Azusa Street

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This month marks the 110th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival.

 

 

(This is the postcard that I put together for the devotional.)

 

It began the same as Acts 2.

A group of people came together in prayer and the Holy Spirit showed up.

They began to speak with other tongues,

strangers who came to check things out heard their life story and the goodness of God.

There were healings done by many, both young and old.

 

 

This was led by a man named William J. Seymour,

the son of slaves who had been freed due to the civil war.

He was born in 1870 in Louisiana.

Seymour worked for awhile with his parents on the plantation but wanted more for his life.

He worked his way further north to Indianapolis,

where he worked as a hotel waiter.

When racial tensions began to increase he moved back down south.

He attended a Bible College in Houston, Texas started by Charles Parham.

Through Charles Parham and a friend by the name of Lucy Farrow, Seymour became convinced that the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit was tongues.

 

 

 

In February of 1906, Seymour was invited to move to Los Angeles to pastor a small gathering.

His first sermon was from Acts 2:4, preaching that tongues

was the evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The founder of the church was so upset that she bolted the doors shut.

Seymour stayed with a member of the church who took pity on him.

Seymour spent much time praying and fasting.

 

Soon Seymour began to minister at a small Bible study and prayer meeting

 at 214 Bonnie Brae Street. (above)

The group began to grow and the meetings would last for hours.

People were being filled with the Spirit.

They needed a larger location.

 

 

They moved to 312 Azusa Street, to an abandoned two-story building.

At the same time, there was a disastrous earthquake that occurred on April 18, 1906,

that left many dead and many more homeless.

This was good ground to plant some seed.

There were healings, creative miracles, and salvations happening continually.

Services began at 10:00 every morning and continued until near midnight.

People came from around the world and brought the revival back to the hometowns.

This was the beginning of the Pentecostal Movement.

 

 

 William Seymour married Jennie Evans Moore on May 13, 1908,

and lived in the modest apartment upstairs in the Azusa Mission.

 

 

 (This is the back of the postcard.)

 

 

 This is an interview with two people who were children during the Azusa Street Revival.

 

 

This interview shares some of the healings that occurred during the Azusa Street Revival.

 

 

If you are interested in more details, you can listen to Roberts Liardon share his story.

 

 

 God spoke to Lou Engle to have a stadium full of people in Los Angeles to

commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival.

It was a 15 hour event that was on live stream.

The above video shares Lou Engle's vision for this event.

 

You can view various portions of the live event that occurred on April 9, 2016,

by going to You Tube and searching Azusa Now.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed that quick little "Talk" on the Azusa Street Revival.

I know we all long to see an outpouring where whole communities are affected.

Are we really ready for the commitment this would need?

I think it's a good question to ask ourselves.

Something to think about.

 

Have a wonderful day!!

   

Talk on Tuesday-Corrie Ten Boom

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Corrie ten Boom

is

a

lady

who loved Jesus.

 

She is best known for her and her family's role

in hiding Jews in their home, as well as working with the Dutch resistance

in the Netherlands during World War 2.

 

 

Source

 

They constructed a false wall in Corrie's bedroom

and the "hiding place" was entered

through a shelf in her closet.

 

 

Source

 

Corrie's great grandfather owned a watch repair shop

and the business was handed down in the Ten Boom family.

His daughter Corrie worked with her father and was

the first Dutch woman to receive her watchmaker licence.

 

Not only was the family business handed down to the next generations,

but so was a love for God and the Jewish people.

They were a hospitable family, always helping those in need.

 

On February 28, 1944, their kindness was betrayed.

A man came into the shop stating they were hiding Jewish people

and that his wife got arrested and could he borrow some money to help

her get out of jail.

Later that day, the Nazi's came and raided their home.

They searched and searched but never found those hiding in the "Hiding Place".

 

The ten Boom family was taken to jail,

and then eventually to concentration camps.

 

This is an amazing true story of

courage, forgiveness, fortitude, love, and light,

in a place full of darkness and evil.

 

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Corrie and her sister Betsy (who died while in the camp) were able

to lead many women to Jesus,

and how they were able to, is undeniably  miraculous.

Betsy said to her younger sister Corrie, (who was struggling to forgive)

 

"There is no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still."

 

They had a wonderful relationship with Jesus

that spilled out to everyone they met.

A simple trusting in Jesus.

 

To read a bit more of Corrie ten Boom's story,

click here.

 

 

Source

 

If you click on the above you can watch a trailer of the movie.

 





Source (used as the front of the postcard)

 

Corrie was released from the concentration camp

one week before all the women her age were to be executed.

She was 52 years of age.

Her release was due to a clerical error.

She spent the remainder of her years

sharing about the goodness of God around the world.

 

 

(This is the back of the postcard that I put together to give for this devotional.)

