The following are excerpts from journal entries over the last few years. The dates, however, have been updated, as the content is still needed and relevant…
From December, 2006… Stop worrying about the year – walk in your season!
Like many of you, I have read many prophecies concerning the new year, and I've probably heard even more. My Father and I had a long talk about this, and I asked God, what is it that I need to know for the next year? I've often felt "left out," because though God has been showing me things, I haven't had any huge revelation specifically for the new year. God spoke and said He has been speaking all year. "I am not ruled by your sense of time. Too many are seeking a word and a vision for the year. I am not concerned with years, but with seasons. Too many are looking for a change on January 1, but have not yet completed the assignments required to move into a new season."
My Father quickly reminded me that His ways are not our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts. He showed me that the church is operating in spirit of divination and fortune-telling. Too many are concerned with giving a word for the new year, while people are dying in THIS season. A season, God reminded me, is not dependent on dates but on progression, growth and completion of purpose.
I know this is blunt, but I must be obedient in sharing this. We must stop trying to conjure up a word for the year. What is God saying TODAY?
God said, "Where were the seekers all year long?" How dare anyone give a word for the coming year when they have failed to communicate God's messages for the last 12 months! There is so much more I can add, but for now, this is all I feel led to share. Selah.
From December, 2009… Numbering Your Days
"So teach us to number our days, that we may get us a heart of wisdom."
Psalm 90:12 (AMP)
This is the time of year where people around the world are making resolutions for the New Year. In the church, in particular, we must be very careful about allowing a date to dictate our sacrifice of worship. Too many of us are waiting for the latest prophecy or catchy cliché that will promise prosperity and change in the New Year. But, what about this year (2010)? What about all the prophecy and godly instruction we failed to complete during the last twelve months?
Unfortunately, there are still thousands of people around this globe that will never see January 1. For that reason, it's important to understand that NOW is the day of salvation. As people of God, we understand that God operates in seasons... not by our natural calendars. If we are currently in a season of disobedience, repentance is necessary before a change comes. It takes more than a mere change of date.
Let's resolve to savor every moment, with a readiness to repent and continue in Kingdom building TODAY, tomorrow and every day thereafter. There is no doubt in my mind that God will continue blessing us in 2011, but we don't have to wait for the new year in order to offer Him a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable, which is our reasonable service. Amen!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
May I vent... about Michael Vick?
Many may consider this to be nothing more than a venting session, but I assure you that I’ve pondered and prayed over this for many days before gathering my thoughts in writing.
My husband, like many other men out there, is an avid football fan. While I’m not much of a television watcher myself, I often find myself in a room watching a game or listening to the latest ESPN news. For quite some time now, I’ve been VERY disturbed by the public’s reaction to Michael Vick.
Here we have a man who committed a crime…yes. He served the time for the crime that was committed and is now back in society, working a job (and doing it well) to contribute to the world of sports. Yet, it seems that people just won’t let it go.
Don’t get me wrong. He committed a crime and deserved to be punished. He was, and now it’s done. I actually read an article today about murderers in the NFL. The list included Michael Vick. Are you serious?
Really and truly, this is not about Michael Vick at all. He is merely a scapegoat being used to exemplify the mindset of many Americans, which is quite disturbing. It doesn’t take a scholar, first of all, to realize that many in the NFL have committed crimes… murder, rape, involuntary manslaughter, driving while intoxicated… yet none of these have received as much publicity as Michael Vick. Since when are dogs more important than humans?
Even in the church, I’ve been disturbed at how many people have “prophelied” around Michael Vick. He is NOT an example of God’s wrath. He is an example of the sick and twisted priorities in this American culture. What if we were to do a poll of how many NFL players have fathered aborted babies and encouraged that abortion? I assure you, that figure would astound us. So, why are we crying out and preaching about dogs? Why are we looking over human life and putting so much emphasis on the lives of animals? It’s a distraction.
Even the President of the United States was recently scrutinized for acknowledging that Michael Vick should have a second chance. What’s wrong with that? Is redemption no longer an option? Is forgiveness no longer the American way? I just don’t understand, ESPECIALLY when the church starts agreeing with this stuff. It’s absolutely crazy.
