bird RevoDevos – Day 6
Saturday, June 30, 2007



Saturday, June 30th
Read: Acts 6

With growth come growing pains. Because the Church was growing so quickly, members often had to figure things out along the way, without much time to process decisions and often with drama (the bad kind) as a result. Such a situation could have led to a Church split, fragmenting not only people and their relationships but the message of Christ into conflicting groups.

In its early days, the Church would have suffered if small problems were permitted to grow into a larger problems; the apostles, fortunately, did not turn ignore their problems nor did they decide to throw their authority around. They had their priorities straight as expressed when they said: “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to serve food” (v.2). They were also aware that mercy ministries such as giving out food to widows were necessary acts of faith. So, the program of feeding the needy wasn’t scrapped.

Here’s what the apostles did: they picked seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom to manage this ministry. Strange qualifications for being given the job of administering food, you think? Not really. This kind of task isn’t a light responsibility and later in the chapter we see that Stephen’s wisdom gets him in some serious trouble. It also shows us that everyone in the church is not called to do everything. The body of Christ functions as a body, with each parts working in its area for the sake of the whole.

Handing out food is more than a handshake and a smile; it is a ministry, as are all mercy ministries like shelters, thrift stores, job hunting clubs, ESL classes, etc. However, we often think that anybody can do the job of handing out food. The apostles were not about this; they made sure that those who are interacting on the front lines of a ministry were Spirit-filled so that they are actually ministering in Jesus’ name. Now I’m not saying that baby Christians cannot be brought along with someone who is disciplining them in a ministry but it is dangerous to give someone responsibility over tasks if they are not full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom.

While Jesus was on earth, he was a revolutionary. He turned things upside down and inside out. We might expect that he would have done so through his great powers and wisdom, however, the most revolutionary things he did came out of his servant attitude. Jesus ministered in power as he humbled himself to the position of a servant. He went as far as to suffer on the cross for our sake. Perhaps we can learn a few lessons from him. Striving for the prominent or cool positions in the church may get us a great line on our resume, but won’t get us right standing in the Kingdom of God.

Process:

- Search your heart today. Is there any offensive way in you, even in your ministry or church? What can you do to fix it?

- Have you been ‘working’ or ‘serving’ for the wrong reasons?

- Ask the Lord to revolutionize your will and heart so that you can minister in power as Stephen and Jesus did—as humble servants.


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bird RevoDevos – Day 5
Friday, June 29, 2007



Friday, June 29th
Read: Acts 5

We could really revolutionize the Church if we all brought forth our full offering to the Lord and uncovered the hidden darkness within us. You likely haven’t heard of anyone being struck dead for lying to God in your lifetime. That is not to say that there are no repercussions to this kind of behavior, however. God is just and can not act in opposition to his nature. There are always consequences when we aren’t co-operating with God.

Chapter five of Acts begins with the fateful story of Ananias and Sapphira. This greedy couple had a chance to bring their full offering to the Lord, yet lied to Him instead—as if He wouldn't know that they were lying. It was not that God demanded all their money. In verse 4 Peter explains that the issue was not how much they were giving to God but that they lied about how much they were giving to God. The Holy Spirit struck Ananias dead for lying to Him. Sapphira, his wife, was asked to come in afterwards and lied and died in the same way. Imagine how God could have used them if they had just told the truth. When their secret darkness came to light it was exposed for what it was and God had to deal with it justly.

We can learn from people like Ananias and Sapphira. We can learn from similar situations that we see in our community today. Perhaps you know someone who has suffered greatly as a consequence of personal sin. Or maybe you know someone who has caused great pain in the lives of family members because of the darkness and secrecy in their own life. It is our opportunity to learn from these stories so that we can be aware and guard against the schemes of the enemy, who wants to steal from, kill and destroy us and the wonder-working power of God in us. Verse 11 in this chapter says that “This incident struck terror into the whole church, and into the hearts of all who heard of it.” We too should have a reverent fear for Lord and his power. His power is revolutionary and turns things upside down.

