Thursday morning … The morning after what I believe to be the most significant set of revival meetings at Ebenezer in the 19 + years of my being here. To quote Chuck Kelly, the only word for this is that ancient Hebrew expression: “WOW!”
We are all reminded that revival is NOT a set of meetings, but a state of the heart. Specifically for us, a time to be revived and reminded of the basics in our relationships with God. It is ALL ABOUT HIM!! NOT US!! And He has called us to be DISCIPLES who make DISCIPLES!!
But, the amazing part of this story begins months ago. Ed Self told me he had a book he wanted me to read … I picked up this book, “Going Full Circle” by Mark Powers, and I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. It was as if Mark Powers had a direct feed of exactly what was going on at Ebenezer. And, honestly, it was not good (what was going on). But reading this book was like drinking from a fire hydrant. Ed and I talked and prayed, and we wondered if there was any way Mark would consider coming to EBC and leading us in our fall revival. We contacted Mark … He said “SURE!!” And the rest is indelibly written on the hearts of our church.
ADD this perspective to all of that: God knew EXACTLY what would be going on at Ebenezer almost a year ago when Ed gave me that book. When He ignited this fire about the message Mark was sharing in Ed’s heart, and then in my heart. And God knew EXACTLY where we, as a church, would be this month when these revival meetings took place. In His infinite wisdom and sense of timing, He orchestrated it all!! And it is coming to fruition right before our eyes.
And I cannot WAIT to see what God does next!! This is an exciting time to be a Child of the King!!
For more info about Mark Powers, go to www.goingfullcircle.org
The Random Thinker 
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