I actually heard a “Christian” sports caster say that dog abuse is the same offense as child abuse, and that Michael Vick should never receive a second chance. Really? Let’s just be real. I can’t breed, neuter and PURCHASE a child. Dogs are animals. They are possessions. There are more people fighting for the rights of dogs and cats than those that fought for Civil rights in the 1960’s or those who fought agains the Holocaust! Even in the word of God, a very clear distinction is made between animals and people. I can hardly believe people are praying for this man to fail, but not praying for his soul. Murder, rape, abortion = forgiveness. Dog fighting = eternal damnation. I seriously doubt it.
I supposed I’m finished venting now. My point is this… we cannot lose focus. The enemy is very quick to flash things in our faces to make us lose sight of the big picture. I wonder if the NFL would have taken any action in the times of Jesus, if those who crucified him were star players. Would they have even canceled the Sunday games? How long would it have taken for the ESPN news to dismiss His death and return to the more important news of who was cock fighting during the time? Hmmm…
My husband, like many other men out there, is an avid football fan. While I’m not much of a television watcher myself, I often find myself in a room watching a game or listening to the latest ESPN news. For quite some time now, I’ve been VERY disturbed by the public’s reaction to Michael Vick.
Here we have a man who committed a crime…yes. He served the time for the crime that was committed and is now back in society, working a job (and doing it well) to contribute to the world of sports. Yet, it seems that people just won’t let it go.
Don’t get me wrong. He committed a crime and deserved to be punished. He was, and now it’s done. I actually read an article today about murderers in the NFL. The list included Michael Vick. Are you serious?
Really and truly, this is not about Michael Vick at all. He is merely a scapegoat being used to exemplify the mindset of many Americans, which is quite disturbing. It doesn’t take a scholar, first of all, to realize that many in the NFL have committed crimes… murder, rape, involuntary manslaughter, driving while intoxicated… yet none of these have received as much publicity as Michael Vick. Since when are dogs more important than humans?
Even in the church, I’ve been disturbed at how many people have “prophelied” around Michael Vick. He is NOT an example of God’s wrath. He is an example of the sick and twisted priorities in this American culture. What if we were to do a poll of how many NFL players have fathered aborted babies and encouraged that abortion? I assure you, that figure would astound us. So, why are we crying out and preaching about dogs? Why are we looking over human life and putting so much emphasis on the lives of animals? It’s a distraction.
Even the President of the United States was recently scrutinized for acknowledging that Michael Vick should have a second chance. What’s wrong with that? Is redemption no longer an option? Is forgiveness no longer the American way? I just don’t understand, ESPECIALLY when the church starts agreeing with this stuff. It’s absolutely crazy.
I actually heard a “Christian” sports caster say that dog abuse is the same offense as child abuse, and that Michael Vick should never receive a second chance. Really? Let’s just be real. I can’t breed, neuter and PURCHASE a child. Dogs are animals. They are possessions. There are more people fighting for the rights of dogs and cats than those that fought for Civil rights in the 1960’s or those who fought agains the Holocaust! Even in the word of God, a very clear distinction is made between animals and people. I can hardly believe people are praying for this man to fail, but not praying for his soul. Murder, rape, abortion = forgiveness. Dog fighting = eternal damnation. I seriously doubt it.
I supposed I’m finished venting now. My point is this… we cannot lose focus. The enemy is very quick to flash things in our faces to make us lose sight of the big picture. I wonder if the NFL would have taken any action in the times of Jesus, if those who crucified him were star players. Would they have even canceled the Sunday games? How long would it have taken for the ESPN news to dismiss His death and return to the more important news of who was cock fighting during the time? Hmmm…
Friday, December 24, 2010
Stop the Gimmicks! Prayer Still Works!
FASTING and PRAYER – It still works!
To GOD be the glory! Over the last few weeks, God has been dealing with the Body of Christ about gimmicks. The church has certainly adopted too many rituals and rules without the stamp of approval from the Father. As “Christian” television gets more and more worldly and spooky, one must sit back and wonder why we can’t just stick to the word. Must everything be so deep and mysterious?
