God is on the move!

A couple of weeks ago I attended a conference organised by Global Awakening in Southampton. The conference focused in the healing ministry to which Jesus calls his disciples. The issues of mission and revival were also addressed. I felt tremendously blessed to have been there. I am still processing some of the things I saw and heard!

The conference took place at the Central Hall, Southampton, a building with a fascinating and inspiring history.

There are so many elements of the conference which I could write about: the amazing worship times, the unity of around 800 Christians gathered from around the UK and abroad, the very real sense of God's presence, the lives which were touched by God's healing power, the hunger for God amongst those present, the abundance of young Christians on fire for God, the excellent teaching from Randy Clark, Bill Johnson and Leif Hetland, I could go on...

But perhaps above all, for me, was the powerful reminder that God is on the move! Living in the UK, we so often hear stories of declining church attendances, closing church buildings etc., and some have even stated the belief that the church is in terminal decline in this country. At the conference we heard and saw much evidence that the global picture is so different - in many places around the world men, women and children are turning to Jesus Christ is amazing numbers, sometimes in the least expected places! The fires of revival are burning strong!

So what about the UK? The good news is that there are clear signs that God is working here, too! There is a new hunger for the things of God, and many Christians are coming awake to the possibilities when God's people are fully committed to him and open to the renewing work of his Spirit.

Jesus came to set captives free: to proclaim the Kingdom and heal the sick. He calls his people to do the same in the authority which he has given. There are many people in our communities who are spiritually hungry and searching for true meaning to life. When they see God's people living out the true Kingdom lifestyle, and when they experience God's love and power, their eyes will be open to the wonderful reality that Jesus is alive! I am so excited about what God is doing and wants to do. My prayer is that I will see what he is doing and get involved. When we give our lives to him, he can do amazing things through ordinary people.

God is on the move - are you ready?