CHILDLIKE FAITH

If you’re like me, when you were young you had no worries and very few fears.

I remember going fishing when I wanted or hunting with my brother or out for a skidoo ride, etc. At the end of every day my belly was full. I had a bed, clothes, and friends. I never really worried about anything.

In reality our young lives are lived by faith, knowing SOMEBODY was taking care of our needs.

Then a strange thing happened. I became an adult and new emotions started to creep up like worry and fear and the “what ifs” of life.

Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto Me … for of such is the kingdom of God"
. He went on to say, “Unless you become like one of these you won’t see the kingdom.”

Now did Jesus mean become immature or suck our thumb, etc.?

No. He was talking about FAITH. We serve a God Who loves us and has a plan for us and will take care of us. So let’s back away from worry, doubt and fear and run around again with childlike faith.

Yours for revival,

Pastor Francis Armstrong

GIGGLES

Yesterday Edith and I went for ice cream with three of our grandchildren. When they saw each other they were excited, I could tell by the giggles. When we got inside Dairy Queen they played and more giggles. When they got their ice cream they made a beard on their face out of it – more giggles. I watched them not care who heard them, they were not even aware others were there.

I could not help but think that Jesus would have sat with them and of course giggled – but He said we all needed to become like children.

So let’s stop being so serious and grumpy and giggle every now and then. Who knows – you may like it. To me that’s the heart of revival – becoming childlike in our faith.

Yours for revival,


Pastor Francis Armstrong

The Reward of Serving God

There are benefit packages for almost every job in the world, but they all pale in comparison to the benefits for working for the Lord.

Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that we need FAITH to please God, but He rewards those who diligently seek Him.

God loves rewarding His people. He said if we acknowledge Christ before others we will be rewarded.

Good deeds will be rewarded, love for others will be rewarded, etc.

What are these rewards?

Some are the promised inheritance, a richer experience of life and much more.

My point is this – iT IS A JOY to serve the Lord. And on those days that it just seems hard and life seems unfair, one day we will see the reward, so enjoy serving Him today!

Yours for revival,


Pastor Francis Armstrong

Addicted to the Flame

This week we will hold our “Addicted to the Flame” conference.

I believe it will be life changing for all of us. I long for and hunger for a move of the Spirit where men and women, boys and girls truly fall in love with Jesus. I can’t wait to let you know how it went. Who knows? Maybe we will still be meeting!

There is a growing hunger here at Third Day for more. Things are about to TURN. Are you ready for it? Believe with us that this is a turn-around time for many. God’s presence is so powerful! If you are in the area come join us.

A new Pentecost is coming. Maybe this weekend! Fire begets fire and awesome times await those who want to draw near Him.

Yours for revival,
Pastor Francis Armstrong

Kansas City Revival

I have just returned from World Revival Church in Kansas City with Pastors Steve & Cathy Gray. What a great church! They have been in revival since 1996. This is a revival for the church. I saw so much hunger, passion and love from ordinary people. God just seems so big there, they magnify the Lord together.

Some will ask, “So what did you think?” And I will answer, “We are right on track!” I so believe God is exploding and will continue to explode over Canada. His glory will be seen. You and I were meant for revival, so let’s go for it with ALL of our hearts.

Yours for revival,

Pastor Francis

To The Reformer

The Reformation was a time of great upheaval, but also a time of great opportunity. God was raising people up to know Him in a way that was not possible before. People like William Tyndale who had a burning desire to see Scripture in the hands of lay people. This pursuit cost him his life in 1535.

Another reformer was John Calvin in hot pursuit of God. He moved to Geneva to set up a Christian-led government. He died at 55 years.

These men were addicted to the flame of God and gave all they had to see others set ablaze.

I believe there are young reformers among us again. Maybe one of you reading this. If so RUN with the cause set before you and RUN WELL.

Yours for revival,

Pastor Francis

Is There Evidence?

I will never forget the day I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It changed my life forever. I remember services charged with the presence of God, people getting saved and filled with the Holy Spirit. Powerful and life changing!

Yet today if some Pentecostals were arrested for being Pentecostal they would be found NOT GUILTY because there would be no evidence. If we say we are something, there ought to be proof beyond tongues. The baptism is for power to be a witness. Come on, let’s get baptized again! Fresh, real power from heaven!

Your’s for revival,