Revealing....
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. Romans 8:18-21 (ESV)
What is that gonna be like? I want to part of this so bad!! To be one who is revealed as a son of God, and to know the glory that is going to be revealed to us. "For the creation waits with eager longing" why does it seem like we have to work so hard at being a christian? When we "witness" we use our latest technique or style from the newest revivalist. We are trying to hard. Why has being a christian been reduced to systems and functions? We have made following Christ another task we have in our lives, a duty. Paul said "creation waits with eager longing", we don't have to force it or push it. We just have to be, it's truly Christ in us not us in us and Christ or the Holy Spirit giving us a hand. You see some in the church have "figured out" the way to minister and bring people into the Kingdom of God. You can find it in many books and manuals, it's in 5 steps to witness, and cards we can hand out in a way for us to feel like we made a difference. Can I get an amen?!
It's not about numbers, making us feel good, adding people to our church so we "look" like we are doing something constructive. It's about living like Christ in everything we do, re-presenting Christ to this world. They desire it, even if they don't know it yet. Let's do away with structures and systems of ministering to God that has been ineffective and get a hold of the untapped power that lies in us. Let Him reveal it to you, and in turn His glory will be revealed to this world. Live the revival.
What is that gonna be like? I want to part of this so bad!! To be one who is revealed as a son of God, and to know the glory that is going to be revealed to us. "For the creation waits with eager longing" why does it seem like we have to work so hard at being a christian? When we "witness" we use our latest technique or style from the newest revivalist. We are trying to hard. Why has being a christian been reduced to systems and functions? We have made following Christ another task we have in our lives, a duty. Paul said "creation waits with eager longing", we don't have to force it or push it. We just have to be, it's truly Christ in us not us in us and Christ or the Holy Spirit giving us a hand. You see some in the church have "figured out" the way to minister and bring people into the Kingdom of God. You can find it in many books and manuals, it's in 5 steps to witness, and cards we can hand out in a way for us to feel like we made a difference. Can I get an amen?!
It's not about numbers, making us feel good, adding people to our church so we "look" like we are doing something constructive. It's about living like Christ in everything we do, re-presenting Christ to this world. They desire it, even if they don't know it yet. Let's do away with structures and systems of ministering to God that has been ineffective and get a hold of the untapped power that lies in us. Let Him reveal it to you, and in turn His glory will be revealed to this world. Live the revival.
posted by Mr. Molina at 9:02 PM
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