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By Dutch Sheets |  God is big on honoring the memory of the righteous (Prov. 10:7; Mark 14:9; 1 Kings 11:13, 32, 34, 36; Jer. 15:1; Ezek. 14:14, 20). Like many people, I sometimes go to the graves of my parents, grandparents, soldiers, great leaders, etc., to honor their memory and reflect on their lives. I don't try to communicate with them, which obviously is forbidden in Scripture, nor do I try to receive impartations from them. I do, however, usually spend some time visiting with the Lord while there. Typically, I thank God for the person's life and the heritage He gave me through them; I usually acknowledge the price they paid for the gospel or, if appropriate, for my freedom; I remind myself that I'm a link in the chain of history and that I must continue their legacy. In the solemnity of the moment and as an honor to their faithfulness and sacrifice, I often rededicate myself to the Lord's cause.
While ministering near Oberlin, Ohio, this past Sunday, September 21, I had the privilege of visiting the grave of Charles Finney. Finney, an attorney turned evangelist, was one of the greatest revivalists who has ever lived. He was a leader in the Second Great Awakening, and is often called, The Father of Modern Revivalism. He also promoted social reforms, such as the abolition of slavery and equal education for women. Just as I have with stumps, trees, rocks, monuments, chairs, beds, pews and wooden benches in the front of churches, I used his grave as an altar. read more  |    | | | | | | | advertisement | | | | Prophecy |  | | The Shemitah's Eerie Mystery of the Sevens | The Shemitah is a fascinating phenomenon we're currently embroiled in. Discover how this prophetic occurrence has been supernaturally tied to the rise and fall of the greatest financial disasters in American history. | | | | | | | | | advertisement | |  You are receiving this newsletter because you are a Prophetic Insight subscriber. © Copyright 2014 Charisma Media, All Rights Reserved | 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, FL | 407-333-0600 | | |
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