The apostles continued on after this incident by spreading the Word of the Lord, healing people and casting out demons. The Sadducees didn't like this at all. The apostles represented Jesus. Jesus was that dude the same guy that these people killed but somehow seemed to come back to life. Because of this, the Sadducees had the apostles thrown into jail.

After God rescued the apostles from jail, the Counsel wanted to kill them. A Pharisee of knowledge and power, Gamaliel, stood up and declared: "Do not kill them—if they are not from God they will soon be overthrown. But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God." These words were divinely spoken and saved the apostles lives.

Instead of killing the apostles, the Pharisees beat them severely and warned them never to preach the Good News of Christ again. Do you think that stopped the apostles? Not at all! They left praising the Lord for being flogged. They left and went straight to the markets yelling: "JESUS IS THE MESSSIAH!" These apostles were different than Ananias and Sapphira because they brought themselves fully to God, even amidst persecution. Their actions weren’t selfish or aimed at self-glorification and the results of their obedience were life, not death. Glory was given to God instead of the enemy.

Process:

- Some of us might think God’s actions were a bit harsh in this passage. He killed them for lying? Yes. This has to do with an attribute of God’s called Long-Suffering. He is a long-suffering God. It means that He doesn’t judge us immediately when we do something wrong. This is grace and mercy that we receive. We should be judged immediately when we do wrong, but God gives us some time so that we can be convicted and repent if we choose. It is not unfair that Ananias and Sapphira were killed so quickly. The time they had to seek repentance and forgiveness may have been shorter than usual, but it was still grace.

- Holding back from the Lord is not the issue. Ananias and Sapphira lied to God. Are you trying to pass off something false in your life? God knows it all already. Don’t try to lie to Him. Is there secret, hidden darkness in your life that needs to be exposed by the light?

- Have you ever been in a situation where someone’s words were revolutionary?

- Have you ever been persecuted for your faith? Have you made yourself open to this possibility?


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bird RevoDevos – Day 4
Thursday, June 28, 2007



Thursday, July 28th
Read: Acts 4

We live in a time of tolerance where we are pressured to keep our opinions, beliefs, and convictions quiet because they are likely to offend others. But when have you ever heard of revolution happen through silent, boring and overly-polite people? No where! The truth is, things happen when passionate and Spirit filled people go against the grain and do and say what they know is right even when it makes other people uncomfortable.

Peter and John were arrested for healing in Jesus’ name and letting Jesus speak truth through them. You must remember that they were in Jerusalem and the very people who put Jesus on the cross were just a “stone’s throw” away. I’m pretty sure that being arrested or persecuted were the last things on their mind and maybe they were thinking more along the lines of being put on the cross themselves.

They saw first hand Jesus conquering death (Hallelujah!) but, still, think of what might’ve crossed their minds: “If I start talking about Jesus out loud and in public, I’m probably going to be put on a cross too!” They didn’t shrink back from even the possibility of death. They followed their convictions, no matter what the cost.

We, too, know about Jesus and if we don’t start talking about truth, eternal life, and his omnipotent power others will die, and live in self destruction—for eternity. Verse 8 says Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit and he let it out with boldness. He didn’t plan and worry about saying the right thing in a smart or catchy way, nor did he worry about how offended anyone would be. The jury that these men stood before couldn’t speak against the Holy Spirit! The same goes for us. We don’t need to defend ourselves because God is our defender. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and let Him speak through you and for you. They spoke up and God showed up (v.31).

Finally, Peter and John told all their buddies about the victory and they all praised the Lord for it. We should always give a good amount of time praising God for the victories in our lives. These are times for real parties. When God’s work has the victory, and the enemy is beaten back, it is truly a time to thank and praise God for His work. But it comes through trust in the Lord to provide the victory—in His way and timing. Pray for eyes to see and ears to hear what the Spirit is saying so that you can experience and comprehend the Lord’s sovereignty in all situations.

Process:

- What is God asking you to do for him? Are you obeying? Do you follow your convictions or try to sweep them aside?