We’ve all heard the games… Power comes by giving your last $250 to the pastor. Or perhaps from having hands laid on you by someone else who appears to have a gift. Yet, we continue to wonder why the church is powerless. We continue having “miracle” and “healing” services where no miracles or healing takes place. How long?
Paul warned Timothy that times such as these would come. He warned him that he should never adopt any doctrine that differs from what he’d been taught (1 Timothy 1:2-4; 6:2-4). Yet, the church continues to buy into the new ideologies that are flashed before us.
The power of the Holy Ghost DOES NOT come from money. The gifts cannot be bought or purchased. The power of God does not show up just because we raise our voices louder or are able to entice a crowd. Dancing, shouting and crying will never move God like a true heart of repentance. Believe it or not, PRAYER STILL WORKS! God has been saying that now for months. Church, we must get back to prayer…not just the act every now and then, but a lifestyle of prayer, which is consistent communion with God. That prayer must then be coupled with fasting, which strengthens the Spirit of God working through us and teaches us self-control.
In the book of Mark, chapter 9, the Bible tells us of a young man possessed by a demon. The disciples, who walked and talked with Jesus, were unable to cast out the demon. After Jesus rebuked the spirit, they asked their Teacher of the reason for their failure. His response was simple…
17And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
18And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.
19He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
20And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
21And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
22And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
25When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
26And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
28And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
29And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Yes, prayer still works. Some things come only as a result of prayer and fasting. Too many of us are trying to walk in the power of God without sitting in the presence of God. It cannot work. You cannot have fruit without the tree, and you can’t have a tree that bears good fruit without strong roots. What are the roots? They are the foundation. Our foundation must be built on FAITH, which comes only by the Word of God!
God is calling us “back to the basics!” There are no formulas and 12-step solutions to effective ministries. We are not a people called to follow signs, but signs and wonders should follow us as a sign to them that do NOT believe. Where did that get twisted?
People of God, the spirit of anti-christ is very much alive in the church today. The devil himself graces many pulpits each Sunday morning. Why? Because we are impressed by entertainment and shows rather than the anointing. We like to hear a good pep talk, even if the promises never come pass.
Think about it… We have established “Schools of the Prophets” that teach people how to read minds and body gestures, but fail to teach worship. These things ought not be so!
My spirit is vexed every time I hear the “prophetic interview.”
Do you have children?
- No
I see children. Hmmm… Perhaps it’s another child in your family.
- I have a little sister, but that’s it.
Yes, it’s your little sister. Praise God. Does she live with you?
- No
Amen. I sense that in the spirit. She lives with another family member, then?
- Yes
God is getting ready to do something great for your little sister, but you are not forgotten.
STOP IT!!! Either God is speaking or He isn’t! Say what God says or be silent. We are using the methods practiced by psychics to “prophesy” in God’s house. The devil is a liar! Church, we cannot continue teaching witchcraft and sorcery. We cannot continue to fall for every trick of the enemy. YOU CANNOT HAVE POWER WITHOUT COMMUNION WITH GOD! Your ministry is not pleasing to Him if you do not have a lifestyle of PRAYER AND FASTING…. Period!
Look around… We have more ministries endorsed by “apostles” and leaders that have never met their “followers” than we do those who have actually been sent and commissioned, according to the Word of God, with hands laid on them. What is going on? Ordination on the internet and by mail… People claiming spiritual mothers and fathers they’ve never even met… With all this anointing, there is NO excuse for anyone to be claiming a call outside the guidelines given in the word of God. There are over 6 billion people on this earth. Surely, two or three of them should be able to vouch for your “anointing” and call to ministry (Proverbs 27:2; Acts 13:3).
The help books are useless. The self-help tapes and CD’s are a wasted investment. Travelling to 50 cities in 3 months with your “titled” leader will do you NO good if you do not have a relationship with God. Let’s get back to the basics!
If you want to see signs and wonders, fast and pray. It still works! Selah.
