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For so long a time now, we have thought of evangelization as an act of preaching and teaching the message by word of mouth or by pen. Consequently, volumes upon volumes of books have been written, but they have all ended up shelved in libraries that are now museums. Many talks and lectures have been given, but did not echo in the hearts of listeners. Many churches, especially in Europe, have become lonesome monuments of empty religious or pious desires. |
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On the other hand, the rise of the Catholic Charismatic is a saving phenomenon that is now breathing new life into the desert of dry bones, as the Prophet Ezekiel had seen in his vision (Ezekiel 37:1-10). Evangelization is celebration. The Good News is that the Lord, our “El Shaddai,” is personally present with us. Hence, we joyfully celebrate His presence. |
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Let’s Renew Our Covenant with El Shaddai When the Lord God revealed Himself to Abraham and Israel as El Shaddai, He promised to give them land and prosperity. These are images or symbols of life and immortality, and of security and expansion unto Eternity. These are gifts of the Spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ, Who died and rose from the dead for us, to assure us that our lasting city is not in this time but in Eternity. Today, the Lord God reveals Himself to us as El Shaddai to reassure us of the fullness of life with Him beyond the reach of death on earth. On our part, let us renew our faith. As the people of Israel shouted, “We will do whatever the Lord God says,” so let us all do whatever He commands us. Praise the Lord El Shaddai! |