<TITLE>05. Par 18-22</TITLE>L-18 Now, it's a quarter after. And now, I want to thank Brother... I knowed Brother Fuller for a long time, always loved him from the bottom of my heart. And we have a lot of things in common, Brother Fuller. And so we... I seen Brother Fuller now for many years, and I knowed him to be a real genuine man of God, and I love him. And I'm here this morning to fellowship. So sorry that I missed his night that when it was advertised in the place here. But it was something I couldn't help. And I--I'm glad to be here this morning, see his church nice, and how God has prospered them, and blessed them, and--and everything that He's done for them. I certainly appreciate that. May God continue to bless him, and bless this tabernacle, and--and the--the board of trustees, deacons, and all the members of the church. And may you grow and prosper in the grace of the Lord, is my humble prayer.

L-19 Now, before we approach the Word, let's approach the Author first. Let's bow our heads just a moment for prayer. While we set solemnly now in the Presence of God with our heads and hearts bowed, is there a request in your heart, that something that you have need of, that you'd want the Lord to give to you, that I might remember you in my prayer this morning here at the church? Would you just let it be known by raising your hand? Just keep it in your mind what it is. The Lord grant every one of you your requests.

L-20 Gracious and holy Father God, Who created all things through Christ Jesus to His glory, we come into Thy Presence this morning with thanksgiving on our hearts. And as we have drove through the rain, and the wind's a blowing, and the rain's a falling, we pray, heavenly Father, that You'll pour out upon us the rain of heaven, the spiritual rain, the latter rain and the former rain together in our hearts today. We pray, Father, that You will bless this church. We're so thankful for it, for its pastor, for its congregation, for the--a place where the people can meet with a roof over their head and a nice comfortable seat to set in.
We go back in our minds to the history of this early church, this early Apostolic-Catholic church, and see how they set on slabs of rocks or anything that they could to hear the Word of God, and then kneel on the floor, and it cold and rock and dirt, and there hold their hands towards heaven and enjoy the Presence of the Holy Ghost. Give them such a determination in their life till they would walk into a lion's den, never even make a move, but smile on their face, looking towards heaven, knowing that in a few minutes they'd be in the Presence of Him Who they loved.

L-21 Oh faith of our fathers living still, in spite of dungeon, flame, and sword. Renew into us, O Lord, such faith. Give unto us the great apostolic blessing of the Holy Spirit. Each one today that had their hands up, You know what they have need of, Lord. You know what was behind that hand, what motive and objective in that heart. Thou alone can supply every need, Lord, and I pray for them not knowing their needs, but offering my prayer as a petition for them. As Your servant, I pray sincerely for each one that whatever they've asked, may they receive. Bless them, Father.

L-22 And now, as we read of Thy Word and teach this Sunday school class, as it was this morning, I pray that You'll take these words and shell every unbelief off of them, Lord, that any power of Satan would try to kernel up that would keep it from growing. May it go into every heart and there become fruit trees of righteousness, Lord. Faith bringing forth that which You have ordained Your Word to do, saying, "It shall not return to Me void, but It'll accomplish that which It was purposed for."...
Now, Lord, sanctify Your servant. Your Word is already sanctified. And together may we be able to feed the flock which the Holy Spirit has give us the--the tutorship. We ask in Jesus' Name. Amen.


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