, so full of Christ and his words pierced and shed truth that only the Father inspired. He posed the question... Do we truly love Jesus. Is he our everything? Do we truly believe that he has our best interest in mind and that he wants to give us the desires of our hearts? He challenged us to be Hot in the mouth of Christ... really hit home in my heart for sure. I love retreats like this... so much chipping away, so much molding and his beautiful constant pursuit was so evident once again... He became tangible. As we were finishing up in worship, I couldn’t help but glory and simply pause in the moment. I looked around and saw close to 22,000 people seeking the heart of their creator... it was such a perfect picture of what heaven will be like... unending, authentic worship... participating in the very thing i was solely created for. Im so thankful and humbled as I further discover his pursuit on my heart.
Nite.
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