Good Morning all . After a very restful night of sleep and being awakened by the breath of heaven, this is what was placed on my heart.
Most people if they are honest are scared of something : It could be : spiders, snakes, heights, dogs, their own shadow or even the dark to name a few. We live in a world where it seems that phobias are as numerous as the very population they keep in bondage.
Being afraid is a natural emotion and we can attest to how a scene from a movie, a bump in the night or someone turning a corner too fast can startle us. But today I would like to go a little deeper as in maybe fear of the unknown. No human being has ever lived in the Kingdom before, so yes we are still learning how to yield, be developed and then carry out the procedures given to us by our Lord.
Far too many of us know the church lingo, when to shout, wave your hand, clap, throw a washcloth at the preacher... as if that isn`t distracting enough, yell saaang... when the person is already singing, dance on que and put up that one finger to excuse ourselves which seems to draw more attention to you all the more.
We know how to pronounce words in Hebrew and Greek but many of us don`t even speak to each other in English. We have more resources available to us than any other generation, but my heart seems to think we are still way behind concerning some of the major things we have been authoritized to do.
We are anointed, transformed vessels of the Most High God. But we argue over everything from, choir robe colors, deacon uniforms, real wine and bread at communion , the rapture, the Trinity,or if someones salvation is hinging on whether they speak in an unknown tongue.
Stay with me now...In Isaiah 61:1-3 .. we get a glimpse of why Christ came. To preach good tidings, heal the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to the captives, open prison doors, proclaim the acceptable year, comfort and console those who mourn , give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy, a garment of praise in place of the spirit of heaviness, call them trees of righteousness; the planting of the Lord, that HE may be glorified.
Now if most of us took inventory , how many of these things are taking place in the sanctuaries of God. ?Truly I attend a church where the Spirit of God moves freely, nor do I claim we are the only ones doing that which is right.. but my concern is after all of the shouting, hi fiving and crying are we anymore interested or obedient to do what Christ commanded before we step into the building ?.. Or are we just energized to trek through another week of work and play and come back on Sunday to do it all over again... without seeing any of the things Christ came to do ... be manifested in someone elses life.
Which brings me to why I started this blog.. have we as saints of the most high God forgotten that free people have been freed to free others ? Our liberty should spur others to want to be free and follow Him who paid the ransom for us all. I believe many of us are okay with the mundane, mediocre don`t rock the boat, let someone else get out and walk on water kind of religion that does not force you to use force, but we have the Living God wanting to kill some things in other peoples lives.We brag about favor for material things, but very seldom testify on how we have been delivered or are being used to deliver someone us... which to me is much more favorable because I am not the only one who benefits.
Have we become so afraid of the demonic realm, or is it that we figure that`s not my calling and wait for the Pastor to do it. Please do not misunderstand me, I know we ought not go around just casting out demons within your own strength; because we cant !, But my Bible says I was given authority to trample on serpents, tread on scorpions, speak in other tongues, lay hands on the sick and they do recover, be disciples and change the world just to name a few.
How is it that in churches who claim Christ as their Savior, will tell you things like, don`t touch her hand I think she`s a witch, don`t stand too close to him, I think he has an unclean spirit, Don`t sit next to her she has a jezebel spirit or watch who you let pray for you. I fully understand the presence of the forces of darkness, but is not that what God wants.. people to be made well ? He has to use people who look like people to do His bidding, many of us would leave church permanently if an angel came and ministered to us instead of another human being .
Did not He say He gave us all things that pertain to life and godliness ?. So the question is posed is everyone called to deliverance ministry ?... So if you are not ; this blog is not for you. But if you are.. it`s all you boo. Now if anyone knows me I am one of the most practical people alive. Sometimes I think we over analyze stuff because we really don`t want to do what Christ has instructed. (Just my opinion.. ) One of the saddest conversations I have ever had with the Holy Spirit went something like this... Why is it that there are so many people bound in Christ ? His response was because other christians and not Satan want to see them stay that way !. I do believe we see others struggling and we turn the other way, or IF we DO try and help .. to what extent ? do we do it like our own life depended on it? Not really.
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Jesus touched a man who was full of leprosy in Luke 5:12.. Anyone who knows just the elementary facts concerning leprosy , you know it was not the chicken pox !!. This disease seperated you from society, was dangerous to the touch and even defiled you religiously. So being a leper was not the business as some would say today. But Christ touched the mans hand and he was immediatley healed!. How many of us WHEN we go to feed the homeless get all squirmish if we encounter a man who has urinated on himself, or with an stretched out and not outstretched hand ; hand a woman some food. Are we ever going to get to a point where we are not so concerned about ourselves that we will run the risk of ministering to someone who needs deliverance ... over our need to be religious?
Father.. For You have given us everything ... which is Your Beloved Son , may we be about your business... while making other peoples business our business. Please forgive us for the times when we saw someone bound and did nothing to help. May we no longer look at them or talk about them to another , but may we speak to that which has them captive ; that they would be released for your service in Jesus name.
In closing , I will say it again for those who KNOW God has called you to this work in the vineyard I pray you not waste another opportunity.. For Christ declared... He did not come for the well but for the sick....