 

This is truly an inspiring story and so

perfect for today with so much

persecution of Christians around the world.

 

 

May you be encouraged today to know that,

God knows every situation that you are in,

and that He has a plan for you.

He has not forgotten about you,

but wants to use you for His glory.

 

Blessings to you,

 

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Talk on Tuesday: When God Ran

Phillips, Craig, and Dean

 singing, "When God Ran"

 

Have you ever pictured Jesus running?

Running to you?

We often hear about running into the arms of Jesus,

but

do you know that God runs towards you?

 

The story of the Prodigal Son is the perfect example of that.

When the younger son left to enjoy and live life,

it broke his father's heart.

When the son had reached the end of his money and fame,

he decided to go back home,

hoping that his father would take him back.

 

And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him.

Luke 15:20

 

 

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Painting by Rembrandt

 

His father was looking every day to see if his son, whom he loved so much,

was on his way home.

 

If you've been running from God,

hiding in fear,

anxious,

disappointed,

lost,

then...

take those steps towards the Father,

and He will come running to you.

 

 

 

 This is the front of the postcard I made for the ladies at WLC.

 

The back of the postcard contains the lyrics to the song, "When God Ran"

It's a beautiful song.

I heard it years ago when after I bought an album by Benny Hester

I remember picking up the needle and replaying the song over and over.

 

I shared another story about Martha, Mary, and Lazarus.

These three were siblings and good friends of Jesus.

Lazarus is not feeling too well, in fact he's not good at all.

The sisters placed an urgent call to Jesus.

 

Jesus decides to stay where He was two days longer.

When He does come, and Martha hears He's on His way,

 

Now Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming,

went and met Him, but Mary was sitting in the house.

John 11:20

One translation states, "she ran to him".

I kinda think that's probably what happened.

I know I would be running.

 

But Jesus had a good reason why He stayed longer.

He was about to display His biggest miracle yet, right before His own death.

Jesus had risen people from the dead before.

But Lazarus was dead for four days.

I love the KJV of what Martha says when Jesus tells them to move the stone,

 

Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.

John 11:20

 

This was to prepare his dear friends for what was about to happen.

To give them hope.

That He would conquer death.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.

 He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.

John 11:25

 

When you have a need,

and you run to Jesus,

stand back and see the salvation of your God.

He wants you to trust Him.

He loves that.

 

When you repent,

and turn towards God,

He comes running to you. 

He opens His arms

and holds you close.

 

Source Unknown

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One more song.

 

Blessings and sweet peace to you today, 

 

 

Jesus Loves Me, This I Know, For the Bible Tells Me So

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Do you remember that song that you learned in Sunday School?

 

 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

² Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, ³ and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ⁵ Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.

Matthew 18:1-5

 

 

Such a sweet song.

It's probably one of the first songs a lot of us ever sung.

And because we are always young at heart, it never grows old.

 

Last Night I shared about the history of this beloved children's hymn.

 

But first I have to share with you how it came to be that I shared about this.

I've said before about how God uniquely lets me know

 what it is that I'm to share with the ladies at the Windsor Life Centre.

 

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I was visiting my folks/family the first weekend of August.

My sister and I visited with our cousins who we grew up with,

but are now both working and living in England.

 

 

This picture is from a few years ago but same place and mostly the same people.

We got to sharing about coming to know Jesus so many years ago as young girls.

It was a special visit.

 

Then on Sunday, the church we belonged to when coming to know Jesus,

celebrated their 46th Anniversary.

 

For me, it was a time to reflect back on my salvation and the early days of our church.

 

Then, my sister in law, was sharing with me a book she was reading,

and how a portion of what she was reading prompted her to search more,

bringing her to the author of "Jesus Loves Me"

As she began sharing a bit of the story I knew what I was going to be sharing about.

For me, it was just a sweet reminder from God about that time so long ago,

when I decided to ask Jesus into my heart at the age of nine.

I simply believed.

And like the song says, "for the Bible tells me so".

 

 

Anna Bartlett Warner

 

This is the back of the postcard I made for the ladies.

It gives a quick overview.

To read more information go here

 

 

This is the front of the postcard.

I changed it to Sepia on PicMonkey

Definitely from a vintage children's book.

 

 

 

This is an older picture of the Warner home on Constitution Island.

 

 

Here is a newer photograph.

There used to be tours but I'm not sure if that has stopped

due to the unstable condition of the building.

You can see a small tour here on You Tube.

 

 

The original furniture and fixtures remain in the home.

That is where Anna sat and penned the words, "Jesus Loves Me."

 

I found an adorable video of a seven year old girl singing this song.

 

 

She does a beautiful job.

 

 

Anna died in 1915.

 

 

Anna and her sister Susan are buried at the West Point Cemetery.

They are the only civilians buried there.

 

Remember, you are never too old to sing this song.

