Day After

Well, what a day!! Our God is always faithful. His move at Baer Park today was a fresh wind...moving as He saw fit. Oh yes, He was inhabiting our praises, praises that began in unity over a year ago when Living Word was birthed.

And watching newly-saved kids worshipping, when minutes ago they didn't even know God. What a front row seat to witness His love & power.

My prayer this morning was, "Lord, I don't want to be robotic and do things for the sake of doing a good work. I want YOU to guide me because this is YOUR plan." He answered my prayer, and I cannot tell you the freedom I experienced because of it. Hey, but I'm sure you DO know. Knowing the hearts of many of you, you probably prayed a similar prayer. (I love you all, brothers and sister in Christ.)

His agape love was there. His saving grace was there. He was drawing many. Seeds were planted. Thy will be done! Jesus. JESUS. JESUS!!!!!!!!! The Name above all Names. Hallelujah!!!

In His Name,
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Last Days?

The bible says: " 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Acts 2:17

Either we are or we are not in the "last days".
IF anyone believes the negative position then it would be right for them to sit around and do nothing and wait for the "last days".

However I have chosen to stand on the affirmative. I have become thoroughly convinced by content and context of scripture that these are the "last days".

If these are the Last Days and God is Faithful then I have an expectancy to see a manifestation of the outpouring of His Spirit on all people.

God! I need to see an outpouring of Your Spirit! A breakthrough like never before were Your presence transforms people from the inside out. Where only Jesus gets all the Glory.

Start with Us, Right Here, Right Now!!

Pastor CJ
Living Word Fellowship Reading, PA

Passion and Belief the perfect combination

For me belief is trusting and having full confidence in something or someone.
It is hard to believe in someone you don't know!
Or how about this...someone you don't know well!!

When I was in the prayer room on Sunday I heard the Lord say Do you believe?

WOW!
I responded by proclaiming the things I believe...

I believe Jesus always was!
I believe He came to earth, born to a virgin, Mary!
I believe He grew in wisdom and favor!
I believe He taught!
I believe He performed miracles!
I believe He healed!
The lepers, the blind, the deaf, the mute, the lame, the issue of blood, the withered hand
I believe He raised the dead!
I believe He cast out demons!
I believe He brought correction!
I believe He was denied, accused, arrested, beat, spit on, scourged, mocked!
I believe He was crucified and died!
I believe he died for US!
I believe He was buried and on the third day arose!
I believe He is seated in the heavenlies!
I believe He is coming back soon!

I believe in his Word...not some, not most BUT ALL!
I believe in the promised Holy Spirit!
I believe in the GREATER THINGS!
I believe that the same Spirit which raised Jesus Christ from the dead lives within US!

DO YOU BELIEVE? DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE?
I challenge you today to check yourself, do you mean what you proclaim?
What does your heart say?
We are counting down...4 days left til we kick off our first revival service.
TODAY is the day to shake off fear, doubt and unbelief. SHAKE IT OFF!

Take that belief and couple it with PASSION! WOW! What can't we do for Christ!

Lord !!
As we prepare for revival, we come before you, a Holy God. We praise your mighty mighty name and give thanks to you. It is our desire to come before you as a true worshiper...one who worships in Spirit and Truth. Lord, change the things that need changing, clean us out, mold us, SHAKE US...use us! We want to be people who mean what we proclaim! Thank You for your revelation, because we understand that it is through your revelation that we come to know and understand you more intimately. We love you and praise you. Amen
Denise Eckert
Living Word Fellowship
Reading,PA

Jesus...everything needed to get the job done!

I spoke a bit on Sunday about how amazing it is that every time we go out to Baer Park to pray in preparation for the Reading Revival in the Park services, God shows each one of us something to contemplate and take home as a reminder of what He's getting ready to do. This past Saturday for me, it was a truck. The truck had a picture of a guy using tools, but in its vibrant display, all that I saw was the words "EVERYTHING NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE!" Do I have to say that it was JESUS that came to mind.

In my own self, I must admit I can be a little intimidated by what God is about to do with us. Not feeling ready, knowing my mind can only grasp a tiny glimpse of what God is actually going to do, in the business of getting all the plans in order, a slight hint of worry and what if's creep in. And then I'm brought to the place of remembering "Jesus....everything needed to get the job done."

