Israel Houghton once said, "Break my heart with the things that break YOUR heart." I know that GOD is absolutely passionate about souls. HE LOVES PEOPLE. Souls and the condition of their hearts matter to GOD. HE doesn't take it lightly, and neither should we. Amen.
I tell you, my heart groans within me to see the lost, the broken, the orphan, the widow, and the outcast come to Jesus. (With tears in my eyes) I just want to love them back to health and life with the love of Jesus🤗. LIVE!!! There are soooo many broken people. I can identify them, because I, too, was a broken vessel mended by the Father's love and grace. I know what it means to be picked up and held and resuscitated after a few almost moments of grave pain and despair throughout your life. Whoo... running👣👣👣!
God's love will come get you and refuse to let you go, even when you are feeling hopeless and helpless and even gasping for air. God's love will love you and enable you to give into the remedy of love which is Christ (John 3:16). You see, I know all too well the effects of pain and brokenness, but I also know the beauty of the Father's love; Abba Father, Daddy God. HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS. It is constant.
For days now my heart has had a continuous aching for the lost. I believe it's the Father's love maturing and growing within me. I want to see the oppressed go free! I have two totes full of journals, messages, and devotionals from my 7 years of being a senior pastor and 3 years of my own personal journey to healing, health and wholeness, compiled with truth, writings, inserts, precepts upon precepts on how God feels about His people, broken people and lost people coping with the aftermath of amputated dreams and hopes. Wow!!! (Again tears...ðŸ˜.) I hear you Holy Spirit. The Father's heart throbes tonight for his people. Mm... wow!
2Peter Amplified version says, "The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people's conception of slowness, but HE is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance. You see, God wants you to live and He has prepared a banquet just for you at His table in the kingdom of God. And Jesus spoke to them in parables (comparisons, stories used to illustrate and explain), saying, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son and sent his servants to summon those who are invited, Behold, I have prepared (made ready) my banquet; my bullocks and my fatty calves are killed, and everything is prepared; come to the wedding feast. But they were not concerned and paid no attention [they ignored and made light of the summons, treating it with contempt] and they went away-- one to his farm, another to his business, while the other seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and put them to death. [Hearing this] the king was infuriated; and he sent his soliders and put those muderers to death and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, The wedding [feast] is prepared, but those invited were not worthy. So go to the highways where they leave the city [where the main roads and those from the country end] and invite to the wedding feast as many as you find (seek out, look for, stumble upon, come across in eyes view or able to get one's attention by calling). And those servants went out on the crossroads and got together as many as they found, both bad and good, so [the room in which] the wedding feast [was held] was filled with guests.
Deuteronomy 10:17; 2Chronicles 19:7; and Romans 2:11, teaches us that God is not partial; He is not a respector of persons. God is fair and is not indifferent in favor. He loves all people of all races, nationalities, genders, status, (married, single, separated or divorced), rich or poor. HE loves us so much that not only did He send His Son Jesus to die for us, but God the Father got in on the action. 2Corinthians 5:19 Amplified Version says, "It was God [personally present] in Christ, reconciling and restoring the world to favor with Himself, not counting up and holding against [men] their trespasses [but cancelling them], and committing to us the message of reconciliation (of the restoration of favor).
That's right! God the Father was personally involved in our redemption on the cross. It was like GOD the Father, tirelessly hung there Himself and bore our sins. Wow!!! I must say, that right there is pretty awesome!!!
God finds us, identifies us through justification, cleanses and robes us through sanctification and equips us and then sends us out to win the lost, heal the sick and mend the hearts of the broken, when HE knows we are ready.
There is a prodigal in every family, the one bent on having their own way, until disaster strikes. Dum... dum... dum... dum. DUM!!! The one who frivolously spends on things that don't matter, on people who don't care and in places that will close their door when they find out they are broke or bankrupt.
We don't know how long the prodigal son was out there doing his thing in the world, but we do know that he was out there long enough to plunder His life's savings. He looked up and his friends were gone, the money was gone. He was jobless and homeless.
But at his lowest state of existence, he realized as great of a fall from grace he had, HE WAS NOT BEYOND REDEMPTION. Now you should shout right there. God's love redeems the fallen and gives hope to the worst of sinners. In the eyes of the Father, no one is beyond hope, not a Ruth, a Rahab, or ten brothers who would voluntarily betray their younger brother or a man named Matthew (Levi) who the Jews hated; a tax collector, given over to unjust weights. NO ONE!
God wants and loves all people and shows no difference between them. We who have been called to fulfill the great commission are instructed by Christ to go and do the same, without showing any kind of variance.
THE BIBLE SAYS, HOW BEAUTIFUL UPON THE MOUNTAINS ARE THE FEET OF HIM THAT BRINGETH GOOD TIDINGS, WHO PUBLISHES PEACE, WHO BRINGS GOOD TIDINGS OF GOOD, WHO PUBLISHES SALVATION, WHO SAYS TO ZION, YOUR GOD REIGNS (Isaiah 52:7 Amplified Version).
