Be Ready!

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ."  1 Peter 3:15-16


Church, we must BE READY at all times.  After all the studying, praying and fasting, we should ALWAYS BE READY to share the reason for our faith, without getting rude or defensive.

Some of us have "played church" so long that we can't truly worship God without a Hammond B3 organ.  We "faked it until we made it" so long that we can't preach unless a sermon is pulled off the internet.

When Jesus comes back, there will be no time for rehearsal and searching through notes.  What's in your heart?  Those who truly know God and spend quality time with Him are ALWAYS READY with a word, a praise and worship rooted in spirit and in truth.

There's no such thing as a prophet who can't lead a soul to Christ.  No true pastor exists who doesn't have compassion for the hurting.  Every real apostle understands that worship is a matter of the heart, not format.  DISCERNMENT... Never leave home without it!

Let's get real... and get ready!  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Is It You?

My mother taught me a valuable lesson when I was younger. It's echoed in the word of God when Jesus teaches, "But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established" (Matthew 18:16).

If everyone hates you, leaves you, abuses you, misunderstands you, offends you, disobeys you, attacks you, takes advantage of you, is jealous of you, mistreats you, etc., it's like that the real problem is YOU. Sometimes, the majority vote is right.

Not deep... just true. ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Don't Judge the Book by Its Cover

But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 KJV

NEVER judge a book by its cover.  In this season, it's more important than ever that we use DISCERNMENT in the Body of Christ.  People are hurting, and so many are rejected or turned away due to their appearance, personality, culture or mannerisms.

In like manner, we must no longer assume the power of God rests upon a person, with all the anointing of God, just because they drive the right car, wear the right suit and hoop in the right note.

God searches the HEART of a man.  This is the season for maturity.  Too many have been hoodwinked, bamboozled and led astray... and it's our own fault.  We've judged incorrectly.  We trusted our emotions rather than God's Holy Ghost.

Let's begin with self.  Let's stop spending two hours getting our appearance right for church, knowing we only spent one hour (the whole week) in prayer and Bible study.  On any given Sunday, it's a proven fact that over 95% of confessed believers spend more time in the mirror than they do in God's presence.  What a shame.  WRONG PRIORITIES!!!

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