It was a Church worship service I will long remember.
First, I inadvertantly misinformed a lady. She asked if our daughter was singing. I responded that Rachel was on the praise team...but no solos. What I didn't know was that plans had changed. Rachel would eventually sing two solos during the service. Oops. I really didn't know, nice lady. I promise.
Second, after the shocking news of my cousin's death earlier today, my heart was heavy and I didn't feel like being "all smiles" tonight. I longed to be real. As Rachel sang "How Great Thou Art," tears flowed down my face. I remembered my cousin...my Grandmother...and many other loved ones I miss. Then a baptism took place which reminded me of the eternal hope of Heaven. Reality certainly happened...anyway.
Sammy then shared a message about "When God Doesn't Make Sense." Oh, how I struggle with that one...repeatedly. He reminded me that even when I don't understand, God still cares and loves me. "Just because He is silent, doesn't mean He is absent." I desperately needed that.
The rest of the service was like nothing I have ever witnessed. A precious family, involving a mother and her adult daughter both facing serious health concerns, was brought before the congregation. Sammy anointed them with oil and then the congregation literally surrounded them in prayer. When no room was left in front, people were in rows of seats holding hands and praying. Tears were streaming, hugs were abundant, prayers were extended, support was shared and love...God's amazing love...was obvious. His Presence was real. His hope was evident. He remains King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I saw Him...tonight.♥~thl
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 1: 3>4
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