As I prepared to give my final good-bye to L squad, I asked the Father to speak to me about L squad. This is what I got…
They are my children- my sons and daughters. I look at them in awe. Each is uniquely formed. They are beautiful. They are pure. They are strong.They are mine!
I fight for them every day. I have not left their side. I have been in the desert with them. I have walked through the fire with them. I was there when they were making the decision about life or death. I was there when they wanted to give up. I was there when they thought they made the biggest mistake of their life. I was there when they walked away from everything they knew. I was there when their hearts melted and they surrendered to me. I was there when they were being revived. I was there to bring them hope. I was there to bring protection. I was there to bring them a new life. I was there to love them when no one else would!
They are Redeemed.
My children are no longer defined by their past. They are no longer walking in bondage, but are declaring freedom. They are no longer prisoners to this world but slaves only to righteousness. They have taken off the grave clothes and are dressed in robes of royalty. They are a priesthood that is preaching my name to the nations. They are warriors fighting on the front row!
The people you look at right now are my prized possession. I have hand picked these 58 people to do my work, because I believe they are something more. I chose these sons and daughters to do my work, because they have something the nations need- a story to tell, a hug to give, a prayer to pray, a sermon to deliver, a smile that will bring joy, love that will break chains! There is something special about them. Something that no other group has ever had before. They get it! They see it! They chase after it! They want it! Their hearts long for it!
I look around and see Jesus. I see his reflection in their face. I see a longing for something more. I see eyes set on the prize. I see passion growing. I see heart set on worship. I see people coming alive. I see gifts being discovered and strengthened. I see humility demonstrated through servant hearts and faces postured to the ground. I see a righteous anger rising for the nations. I see the holy spirit overflowing from each of you.
L squad- I'm going to miss you terribly! These have been 5 incredible months that I wouldn't trade for the world. From shoveling poop to hours of worship, the memories will forever be ingrained in my heart. Know you will always be in my thoughts and prayers!
