Fire Station ~ By Alicia Kanode

We experienced an amazing time of worship led by Jen and the band on Friday night! God’s Presence was real among us and He spoke to a number of us. As Karen said later, Worship is just enjoying God’s Presence, which is what we were doing! Sean said he knew God was smiling down on us!

After this intense time of worship, Karen spoke to us about Finding Joy in the Face of God. She shared that during worship she had seen an open heaven and a horse and rider coming on a cloud with the angels behind them. The rider was holding a banner, but it was folded. The Lord said to her, “I am the Banner who goes out before you.” She asked Him why the banner was not unfolded and He said that it would be unfolded as we receive it.

As Karen spoke about joy, she reminded us that it is one of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Some synonyms for joy: Bliss, celebration, delight, happiness, rejoicing – all words that convey a sense of freedom! His exceeding joy is our strength! Karen brought up many good points…Here are a few:

If there’s fear, you’re listening to the wrong voice.
We were created for the purpose of intimacy (Psalm 139). God wants to restore the intimate relationship that He had with Adam.
We will encounter God to the degree that we open our heart to Him.
Spending time in God’s Word, fellowship and prayer are all forms of worship. Worship is the way to God’s heart.
Whatever we focus on will consume us.
Wherever He has Lordship, His Kingdom has come.
When the anointing of the Spirit comes, all things are possible and no sacrifice is too big.
We need to be living from the realm of what we know is true. Faith is not what is, what is promised.
What does the face of God look like to you? ...
Jesus is the face of God.

Karen shared many other things as well, but these were some highlights! Afterward she, Jen and Sean prayed for various people for breakthrough and healing, while various band members led in worship. Thank You, Father, for all that you did and are doing among us!