These first few days in Zambia have been so beautiful. I have felt so at home, so welcomed, and so loved. I have also been challenged like never before. My heart has been stretched until it felt it might break and then I have been encouraged and strengthened by the men and women who have a vision to meet the needs. There is a hope and it's in the church.
Today was such a beautiful experience! When we pulled up to the church, the entire congregation came outside to greet us. They lined both sides of the walkway into the church singing and praising God like only the Zambian people can. This is the branch church that our youth choir visited a few years ago and helped raise support to put a new metal roof on the building. The church is still in great shape and the house was full, even though it was a special weekday service.
The people were excited to see us and couldn't wait to hear from all of the team members. They shouted and praised God as we greeted them and when it was time for the Word, they were all anxious to see what God was going to say. I preached on the 4 lepers. God never called us to sit still and die, but he has empowered us to launch out by faith and move forward. He always makes a way.
The altar call was awesome! It started with people calling out to God in their seats, and we went through the aisles to pray with them, but it didn't stop there. Soon after, they flooded the altar, proclaiming the promises of God by faith. The Holy Spirit was falling!
One lady was crying out with a loud voice and when Sis. Nicole went over to pray with her, she broke through and became free. Soon, she was praying along with us for the other souls at the altar. Bishop Misika was a man on fire! He was praying for everyone at the altar, shouting in prayer and leading them to victory.
It has been so beautiful to watch Bishop Gallaher in action. At every location we've gone to, she's found someone who just needed the love of God and she pours out her heart to reach them. Every time I see her, she has her arms wrapped around some young lady or some elderly mama. There are tears running down their faces as they feel God's heartbeat and know that He sent her to love on them. Plus, she's a powerhouse every time she touches the microphone! She has a beautiful ministry.
We left tired, but full of joy and gratitude toward God for his faithfulness. Personally, I am so blessed that he chose me. I don't think there are adequate words to describe the satisfaction that comes when you obey God's will for your life and he allows you to be the instrument that changes another person's destiny. This is God's desire for each and every one of us no matter where we go every day. I'm in Zambia, you're at the grocery store, or at work, or in a convalescent home. In every place, God is glorified and lives can be changed because of the great hope that lies within us.
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