I grabbed a old journal from my stash the other day, in hopes of finding just the right story to share. I opened the first page and saw a journal entry from January 4, 2010 3:10 a.m.
This is what the Lord revealed:
I see a large community center…. There we can hold worship nights- eating and breaking bread. We will have classes, music, instruments, teachers in music, children and youth area- games, art, dance, youth mentorship, homework help, the ability to share with the nations. Every tongue, tribe and nation will come together in this place!!! The walls are painted. There is furniture. It is warm and welcoming. A place to meet and be met. A light in a dark place. Hope in the City!!! Lord, what do we do? Do we keep our place on 38th? Do we add another site? Do we fundraise? What do we do from here? Please confirm your vision with the provision. Thank you Jesus. I surrender again to you. Internship program. People coming, living, serving in the community. This is a place all could come. All want to come. The Spirit of the LORD welcomes all and they are healed. Freedom, freedom. Loved, fun, free worship. Big building!
I am cracking up. I am laughing hard and crying at the same time.
Well, for those who know Bridge of Hope, this is exactly what the Lord has done. We have two buildings since this vision. One is a community Center. All of what the Lord revealed is happening now, and increasing with every month that passes.
We serve a God who speaks to us. A God of great adventure, love and passion for His people. He has many great plans and loves to share them with His kids, and invite us into what He is doing. Yes, He confirms His Vision with His provision. He gives us ears to hear, and eyes to see. He is not a distant God, but near to us, always drawing us closer to Him. There is no one like Him. He is a God of Mighty Wonders who never ceases to amaze me!!