REVIVAL IN PRISON

Recently I had the privilege of ministering at Green Rock Correctional Center. With over 1,000 inmates it was an awesome opportunity to share the gospel in 2 nights of revival! We were blessed as each night the men filled the gym to share in the celebration of God's presence. Micheal Day, Steve Smith and Rodney Harper filled the atmosphere with sounds of praise and worship unto the Lord. Chaplain Lee Harris was a perfect host along with a very professional and secure staff of guards. I must say I enjoyed the "extreme" liberty to preach to guys who want a "up in your face" kind of message. The message that God filled my heart with was one of forgiveness, hope and restoration. Even in prison there are men who carry a call from God and are ministering to other inmates with the "Power of Persuasion," and that is, "to follow me as I follow Christ. I won't just tell you, but I'll show you the way!" After those 2 profound nights we saw 30 men walk across that gym to receive Christ as their personal Savior! Wow! Praise God! As I passed each one to pray over them, the pain and exhaustion in their eyes was overwhelming to see. But, God!!!!!! He has the power to transform lives no matter what kind of past one has. Each one of these men are incarcerated for crimes that we would rather not know about, BUT GOD loves them anyhow! And the blood of Christ is the only way to a brand new chance to get it right. To the many friends that I have made at Green Rock. "Stay strong, stay focused. I know it is a difficult and lonely road you now travel, but even in the solitude God speaks. He is your strength, He is your high tower, He is the Rock that you hold on to. He will never leave you, even in prison, even in your darkest hour. Hold on....... your best days are ahead of you with Jesus as the Lord of your heart. God has the power to turn any situation around, just believe Him. You are all in my daily prayers, and I love you with the Love of the Lord! It was truly an honor to meet each of you. To the rest of us let us remember how blessed we are. We are free. But, with that freedom comes responsibility to live our lives in such a way, that others are drawn to the hope that we know in Jesus. There are far too many that are living in their own prisons of despression, despair, hoplessness and sin. Will you join me as we daily pray for the many men and women incarcerated. Unlike many of those in churches today, they are FREE and they are having REVIVAL IN PRISON!