Praise Jesus!

Praise God for the mighty ways in which He works! Jesus said in John 12:32, “If I am lifted up above the earth, I will make everyone want to come to me." Beulah takes this text seriously and while Christ was speaking of his own crucifixion, we also understand it to mean that others will be attracted to Christ because we lift him up. Yesterday morning, when I got out of the house and realized it was so damp and gloomy, I actually said to myself, “What a good day to sleep in and miss church…attendance will surely be off today.” Oh, me of little faith! I believe God is trying to tell me something, or at least get my attention, because when worship was over we experienced what I understand to be a record for worship at Beulah with 155 in attendance. However, that fact is dwarfed by the fact that the Spirit moved in such a mighty way! In so many ways I felt the Spirit, beginning with the prayer at the altar, continuing in Ollie’s song, and concluding with some of your remarks after the service. So, I just want to offer you advance warning of the Spirit’s presence next Sunday…we have another family joining the church with two adult professions of faith and baptisms…come prepared to meet God, He will be here! Oh, by the way, in addition to those who were here, I noted eleven “regular attendees” who were not here for some reason or another (hope they didn’t mistakenly think it would be a good day to sleep in).