Frank Got Saved!

By Robin Art

talking about the world, He is talking about His people, you and me, those that have committed their lives to Him, to turn from our wicked ways. The things He sees that we don’t see within us, or even want to see. So, this is where revival starts. It starts in the heart of man. It starts in your heart and mine, as we humble ourselves and pray, seek His face, crave for Him out of necessity and on the authority of His Word, and seek His face. Malachi three talks about the Refiners Fire, and Fullers Soap. Isaiah sixty-four tells us that the Lord is the Potter, and we are the clay. So here we make the decision to allow the Lord to refine us with the fire of His spoken Word into our lives. It happens as we position ourselves before Him, to speak into our lives what He desires for us to see, to hear, and to know about ourselves and our lives, as He knows and sees it, and not what we pick and choose. The revival in our own personal lives happens as we allow the fire of God to purge and burn out all that stands in His way for the fulfillment of His holy purposes to come to pass in our lives. As Revival starts to take place as we make the choice to be placed on the Potter’s Wheel, and allow Him to make us, and remake us again, mold us into the image of His likeness and glory as He sees fit, not ourselves or anyone else in our lives.

As we make the choice to surrender all of ourselves to Him. Even at that, we need to ask the Holy Spirit to help us surrender because we cannot even genuinely and actually walk out the surrendering, without the help of the Holy Spirit. We need the Holy Spirit for everything, every part, and every step we take to actually accomplish the will of God for our lives. We need to come to the realization that we need God for everything in our lives. This is the foundation for gen- uine revival to take place, in our lives and in the lives of others.

This movement that is happening now, is a movement of genuine holiness, repentance, humility, and coming to know the love of Jesus Christ, as we position ourselves before Him with a heart of praise and worship. A heart of worship for who He is, and His goodness in our lives.

As we allow The Holy Spirit to bring genuine revival into our lives, one that is to last into eternity, that that will speak to all those around us.

Honestly, I don’t believe you can say you are experiencing genuine revival if you do not have the desire to evangelize and see souls saved into the Kingdom of God. After all, where would you be, if God didn’t bring on-fire Christians into your life along your Christian journey to speak the Word, in love, and power? God’s heart is for souls, as He desires no man should perish but inherit eternal life. God desires for all to know, receive and walk in the fullness of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit.

So, when you are on fire for God, you will want to see others come on fire for Him as well. Christ through you, the hope of His Glory, for mankind. You will then be His vessel fit for use for the Kingdom of God. You will then fulfill His purposes for your life here on earth and hear, “Well done, enter into the joy of the Lord”

This is the time of the Latter Rain. Then let your prayer be, “Here am I Lord, send me!”

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Frank returned to our feeding program at our church after going missing for several months. He was noticeably thin now since we had seen him last.

"I'm glad to see you, Frank," I said as he entered the dining room. I wondered why Frank always nodded his greeting but had never spoken to me. Silently, he slid up his sleeve. A row of hospital I.D. bracelets lined his wrist. Moffitt Cancer Center they read.

You see Frank's tongue had been removed some months ago. Upon sitting down, he quickly packed his bags full of food. I seated myself beside him. The pad and pencil I slide across the table made our communication possible.

I never saw Frank put any food in his mouth although he did pack some to go. Hurriedly he made his way out to the church van to leave.

"Frank," I called, following quickly to catch up with him.

"You don't have to rush. It would be alright for you to catch the van when it comes back." He pointed to his hospital bracelet. His daily doctor appt. was in a short while.

"Frank," I said. "I know that you're having a rough time. I know you don't think God has a hope and a future for you but you're wrong! "

("What am I doing?" I said to myself. " This man is dying.") But I kept going and the Lord gave me the words.)

"Frank, I know you don't feel much hope. But I want you to know that God Loves You. He knew this day was coming. The Bible says He knew you yet while you were in your mother's womb. He knows everything about you and He loves you. Have you ever thought about asking the Lord into your life Frank? " He made a face and a hand motion,as if to indicate; no, not really...

I said, "Frank, God may heal you.- And maybe he won't. You might be standing on the other side of eternity in a few years or months or maybe tomorrow. Or maybe I will be standing at the gates of eternity before you. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, Frank."

"But if you found yourself standing at the gates of Heaven would Jesus say to you, Come in, My Beloved, or would He say, Depart from Me, I never knew you?"

"You know, there are many people who have gotten a glimpse of heaven and come back to tell about it. There is a real heaven and a real hell."

"Do you know the flowers in heaven sing? And there are so many beautiful colors, people who have seen them can't even describe them, they're so beautiful."

"Everyone in heaven has a new body. You wouldn't be sick anymore; You would be young again. And the Bible says Jesus will dry every tear. The reason Jesus had to die on the cross was payment for our sins. He took your sins and mine and put them on himself so when he looks at you all he sees is His righteousness. If we ask him into our hearts we can live with Him forever."

"Do you think you would like to ask Jesus into your heart, Frank? "Anx- iously, he shook his head,"Yes!"

"O.K." I said. "If it's o.k. with you, I would like to pray a short little prayer inviting Jesus to come into your heart and if you agree with this prayer I want you to squeeze my hand and nod, o.k?" He smiled and slipped his hand into mine. And so out there in that noisy parking lot we prayed. Frank squeezed my hand and nodded and asked Jesus to be his Lord. He hugged me and he loaded up on the van and was gone. As I watched them drive away, I hoped I would see Frank again. But if I don't, I know I will see him in heaven.

Update: Just a few short weeks later I heard that Frank had passed away. Yes, Frank accepted the Lord right before he left this earth; such a short time later!

The Bible explains, Today is the day of Salvation. It also instructs us, Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Yes, friends, no man is guarenteed a tomorrow. If you've never invited Jesus into your life, Don't Wait. Do it Today! Pray this short prayer now: Dear Jesus, I know I'm a sinner. I'm sorry for my sins. Thank you for dying on the cross and taking my sins upon yourself. Thank you for paying for my sins. I ask you now to come into my heart. I will love You, and serve You all the days of my life and I will dwell in Your house forever. Thank You for saving my soul. In Jesus' name. Amen.

- Robin Art