Really good night at VRC.
Worship was made up of some of our "Take Back" songs.
"Blood Bought Man" which was formerly ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man.
"Hold On" the old 60's soul hit by Sam and Dave. Just had to change a couple of words in this one.
"Bring It On Home" originally done by Sam Cooke. Bring all your pain to Jesus and leave it there.
"Stand By Me" great recording done by Ben E. King.
We always enjoy not only singing those songs, but watching the folks who are first timers to VRC. They have kind of a "can they really do these songs in church?" look on their faces. That's all part of the plan. To help people feel comfortable to the point that they will let down the walls that they hide behind, long enough for us to drop a little Jesus into their lives.
Ann Wynne spoke on "The Things That God Wants To Take Away".
She used Job 1:21 as the foundation for her message.
"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Here in our neck of the woods, such verse is usually reserved and heard at one occasion. A funeral. The lord gives life and, at some point, that life will end. But last night, Ann took the verse to a new level. Referring to the things that the Lord will remove....take away....if we will turn loose.
Such things as.....
Fear....
Self-loathing....
Loneliness......
and the list went on and on.....
Things that someone in addiction suffer with on a daily basis.
A list of behaviors, attitudes and feelings that all work against our self worth as a human being...a creation of God.
Of course, such a word as this brought ministry with it.
A family came up for prayer.
Not just for the son who is struggling with addiction, but for all of them.
Prayers of healing...
Prayers of restoration...
Prayers to break the bondage of fear..
Lot's of healing in the room.
We close with the usual benediction song....
Ed Ratezloff's "Jesus Loves You"....
Clapping....smiles all around....hugs and hand shakes.....lot of "good to see you....love you....see you next Saturday" fill the room.
Door opening and closing multiple times as people make their way out into the night.
Once again the room is empty, just like we found it .
God has met with His people.
And as I'm driving home down broad street, a smile breaks across my face, and I couldn't help but sing to myself..."Keep on trucking down that highway.....put some miles on your shoes....and just remember....one little thing.........Jesus loves you."
He sure does...
God on you...
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