- Have you ever asked God to fill you with the Holy Spirit? Trust Him today to bless and honor you when you step out in faith for him.

(Verses 32-37 are a good example of Christian hospitality, but this is also an example of the descriptive nature of Acts. We are not being proscribed or commanded here to sell everything and live in one community. The passage is just telling us what they did.)


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bird RevoDevos – Day 3
Wednesday, June 27, 2007



Wednesday, June 27th
Read: Acts 3


In this chapter, Peter and John help a man out who is in pretty bad shape. This man was known around the area because he was crippled since birth and he begged at the most important place, the Temple. Peter and John healed this man for three reasons:

The first is that the man needed healing. He sat in this spot day after day because he couldn’t do anything else; he had no other hope for survival but to beg for money from others. It was not by any fault of his own that he was handicapped. But the man still needed help and by healing his physical body, God gave the man a chance to end his time of begging.

The second reason was to glorify God. The first thing the man does after getting up is to praise the Lord! What a great response to the work of God in his life. And when the people saw the healing work that God had done in this man’s life they also began to praise the Lord for what was done. Now before I get to the last reason, I want to note what happens next. The man clings to Peter and John, and all the people gather around them as if they had done this work of their own power (v.12).

The third reason they heal the man is because it testifies to the power of the Lord. Peter is then able to explain the sacrifice of Christ. He is able to give a testimony to the saving power of Jesus.

We have to watch out when we hear a story like this not to miss the greater miracle for the lesser. The power of God to heal the man is a small mirror in which we can see the great power God has to save mankind. His healing and redemptive act on the man’s physical body is a small way for us to see the healing and redemptive act that He made for us all. God’s power points back to His great victory over death. As Believers we can take great joy in this life-giving power and redemption.

Verses 13-26 talk about the Patriarchs (or “founding fathers” of the Jewish people) and the power of God working through them. This power of God is the same power that is seen in the Old Testament and shows that God is still working in big and powerful ways to relieve the oppression and continue the salvation of His people. The same mighty power of God that was shown in the Old and New Testaments is still around today. God doesn’t change and can do the same things in our lives, families, schools and cities.

Process:

- How can you mirror God’s love in a way that show’s salvation to someone? They may not get the connection between the grace you show them and Christ’s grace, in fact, it’s likely they won’t. But if you’re love is real it could spark curiosity in someone not expecting it. It can lead people to question where your love and grace come from. In this way, you can be a mirror for Christ.

- In what ways do you love others with Christ’s love?

- What else can you do to demonstrate God’s power in your life?


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bird RevoDevos – Day 2
Tuesday, June 26, 2007



Tuesday, June 26th
Read: Acts 2


It is generally accepted that this passage relates the start of the church. This is huge. God’s Church, the body of Christ begins here at Pentecost by the formal introduction of the Holy Spirit to the world. The Church is something that God initiated. He defines it and gives life to it.

The key verse of Acts 2 is verse 1, ". . . they were all with one accord in one place . . ." The people of the first Church were different. They each had different gifts, they looked different, some even spoke different languages, but they were all gathered together and held the same focus. They were all meditating on and serving God. They weren't worried what others were doing or thinking of them. They weren't thinking primarily of their families, or what was for dinner or even what to wear the next day—imagine that! They each had their minds and hearts set on God in worship. And look what happened! They were all baptized with the Holy Spirit so that God would be glorified for all to see.

Unity isn't about uniformity—everybody coming together and being the same. Unity is about a bunch of different people coming together and being able to work together for one purpose. God made each one of us differently. He has chosen each one of us for a specific purpose. In the body of Christ all parts are needed to accomplish the job successfully.

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 says: “The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” So we need all parts to make the Body of Christ work!

Verses 42-47 state that the people of the church were always together. This is what the revolutionary church should look like. The church body should be our main focus—it should be our lives! God created us for community and in that we should be together always fellowshipping, edifying each other and, especially, working together for the salvation of others.

God will bless us, even in our vast differences. Think of how much you are already blessed with the time you spend with the church body. Wouldn't there be even more blessings and more miracles the more time you spend together and learn how to work together for His glory and honor?

