Scripture

Our verse for today comes from John 17:6, ” … and they have kept Your word.”

Background

Margaree Valley Baptist Church needed a pastor. Rev. Foster was tired and according to his wife, in no shape to preach or pastor. However, Foster sensed the call to invite himself to preach for the deacons at Margaree Valley Baptist Church, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The uninvited preacher took the next train to the valley and arrived at noon on a Monday. The deacons agreed to have the church open that evening for services. After arriving, Foster ascended to a nearby hillside for prayer. As he wept and prayed over the valley, God granted him a confident peace concerning His desire to do a work in the valley.

Application

Later that evening he stepped into the pulpit with great confidence the Lord had given him. After the service, people left knowing that God’s man, and His Word, had arrived. What ensued has been called the “Foster Revival.” The revival went on for weeks, resulting in many new converts. The Margaree Valley Baptist Church called Foster as pastor, and one writer called that season of ministry the “most prosperous period” in the life of the church. Despite great emotional challenges, Foster kept the Lord’s Word to go to the valley and preach faithfully. God’s Kingdom moved forward in a great way. Are we keeping Christ’s Word?

Charge

As we seek Him today, ask the Father to give you a radical faith to obey and keep His Word no matter the cost. Pray for a sincere burden and passion to see God’s work move forward through your life and ministry

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