This is a fallen world.
Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Is it supposed to happen or is it in accordance to His will?
The wisdom of man is turning this world away from God for its own self righteousness. But, it that a good thing or a bad thing?
All I can say, is that we are at where we are supposed to be at... at this very moment. Satan has had his way turning everything away from the plans God has intended for us to enjoy.
Christ has begun His restoration process for everything that the enemy has destroyed. He is going to be healing the people and the land.
He may be your only Hope left, as it was with me. Do not rely on the wisdom of men. The work is His, not ours. Our ways is not His ways.
You gotta give it up at the cross. He will not help you unless you let it go. Why carry all your burdens when you don't have to. I can testify that He has restored me to what He wants in my life... not as I desired.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
How do you feel when things aren't going Your way?
I am experiencing a lag in my life today that I cannot explain. I feel dead spiritually. Where is His Joy and Life at.
Imagine Christ, sitting on the right hand of God, looking at this world. What do you think He sees?
He is his own body... I am speaking of the church. Is He happy with the body that we serve??? That is the question we have to ask ourselves. Is He happy with the way... He wants His body to be served? Are we in tune with Him and His will?
My fear is that this body, that we served, is going to be judged one day. Am I liable, both as a deacon AND member of this congregation???
Whom is leading us... do I consider this body to be spiritually in tune with God and His will??? Is our session members seeking Him and His leadings accordingly; both personally AND as an elder?
In my efforts to reach out that have not produced any fruit, am I forcing God's will?... am I walking ahead of Him instead of following the path of which He has prepared for me? I cannot down-play what has been placed upon my heart. I tried to start a spirit lead team together to lead the church. As it turned out, the enemy just came in and took that away with his pride. I have begun to try again (I cannot say it is me, but Him whom has sent me), but to no avail at this point is anyone receiving anything or has pursued it. Am I but a clanging symbol... or is it by the guidance of the Holy Spirit???
Perhaps, in the eyes of many, I am only being arrogant and prideful against the opposition. What kind of statement is that??? A house divided will not stand. Will Christ pull our lamp stand from us? Do I continue to stay in this lukewarm body??? Or do I find a church with a 'FAMILY' atmosphere? We are to be a family, and if I must say, we should put it even before our immediate family- its that important. There is no fellowship. There is some division.
So, as I am in this valley of depression... is this the grieving of the Holy Spirit? Or is it just my own selfish ambition to come against the enemy in my views of 'fighting the good fight of faith? Do I continue to fight for Him, or do I just let it go from here. This is good fruit being produced, but what good fruit are be letting bypass our service to Him? Quite frankly, last Sundays service was quite good. A video was shown- not our traditional service. No one comes to Me, unless the Father draws Him. We had a decent size service that day... but is there better? But, only through Him. Only by full dependence on His work. Only by the checking of our spirit by Him. He hears our prayers, but when do we let Him pray through us?
I am experiencing a lag in my life today that I cannot explain. I feel dead spiritually. Where is His Joy and Life at.
Imagine Christ, sitting on the right hand of God, looking at this world. What do you think He sees?
He is his own body... I am speaking of the church. Is He happy with the body that we serve??? That is the question we have to ask ourselves. Is He happy with the way... He wants His body to be served? Are we in tune with Him and His will?
My fear is that this body, that we served, is going to be judged one day. Am I liable, both as a deacon AND member of this congregation???
Whom is leading us... do I consider this body to be spiritually in tune with God and His will??? Is our session members seeking Him and His leadings accordingly; both personally AND as an elder?
In my efforts to reach out that have not produced any fruit, am I forcing God's will?... am I walking ahead of Him instead of following the path of which He has prepared for me? I cannot down-play what has been placed upon my heart. I tried to start a spirit lead team together to lead the church. As it turned out, the enemy just came in and took that away with his pride. I have begun to try again (I cannot say it is me, but Him whom has sent me), but to no avail at this point is anyone receiving anything or has pursued it. Am I but a clanging symbol... or is it by the guidance of the Holy Spirit???
Perhaps, in the eyes of many, I am only being arrogant and prideful against the opposition. What kind of statement is that??? A house divided will not stand. Will Christ pull our lamp stand from us? Do I continue to stay in this lukewarm body??? Or do I find a church with a 'FAMILY' atmosphere? We are to be a family, and if I must say, we should put it even before our immediate family- its that important. There is no fellowship. There is some division.
So, as I am in this valley of depression... is this the grieving of the Holy Spirit? Or is it just my own selfish ambition to come against the enemy in my views of 'fighting the good fight of faith? Do I continue to fight for Him, or do I just let it go from here. This is good fruit being produced, but what good fruit are be letting bypass our service to Him? Quite frankly, last Sundays service was quite good. A video was shown- not our traditional service. No one comes to Me, unless the Father draws Him. We had a decent size service that day... but is there better? But, only through Him. Only by full dependence on His work. Only by the checking of our spirit by Him. He hears our prayers, but when do we let Him pray through us?
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
What a waste of time
Are we actually using Him?
The term 'using' if being referenced from our childhood days. When we would play with a friend for a while until someone else comes around that has something more fun to do. We use our first friend to get us by, throw him/her away when we are done with them and move on to the next person.
I just 'used' God. I am using Him to justify the practice of seeking Him on a daily basis. At the time, it was more important for me to check on my email and facebook, rather than to seek His word for this day. The Holy Spirit is waiting for me when I come to my computer where I do my devotional. Basically, I blew Him off and made Him wait until I was ready for Him. How sad. And after I am done seeking my own way, then I have the audacity to ask Him... okay, here I am, come... come fill me- what do you have to say today.