We are commissioned to be the hands and feet of Jesus. May our hearts burn passionately with His message, the same message that drove Jesus to the cross at calvary and brought Him back to life. That's WHO we preach and teach about. JESUS CHRIST FOREVER! OH HAIL, KING JESUS THE SAVIOR OF THE LOST.
Isn't that Good News? Yes, absolutley!
-Kingdom Building United-
(Promoting the Good News of Jesus Christ around the globe)
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
PIETISM
This morning, while I was asleep, I was suddenly awakened by the Holy Spirit whispering this word to me, "pietistic". The root word is pietism. Pietism was a 17th century religious movement originating in Germany in reaction to formation and intellectualism and stressing Bible study and personal devotional experience and practices; affection of devotion (Merriam-Webster>Dictionary). I have never heard this term in my 35.5 years of existence until today. I think God is so amazing on how He speaks to us!
"Pietism from the root word piety was an influential movement within Lutheranism that combined Luthern emphasis on Biblical doctrine with the Reformed emphasis on individual piety and living a vigorous Christian life."
"Pietistic frugality, humility, restraint, sense of duty and order has been strong culturally and religiously in Scandinavia. Pietism has had a tremendous impact worldwide, especially in North America and Europe." I believe American's in the Western church are still impacted by the properties of the Pietistic movement of Luthernaism. I know I am, when I think about it. I see it in my own life.
Martin Luther was a church activist who believed, as the Scriptures state, "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed (remorseful, shame-faced, himiliated, guilty), correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching the Word of Truth (2Timothy2:15/ Amplified Version).
Biblical Lesson #1- God'sWord is truth.
Biblical Lesson #2- Personal biblical devotion is necessary and encouraged.
Pietism originated with the work of Philipp Spener a Lutheran theologian whose emphasis on personal transformation through spiritual rebirth and renewal, individual devotion and piety laid the foundations for the movement. Now as I continue reading this article on Pietism I discover that God raised up certain people from various parts of Europe, male and female, to spread "the pietism movement" throughout various parts of Europe. I hear the Spirit of God saying to me that, "In this hour God is raising up individuals from different parts of North America and the earth to spearhead their culture in pietism (2Timothy 2:15)." As a result of knowing God's Word for ourselves we can and will have a greater impact on the culture, as ambassadors of God and His co-laborers in the fulfillment of the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20; 1Corinthians 3:9; 2Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 6:20).
Biblical Lesson #3: Pietism is responsible for the ministry work of the Evangelist (Acts 2:40-47, 8:14-17, 25, 26-40).
Now, in order for you to hear God in your time of personal devotion of the Scriptures, it is imperative that you cultivate an atmosphere to hear God and receive His truth. Many who are dull in their hearing, who are thick and impenetrable in their hearts can not receive the things of God, because they are spiritually degenerate and unregenerated. In order to effectively receive and grow in the things of God so that we can go we must purposefully put off the old nature of sin and be re-trained, re-programmed in our minds with biblical principles and put on a regenerate nature made in the image of God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:22-24; Jeremiah 4:3-4; 6:10; Matthew 13:15; Hebrews 5:11-12/ Amplified Version). GOD will urge us to study, but HE will not force us to study the Bible. He will, though, aid us in our time of devotion, relieving us of limitations and distractions to study, but WE must first put forth an effort. As I learned, You do it! Amen.
Bible Lesson #4- A regenerate nature is the nature of God.
Please Note: When we lack the consistency to study the Scriptures, we are conveying to God that we are disinterested in what He has to say. And saints, in God's book that's a BIG no, no! We must desire the sincere milk of God's Word and as we grow eat meat. As milk is for the bones (the bodies protection) and meat is for the muscles (producing free flowing movement and strength) so it is true concerning our spiritual growth. The milk of God's Word protects our movement in the Spirit as we grow up into Christ (Ephesians 4:15-16).
Jesus called twelve disciples to himself to separate them for the work of the ministry. Although they were called at the same time, together, their growth in the Scriptures and for the equipping of ministry was an individual calling. They all grew, but they grew on different levels, in different streams of ministry depending on their individual assignment. They had to possess a personal pietism for God and His Word.
Those who have deep pietism will have a greater impact when reaching the lost and teaching and equipping the saints in their Christianity. Why? They will possess greater impact, because the Word of God in their hearts permeates the soul, resulting in fortification in the total man (spirit, soul, and body). When trials and temptation come, because they are rooted in their devotion unto the Lord, they will be unmoved, disspelling the kingdom of darkness and illuminating and advancing the agenda of the kingdom of light.
