When I woke up this morning, I took some time to copy my notes from yesterday's Bible study presentation into my little personal book of messages. This is a message that I want to be able to present again and again. It's a keeper! It's not about just having a good message. I love this message because I've lived it out! It's personal. It's the story of me dealing with difficulty, turning to God for help, and finding victory! It doesn't include examples that are found in a big ministry book of stories that you buy in a Christian bookstore. These examples came straight from my life!
I also love this message because something happened when I was presenting it. I got lost in the glory! While everyone else was taking it all in, writing out notes, and pondering the scriptures... I was enjoying "the dance." For me it was a time of partnering with The Holy Spirit and allowing Him to speak truth through me in a way that would impact lives! At least that's what it's like for me. 
I have several friends who are painters. It's their gifting. When they paint, they partner with The Holy Spirit to bring forth a message. The onlookers all view the same creation, but how it's received in their hearts can be quite varied. That's the thing about partnering with The Holy Spirit... He has this way of taking the message and making it incredibly personal to each and every person that's taking it in. I love how He does that!!! I don't know how He does it -- It's supernatural! It's a "God-thing!"
The results can be life-changing! I know this personally because on many occasions, I've been on the receiving end myself.
Today I met with an old friend who has been preaching evangelistic messages as of late. He is multi-talented. Over the years, God has used him many different ways, on many different projects, for His glory. Lately, however, he's been found doing what he loves most -- what he's best at -- preaching powerful messages that bring people to the feet of Christ for salvation, healing and restoration. As he shared testimony after testimony, today, I noticed that he was glowing. Yup... he's been dancing with The Holy Spirit and having the time of his life!Even tonight, I stopped by a friend's house for a couple of hours of fun. She was hosting a jewelry party. I wanted to support her, but I also wanted to see my other girlfriend, who was the presenter, "do her thing." She was fabulous. I was so moved by how good she is at what she does!
"That's what I love most about her!"
The other night, she and I were talking about The Red Shoe Project. I got a little choked up about something, and without hesitation, her arms reached out and wrapped themselves around my neck. Her hug was so comforting to me. There she was... doing her own unique dance with God!
As I kick off my RED shoes and head for bed, I'm going to take three minutes, put on a favorite dance tune, and do my own little dance before The King. Why not? All day I've been an eye-witness to people dancing with God. Now I'm going to have a little fun and dance for God! Good thing He has a sense of humor!Gail
