MIDWEEK CONNECTION
We just wanted to remind you that you are in the midst of personal and corporate revival and resurrection. Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of the Lord in a very unusual way. We celebrated it by rehearsing some of the prophetic words that have been imparted to us, this ministry and to each and every one of you.
Wasn't it amazing to rehearse and relive those powerful moments where the Lord sent very specific words of encouragement, instruction and strategy for this church family? As far back as May of 2004, the Lord sent His Word about YOU. Wasn't it amazing to see and hear how the Lord already had YOU in mind, way back then? Even before we came together as an official body of Believers, HE had disclosed HIS purpose for this ministry.
In 2011, God spoke through Bishop Raphael Green, that all you have to do is just share your personal testimony of what God has been doing in your life and then invite your friends or family to come and see the church family that God has connected you to. It doesn't get any simpler than that.
In 2012, God spoke through Pastor Frank King about the way HE is going to use US in Harrisburg. He prophetically revealed that Harrisburg is becoming an emerging city in this nation. The word even came forth that God was going to relocate people to this region. We are watching that prophecy being fulfilled right now.
In 2013, the Lord spoke through Bishop Paul Veney to give us six strategies for establishing an effective fighting force in this community. We strongly urge you to go back and review that message on the ministry website at http://www.urbanlife-church.org/videos/Sundays_2013/Sunday-03-24-13.html
So why did we talk about the prophetic call on this church family during a resurrection service? Well, it was because, the resurrection that is necessary for us in this season, is the resurrection of faith and hope. It's time to believe God again.
Many of you are on the same journey through life as Joseph. The Lord revealed powerful things about His dream and purpose for your life, but through the crushing blows of family betrayal, you found yourself a long way from home and a long way from the dream, just like Joseph. Since then, life has only gotten worse. Like Joseph, you find yourself in a prison and it looks like the dream and purpose is dead.
For some of you, that prison is fear, bitterness, lies or demonic strongholds. The dreamer is in a prison of disappointments, discouragement and doubt. The dreamer is hidden away and no one even knows where you are except the ONE who gave you life and breath.
When you read the Bible, the people who were used by God in the most powerful ways were just like us. Noah had a problem with drinking. Jacob was a cheater. Moses had a speech impediment. His brother Aaron, had no backbone. David had a lust problem. By the way, he was also a murderer. Peter was a hot tempered guy who could cuss you out in a second. Paul was so religious that he killed to protect his beliefs.
So what has slain the dream of God within you? Was it child abuse or rape? Is it divorce or abandonment? Is it your struggle with pornography or your bad temper? Is it a silent battle with depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder or some compulsive behavior? Are you a closet alcoholic? Are you fighting a drug addiction? Maybe it's an eating disorder? Is there some dark family secret that you are afraid will come out? These are the kind of things that have kept you dead and buried. It's kept all of Harrisburg bound by condemnation, accusation and offense.
But now the Word of the Lord has come to YOU! No matter what it is, the time has come for you to come out of that grave and experience the LIFE of GOD flowing through every part of your being.
You see, GOD has a wonderful purpose for you and our church family. He has taken several years to prepare and assemble us. He has told us to not compare ourselves to any others. He told us to prepare our hearts for what HE desires to do in this generation.
And that's what we have committed ourselves to do. All of what we are doing in Urban Life is to honor and obey the Word of the Lord that has come. Don't you dare spend another day in that grave! In the name
of Jesus Christ, rise up and LIVE!
Today, we invite you to come along with us and take the journey across the wilderness to reach the land of promise!
