William Been

This sounds like genuine Hope and Change and we have the sacred Book instead
of Rules for Radicals.

This from Dave Kistler

> At the moment, I am traveling home from three incredibly impacting days in
> our nation's capital. Thankfully, I have a a dear pastor friend driving,
> which allows me the occasion to draft this post.
>
> The title of our three days on "the Hill" was "Congressional Clergy Town
> Hall"--an opportunity for 20 of the most committed Christians in Congress
> to speak to us regarding what is now happening in Washington after the
> historic elections of November 8.
>
> What was slated as a town hall developed into much more, I believe. From
> the "after hours" tour of the United States Capitol, to the amazing
> service last evening in Capitol room H 137, the entire three days had the
> breath of God on it. Most memorable for me was the Tuesday evening prayer
> and praise time in the Senate chamber and the same last night in the
> Capitol Rotunda. To hear prayers being offered up "with strong crying" in
> both locations was astounding. Then, to follow those intense times of
> supplication with unrestrained strains of "God Bless America" was beyond
> stirring.
>
> This was the first of many future pastor/ministry leader/legislator events
> in Washington, DC in the days ahead. The 14 pastors/committed believers
> who made the trip with me were moved, challenged, and forever changed.
> NEVER have I seen congressional leaders so enthused at what God has
> done/is doing! For the last eight years, a dark cloud has hovered over
> Washington--a darkness that could be felt. But, these last three days, I
> sensed a totally different spirit. Truly "enthuse"/enthusiastic (en=in,
> Theos=God--literally meaning "God within") is the fitting term(s) to
> describe what I saw and sensed.
>
> Congressman Louie Gohmert, Senator Jim Inhoffe, Congresswoman Marsha
> Blackburn, Senator Ted Cruz, Senate Chaplain Barry Black, and others, were
> among the many to whom we were able to listen and with whom we had
> occasion to interact. Though Chaplain Barry Black is always spot on, my
> favorite was Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert. In all candor, I think he's
> missed his calling, for he didn't speak, he PREACHED, and powerfully! I
> love his favorite expression--"To hide behind the sovereignty of God,
> using it as an excuse to do nothing, is like leaning on a shovel and
> expecting a hole to appear." No, we need to trust God, but also ACT.
>
> Capping off the three days, was last evening's stellar worship service in
> the Capitol. To hear shouts of praise and Spirit-inspired singing IN THE
> CAPITOL was, well, over the top! For the first time, it was my delight to
> speak briefly to a gathering of approximately 100 legislators, pastors,
> ministry leaders, and committed followers of Christ.
>
> As I reflect, all I can utter are the words of Mordacai to Esther--"For
> such a time as this!" Stay tuned for ongoing updates on all that God is
> doing and doors He is opening through our "HOPE To The Hill" ministry.
>
> One final comment. Senate Chaplain Dr. Barry Black evidently concurs with
> my assessment--that a revival is on the way. His added thought is that
> the revival will commence in the halls of Congress. If what I saw over the
> last three days is any indication, he may well be right! Now is NOT the
> time for any kind of retreat. Rather let us ADVANCE in repentance,
> earnest prayer, determined obedience and enthusiastic expectation of
> another Great Awakening in our land.
>
> Dave Kistler
> President, HOPE Ministries International/HOPE To The Hill
> President, North Carolina Pastors Network (NCPN)
> Co-host, Stand In The Gap Radio

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