Pastor Cleans Off Platform

How exactly does one 'touch Jesus' in prayer?

[ForeverBlessed]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Well I will take your advice and strive toward this. It doesn't sound like a bad thing unless it becomes like a ritual or something.

While I personally believe we should strive to pray in the spirit often, tongues is not the litmus test for spirituality. Striving daily to apply the principles of God’s word to our life and living for him is a daily worship to him and shows the intent of the heart.

I have known people who could speak in tongues at the drop of a hat… even dance and shout every service and live like the devil when not at church. Why some people easily yield to speaking in tongues is beyond me… but is not the sign of spirituality… Lord help the people who think it is…they need to get beyond this thinking.

I encourage you in your recent breakthrough and may God richly bless your desire to draw even closer to him.

Btw, I admire what your pastor has done.

[Digging4Truth]

Originally Posted by Whole Hearted

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

How exactly does one 'touch Jesus' in prayer?

Great question! I dont think I can answer....but i know when I have....or better, when I have been touched BY Jesus.

[Neck]

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

This is a testimony from a young lady in our church who is a praise singer. Also, I have been the guitar player in this church for 10 years. We are part of the leadership of our church and have no problem with what our pastor did and are behind him 100%. We also have a very good music program in our church and have always been known for our music more than anything else.

Funny thing, the only people who find this offensive are the same people who caused tons of trouble for our former pastor.



Sunday, June 10, 2007

Music-less Revival

For whatever reasons that are not important, my pastor has decided to clear off the platform. In our main services, we have no live music. All our music is coming from CDs, and everyone is invited to have worship time in the altar.

For typical APs, it sounds bizarre, and many would question the action. However, I can honestly say we had 2 of the greatest services this weekend as a result. We haven't gotten past worship service. He invited us down to the altar, we all started praying and the next thing you know people we've NEVER seen before are getting the Holy Ghost! It's been phenomenal. I saw people who haven't really prayed in years, fall to their knees in the presence of God.

I know that a lot of people are apprehensive about the change, but honestly, I think it's for the best. It's nothing permanent of course, but it's given a chance for some who hide behind their instruments to be an active part in worship. Some people won't accept it, and refuse to confirm to the new arrangement, but they are only hurting themselves.

Revival is sweeping through our church. It may be unorthodox and offensive to some. That's how I know it's God!

How childish. Fix the problem.

[Whole Hearted]

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

RIGHT BACK AT YA

The original expression makes it sound as though you climb a ladder or beanstalk or something and tap Jesus and slide down like the rope test in elementary school gym class. Not a big fan of the expression sorry...

[Ferd]

DeltaDude! (or should we call you deltaguitarless?)

That is way cool! I am glad you have found spring in your desert!

I rejoice with you my brother!

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Ferd

Great question! I dont think I can answer....but i know when I have....or better, when I have been touched BY Jesus.

I find mysel referrring to the blood of Jesus and the price he paid on Calvary. We can touch Jesus by pleading the blood of the cross.

[myhaloisintheshop]

I remember in my late teens that my pastor was having some issues with musicians. There was one in paticular that had a horrible attitude and basically would throw temper tantrums.

Pastor announced that for 30 days we would not have musicians. We sang accapella and the spirit was amazing! The only person that got upset was the guy with the horrible attitude!

Here is a link to a blog I found that you may--or may not--find interesting. http://www.escapethefamiliar.blogspot.com/

"Fighting the Music devil"