In our weekly time of intercession for our corporate church body, the word “Embrace” continues to be planted by the Lord into our spirits. We see the Lord stirring the hearts of people around us every time we gather together. This only begins to describe the desire that the Father yearns for us at Living Hope Church in this new season.
We have been in the Heritage Sanctuary for just over a year, and upon this fertile ground the Lord has begun establishing us among the Englewood community. This is why I believe that the Lord has been calling us to embrace what is beginning to happen at Living Hope Church. With great faith and expectation we welcome what the Lord is bringing into the NOW time, so that we may receive all that He has for us.
In Ephesians 3:20 it says, “To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” In this last year we have seen an abundance of His presence through the powerful testimonies that have risen among our church family. With outreach, weekly services, and special events He faithfully shows us His Grace and His Goodness without measure.
With all that has been given to us, there is still much more we have yet to accomplish. Just as a person whose cup is being filled with cold water insists for the pouring to stop as the water reaches the top of the glass, we too must be careful not to underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit. We are the ones placing the limit on the Blessings of the Father, instead of embracing and accepting all that He has for us. As it proclaims in the book of John, the time has now come for the true worshippers to worship Him, so let us be pure in heart and committed to the heavenly calling.
We continue to move toward the deeper direction that the Lord is calling us to, fulfilling our vision of reaching out to the lost and broken families of our community by showing them the healing love of Christ. For more information about Living Hope Church, and to check out our upcoming events see our Facebook page or visit us online at www.livinghope.life.
Blessings to All,
Pastor Don