Do you find it hard to seek Him as priority #1? That is work, either out of selfish ambition or the work of the enemy.
The word of God teaches us about 'first fruits'. First fruits is giving the first of everything in our existence that is righteous. We go to church on the first day of the week for instance. But it should not stop there. We will reap what we sow.
Tithing: We should give off the top... not what is left over. Or, give priority to our budget, then give if we have enough.
Out time: We need to spend time with Him, seeking His provision for the day He has prepared for us. Isn't it sad when we spend more time on our phone- or what ever it is you do, than with our Savior?
I am considering, even with fish, to give a portion of my catch away to someone.
With the first of the new year coming, we must begin to sow good seed so that we can reap later in the year. Thats how it works.
What is most confounding is that, where is God put by modern man today? We are becoming a more and more Godless nation. Our forefathers were pretty adamant in putting God first; both, for themselves personally and for our nation. Imagine in the eyes of the Holy Spirit, waiting for you to complete all of your "important" stuff before seeking Him.
The term 'using' if being referenced from our childhood days. When we would play with a friend for a while until someone else comes around that has something more fun to do. We use our first friend to get us by, throw him/her away when we are done with them and move on to the next person.
I just 'used' God. I am using Him to justify the practice of seeking Him on a daily basis. At the time, it was more important for me to check on my email and facebook, rather than to seek His word for this day. The Holy Spirit is waiting for me when I come to my computer where I do my devotional. Basically, I blew Him off and made Him wait until I was ready for Him. How sad. And after I am done seeking my own way, then I have the audacity to ask Him... okay, here I am, come... come fill me- what do you have to say today.
Do you find it hard to seek Him as priority #1? That is work, either out of selfish ambition or the work of the enemy.
The word of God teaches us about 'first fruits'. First fruits is giving the first of everything in our existence that is righteous. We go to church on the first day of the week for instance. But it should not stop there. We will reap what we sow.
Tithing: We should give off the top... not what is left over. Or, give priority to our budget, then give if we have enough.
Out time: We need to spend time with Him, seeking His provision for the day He has prepared for us. Isn't it sad when we spend more time on our phone- or what ever it is you do, than with our Savior?
I am considering, even with fish, to give a portion of my catch away to someone.
With the first of the new year coming, we must begin to sow good seed so that we can reap later in the year. Thats how it works.
What is most confounding is that, where is God put by modern man today? We are becoming a more and more Godless nation. Our forefathers were pretty adamant in putting God first; both, for themselves personally and for our nation. Imagine in the eyes of the Holy Spirit, waiting for you to complete all of your "important" stuff before seeking Him.
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Body of Christ
Oh, how we miss the basic essential responsibilities that God requires for us to execute:
We must deny ourselves of our thoughts. The flesh is weak and can cause great destruction.
Tithing. God asks for 10 percent from the top- the first fruits that He has provided.
Its more about being in Love than something to believe in.
We cannot practice things that are socially acceptable in todays world.
Seeking Him everyday. Again, first fruits. This is the day the Lord has made. We must seek His provision for our lives. I have great plans for you- if we don't seek those plans, how can He accomplish this.
We must recognize the works of the enemy. We are to put on the armor of God EVERYDAY for the path of which He has provided for us. We must be ready to battle the spiritual battles- for we do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of wickedness.
This is His body. He is the vine and we are the branches. He will do much pruning in our lives in accordance to His glory. We are to be a useful vessel to be used according to His will.
The works that we do must be set forth by the Holy Spirit, otherwise, we will be that of a clanging symbol. We must learn to rely on His promptings... it is His work, not ours. He will give us words at the time of need.
Jesus wants to fulfill His body. He wants to give spiritual gifts, a unique gift to each one of us that is different. We need to shepherd those that are spiritually hungry, of which, Christ will be calling to Himself.
These things that are spoken should be discussed and not be left alone as we have practiced in the past. Take this as confirmation if you agree in your discernment. I am ready to help you, our spiritual leader, to set forth the desires that have been revealed.
We must deny ourselves of our thoughts. The flesh is weak and can cause great destruction.
Tithing. God asks for 10 percent from the top- the first fruits that He has provided.
Its more about being in Love than something to believe in.
We cannot practice things that are socially acceptable in todays world.
Seeking Him everyday. Again, first fruits. This is the day the Lord has made. We must seek His provision for our lives. I have great plans for you- if we don't seek those plans, how can He accomplish this.
We must recognize the works of the enemy. We are to put on the armor of God EVERYDAY for the path of which He has provided for us. We must be ready to battle the spiritual battles- for we do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of wickedness.
This is His body. He is the vine and we are the branches. He will do much pruning in our lives in accordance to His glory. We are to be a useful vessel to be used according to His will.
The works that we do must be set forth by the Holy Spirit, otherwise, we will be that of a clanging symbol. We must learn to rely on His promptings... it is His work, not ours. He will give us words at the time of need.
Jesus wants to fulfill His body. He wants to give spiritual gifts, a unique gift to each one of us that is different. We need to shepherd those that are spiritually hungry, of which, Christ will be calling to Himself.
These things that are spoken should be discussed and not be left alone as we have practiced in the past. Take this as confirmation if you agree in your discernment. I am ready to help you, our spiritual leader, to set forth the desires that have been revealed.
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