To GOD be the glory! Over the last few weeks, God has been dealing with the Body of Christ about gimmicks. The church has certainly adopted too many rituals and rules without the stamp of approval from the Father. As “Christian” television gets more and more worldly and spooky, one must sit back and wonder why we can’t just stick to the word. Must everything be so deep and mysterious?
We’ve all heard the games… Power comes by giving your last $250 to the pastor. Or perhaps from having hands laid on you by someone else who appears to have a gift. Yet, we continue to wonder why the church is powerless. We continue having “miracle” and “healing” services where no miracles or healing takes place. How long?
Paul warned Timothy that times such as these would come. He warned him that he should never adopt any doctrine that differs from what he’d been taught (1 Timothy 1:2-4; 6:2-4). Yet, the church continues to buy into the new ideologies that are flashed before us.
The power of the Holy Ghost DOES NOT come from money. The gifts cannot be bought or purchased. The power of God does not show up just because we raise our voices louder or are able to entice a crowd. Dancing, shouting and crying will never move God like a true heart of repentance. Believe it or not, PRAYER STILL WORKS! God has been saying that now for months. Church, we must get back to prayer…not just the act every now and then, but a lifestyle of prayer, which is consistent communion with God. That prayer must then be coupled with fasting, which strengthens the Spirit of God working through us and teaches us self-control.
In the book of Mark, chapter 9, the Bible tells us of a young man possessed by a demon. The disciples, who walked and talked with Jesus, were unable to cast out the demon. After Jesus rebuked the spirit, they asked their Teacher of the reason for their failure. His response was simple…
17And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit;
18And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.
19He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.
20And they brought him unto him: and when he saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming.
21And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child.
22And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.
23Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
25When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
26And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead.
27But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose.
28And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out?
29And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.
Yes, prayer still works. Some things come only as a result of prayer and fasting. Too many of us are trying to walk in the power of God without sitting in the presence of God. It cannot work. You cannot have fruit without the tree, and you can’t have a tree that bears good fruit without strong roots. What are the roots? They are the foundation. Our foundation must be built on FAITH, which comes only by the Word of God!
God is calling us “back to the basics!” There are no formulas and 12-step solutions to effective ministries. We are not a people called to follow signs, but signs and wonders should follow us as a sign to them that do NOT believe. Where did that get twisted?
People of God, the spirit of anti-christ is very much alive in the church today. The devil himself graces many pulpits each Sunday morning. Why? Because we are impressed by entertainment and shows rather than the anointing. We like to hear a good pep talk, even if the promises never come pass.
Think about it… We have established “Schools of the Prophets” that teach people how to read minds and body gestures, but fail to teach worship. These things ought not be so!
My spirit is vexed every time I hear the “prophetic interview.”
Do you have children?
- No
I see children. Hmmm… Perhaps it’s another child in your family.
- I have a little sister, but that’s it.
Yes, it’s your little sister. Praise God. Does she live with you?
- No
Amen. I sense that in the spirit. She lives with another family member, then?
- Yes
God is getting ready to do something great for your little sister, but you are not forgotten.
STOP IT!!! Either God is speaking or He isn’t! Say what God says or be silent. We are using the methods practiced by psychics to “prophesy” in God’s house. The devil is a liar! Church, we cannot continue teaching witchcraft and sorcery. We cannot continue to fall for every trick of the enemy. YOU CANNOT HAVE POWER WITHOUT COMMUNION WITH GOD! Your ministry is not pleasing to Him if you do not have a lifestyle of PRAYER AND FASTING…. Period!
Look around… We have more ministries endorsed by “apostles” and leaders that have never met their “followers” than we do those who have actually been sent and commissioned, according to the Word of God, with hands laid on them. What is going on? Ordination on the internet and by mail… People claiming spiritual mothers and fathers they’ve never even met… With all this anointing, there is NO excuse for anyone to be claiming a call outside the guidelines given in the word of God. There are over 6 billion people on this earth. Surely, two or three of them should be able to vouch for your “anointing” and call to ministry (Proverbs 27:2; Acts 13:3).
