Last evening as Amy and I prayer walked the Stonebridge UMC property, God gave me a vision. We were on the northeast corner of the property, and I looked toward Celebration Hall where the cross of Christ rises dramatically above the building. I was praying for our worship services. Praying that God would bring just the right people at just the right time to be touched by the Holy Spirit. Suddenly, the sun broke from behind a cloud and lit up the cross like a beacon. It was incredible! These words from a hymn came to mind, “Lift high the cross, the cross of Christ proclaim, till all the world adore His sacred name.”
This was God's message for me. Lift high the cross of Christ. Let the presence of Christ prevail in everything we do. Believe that through our Lord Jesus Christ, a new vitality and community will be born at Stonebridge UMC. I went to the scriptures. The words were there in John 12:32, “Jesus said, ‘And when I am lifted up on the cross, I will draw everyone to me.’”
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