Welcome to the blog of Pastor Alton Stone, from Simpsonville, SC. Pastor Stone is a retired Ordained Bishop of The Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee with over 45 years of pastoral ministry.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Blowing In The Wind

Ezekiel 37:9, 10 " Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”’” So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army."

The wind of God is breathing life back into the church again. The deadness and dryness of the world has eroded the power and the glory of God for far too long. I believe God is ready to breath on us once again with His power, presence, and priority once again.

-The breath of His power- "So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army."

-The breath of His presence-"‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live."

-The breath of His priority- “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath..."

When God breathes His power upon the church He has three expectations:
1. That she lives.
2. That she stands up for what is right.
3. That she becomes a mighty force that the devil and hell have to deal with on a daily basis.

When God breathes His presence into the church:
1. He raises the dead.
2. Life is given; not just for a short time, but abundantly.
3. Good things will come from every where to replace the spirit that death had brought.

When God breathes His priority within the church:
1. She refocuses on her mission.
2. She acts in faith.
3. She believes for Divine intervention in all things at all times.

The answers to the problems the church is facing today is blowing in the life giving wind of God's Spirit. O Lord, blow on us today!

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