The help books are useless. The self-help tapes and CD’s are a wasted investment. Travelling to 50 cities in 3 months with your “titled” leader will do you NO good if you do not have a relationship with God. Let’s get back to the basics!
If you want to see signs and wonders, fast and pray. It still works! Selah.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Get a Revelation (Repost)
The Lord allowed me to write this blog entry back in 2006. Yet, I feel led to share it again...
GET A REVELATION!
My prayer is always that I will receive a new "revelation" from God. I don't know about you all, but I am vexed by all the so-called ministers, pastors, prophets, teachers, etc. who proclaim they received a revelation, just because their message has a catchy title. Saints of God, when will we get back to the Word in the pulpit???!!!
It's a shame when the leaders of the Church are still preaching, hooping and hollering in the House of God, but saying absolutely NOTHING! Where is the growth? Where is the challenge? The Word of God has a purpose...
For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and spirit, and of joints and marrow , exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12, Amplified).
My God. When was the last time you gave or received a Word from the Lord that was sharp? A word that revealed your true character by showing it's separation from the Spirit? When was the last time something in your life was exposed and judged, challenging you to walk closer with God? What's making you UNCOMFORTABLE...???
Now, I thank God for these online groups and forums. There are many people of God who feel free to share the Word of the Lord, without holding back. It is a blessing. Nevertheless, we need this kind of preaching and teaching in the physical church as well! Those who desire to preach the HEART OF GOD should not feel uncomfortable in the house of God.
My husband and I share a home where we are raising our children. It's called the "Allen" household because the Allen family dwells here. It's OUR HOME. Now, if a strange woman walks in here, and my husband starts to call her his wife, do you really think I'd just sit back in a corner and say "Amen?" O NO - THE DEVIL IS A LIAR. I would literally CUT SOMEBODY!!! Why? Because I will not be made to feel uncomfortable in MY OWN HOUSE! Because no "strange" woman can just walk up in here and claim what's mine! Because no stranger will get the glory for all the work, prayer and time I've put into my marriage! Because no strange woman is going to walk into my house and influence my children!
So, what's going on in the church? Why does the TRUE BRIDE OF CHRIST sit idly by while the "mistress of deception” - the watered down, lying, half-gospel gets in the pulpit Sunday after Sunday, and has intercourse with God's people, making empty and deceiving deposits into the children of God???!!! There is a "strange" gospel being preached, and the Spirit of God cannot rest in God's own house!!! We must CRY ALOUD AND SPARE NOT according to the Word of God. This is what God is saying. It is not easy, but the altars of Baal MUST BE TORN DOWN. God is not pleased! The church is not a place for prophesying houses and cars. God's house is not "Date-Finder Central." God's house is not a meeting place. It's not a storefront. It's not an auction block, nor a political arena. We have tried to evict the Lord from His own house!
According to the Word, we (our bodies) are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Yet, God has set an order for the Body of Christ. We are instructed to assemble together and exhort one another (Hebrews 10:25). Then, those of us who are called to ministry have a charge to "perfect the saints for the work of the ministry" and "edify the Body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). In order to perfect anything, there has to be some correction.
Saints, we have gotten too comfortable in the physical church. Where is the spirit of excellence? Where is the desire to be holy? Sadly, the mistress of deception is moving into our house, and the Bride of Christ is just letting her take over.
The people of God need REVELATION. The biblical term comes from the Greek Word, apokalupsis, which means "disclosure: - appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed" (Strong's G602). The key is THERE IS NO REVELATION WITHOUT RELATIONSHIP. We need to crucify RELIGION and build a RELATIONSHIP with the Father so He can reveal His heart to us. Then, and only then, will a REVELATION be received. What do I mean by that? Well, my natural Father, Mr. Rollins, has a name and a career. Any stranger can write a great novel about him, with a catchy title, and make it a best seller. However, if they don't have a relationship with him, they'll never know his heart...how he thinks and feels. This means they can never have a "revelation" of who he truly is. On the other hand, I'm my father's daughter. I may know his birthday, his occupation...even his shoe size. Nevertheless, these things don't have too much importance beside our relationship as father and daughter. I know how he thinks, how he feels, what he likes... We have a solid relationship. So, I know his heart, and have a REVELATION of who he truly is. I feel his hurts and rejoice in his victories. I am concerned about him, as he is about me. We take time out to talk and we support one another.
