Habakkuk 3:2 "O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy." (KJV)

What is happening in our land? Since the death of Charlie Kirk two weeks ago, we have seen something very unusual. There seems to be signs of a great move of the Spirit of God, particularly among Gen Zs and millennials. College campuses are seeing student-led movements, like at the University of Pittsburg. "Pitt Purpose" was started by a senior football player to spread the Gospel to student-athletes and the whole campus community through prayer, Bible studies and faith-centered events. This has resulted in many declarations of faith and 80 baptisms. Ohio State is apparently seeing similar stirrings in a Revival movement that stared back in 2022. I cannot tell you how excited this makes me. 

I saw a video of a woman driving to church with her family in Massachusetts. She showed a long backup to turn into the church parking lot. It was because church attendance has spiked up even in the Northeast, where attendance is lower than any part of the country. Isn't it amazing how the Lord has used this tragic death to impact the nation and even the world? Erika Kirk's speech last Sunday at the Memorial Service was the cherry on top. She has shown tremendous resilience, faith and courage. What an example to the young people of America and to us all! 

What will we do with our suffering and pain? Even though most of us have endured much less than this young widow has, we still have a choice. Will we become bitter or better? Will we "stew" in our suffering or "commit the keeping of our souls to Him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator."? (1Peter 4:19) Give your pain to God and see what He can do with it. (Romans 8:28) This is something to ponder!!


                                                                                                                                                                                                   - Pastor Carpenter