Lasting Memories

It is Friday night here as I sit and write a few things that have been seared into my mind and heart. They are glimpses into what I have to believe makes all of Heaven just stand up and cheer.

Here at the conference they have a room designated for people who want to pray. I passed by it several times today and saw people in there praying - mostly Africans (Which does not surprise me!). To hear them coming before the Lord was humbling. I could sense the Holy Spirit letting me know how critical this was for Kingdom work. One time I was walking by and there was a cloth map of the world on a table and a woman had her hands on it coming before the Lord petitioning Him for our world. Victory will happen as we come before the throne! God was saying to me how I need to make this a priority in my life.

Tonight they had an Iraqi young man, probably in his early 20's, give a testimony as to how God is using his generation to reach children throughout their country. The Lebanese were very involved till 2003 when, jokingly, the interpreter mentioned that the US arrived. The ministry then needed to be done by the Iraqi people themselves. This young man and others like him took up the challenge. At one point, the young man realized that he was being filmed and people were taking pictures of him. You could tell that he was now very concerned and asked that all the film and photos be destroyed as it was important that this material not get back to his country. Amidst the jubilation of what God is doing through these young people, the stark reality of the world they live in smacks you right in the face. We take so much for granted.

The worship time tonight was extra sweet. In a couple of the songs, the worship leader had us sing them in our native tongues. I shut my eyes and just listened - oh what a sweet sound to hear the worship go up before the Lord.

All of Heaven is rejoicing!