It is time.
The National Youth Gathering begins tomorrow in San Antonio, and I can already feel the Spirit working on my heart for this sure-to-be-glorious week. Not to often are 30,000 of the nation's Christian Youth gathered under the same roof for a whole week of learning, serving, discussing, and worshiping. Here is a verse I found about God gathering His people:
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your children from the east, and gather you from the west. I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' and to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the ends of the earth- everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made." (Isaiah 43)
Personally, I have never been to such an event. But I have heard plenty of stories, seen plenty of pictures, and heard plenty of songs that I am and have been excited for the past 8 months. But it is more, way more, than a way for people to gather.
You see, we are doing more than standing with each other in what is usually a sports center. We are gathered in the name of our mighty God, ready to praise His holy name with others from around the country. It will be a taste of heaven (a distant bitter taste compared to what heaven will actually be, though). I am so excited to see what God is going to do over this week, all I know is that He is good. Always. And for that reason He is worthy to be praised.
Because He sent His Son to die for us. When we were rebelliously running further into enemy territory, He still came after us. And now we can both live loved and live the love that He has given us. Expect more when I am back from the dome, may His name be lifted higher!
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