Passion 2013 -- Day #3 Report

Worship leader, David Crowder, sporting a full, Duck Dynasty-style, red beard opened the day pointing us the Throne of God. After leading in his original songs like "Praise Him" and "O How He Loves Us", David led us in a Hallelujah hoe-down with old tunes like "I Saw The Light", "I'll Fly Away", and "Because He Lives!" It was a prelude to Heavenly worship, no doubt.

Judah Smith from Oregon then came and gave us God's Word from 1 Peter 2, declaring the value and validity of the church community, saying "Without the church on planet earth, the planet will not see God's image!" He also said, "We were not created to live isolated."

The afternoon session was a round-table discussion about ending slavery in our world. The goal is to raise $3 million to help this happen before the Passion Gathering ends tomorrow at 2 p.m. We had surpassed $1.5 million mark at midday today. Go to www.live.268generation.com to watch sessions from Passion 2013 and/or to join in on the offering.

The evening session was high energy with Christian rapper, LeCrae, firing up the Georgia Dome. His song "Background" is a favorite of mine. Here's a LeCrae link to listen to if you'd like some idea of his music ministry that is very popular with the young at heart:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHnZRZiCYHE

Finally, John Piper spoke the evening message saying "as believers we should not only endure temporary suffering but embrace it, realizing the eternal JOY that awaits those who suffer with and for the Lord."

Thanks for your prayers for Passion 2013. I truly believe the Lord is up to something wonderful among this young, JESUS generation. Over 2,000 colleges and universities, from 54 countries are represented at this year's gathering here in Atlanta. A God-thing, indeed!

Deo Volente -- Whatever God Wants!
Grateful