Our goal in this season is to preach the Kingdom. Jesus preached how the kingdom of heaven is like. Also the Word says when you preach the gospel, signs, and wonders shall follow. I felt led to ask my friend to minister tonight by picking one parable that lines up with what the Lord is speaking to his heart. He ministered about the Camel going through the Eye of the Needle in a city. In this parable, Jesus dealt with the fact that we have to let everything go, for us to go after God . In this parable the Lord reveals how difficult it is for a rich person to enter the kingdom unless they let go of there need to have everything at all times. Not saying riches are bad. But can we let go of always needing them? Like they some how hold us up, or they give us some value? How about King David who worshiped the lord in his underwear. He had no problem stripping everything away, even though he had a kingdom on earth. Then began to minister to the kids about his testimony. How God rescues him and delivers him all the time. Instead of being addicted and lacking why not be addicted to having the fruits of the Spirit. To be addicted to love, joy, peace, etc. When he finished speaking I felt led to highlight a few key things that I seen the Lord doing as he spoke. One was the fact that we are on a path with God, not just a one day emotional encounter. Like the camel going through the needle in a city, its constant, not just one time. When he spoke about his testimony. He spoke it as though God continually broke him free of stuff, and continued to transform him.
For the First time in a long time I seen the kids in the room have a lot of faith. I seen that they were engaging with the fact that this is possible with them, even though they're in jail and not doing well. It appeared that they were thinking "wow this joy would be make my life better" and it was a little easier to let go of all the issues because, they were grabbing hold what God had for them. He finalized stating, as Jesus did, with man this is impossible but with God all things are possible.
I seen the Lord all over this night. I spoke to the kids that this is possible, that they could have faith in God not faith in themselves. It is impossible to please God without faith. Many people have faith not even having faith in God, and still overcome amazing obstacles because they believe. However when we believe in ourselves, we are limited because when we mess up we lose faith because we are not perfect however, if we put our faith in God he is perfect. He has a plan that goes way beyond our understanding. To mature each one of us, and that will be a light to others of who God looks like for them. So imagine if we really invested in everything God had for us. We would have faith in Him, and when we fall short He helps us overcome our weaknesses because He is strong.
As we were going to walk out, one of the kids asked if we could pray for them. I originally wasn't going to, in fear that they would forget what we spoke on, but I thought sure. What I heard earlier was that the Lord wanted us to preach the Gospel and that signs and wonders would follow. Specifically that we would preach about the Kingdom of God. Then it hit me while praying, and I called out a time for God to heal them. Every disease, addiction, relationship issue, diabetes, teeth issues, incurable diseases, and anything else that we didn't say. I was like the room was super charged with faith in their hearts. I could tell they were believing God to touch their life individually. Wow. what can I say. He did it. He always shows up. He loves those kids and us so much.
In Ministry, God heals and touches people all the time in spite of us. My doctrine or capabilities are limited. I am not perfect. But I do believe He can do whatever He wants to. All I have to do is see Him, recognize what God is doing, then speak it to others. We can have the most amazing messages and faith on our end, but that alone won't activate much in the people who are listening. The people receiving must have faith on their own. Many times, during ministry, we do whatever we have to do to get them in the best place possible to receive, and then preach what God wants us to say, so they don't miss out on what God has.
Like I said this is a online journal for me. But if you are reading this thanks. I appreciate it. Hopefully it blesses you. It blesses me to see God do His thing in the earth and the great mystery is that He wants to do it with us and in us.
We will continue preaching about the Kingdom and expect God to show up and minister to everyone who wants Him.
For the First time in a long time I seen the kids in the room have a lot of faith. I seen that they were engaging with the fact that this is possible with them, even though they're in jail and not doing well. It appeared that they were thinking "wow this joy would be make my life better" and it was a little easier to let go of all the issues because, they were grabbing hold what God had for them. He finalized stating, as Jesus did, with man this is impossible but with God all things are possible.
I seen the Lord all over this night. I spoke to the kids that this is possible, that they could have faith in God not faith in themselves. It is impossible to please God without faith. Many people have faith not even having faith in God, and still overcome amazing obstacles because they believe. However when we believe in ourselves, we are limited because when we mess up we lose faith because we are not perfect however, if we put our faith in God he is perfect. He has a plan that goes way beyond our understanding. To mature each one of us, and that will be a light to others of who God looks like for them. So imagine if we really invested in everything God had for us. We would have faith in Him, and when we fall short He helps us overcome our weaknesses because He is strong.
As we were going to walk out, one of the kids asked if we could pray for them. I originally wasn't going to, in fear that they would forget what we spoke on, but I thought sure. What I heard earlier was that the Lord wanted us to preach the Gospel and that signs and wonders would follow. Specifically that we would preach about the Kingdom of God. Then it hit me while praying, and I called out a time for God to heal them. Every disease, addiction, relationship issue, diabetes, teeth issues, incurable diseases, and anything else that we didn't say. I was like the room was super charged with faith in their hearts. I could tell they were believing God to touch their life individually. Wow. what can I say. He did it. He always shows up. He loves those kids and us so much.
In Ministry, God heals and touches people all the time in spite of us. My doctrine or capabilities are limited. I am not perfect. But I do believe He can do whatever He wants to. All I have to do is see Him, recognize what God is doing, then speak it to others. We can have the most amazing messages and faith on our end, but that alone won't activate much in the people who are listening. The people receiving must have faith on their own. Many times, during ministry, we do whatever we have to do to get them in the best place possible to receive, and then preach what God wants us to say, so they don't miss out on what God has.
Like I said this is a online journal for me. But if you are reading this thanks. I appreciate it. Hopefully it blesses you. It blesses me to see God do His thing in the earth and the great mystery is that He wants to do it with us and in us.
We will continue preaching about the Kingdom and expect God to show up and minister to everyone who wants Him.
Yes! Glory!
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ReplyDeletehaha brother. I didn't know you would get this.
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