God is With You
God is With You
"Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." Zechariah 8:23
When we encounter the manifest presence of Christ, it is only natural to long for His presence to fill our neighborhoods and our region—to want the water level of the Holy Spirit to rise around us.
In 1859 the landscape of Northern Ireland was ablaze with God’s presence. This movement started in First Presbyterian Church. The pastor reported, “The meeting fell still as a grave; the stillness was fearful. Those present will never forget it. At length the silence was broken by unearthly cries, uttered simultaneously by several in different parts of the church…. [People] lay in mental agony and absolute body prostration.” Out of this deep conviction and repentance came a robust movement of emblazoned God-seekers. At seven o’clock every evening in the town of Derry, a public prayer meeting was held at Corn Market. Between five hundred and five thousand would gather for three hours each night.
Christ can do for you what He did in Northern Ireland. Ask Him.
Father God, raise the prayer life of your people from the dead. Sound Your trumpet and wake the sleeping souls. Give me and my people a passion for Your presence.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
Unless otherwise indicated, the English Standard Bible (ESV) is used.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
"Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." Zechariah 8:23
When we encounter the manifest presence of Christ, it is only natural to long for His presence to fill our neighborhoods and our region—to want the water level of the Holy Spirit to rise around us.
In 1859 the landscape of Northern Ireland was ablaze with God’s presence. This movement started in First Presbyterian Church. The pastor reported, “The meeting fell still as a grave; the stillness was fearful. Those present will never forget it. At length the silence was broken by unearthly cries, uttered simultaneously by several in different parts of the church…. [People] lay in mental agony and absolute body prostration.” Out of this deep conviction and repentance came a robust movement of emblazoned God-seekers. At seven o’clock every evening in the town of Derry, a public prayer meeting was held at Corn Market. Between five hundred and five thousand would gather for three hours each night.
Christ can do for you what He did in Northern Ireland. Ask Him.
Father God, raise the prayer life of your people from the dead. Sound Your trumpet and wake the sleeping souls. Give me and my people a passion for Your presence.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
Unless otherwise indicated, the English Standard Bible (ESV) is used.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
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