Will Persecution Bring Revival Today? 58308192009

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

gene@SurfingwithJesus.com

58308192009

Will Persecution Bring Revival Today?

Acts 7:54-60

⁵⁴When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. ⁵⁵But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, 56And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. ⁵⁷Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, ⁵⁸And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. ⁵⁹And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. ⁶⁰And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 8:1-4

¹And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. ²And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. ³As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. ⁴Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

Stephen has just poured his heart out and shared Jesus in hopes they would receive him as their Lord. They rejected the message and killed him. However this persecution continued a revival that would reach all the regions. I ask the question, would revival come if we lost all the comforts of our homes and churches? We pray for revival and we see results here and there but what would it take to open our eyes in this world today to bring people to God.

We have had earthquakes, tornado’s, fires , hurricanes and we pause for a moment or two and we ban together and even go to church. How long does it last a week or two? It’s a shame it takes tragedy to bring us to God. Oh, how God would be pleased and we would be blessed if we would find him and have revival when things are good. God is so good to us. It would be wonderful if we would seek him until revival is prevalent in our lives and our land each moment of the day. Look at the words of Stephen “being full of the Holy Ghost looked up steadfastly (with Assurance), into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God.”

Wow! He had revival even though the word was rejected and he went to glory. What a way to go. Lord help me this day to seek your face and experience revival as I’ve never known it before. May I speak your word with love and proclaim you are my God and Jesus is my Savior in Jesus name I pray.

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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Could Facebook Be a Touch of Heaven?

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Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

gene@SurfingwithJesus.com

58208142009

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Could Facebook Be a Touch of Heaven?

Probably not but it has been refreshing to catch up with family and friends you haven’t seen or heard from in years and bring each other up on the latest. I for one have enjoyed it.

Well, I don’t know about you but when I get to heaven I’m looking forward to sitting at Jesus feet and learn the answers to questions I have never received on earth. I want to ask Adam why he messed up and caused us to be born into sin and cause us to earn our keep by the sweat of the brow.

I want to ask Eve why she listened to Satan and offered Adam fruit from the forbidden tree causing women to bare children in pain. And, I want to ask them where their sons found wives.

I know all of this sounds foolish but I enjoy it anyway. What question do you have you want to ask? Of course I want to sit down with my dad, my grandparents and friends and just see what they have been doing while waiting for us to come to heaven.

As exciting as it is to get updates from all of you it doesn’t compare to what heaven will be like. “Heaven will surely be worth it all.” Let us have a made up mind to make it and look for his return each day with anticipation that he will come today. Remember “The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.”
REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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Let Everything That Hath Breath Praise the Lord #581

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher, Sr.

gene@SurfingwithJesus.com

58108042009

Let Everything That Hath Breath Praise the Lord

I have been quite busy the past few days while attending a National Veterans Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. My heart was heavy as I began my trip because a precious Veteran died and the mother of another Veteran passed away also. However it makes you appreciate each breath we are given by God our Creator.

The precious mother that died left a testimony that I must share. She was 90 and in a home but before she died she asked her roommate if she were a Christian. She answered yes. She then asked if she was going to heaven and she answered yes. Then she said will you come hold my hand while I go to heaven and as she did this precious mother of my friend D. L. went to heaven.

What a way to go. We all dream of it, we all teach about and shout about it but we are still living and breathing because God is not finished with us. As I share this morning it is so wonderful to have the peace of God in my heart and be able to praise my Lord and Savior and behold the beauty of all creation he has entrusted us with to enjoy.

I look out my window and see the wishing well my mother bought me several years ago and watch a sparrow as he is perched on top beholding the handiwork of God. And now, he flies to the ground and enjoys the water on the green grass and looks for the food God provides for a small creation as he promised to do.

Did you know God will provide for you today? Lift your head and open your heart with adoration and praise and trust the Lord as this little bird just did and as this precious mother did as she left this old world for glory. Our God is an awesome God and He lives and provides for us each day as we trust and obey Him. Take time to breathe in all God has for you and rejoice as he opens the windows of heaven and blesses you with an extra cup of honey today.

REMEMBER

“If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1John 1:9

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