This Revival is just so beyond anything we can do or imagine. In Ephesians 3:20, speaking of the God we serve, it says, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power, that is at work within us..." This is the God we serve! This is the power that works within us....why do we need to spend time in worry and what if's when this is all up to Him? From beginning to the very end, He has called us to this and He has opened the doors for the things that needed to happen to fall into place. He has moved the obstacles and provided a way for us to do EXACTLY what He has called us to do...worship Him and lift up His name. He's in control of doing the very thing He is setting up for...REVIVAL! Not us! We just have to be willing and obedient in doing our part. It's all up to Him!

What am I saying? Just be open and ready. It's getting ready for lift off. Engines are revving, gas tank is full, just waiting on the final green light. Get buckled in and hold on for the ride. Keep your eye on the focal point...JESUS. Everything needed to get the job done!


Pastor Joy
Living Word Fellowship Reading,PA

Revival Starts with You & Me!!

If we make Christ the supreme and constant object of our devotion we will be walking in Revival.

Is this true? Does it start with you & me?
Are you experiencing Revival in your life?

Tell me what it looks like.
Click the link that says comments below.
Agree/Disagree -- Let's talk about it

Pastor CJ
Living Word Fellowship Reading,PA

TRUE Worshiper?

I did a study once on Worship. It changed my life forever! It really showed me what it was to be a TRUE worshiper.

Beyond the five songs we sing on a Sunday morning, it taught me that worship is more then a song, it is a lifestyle. But it had to start somewhere. And how the Word of God tells us exactly where our starting point is, I also have found a song that I have made my life's banner, my mission, my cause! In the lyrics of one of my most favorite songs, "Clear the Stage" by Ross King go, he proclaims:

Chuck the pews and all the decorations too

Until the congregations few then have revival.

Tell your friends that this is where the party ends

until you're broken for your sins you can't be social.

Then seek the Lord and wait for what he has in store

and know that great is your reward and just be hopeful

Cause you can sing all you want to.

Yes you can sing all you want to

you can sing all you want to
And don't get me wrong, worship is more than a song.

And you think
"Wow, this is great. Like what I needed was another song!"
But keep reading!

Take a break from all the plans that you made

And sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper.

Beg Him please to open up his mouth and speak

And pray for real upon your knees until they blister.

Shine the light on every corner of your life

Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open.

Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard

Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken.

The song continues with its beautiful chorus to clear the stage and further defines other areas to look at, but my challenge to me today and to you, my fellow brothers and sister in Christ is.....

"Are you being a TRUE worshiper?"

Harsh? Maybe.
How could I? I have to.

Will you practice the art of TRUE worship? Start today!

Revival does start with us. It starts with just one, just me.
I want to be broken for my sins...daily!
I want to seek the Lord and what He has in store for me and be hopeful for my reward.
Take a break from all my plans and sit at home alone and wait for God to whisper my name...

REVIVAL in me. Blister my knees as I beg for Him to speak to me. Let Him shine His light in my life and reveal all the junk and then go test it against His word and DO something about it.

Break me Lord, heart and soul.
And now I say to you...."Be stirred! Be rocked! Be broken!" It starts with just one.

YOU!

Pastor Joy
Living Word Fellowship Reading,

Starting Revival

Last night my wife and I were praying about Revival. In the midst of it the resounding thought of "start with me". That thought quickly became a cry out. "Start with ME! Start with US!"
WoW!!
Revive us from the inside out LORD!!!!

This morning I began to think of what does that look like? {{Worship!!}} That's the answer.

The type of Worship that allows us to be lost in His presence. Completely engulfed and consumed with His Love and Grace. The kind that leaves us in AWE of Him and if words could be expressed it would sound like "Ohhh!" Like our Sunday mornings in the prayer room or when we don't want the worship set to end. OHHH!!!

When we allow that type of Worship to be part of our everyday DNA, in everything that we say and do... To Glorify Christ Jesus... Then we no longer need to pray to be revived -- We are Revived!!

Pray with me --
Jesus, I pray that today You might give me a sense of Your presence wherever I am, in whatever I'm doing.
Direct my heart to worship You throughout the day.
Be pleased and accept that worship as a genuine expression of my heartfelt gratitude and awe. Amen."

Pastor CJ
Living Word Fellowship Reading,