The Real Deal!

I remembered today why I love to come to Beulah. It really is a lot of work and responsibility, it is usually hot and always storms, but the music is moving (not to mention loud!), the preaching is powerful, and the Spirit moves freely here. Bob Swickard, the preacher for the evening worship services, stated tonight that he had wished someone had told him when he was in high-school that Jesus was the real deal. He was a believer, but he didn’t take Jesus that serious and now he realizes what he missed. That’s why we are here…that’s why I love this place…it’s where we unashamedly tell young adults, some of who are facing struggles that no one should have to face, that Jesus is the real deal. He loves them regardless of what they have done in the past, he loves them regardless of what has been done to them in the past. This week for some will be a turning point in their lives; pray for them. It is unfortunate that we cannot, or will not, allow ourselves to be this open in our home churches or in our own communities, but praise God there are places we can get away to for a time with the guidance of others to sort out, seek out, and claim for ourselves the real deal!