Two nights, One purpose...

The message was clear, "And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed." -Romans 13:11. We recently had the privilege of sharing this message at two Rise and Shine concerts. The first one was held at FBC Washington,


the second, a week later at FBC Ellisville. It was so awesome to see God work in people's lives at these events.

The strong challenge to "unite together in faith, and take a stand for Christ" was clear throughout the night. About midway through, we transitioned from a "concert" into an engaging time of worship. Some 30 minutes later, as the music began to fade, we turned our minds and hearts back to the main theme of the evening with the song Calm Before the Storm. Following that song, I did something I had never done before. I asked the audience to split up into small groups for prayer. They could pray individually, as a family, or even find someone they didn't know to pray with. I encouraged them to lift each other up, and to pray for our nation as a whole. It was then, I believe, that the message began to sink in. I pray that we would see the need for believers to arise. But even more so, the need for worshippers to arise; believers who are willing to not just come to church on Sunday, but live lives of worship before God and man every day of their lives.

I praise God for the many ways He impacted lives through the message of Rise and Shine.

In Christ,
Kaleb