So many "preachers" know the Word of God. I'm not impressed. Satan and his demons know it too! We need more in leadership who know the HEART of God. That comes only by relationship and revelation! We must seek God.
Any true relationship is not always comfortable and content. God has me in a place of ministry that is not comfortable. I can't receive mess just because it comes from a person with a title. In the same manner, I can't minister mess to the people of God. The Gospel has not changed. We MUST PREACH the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We MUST PREACH HOLINESS to God's people. HOLINESS IS RIGHT! TOLERANCE IS NOT OF GOD! If sin doesn't make us sick - if evil spirits are comfortable in the church, something is wrong with us! Selah.
GET A REVELATION!
My prayer is always that I will receive a new "revelation" from God. I don't know about you all, but I am vexed by all the so-called ministers, pastors, prophets, teachers, etc. who proclaim they received a revelation, just because their message has a catchy title. Saints of God, when will we get back to the Word in the pulpit???!!!
It's a shame when the leaders of the Church are still preaching, hooping and hollering in the House of God, but saying absolutely NOTHING! Where is the growth? Where is the challenge? The Word of God has a purpose...
For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and spirit, and of joints and marrow , exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12, Amplified).
My God. When was the last time you gave or received a Word from the Lord that was sharp? A word that revealed your true character by showing it's separation from the Spirit? When was the last time something in your life was exposed and judged, challenging you to walk closer with God? What's making you UNCOMFORTABLE...???
Now, I thank God for these online groups and forums. There are many people of God who feel free to share the Word of the Lord, without holding back. It is a blessing. Nevertheless, we need this kind of preaching and teaching in the physical church as well! Those who desire to preach the HEART OF GOD should not feel uncomfortable in the house of God.
My husband and I share a home where we are raising our children. It's called the "Allen" household because the Allen family dwells here. It's OUR HOME. Now, if a strange woman walks in here, and my husband starts to call her his wife, do you really think I'd just sit back in a corner and say "Amen?" O NO - THE DEVIL IS A LIAR. I would literally CUT SOMEBODY!!! Why? Because I will not be made to feel uncomfortable in MY OWN HOUSE! Because no "strange" woman can just walk up in here and claim what's mine! Because no stranger will get the glory for all the work, prayer and time I've put into my marriage! Because no strange woman is going to walk into my house and influence my children!
So, what's going on in the church? Why does the TRUE BRIDE OF CHRIST sit idly by while the "mistress of deception” - the watered down, lying, half-gospel gets in the pulpit Sunday after Sunday, and has intercourse with God's people, making empty and deceiving deposits into the children of God???!!! There is a "strange" gospel being preached, and the Spirit of God cannot rest in God's own house!!! We must CRY ALOUD AND SPARE NOT according to the Word of God. This is what God is saying. It is not easy, but the altars of Baal MUST BE TORN DOWN. God is not pleased! The church is not a place for prophesying houses and cars. God's house is not "Date-Finder Central." God's house is not a meeting place. It's not a storefront. It's not an auction block, nor a political arena. We have tried to evict the Lord from His own house!
According to the Word, we (our bodies) are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Yet, God has set an order for the Body of Christ. We are instructed to assemble together and exhort one another (Hebrews 10:25). Then, those of us who are called to ministry have a charge to "perfect the saints for the work of the ministry" and "edify the Body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). In order to perfect anything, there has to be some correction.
Saints, we have gotten too comfortable in the physical church. Where is the spirit of excellence? Where is the desire to be holy? Sadly, the mistress of deception is moving into our house, and the Bride of Christ is just letting her take over.