Process:

- How much time do you spend with those in your church family? Are you getting to know everybody in your church or do you stick to the same group of people every Sunday?

- What are you doing to edify the church body that you belong to? How is God using you within the greater church? How does he want you to function within the Church?

As Christians we should be celebrating our differences and working hard together to save others!


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bird RevoDevos – Day 1
Monday, June 25, 2007



Acts RevoDevos - The Setup:

The New Testament books of Luke and Acts were both written by Luke, one of Jesus’ disciples. Together they were written to one of Luke’s friends with the purpose of letting him know an orderly account of Jesus’ life (the book of Luke) and the works of the Apostles (Acts). Acts takes up where the book of Luke left off.

We know only a little about Luke himself. We know from Colossians 4:14 that Luke is a doctor (“Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings…”). It is therefore likely that he was a somewhat educated man. His style of writing is the same throughout Luke and Acts, which gives more credibility to the idea that he is the author of both books. His books are also written in some of the best Greek in the New Testament (best grammar, spelling, vocabulary, etc.) which also suggest that he was an educated man.

As the four gospels came to be known collectively, the book of Acts was left to stand on its own. The stories in Acts describe the work and power of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles. It shows how the saving power of Jesus relates, corresponds, and finds its roots in the Old Testament. This book was probably written about 64-69 A.D. which is about the same time that Paul’s letters started circulating.

There are a several central themes that run through this book. The main one is the Kingdom of God. This book relates how the Kingdom of God, which was begun with Jesus work on earth, continues to progress from Jerusalem, to Judea, to the ends of the earth (see Acts 1:8). In Acts we also see the birth of the Church (with a capital “C”, meaning the Christian Church or all of Christianity rather than a specific building or church) and how God welcomes the Gentiles (non-Jewish people) into His great plan. We also see the mighty power of the Holy Spirit and how it works through and shapes the Church as it starts to grow.

As we go through Acts, keep and eye out for speeches. Speeches make up about a third of Acts. There are nine speeches by Paul, eight by Peter and seven from others. Read these speeches carefully. Try and identify what kind of speech it is (defense, evangelism, argument, etc.). Also look out for the way God reveals his nature and will to humans (theology). Ask yourself: where are the locations and who are the people groups that are mentioned? How is Christ explained to these people? Is he explained from different sources to different people? How is salvation described? How is the Church described? What is commanded, or set up for the church for all time, and what is descriptive of that time period? Look at how the apostles evangelize. By what method do they explain God? Why are people so angry when the Gospel is shared to them?

We can learn a lot from the book of Acts and will study it for the purposes of continuing God’s revolution in the world today! Now let’s get to it! Read together Acts chapter 1 and go through the following study.

RevoDevos were written by students of The War College (Vancouver, B.C.) and were edited and adapted by David Witthoff and Eric Himes (Chicago, IL).

Monday, June 25th
Read: Acts 1


Now Jesus’ disciples were left waiting for the promised Holy Spirit whom Jesus had spoken about after seeing his death, resurrection and ascension into heaven. Instead of doubting and being anxious, the disciples were entirely confident in their mission to ‘win the world for Jesus’ and “they were in this for good, completely together in prayer…” (v.14)

With the promise of the Holy Spirit the disciples were assured to be reminded of all that Jesus said, to be lead into all truth, and to hear through Him what God was saying to them. Their faith was great because they believed what Jesus told them and they lived that faith out. This core group of followers had taken a hard blow. One of their own had outright betrayed Jesus for a small fortune in coins that lead to Jesus’ crucifixion. Ultimately, Judas committed suicide upon realizing the extent of what he had done. (Matt. 27:5 has Judas dying in a field, but there is no reason to think that these suicide accounts must be contradictory).

