Ambushed

There have been times in my life and leadership when I have sensed the power and presence of God in a strong way. I know that the spirit of God dwells in my all the time but there are times when I really feel Him moving and using me. Yesterday was one of those times.
I had the privilege of speaking at my “home” church, Thomasville Road Baptist Church in Tallahassee. The pastor there is Curtis Clark. He is a good friend and has been instrumental in the launching of Fellowship of the Hills. We are currently in a series called “One Prayer” that is directed toward church unity. Curtis spoke for me at FOTH and I spoke for him at TRBC.
Curtis did a great job at FOTH. He challenged this new church to be the church, asking people to commit, give and grow. I got ambushed by God at TRBC.
I spoke about seeing and seizing God movements. As I concluded the second service I was leading the congregation in a time of commitment asking them to pray a very dangerous prayer, “Jesus, I am yours”. As I was leading them in that prayer the prayer became very personal. I didn’t expect it. I was doing the preacher thing leading people when the Lord took this to a personal commitment. He reminded me that at 15 He called me to preach; at 33 He called me to plant the first church, then at 48 the second church plant.
Jesus reminded me that I belong to Him alone. I needed the reminder. There has been so many times this past year that I didn’t feel His hand on my life. I felt His hand yesterday. WOW, his hand feels really good! I went to speak at TRBC and God spoke to me! God is good at ambushing.