Revival 2009 - Day 2

I was still walking on cloud 9 from last night's service and expecting big things. The choir cranked out a lively rendition of the Kingsmen's hit song, "I'll Live Again," which brought many Amen's from the row of preachers that were sitting on the front 3 church pews. The choir wasn't as large as it was last night, I think we only had about 12 folks but they sang their hearts out and did a great job. Again, support from our regular membership was very poor but we had lots of visitors.

Up next, I led the congregation in 3 verses of "My Sins Are Gone." Man, I love that song and would sing it every single service if I could. After a welcoming and announcements, I had the choir sing, "I Am Redeemed." I just about over sang on that song and felt my throat giving out about half way through. I have to do a recitation on that song and I somehow managed to do it without choking. Then I led another congregational out of the Inspiration Hymnal, "Saved to the Uttermost." After that, we had fellowship and altar prayer and sang "What A Day that Will Be" as our song selection.

For special singing, Linda Long, with the help of Sister Carol and Charlotte McCollough, sang the very beautiful, "Come Morning." They did a fantastic job and I was proud that we have so much talent in our membership. Then the pastor and Sis. Carol sang, "The King and the Beggar," and of course did great as usual. The pastor then asked Mrs. Langston to sing and she had Sis. Carol back her up on the piano. She sang, "I Call It Home," and did a marvelous job. The pastor then asked Preacher Langston to come up to bring the message.

One thing I love about Preacher Langston is his ability to make you laugh while driving home a great truth. He speaks to you on a level that you can understand. The man has been preaching for 53 years and has probably forgotten more Scripture than I'll ever be able to memorize, so if he chose to, I'm sure he could outwit and confuse you if he wanted to, but, that's not how he works. I believe that the Gospel should be understood by everyone, from the very smallest to the oldest and that's exactly how Bro. Langston preaches. He will also pull your sin up by the roots, wave it out in front of you and call you on it. Last night he brought a message about why he lives for the Lord. I wish every member of our church had of been there to hear it. you can give it a listen HERE. His main point was if you really love the Lord, it will show in your life by your church attendance, your willingness to serve Him, and your desire to live for him. My favorite quote from his sermon last night was this: "the reason I'm here is because I want to be here."  He went on to say, "if you want to be here, you'll be here, if you don't then you won't be, you'll be home in bed or somewhere else." He spoke the truth last night and that's a fact.

Preacher Langston won't be preaching on Wednesday night, he will be at his church, but he will be back on Thursday and Friday. I'm really excited about the rest of the revival.

Read about Day 1 of the Revival here.