Nowadays we would likely send in a group of grief counselors to help such a group deal with the loss, betrayal and shock appropriately. Instead, Peter stood and spoke the plain truth of the situation. Peter didn’t dwell on the tragedy, analyze why Judas did what he did, or urge the group to take some time off to deal with their grief. Peter initiated the next course of action, that is, the next step necessary in fulfilling their mission; he got the ball rolling to fill the hole that was left in Judas’ absence. Simply put, they needed to find someone to take his position. Peter understood that, although Judas was a traitor, he had previously worked in an assigned place of ministry and they could not be entirely effective without replacing him. (In Hebrew culture twelve symbolized being complete and with only 11 leaders left they needed an extra man for the job).

When we look at the way in which Judas was replaced we may be somewhat confused. The disciples narrowed the choice down to two people and then drew straws to determine who would fill the position of ministry. If we knew that our church leaders today were making decisions by drawing straws we would likely question their logic and maybe even doubt their sanity! The practice of ‘casting lots’ was a long standing method of hearing from the Lord and a place in which chance was not in control. The disciples prayed in faith for God to “show (us) which of these two you have chosen.” Their faith in God’s methods was revolutionary because they trusted His hand in something that, when logic is applied, seems ridiculous.

What can we learn from this revolutionary group of disciples who began the early church? First, we should continually look forward and avoid dwelling to much on the past. It’s great and healthy to be inspired by successes and victories of the past but dwelling on the set-backs, disappointments and failures we’ve seen really drags us down. Paul (a true revolutionary) wrote in Philippians 3 that although he wasn’t perfect he was “forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead” (v.13) and goes on further to say that “All of us who are mature (some translations may say “perfect,” but mature is a much better translation) should take such a view of things” (v.15). It is God’s desire that we press on in the difficult situations. We need to have His perspective on what is happening in the Kingdom and see what we must do in order to bring His work to completion.

Second, we need a revolutionary faith to believe that God will guide and direct as He sees fit. The responsibility is on us to learn to hear Him and his directives clearly. Peter and the other disciples believed with great faith that God’s hand was truly in the ‘casting of lots.’ This method was their way of making sure that the Lord was making the decision for them. We, too, can experience God’s plans in fullness when we submit all things to Him, having extraordinary faith to believe that He wants to speak to us in our decision-making. James 1:5 reminds us: “if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”

Process:

- Is there anything in your past that is holding you back from fully living out God’s calling for you? Pray Psalm 139:23-24 and see what the Lord reveals to you. Be prepared to listen and submit to what He reveals.

- Do you have faith enough to believe that God will speak to you when you ask him for guidance in making decisions? Pray for wisdom and believe what He reveals to you—it will revolutionize your life.

- Think about the ways in which God speaks to you. How can you better recognize His voice?


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bird ABC News Report On The Army’s Work In Zambia
Saturday, June 23, 2007



Click on the above picture to see an ABC News video about what the Army is doing in the Chikankata hospital in Zambia.

For more information about what the Army is doing worldwide, check out The Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) website.


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bird I Am Made In The Image Of God
Wednesday, June 20, 2007



This simple chorus was inspired one recent Sunday morning during the Holiness Meeting. I think it’s interesting to note that rarely in worship do we express the “You”, “We” or “They” in the context of praise. Almost all contemporary worship contains the “I” as in what God is doing in our lives on a personal level (“I love you Lord and I lift my voice…") or the “You” as in talking about God (“You are so good to me, You heal my broken heart...”).

The “You” in this chorus refers to what God is doing in the life of the person sitting next you in your pew. The “We” is what God is doing through all of us, His Church. The “They” refers to what God is doing in the lives of the people who are not in our corps or churches—who do not have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The “They” is almost never expressed in worship, and if it is, the “They” usually refers to negative aspects of pre-Christians and doesn’t refer to them as people made in God’s image, made to be the temple of the Holy Spirit and made to live lives in Christ. I hope that more worship leaders/writers begin to write songs in ways that enlarge our perspective on community in a way that gives Glory to God.

I believe that “I’m Made In The Image Of God” can be useful for worship services as a way to begin communal worship (ala "I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God...") or as a way to end meetings (ala "Praise God from whom all blessings flow...") with a challenge and reminder to treat yourself and others as God’s creation, the Spirit’s temple and as a representation of Christ’s resurrection.

