It all started in one of our School of the Spirit services on Friday nights. We had some guest worship leaders there who have been involved with MorningStar, and, wow, let me tell you, that worship was indescribable. I wish I could put it into words, but I think Josh (another first year student) said it best as, "Man, that was a taste of heaven" (or something to that degree). As I am worshiping the Lord, I just get overcome with little bouts of laughing. Nothing too long or loud, just kind of giggling in the presence of the Lord. The message that night included testimonies from second year students' faith courses. It was great, but the night was going to get better.
We all have home groups, and each home group is assigned a particular Friday night to do prophetic teams after the School of the Spirit meeting. I had already done it once, and I loved it! The first time was a little rough at first, but, as I began picking up momentum in the Spirit, it turned completely around. This was my second time doing prophetic teams, and I was excited since I had already gone through the awkward trial run. As I am waiting at a table with some other first year students, I just get overcome with laughter over nothing but the reality of God. More on the reality of God later.
So, after an hour of prophetic ministry (with intermittent laughing from yours truly), I began to leave. As I passed the cafe, I saw around six other first year students chatting. I felt like God said at that moment, "Go pray for My joy to come on them." Well, at this point, it was 11:00 pm and I, in the flesh, was kind of ready to go back to the bunk. I walked out the door and began my way back. But God's commandment just sat there, tugging at my heart. After a night with so much connection with the Almighty, I could not resist! I turned around, and went back. Now, I mean, I am not that outgoing. It wasn't just that I didn't want to stay longer, I also didn't want to just randomly interrupt their conversation(s). But, I knew this was God's doing.
Like jumping into a pool for the first time in the summer, I just popped in their circle and told them what God had put on my heart. With literally no hesitation, they all made a connected circle.
Here's where the spiritual fireworks had their grande finale.
BOOM! As I am praying for these guys, the Holy Spirit is just moving so strong! I can't really tell you what the other people got out of it, not because I was self-focused, but because I was God-focused. Oh, Jesus, help me live my life this way!
The anointing for joy just began to flow as I prayed for others to receive it. At first, I began laughing just a little bit. Tee-hee here and there. However, as God continued to manifest, others began joining our group. The more people I prayed for, the more joy flowed out of me. I was absolutely wrecked with laughter. I mean, I laughed myself hoarse! I laughed uninhibited as my heart touched God's.
The reality of God is so incredibly amazing, that the only reaction we can have is the full extreme of whatever emotion He is moving on. This night, He was showing us His joy. When I looked at people, God let me see them how He saw them, and all I could do was laugh! Not because it was funny, but because it was so breath-taking.
It was one of the most legitimate experiences I have ever had. I continued to laugh and giggle all the way home.
We serve an awesome God.
Amen.
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