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Wll the true Disciples step forth!

Posted: February 18, 2011 in disciples life, teaching, wilderness
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When one reads of the Lord delivering his great sermon, in light of the religious aspects of this time in Israel, his ideas were considered radical. In fact they were so radical they led to his death on the cross. If we asked the question “If Jesus were alive today and preached the same message, would we treat him differently? It would more than likely render a hundred different answers. Yet, there is one thing for sure: One who is truly attuned to the Spirit can see that the much of the preaching on television and the radio these days is weak & user friendly.

As well when we listen too the messages coming from the majority of the American pulpits we come strongly to the truthful conclusion that most of the messages released from the church and religious media in America would not get anyone crucified or even strongly opposed.

The truth be told, much of modern preaching is nothing more than watered down wishy washy messages. With a worldly political correctness, we do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings. Not willing to be separated, yet they have no problem being segregated; most of the time we find that the modern church fall in with the fleeting fashions of the world (Rom. 12:2). Now I am clearly not advocating being abrasive or having an ugly spirited demenor, but compromising the gospel message to obtain the favor of men is not imitating Christ and his apostles or the great prophets of the Old Testament.

We read how our Lord instructed his band of radical disciples: “And into whatever city you shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till you go hence. And when you come into a house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily, I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city” (Mt. 10:5-6, 11-15). Jesus did not condone any violence toward those who refused to believe in him and his message of salvation – he sent them out with a power and truth that this world does not recognize.

To this end we see that the compromising spirit in the church has led to a body filled with those who crumble in the face of the trial and temptations the Lord clearly stated we would face. Now let us pray that this compromising spirit be broken off, that the House of God fall upon it’s face and repent for mishandling the Word of God and our call in this hour.

Oh Father in heaven, may we see a rise of Joshua’s & Caleb’s in this hour, may we see the Jeremiah’s and Ezekiel’s of our day rise up and declare the Word, may the Ester’s,  Debra’s, Peter’s, Paul’s and Timothy’s in the Body today make a stand for that which is pure and true.

May the true radical’s come forth who are willing to even stand in the face of death with pure hands and a clean heart, that the true message of the Kingdom of God & His Heaven is not tainted or compromised!

The question today is:

Are you simply going to cower in the face of political correctness?

Or are you willing to be a true radical for the Kingdom of God today regardless of the cost?

 

 

 

Called to kill giants

Posted: February 16, 2011 in disciples life, teaching
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Some content that a true disciple must be humble and never speak out against the “leaders” – The problem is what do you do when you run into those who believes their are non greater than themselves?

In the “religious kingdom” the Pharisees and other members of the Sanhedrin were leaders over Christ, the son of Mary & Joseph- Yet in humble boldness He, The Son of God,  stood up against the false leadership of this religious hearted , man-made religious kingdom and released the Words of His Kingdom, words that brought destruction to the wall’s of deception and birthed Freedom to the prisoners held captive behind them.

We must always walk in humbleness and respect yet never are we to walk in fear – God sent Elijah to a King with a strong word and rebuke – we must contend and fight the fight He sets before us yet always, as did our Master, do so with LOVE!

Remember there are still spiritual giants that need to be slain in the land today!

Are you willing?

Posted: February 15, 2011 in disciples life, teaching
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A radical disciple of Jesus Christ must be willing to swim against the tide of modern religiosity. We can not go with what is considered the “norm” in the church any more than Jesus did in Israel 2000 years ago. We like He must walk in the Spirit having heard the Fathers voice and instructions, we must walk in the path that He has chosen.

If we are unwilling to deal with rejection because of our unwillingness to bow to the many man-made religious idols in the church today, we are not truly ready to follow Jesus.

We must be willing to take a stand for the truth and do so with perseverance, not swaying with a pure heart and clean hands even if it appears we are the only one doing so.

Take a moment and ask yourself:

  • Are you willing to speak out when a false lying spirit rises up?
  • Are you willing to refuse to adhere to the doctrines of a church when they bring division rather than unity, operating in a spirit of confusion rather than that of our Lord?
  • Are you willing to reach out and embrace the lost no matter what they look or smell like?
  • Are you willing to walk away from good friendships if they lead you away from the will of the Father?
  • Are you willing to be obedient to the Spirit regardless of what your fleshly emotions push you towards?
  • Are you ready to be laughed at, scorned and or even beating for your love of Christ, His Word and His people?

Though these are only a few of the selfless actions we are called too, ask yourself these questions as you weigh the cost of picking up the cross of Christ and walking down the road of true discipleship!

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