This morning I was awakened by my mind and spirit singing Dennis Jernigan's song "I cry Holy" -- Holy is the Lamb, Holy is the Lamb, Holy is the Lamb! The presence of God was very palpable and all I could do was worship. I arose out of bed, went downstairs, put the dogs out, made the coffee, put the "I Cry Holy" CD on and worshipped on my sunroom. It was easy to pray and hear God's voice. I wish it was like that everyday -- so easy to fend off any distractions, easy to concentrate, and enter into the Holy of Holies; but it isn't. So, I'm always grateful for His manifest presence when it comes and awakens me and keeps me company. I know God is always there but I don't' always feel Him like I did today. Today, it was as if He desired my company so much that He awakened me with a song. It's like my beloved had come to the window and called my name but this time there was no dallying, no excuses, no turning over for a few more winks -- just immediate response to His call -- "Here I am, my love."
I guess the glow from Sundays worship was still with me. Dennis has a vulnerable, intimate relationship with the Father that pulls you with him into the throne room worshipping at the feet of Jesus. What an impact he left with our church through his life, his music and his ministry. But you know, the Father desires to do the same through us. It will cost us something just as it has Dennis. It wasn't until he gave up his old identity that Dennis was able to receive his new identity and then the music (pregnant with possibilities for those of you who heard the talk) started flowing from his heart to the father and then to the rest of us. Ladies, it's' going to cost us something but it will be worth it. Lets keep pursuing, keep praying, keep believing God to birth His will and purposes in us.
(For some responses to Dennis Jernigans ministry on Sunday, check the comments under the previous post - "God bless Edna Gooden".
3 comments:
I liked the songs that he sang. I hadn't heard some of them before. Sunday night I wasn't able to come. It was the praise and worship through music that ministered to me. I have always liked listening to people sing or instrumentals. Music as always been an affective way to bring me through tough times and good times. Music is my therapy so to speak. So I am always looking for good Cd's
Thanks, Verna
Michelle,
I believe the song you are referring to about rejection is "I Wanted You" and it is on the "I Will Be There" $10.00 CareNet CD. It starts with "Some lives begin by accident, so they say, so they say. And some lives were really never meant, so they say, so they say...but I say to you, there are no mistakes, it's true for I gave my life to prove that I wanted you. I wanted you from the beginning of time I wanted you and I want you to know how glad I am that you're mine. You will be rejected, sometimes in this life, but I chose you, selected you making you mine. I wanted you so I made you and called you to be mine. I wanted you, and I want you to know that you are worth my own life. I wanted you and I still do!!!!!Some lives are not worth living for, so they say, so they say, but the smallest of lives are worth so much more, so I say, so I say and I say to you put down the lies, believe what's true what my heart already knew that I wanted you I wanted you from the beginning of time I wanted you and I want you to know how glad I am that you're mine you will be rejected some times in this life...and it goes on. I was a "mid-life" surprise who always felt like an accident, so this song, which Dennis also referred to as "Lisa's Song" especially ministered to me because my name is also Lisa. This whole CD is excellent and also contains Mercy Me, as well as Passionate Obession and the "I Will Be There" song that also really ministered to me. Dennis's ministry is like the Balm of Gilead being applied to our souls. What a beautiful, tender spirit he has, and what a blessing he is to the body of Christ. Michelle, I will pray that the Lord will help all of us to put down the lies and believe what's true. Abba Father wanted you, and He still does! Let Him love on you. We are accepted of the beloved, Hallelujah!!!! Lisa F.
Hi, Everyone,
What I enjoyed most of Mr. Jernigan's message was the reminder that no matter my sin or view of myself, God has already taken care of it. I just need to accept Him and let Him be God and not confuse Him with what I think God should be or should do to someone like me.
To see a man so in love with God is a wonderful thing and a most powerful testimony to the transforming power of God.
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