This past week, the reality of eternity has deeply been pressed into my spirit. My Grandpa passed away this last Friday, February 20th. In addition, I have had a number of prophetic encounters about signs and wonders in recent weeks. It's all about eternity breaking into space and time. Are we ready for it?
One thing I really appreciate about the Baptist theological stream is their burning desire for evangelism and soul-winning. I went to Bethel College and Seminary for a season and one of their strengths is the emphasis on personal evangelism.
On a personal level, the only thing that is equally glorious to a fiery heart for Jesus is a fire starter who sets other people on fire with love for Jesus.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Valentine's day
Since personal ads are sort of funny and cute; Here's mine:
Wanted: Relatively young woman who radically loves Jesus and is pursuing the prophetic spirit. Loves to live out the Sermon on the Mount Lifestyle. Preferrably able to lead worship. Loves God's purpose in the nations of the earth. Knows that she will most likely suffer and even be martyred for preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom.
Wanted: Relatively young woman who radically loves Jesus and is pursuing the prophetic spirit. Loves to live out the Sermon on the Mount Lifestyle. Preferrably able to lead worship. Loves God's purpose in the nations of the earth. Knows that she will most likely suffer and even be martyred for preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom.
Prophetic training lesson 1: RECIEVE MORE!!!
This morning we had a healing and prophetic training with IHOP-KC.
God interrupted our training to send a wave of refreshing. People were out laughing under the anointing of the Spirit.
I guess the lesson of this morning:
Step 1 to effective prophetic and healing ministry: RECIEVE MORE!!!!
(My stomach hurts from the whole joy thing...hee hee...ha...ha...)
By the way, the REVIVAL WATCH for IHOP-KC is now in effect!
God interrupted our training to send a wave of refreshing. People were out laughing under the anointing of the Spirit.
I guess the lesson of this morning:
Step 1 to effective prophetic and healing ministry: RECIEVE MORE!!!!
(My stomach hurts from the whole joy thing...hee hee...ha...ha...)
By the way, the REVIVAL WATCH for IHOP-KC is now in effect!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Fear of the LORD part 3
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. I am so thankful to Jesus that I will be standing in awe of God's goodness and mercy forever. Even today, God has begun to reveal the deep things of wisdom on why I went through such a painful ordeal in 2008. God's leadership is magnificent!
In writing a book I hope (by the grace of God) to publish, I was recalling an prophetic encounter I received in 2004 about the nation of Israel. God gave me a specific commission and I was terrified!
It was not a terrifying thing that if I failed, I would burn in hell forever. It was terrifying to me because 1.) I was in awe of God's kindness and goodness and 2.) God had asked me to do something that really meant something important to Him. I was trembling with the fear of the LORD.
It was a similar feeling to a novice violin player being handed a Stradivarius violin and being asked to play a piece. However, it was something far more precious- God was sharing with me part of His dream for Israel and he was telling me to carry it in prayer!
I was terrified because I know my own propensity to sin and "veer off" into error. Meanwhile, God was sharing something precious with me that he wanted me to serve Him in. I was "terrified" because I might fail the One I love so deeply. I was trembling under the Fear of the LORD where perfect love and perfect fear met and kissed each other.
My prayer is that many would be found worthy and invited into loving Jesus by handling with Him what is deeply sacred.
In writing a book I hope (by the grace of God) to publish, I was recalling an prophetic encounter I received in 2004 about the nation of Israel. God gave me a specific commission and I was terrified!
It was not a terrifying thing that if I failed, I would burn in hell forever. It was terrifying to me because 1.) I was in awe of God's kindness and goodness and 2.) God had asked me to do something that really meant something important to Him. I was trembling with the fear of the LORD.
It was a similar feeling to a novice violin player being handed a Stradivarius violin and being asked to play a piece. However, it was something far more precious- God was sharing with me part of His dream for Israel and he was telling me to carry it in prayer!
I was terrified because I know my own propensity to sin and "veer off" into error. Meanwhile, God was sharing something precious with me that he wanted me to serve Him in. I was "terrified" because I might fail the One I love so deeply. I was trembling under the Fear of the LORD where perfect love and perfect fear met and kissed each other.
My prayer is that many would be found worthy and invited into loving Jesus by handling with Him what is deeply sacred.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
The Fear of the LORD part 2
Last post began to I talk about the Fear of the LORD. At its beginning level it's being afraid of sinning against the LORD because otherwise something bad might happen to us. As little children, we hopefully learn what it means to "fear our parents" like this because we don't want to encounter something painful.