The people of God need REVELATION. The biblical term comes from the Greek Word, apokalupsis, which means "disclosure: - appearing, coming, lighten, manifestation, be revealed" (Strong's G602). The key is THERE IS NO REVELATION WITHOUT RELATIONSHIP. We need to crucify RELIGION and build a RELATIONSHIP with the Father so He can reveal His heart to us. Then, and only then, will a REVELATION be received. What do I mean by that? Well, my natural Father, Mr. Rollins, has a name and a career. Any stranger can write a great novel about him, with a catchy title, and make it a best seller. However, if they don't have a relationship with him, they'll never know his heart...how he thinks and feels. This means they can never have a "revelation" of who he truly is. On the other hand, I'm my father's daughter. I may know his birthday, his occupation...even his shoe size. Nevertheless, these things don't have too much importance beside our relationship as father and daughter. I know how he thinks, how he feels, what he likes... We have a solid relationship. So, I know his heart, and have a REVELATION of who he truly is. I feel his hurts and rejoice in his victories. I am concerned about him, as he is about me. We take time out to talk and we support one another.
So many "preachers" know the Word of God. I'm not impressed. Satan and his demons know it too! We need more in leadership who know the HEART of God. That comes only by relationship and revelation! We must seek God.
Any true relationship is not always comfortable and content. God has me in a place of ministry that is not comfortable. I can't receive mess just because it comes from a person with a title. In the same manner, I can't minister mess to the people of God. The Gospel has not changed. We MUST PREACH the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We MUST PREACH HOLINESS to God's people. HOLINESS IS RIGHT! TOLERANCE IS NOT OF GOD! If sin doesn't make us sick - if evil spirits are comfortable in the church, something is wrong with us! Selah.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
The Spirit of "BRAND NEW"
James 2:1 (AMP)
MY BRETHREN, pay no servile regard to people [show no prejudice, no partiality]. Do not [attempt to] hold and practice the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ [the Lord] of glory [together with snobbery]!
In the Body of Christ, we must be very careful never to forget where we’ve come from. Too often, salvation is equated to an attitude of entitlement in the church. Yet, God is not a God that recognizes or cares about social class.
It’s sad to note that after all these years of war, civil rights movements, religious reform, global revivals and desegregation, that the church still turns a nose up to those we feel are not “worthy” to be associated with us. I thank God that Jesus didn’t have the same attitude.
God is not pleased with our attempts to turn His house into a social club that admits only those who fit our own criteria. He is not a respecter of persons, and we are to be like Him.
A quick observation… God has gifted me with a heart and ministry for young people. For many of them, discrimination is cited as the number one reason they don’t attend church. Judgment for appearance or the lack of cash deters our young people from seeking Christian fellowship, and that’s a problem. That’s blood on our hands!
We must not forget the state we were in when God accepted us through the blood of His Son, Jesus. We were yet sinners! It is not of ourselves, our accomplishments, our money, our appearance, our works or our status that we are saved, but by faith and grace alone (Ephesians 2:8). Selah.
MY BRETHREN, pay no servile regard to people [show no prejudice, no partiality]. Do not [attempt to] hold and practice the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ [the Lord] of glory [together with snobbery]!
In the Body of Christ, we must be very careful never to forget where we’ve come from. Too often, salvation is equated to an attitude of entitlement in the church. Yet, God is not a God that recognizes or cares about social class.
It’s sad to note that after all these years of war, civil rights movements, religious reform, global revivals and desegregation, that the church still turns a nose up to those we feel are not “worthy” to be associated with us. I thank God that Jesus didn’t have the same attitude.
God is not pleased with our attempts to turn His house into a social club that admits only those who fit our own criteria. He is not a respecter of persons, and we are to be like Him.
A quick observation… God has gifted me with a heart and ministry for young people. For many of them, discrimination is cited as the number one reason they don’t attend church. Judgment for appearance or the lack of cash deters our young people from seeking Christian fellowship, and that’s a problem. That’s blood on our hands!
We must not forget the state we were in when God accepted us through the blood of His Son, Jesus. We were yet sinners! It is not of ourselves, our accomplishments, our money, our appearance, our works or our status that we are saved, but by faith and grace alone (Ephesians 2:8). Selah.
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