Yesterday morning Les was on the schedule to preach and he preached about "The Father of Light." He read James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." One illustration he gave was about a Hollywood production. When you look straight at their buildings, they look like the real thing, but when you turn around to the other side, it is just a facade. It's not that way with the Father of Light! No matter which way you turn, He is the same!
After a quick lunch and a short nap, we headed north - up and over the Grapevine. Les was asked to preach for Bro. Mantooth in Lamont. There was a beautiful spirit of worship in the service. Les preached about "Undivided Loyalties." He spoke about King Asa in 2 Chronicles. Of course 2 Chronicles 16:9 is a very special verse to us - it is the verse that was used in prophecy the day that Les was healed of Muscular Dystrophy - "For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him." You can read his full testimony here. I have heard it many, many times and each time I am so thankful for God's healing power.
Les concluded his message explaining what the word "strong" means. It is one of the broadest words used in scripture. It means to strengthen, to restore, to encourage, to sustain, to make bold, to support, to repair, to make firm, to prevail. In other words, God will be whatever we need Him to be!
The icing on the cake of our super day occurred during the altar service. A brand new, first time visitor came to the altar and was touched beautifully by the Spirit of God. Her hunger was so evident and the Lord showed Himself strong on her behalf! We told the Mantooths we want to know when she gets the Holy Ghost - I'm sure it's going to happen soon!
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