Yes, Jesus Loves Me

For the Bible tells me so.

 

 

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Designed by God



 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Psalm 139:14

 

We had a snow day today, Yeah!

That feeling of being able to stay in your pyjamas never gets old.

We got a LOT of snow and wind all day Sunday and into the night.

Lots of large snowdrifts.

Lots of shovelling.

Not me. My husband. I was a good wife though, I cooked him a big breakfast.

 

Did you know that no two snowflakes are alike?

Isn't that amazing?

 

I first shared about this with the young teens three weeks ago.

The topic was based on Psalm 139.

I "happened" to see a couple of pictures of a snowflake at different places

 while I was preparing my lesson.

And then it came to me.

 

God made each of us beautiful and unique.

Just like a snowflake.

While snowflakes are beautiful, they only last for a very short time.

How much more does God care for us.

I just love it when God gives me something unique to share about.

He is so faithful!

 

Have you ever heard of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley?

Neither had I, until I started searching for images of snowflakes.

The images above were taken by him.

You can read his story here.



Basically, Mr. Bentley was fascinated with the beauty of a snowflake and

was sad that its beauty would not be shared because it disappears so quickly.

As a young boy his mother gave him a microscope for his birthday.

That enabled him to see the uniqueness of the snowflake.

His father later gave him a camera and he was able to capture the images.

 

“Every crystal was a masterpiece of design and no one design was ever repeated. When a snowflake melted, that design was forever lost.”



 

All that snow we got is made up of millions of snowflakes (or snow crystals).

The design of the snowflake is based on the conditions it went through

before it lands. (Whole sermon right there!)

 

I shared this with the ladies as well.

I showed them images from this website.

They were in awe of the beauty of the snowflake.

The hand of God in each one.

Each one of us is so unique to God.

We were designed by Him.



This is the front of the postcard that I gave the ladies.

 

This is the backside of the postcard that gives information on Wilson Bentley.

 

God took so much intricate detail into making you.

We will live forever.

But we so easily forget.

We think that God doesn't always care about us or some little detail that is important to us.

Matthew 6:28-30 says,

 

²⁸ “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; ²⁹ and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. ³⁰ Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

 

The next time you see a snowflake, think about the beauty of God's creation.

Think about how beautiful you are to Him.

You were designed by the Creator.

Every little detail.

You are perfect.

 

You were designed by God. 

God knows you and He loves you.

 

Here is a beautiful song by Steffany Frizzell Gretzinger of Bethel music called "You Know Me"

 

 

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Blessings,



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Courage for Everyday

 



Tonight I will be sharing with the ladies about courage.

Good courage.

(Thanks to Little Birdie Blessings for the use of this card)

 

I'm not talking about the big things that people do, and I am not in any way

demeaning what they do. I highly respect them all.

These men risk their lives in unbearable circumstances.



The police provide protection for us everyday.

I am forever grateful for the soldiers fighting for our freedoms.

They are truly courageous.

 

I'm talking about everyday courage.

Things that are hard to do, but you do them anyway.

Facing a challenge that is difficult and not running away from it.

Doing a random act of kindness and not telling anyone you did it.

Blessing your husband, when you don't think he deserves it.

Helping a friend when they betrayed you.

Choosing to worship when you just want to complain.

Keeping your mouth closed when you just have to have the last word.

Being the first to say "I'm sorry".

Acknowledging your need for God every moment of everyday.

Choosing the right thing when it would be easier to do nothing.

 

I want to declare over you, that you (say your name) are courageous.

 

In Joshua chapter one, God gives Joshua command of the children of Israel after the death

 of Moses to lead them to the promised land.

God exhorts Joshua to be "strong and of good courage" three times in the first nine verses.

At the end of the chapter the children of Israel encourage Joshua with the same message, " Only be strong and of good courage". (Joshua 1:18)

 

Why do you think God said "good" courage?

The Hebrew meaning of the word means, "delight", "acceptable",

the root word means, "to be pleased with"

 

God had already told Joshua that every place their feet walked would be theirs,

and that no one could stand in their way.

That didn't mean that there would not be opposition.

But because of the word God gave Joshua, he could meet his

opposition with "good courage".

 

This is the backside of the postcard I am giving the ladies.

It gives the root meaning of the word courage.

I find it interesting that it has to do with the heart.

 

Another little interesting side note, is that the word encourage means that you

are coming alongside someone and giving them courage.

It comes from the same root word as the Holy Spirit.

Pretty cool, huh?!!

The Holy Spirit is our Comforter and He comes alongside us to enable us to walk out

our Christian walk.

 

So, I encourage you to walk everyday with "good courage".

 

There is a song by Amanda Cook at Bethel called,

"You Make Me Brave"

 

To hear Amanda share how she came to write this song click here.

 

Blessings to you,

 

 

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