For the word of the cross [Gr. stauros – stake] is foolishness to those that perish, but unto us who are saved, it is the power of God. (1 Corinthians 1:18, JUB)
Most of the American Congregations walk the politically correct road rather than the road known as the Way to Holiness (Isaiah 35:8) not wanting to offend the world with the Gospel Truth. They prefer to blend in with and mimic the culture rather than transform it, thus in their refusal to speak and confront the lost with the truth they are refusing to be imitators of Jesus (Ephesians 5:1).
I think part of it is a lack in the respect of God’s Word, in doing such they dismiss the POWER (Dunamis) of His Word that Paul speaks of here.
Have we forgotten that the word of God is “is alive and efficient and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12, JUB)?
Several years ago when doing a study on this verse in Hebrews I asked Holy Spirit the meaning behind where it says “Dividing asunder of soul and spirit” and He said the Word of the Lord contains the power to separate one from operating out of their soulish realm and return to their original design of operating out of their spirit man.
I believe that America must first experience a radical re-form-ation in the American Congregations (A.K.A. Church), bringing them back to not merely honoring the Word, but also walking in the Baptized FIRE of the Word.
We read where Jesus was giving His final command to the Ekklesia clearly stated “And these signs shall follow those that believe: In my name, they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take away serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands upon the sick, and they shall be healed. (Mark 16:17 -18, JUB)
Yet most of the Sunday morning Gatherings of the Saints rarely if ever see these things happening during the service nor are there testimonies of the congregation doing such outside of the institutional walls.
Why?
Why are we willing to let people parish rather than allowing the Gospel to offend them? Why are we ultimately willing to walk in such selfishness that we are willing the rob the Lord of His Glory (Col 1:27)?
I suspect that once again, a lack of honoring the Word, for Jesus didn’t merely say they could possibly do these things, He stated that this “would be a sign” to those who were His true followers. However, He made a statement in Luke that is hardly ever spoken of, and sadly in some denominations, it is stricken from the scriptures completely:
And, behold, I shall send the promise of my Father upon you, but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye are endued with power (Dunamis) from on high. (Luke 24:49, JUB)
That word power is translated from the word dunamis which means:
“Force (literally or figuratively); specifically miraculous power (usually by implication a miracle itself): – ability, abundance, meaning, might (-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle (-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work”.
And it appears 120 times in scripture. Yet, it is rarely seen with the people who are supposed to be walking manifestations of the Word (Jesus).
America shall be saved. Not through political means, not with a change in leadership, or a change in the White House,. No, it must and will come through a purification of the Bride of Christ, for our hope is in Christ alone and the word declares that we, who are called by His Name are the Hope of His Glory that has been placed in us (Col 1:27). So let us pray for the Fires of Reformation to burn across this nation, starting first in our own lives!!!
Father, free your people from these country club religious organizations illegally using Your name. Permit Holy Spirit to release the winds of a fiery reformation in this nation, burning out the dross worldly humanism (wisdom) that has accumulated amongst Your people, and open up these human “Gates” of Your Glory, refreshing and refilling them with Your Power from on High. And this morning Abba, I stand with You in Agreement with Your Holy Words, that Your Kingdom invade this Nation, and Your Perfect, Righteous, and Holy Will be Established, In the Mighty Name of Your Son Jesus, Amen
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