Miracle at Central Cabarrus High School

November 11, 2004

Miracle at Central Cabarrus High School
Twenty give their hearts to Christ!
Flip Benham

“There is an army, completely untapped, that is simply waiting for its marching orders.” Those were the words of Ryan King, one of the gentle Christian warriors that is bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ back into the high schools with us in the “God is Going Back to School” campaign.

Ryan and several others had the privilege last Friday evening at the Central Cabarrus High School football game to present the Gospel of Christ to hundreds of kids. Ryan had been passing out brochures and witnessing for our Lord Jesus and His pre-born children at the high school each morning last week, and had decided it was time to talk with the kids at the football game that night.

When our gentle Christian warriors arrived at the game, some of the kids immediately recognized them but dared not approach them. So Ryan, just before half-time, gathered a group of our folks around him and began to preach. It wasn't long before several of the kids began to gather. Ryan gave them “heaven” and, with a no holds barred presentation of the Gospel of Christ, felt impressed by God to give an invitation for those who desired to repent of their sins and receive Christ. Scott Heldreth thought Ryan was crazy but the invitation was given, nevertheless.

Twenty young people, several kneeling on the blacktop in front of the concession stand with tears filling their eyes, gave their hearts to Christ that night. It didn't stop there. Ryan felt that there were many others who wanted to receive mental, physical, and emotional healing. By now the kids were breaking into groups where several of our folks were praying with them. Many were touched by the Spirit of the Lord and healed.

Stunned by what God was doing at a high school football game, word quickly got around to the other side of the stands. One young cheerleader from the opposing team came over and shared that she was a Christian and had just stood up on her bus on the way to the game and presented Jesus. She felt that what was happening at this football game was a confirmation for her to be bolder in her proclamation of the Gospel. She pleaded with Scott and the group to please come to her high school. Amazing isn't it?

Many of our Christian friends have railed against us and our methods. But we know that when the Church of Jesus Christ comes to the gates of hell, the gates of hell cannot and do not prevail. Our God is an awesome God! He is just looking for an excuse to show up and show off. The gentle Christian warriors gave Him that opportunity last Friday night, and what a night it was!

Ryan told me that ever since he was in high school he would do crazy things for the Lord Jesus. He would stand on top of the tables in the cafeteria and preach and kids would cry and give their hearts to Christ. He told me that kids need an example of Christian boldness and faith to be lived out before them so that they too can be bold and full of faith.

Yes Ryan, there is indeed an army, completely untapped, that is waiting for orders. This army is filled with the potential to stand boldly for Christ. Unfortunately, it is presently being raised up in our nation's godless school system. God is looking for an excuse, any excuse, to show up and give them the orders. Will you give Him one?