However, there are deeper dimensions of the Fear of the LORD. To "fear" something also means to stand in awe of something or in this case someone. Isaiah was one who was consumed by the Fear of the LORD because of who He encountered- the Holy One of Israel.
Meditation on what God did to save us should cause the Fear of God to rise up within us. What he did for us is awe-inspiring in its severity and beauty. It takes a pursuit of 100% obedience and love for Jesus to begin to understand His pursuit and love for us. God's love is awe-inspiring and terribly awesome. Therefore I fear the LORD.
However, there are deeper dimensions of the Fear of the LORD. To "fear" something also means to stand in awe of something or in this case someone. Isaiah was one who was consumed by the Fear of the LORD because of who He encountered- the Holy One of Israel.
Meditation on what God did to save us should cause the Fear of God to rise up within us. What he did for us is awe-inspiring in its severity and beauty. It takes a pursuit of 100% obedience and love for Jesus to begin to understand His pursuit and love for us. God's love is awe-inspiring and terribly awesome. Therefore I fear the LORD.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Fear of the LORD part 1
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7)
The fear of the LORD is one of the least talked about things in the Church. How could a God of love want us to fear Him? Meanwhile, we wonder why sin is running rampant in the Church (let alone the world). Is there something we are missing? I think so!
At the elementary levels, the Fear of the LORD is about punishment. The worst "punishment" the LORD can give us is to let us have our self-centered way without restraints. If we track the progression of sin in Genesis 3-6; It begins with self-centeredness at the expense of God and others. Self-centeredness and selfish conceit invariably lead to bitterness. Bitterness invariably leads to hatred which is the seedbed for murder.
Once murder is in the heart, it erupts through words (character assassination) and actions. Cain murdered his brother Abel. Lamech murdered, and then justified doing it to other people who "hurt us" (psychologically, emotionally, or physically). Genesis 6 gives us a picture of a world filled with hatred, violence, and murder in the days of Noah.
We need the judgments of God in our midst! When the judgments of God are in our midst, at least people are afraid to openly do wrong (and it gives us more time for God to change the heart). I don't know how many times the fear of God's eternal judgment has stopped me from doing things that are really foolish. We need the Fear of the LORD deep in our lives and society.
The beginning of the fear of the LORD is self-centered and that we don't want to experience the judgment of God for our sin. However, there is much more available!
The fear of the LORD is one of the least talked about things in the Church. How could a God of love want us to fear Him? Meanwhile, we wonder why sin is running rampant in the Church (let alone the world). Is there something we are missing? I think so!
At the elementary levels, the Fear of the LORD is about punishment. The worst "punishment" the LORD can give us is to let us have our self-centered way without restraints. If we track the progression of sin in Genesis 3-6; It begins with self-centeredness at the expense of God and others. Self-centeredness and selfish conceit invariably lead to bitterness. Bitterness invariably leads to hatred which is the seedbed for murder.
Once murder is in the heart, it erupts through words (character assassination) and actions. Cain murdered his brother Abel. Lamech murdered, and then justified doing it to other people who "hurt us" (psychologically, emotionally, or physically). Genesis 6 gives us a picture of a world filled with hatred, violence, and murder in the days of Noah.
We need the judgments of God in our midst! When the judgments of God are in our midst, at least people are afraid to openly do wrong (and it gives us more time for God to change the heart). I don't know how many times the fear of God's eternal judgment has stopped me from doing things that are really foolish. We need the Fear of the LORD deep in our lives and society.
The beginning of the fear of the LORD is self-centered and that we don't want to experience the judgment of God for our sin. However, there is much more available!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Another GBF and Revival watch coming for KC
I'm sitting here writing in the midst of another Global Bridegroom Fast.
So far the prayer meetings have primarily focused on the release of apostolic power with miraculous signs and wonders confirming the Gospel. The prophetic evidence is mounting in my own life and another REVIVAL WATCH will likely be "issued" this summer.
Recently, the Holy Spirit has been increasing the prayer burden related to Psalm 28. That I now understand the connection of this passage with the healing anointing is a sign to me.
So far the prayer meetings have primarily focused on the release of apostolic power with miraculous signs and wonders confirming the Gospel. The prophetic evidence is mounting in my own life and another REVIVAL WATCH will likely be "issued" this summer.
Recently, the Holy Spirit has been increasing the prayer burden related to Psalm 28. That I now understand the connection of this passage with the healing anointing is a sign to me.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)