Sandra Bullock starred in the 1995 love story While You Were Sleeping. After saving a man’s life from an on coming train, Peter played by Peter Gallagher falls into a coma where rumors alter and hide the truth. In the real world, many people fall into spiritual comas, sleeping through most of life on earth. Some individuals are revived, others perish and those remaining often become comfortably numb. One of the solutions to snap of these mental states occur while you worship God.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them,” Acts 13:2.
In the 1992 film School Ties, Brendan Fraser plays a star quarterback recruited by a prestigious private boarding school. The only problem is Brendan is Jewish and the school is Catholic. Thus, this high school senior is encouraged to keep this a secret, pressured to adhere to foreign beliefs. Whenever people are forced into doing something, its not naturally and can lead to future grudges. The same can be said about children who feel forced to worship a God in whom they do not a relationship with. Adults who grew up in this kind of atmosphere often stray far from the Lord, trying to figure life out on their own.
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them, Acts 16:25.
The Bible is filled with numerous examples and unlikely ways in which people can to faith. However, without action, these emotions can die. Thus, as seekers enter into God’s presence in the form of worship, spiritual awakenings commence. There is something to be said of a house of worshipers in one accord and spirit. Although this doesn’t come natural, energy in a building, a song or state of desperation can unleash a movement of God. I can’t explain it, but when you find yourself on your knees, shouting at the top of your voice and raising your hands toward heaven, God can unveil wisdom about your past, present and future. Don’t delay any further by joining a local congregation this weekend while you worship.
by Jay Mankus
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