I Am Made In The Image Of God
Words and Music by: Eric Himes

I am made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
I’m receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.

You are made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
You’re receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.

We are made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
We’re receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.

They are made in the image of God,
To contain the Holy Spirit of God,
They’re receiving by faith the full measure of grace,
To live out the resurrection of God.


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bird Band of Survivors Orientation Photodoc and Report
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Well, Band of Survivors is almost underway. We had a Leaders Meeting last Thursday night and then had Band of Survivors Orientation on Friday. It’s going to be a great summer. We’re really excited to serve and live in community again. We have an excellent leadership staff and a great group of youth who are going to participate in this project.

Here’s some pics of our Orientation:






















































(Photos courtesy of C. Himes)


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bird Pray for Manny
Monday, June 11, 2007

I got a call from LaVillita's Social Worker this morning. She was calling on behalf of Manny Barba, who attends the LaVillita Corps in Chicago. Manny’s brother Sergio was shot last night and passed away. That's all I know right now.

Please pray for Manny and his family. Pray that God would give them wisdom and that He would use this situation for good. Pray for Manny as he decides what to do this summer (he was accepted for Band of Survivors). Take a few moments to pray for this situation.

Grace,
Eric


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bird We Have Sheep!
Friday, June 08, 2007

Monday night was particularly cold.

In Matthew 25, Jesus talks about separating the righteous from the unrighteous, just as a shepherd would separate sheep from goats. He rewards the righteous for being selfless and generous and Jesus thanks them because when he was hungry; they fed them, when he was thirsty; they gave him something to drink, when he was a stranger; they invited him in to their homes, when he needed clothes; they clothed him, when he was sick; they looked after him and when he was in prison, they visited him (vs.35-36).

These righteous people are confused by Jesus’ great compliment and ask him: “Lord, when did we do any of these things for you?” (vs.37-39). And the King of Glory replies: “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” (v.40).

* * *

On Monday night my wife and I were walking around our neighborhood of downtown Oak Park. While we stepped on a new block I saw a man—about 200 feet away—walking towards us. I looked at him, squinting, thinking to myself, “Is he wearing a Youth Councils sweatshirt?” I didn’t think it could be possible because there were only 500 of those black, hooded, “I’ll Fight” sweatshirts printed and I knew all the people who had received them and only a few of those people lived near us. And I did not know this man.

As we walked towards each other, I realized that this man was, indeed, wearing that same “I’ll Fight” sweatshirt that I had been so proud to give our passionate youth a month ago. I also realized that this man was old and homeless. As he got closer the words of William Booth—that were sprawled upon his chest—became clear:

While women weep as they do now, I'll fight;
While little children go hungry, as they do now, I'll fight;
While men go to prison, in and out, in and out, I'll fight;
While there is a drunkard left,
While there is a poor lost girl upon the streets,
While there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I'll fight—
I'll fight to the very end!

I looked at Jesus’ brother, smiled and said, “Cool sweatshirt.” He looked at me, grinned and yelled, “THANKS!” Then he kept walking on his way, knowing full well how cool he looked in his Hoodie.

I’ve spent the last week thinking about this brief interaction. Convinced that one of our youth had clothed the very Son of God. Blessed that I could witness Jesus Christ in my midst, walking in my neighborhood, loving his cool sweatshirt.



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bird Hosanna
Friday, June 01, 2007



Words and Music by: Brooke Fraser

I see the king of glory
Coming on the clouds with fire
The whole earth shakes
The whole earth shakes

I see his love and mercy
Washing over all our sin
The people sing
The people sing

Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

I see a generation
Rising up to take their place
With selfless faith
With selfless faith

I see a near revival
Stirring as we pray and seek
We're on our knees
We're on our knees

Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest

Heal my heart and make it clean
Open up my eyes to the things unseen
Show me how to love like you have loved me

Break my heart from what breaks yours
Everything I am for your kingdoms cause
As I go from nothing to
Eternity

Hosanna
Hosanna
Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna in the highest


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