Do you want to manifest God's power here on earth?
What do you think it takes to grow in God? The answer may surprise you because this is not found in religious formulas of maybe fasting 90 days or reading the bible cover to cover a hundred times or more, though God may call some of us to do.
Listen to this amazing testimony - For every dimension and level that I have grown in God, I have discovered another facet of his character connected to his love. I tell you the truth one cannot grow in God unless they first have a change of heart and be filled with his love. One cannot become more Christlike unless they grow in love.
To know God is to know love.
But then what kind of love are we talking about?
The God kind of love that is true love - agape love.
The love that one is not only concerned about receiving love for themS-E-L-F, but has this God kind of love.
Phillipians 2
1 Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
6 Though he was God,[a]
he did not think of equality with God
as something to cling to.
7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges[b];
he took the humble position of a slave[c]
and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,[d]
8 he humbled himself in obedience to God
and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Esteeming others more highly than ourSELF. That is truly how one knows they are of Christ. A change of heart. One becomes passionate about the things God is passionate about - lost souls, hurting people, the hungry and homeless and so much more.
Right now there is a shifting all over the body of Christ. God is calling individuals to go deeper.
There is even right now a redefining of the church happening. There was a season where Charismatic ministries thrived...those who encouraged others "to sow a seed for a miracle" and the church was run as a business.....promoting fun, a feel good place or a social gathering. God is moving the radical church into the forefront with those ministers who do nothing but truth(love) and live set-a-part lives unto God. Those who are willing to stand up and be counted - to be the very mouthpiece of God. Amoung the dissarray and confusion to drag some from the clutches of the enemy by the arm of sacrificial love
Will you be that voice and arm for God?
The truth must permeate and saturate our very beings to be influencers of this generation.
I must point out to you though -
Love though is not that "airy fairy" kind off thing where one encourages inadvertently individuals to walk in compromise and lukewarmness by never offering any kind of correction or rebuke. For the word clearly says who the Lord loves he chastens.
May we in this season be that voice in the wilderness that can lead many home with acts of kindness and care, shining from Agape love, but pointing many in the right direction by teaching the foundation of repentance (ie turning away from all, not some sin)
May we fulfill that particular purpose that God created us for and for such a time as this
May we be the "Esthers", the "Daniels" The "Elijahs" that this generation needs.
Will you say YES LORD?
May we make the difference today and everday
As we grow in God and grow in Agape love that cares and fosters many.
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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