Eye Has Not Seen, Nor Ear Heard

Every great work in the Church begins with someone on their knees. Tap into the power of God through prayer. God is doing a new thing in our midst!

Dr. Dave Ullom points out to us that in I Chronicles 28:9 we read, “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you.” Do you ever long to hear God say, “I choose you,” to be assured that He has a plan for you. There are stories from the Bible that illustrate how God calls ordinary people out of their ordinary lives.

God chose Noah simply because He lived a righteous life. Genesis 6:8 tells us, “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.” God chose David simply because He saw His heart. Psalm 78:70 & 73 tells us, “He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;… And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” God chose Mary because of her heart.

Luke 1:30 tells us, “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.’” None of these people held lofty positions or had received worldly acclaim. They were “nobodies” to the world- nothing special- and yet God saw their character, their right choices, and their hearts. They were very special to God. And He said, “You’re the one."

In Mark 5:21-34, Jesus is walking with a crowd of people, all pressing in on Him, hungry for His attention, His healing, His words. Verse 24 tells us that the crowd “pressed around him.” I imagine people desperate for even a small piece of Him. Only one woman, however, pressed in such a way that it caused Him to stop and turn to her. Her touch was different from all the rest. She didn’t just touch Him with her hands, but with her heart of faith. He felt the difference as she was healed.

God wants those people whose hearts are desperate for Him. He wants to heal, strengthen, and equip you. He isn’t looking for the worthy, the intelligent, or the beautiful people. He is looking for the ordinary ones who are simply open to His invading presence in their lives. If He is calling you right now, don’t convince yourself that He isn’t. God sees you, just as you are, and He knows the ones He calls. He has a plan for you (Jer. 29:11).

Pray for 5 people for 5 months 5 minutes a day. We preached about it awhile back. If you have been doing it, keep it up. If you have not been doing it, please start. Think of five unchurched people and pray for them daily. 5 for 5 for 5! is a powerful plan. May each of us do it. In Jesus name!

I have been told by many people, in our church and out of our church, that God is moving in our county and this church will play a key role in what He is doing. “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV This not just about heaven. It is also about the near future in this church and community! In these last times, a new wave is coming! Let us catch that mighty wave of God!