JESUS, throughout the New Testament gospels would speak in parables. But why? HE did so to separate the seekers from the swindlers. I, also, believe that Jesus spoke in parables to spark in the seeker a seek for personal peitism.
Jesus spoke to the multitudes, but not all of the multitudes grasped the message of Jesus Christ. He who had ears to hear what the Spirit of Truth was communicating to the church bore fruit of that messsge. Just because you go to church and hear the gospel doesn't necessarily mean it is being applied. Our lives will bear witness of our seek. We can only go as far as our grow. Amen.
Biblical Lesson#5: Study! Study! Study! Study the Scriptures and fall head over heels in love with JESUS.
I encourage you to put your circumcised ear to the heart of God and allow Him to unlock historical accounts regarding the Bible with ONE WORD. For me it was pietistic. What is HE speaking to you? I learned pietism dated back all the way to 17th century. Wow!!! Remarkable! That's 4 centuries back y'all! Smh...
ONE WORD from God can unlock and release the movement of God over our days for generations to come. I believe now that is what GOD was conveying to me. He's unlocking pietism in our day. He is raising up a generation throughout the earth that will devote themselves to studying the Scritures; a generation willing to go deeper nonetheless into the matchless, presence of GOD.
Isn't that Good News? Good News to all pietisticals in pursuit of God on a mission to impact nations across the globe! Globetrotters addision.
KINGDOM BUILDING UNITED
(Promotingthe Good News of Jesus Christ around the globe)
"Pietism from the root word piety was an influential movement within Lutheranism that combined Luthern emphasis on Biblical doctrine with the Reformed emphasis on individual piety and living a vigorous Christian life."
"Pietistic frugality, humility, restraint, sense of duty and order has been strong culturally and religiously in Scandinavia. Pietism has had a tremendous impact worldwide, especially in North America and Europe." I believe American's in the Western church are still impacted by the properties of the Pietistic movement of Luthernaism. I know I am, when I think about it. I see it in my own life.
Martin Luther was a church activist who believed, as the Scriptures state, "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed (remorseful, shame-faced, himiliated, guilty), correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching the Word of Truth (2Timothy2:15/ Amplified Version).
Biblical Lesson #1- God'sWord is truth.
Biblical Lesson #2- Personal biblical devotion is necessary and encouraged.
Pietism originated with the work of Philipp Spener a Lutheran theologian whose emphasis on personal transformation through spiritual rebirth and renewal, individual devotion and piety laid the foundations for the movement. Now as I continue reading this article on Pietism I discover that God raised up certain people from various parts of Europe, male and female, to spread "the pietism movement" throughout various parts of Europe. I hear the Spirit of God saying to me that, "In this hour God is raising up individuals from different parts of North America and the earth to spearhead their culture in pietism (2Timothy 2:15)." As a result of knowing God's Word for ourselves we can and will have a greater impact on the culture, as ambassadors of God and His co-laborers in the fulfillment of the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20; 1Corinthians 3:9; 2Corinthians 5:20; Ephesians 6:20).
Biblical Lesson #3: Pietism is responsible for the ministry work of the Evangelist (Acts 2:40-47, 8:14-17, 25, 26-40).
Now, in order for you to hear God in your time of personal devotion of the Scriptures, it is imperative that you cultivate an atmosphere to hear God and receive His truth. Many who are dull in their hearing, who are thick and impenetrable in their hearts can not receive the things of God, because they are spiritually degenerate and unregenerated. In order to effectively receive and grow in the things of God so that we can go we must purposefully put off the old nature of sin and be re-trained, re-programmed in our minds with biblical principles and put on a regenerate nature made in the image of God in true righteousness and holiness (Ephesians 4:22-24; Jeremiah 4:3-4; 6:10; Matthew 13:15; Hebrews 5:11-12/ Amplified Version). GOD will urge us to study, but HE will not force us to study the Bible. He will, though, aid us in our time of devotion, relieving us of limitations and distractions to study, but WE must first put forth an effort. As I learned, You do it! Amen.
Bible Lesson #4- A regenerate nature is the nature of God.
Please Note: When we lack the consistency to study the Scriptures, we are conveying to God that we are disinterested in what He has to say. And saints, in God's book that's a BIG no, no! We must desire the sincere milk of God's Word and as we grow eat meat. As milk is for the bones (the bodies protection) and meat is for the muscles (producing free flowing movement and strength) so it is true concerning our spiritual growth. The milk of God's Word protects our movement in the Spirit as we grow up into Christ (Ephesians 4:15-16).
Jesus called twelve disciples to himself to separate them for the work of the ministry. Although they were called at the same time, together, their growth in the Scriptures and for the equipping of ministry was an individual calling. They all grew, but they grew on different levels, in different streams of ministry depending on their individual assignment. They had to possess a personal pietism for God and His Word.
Those who have deep pietism will have a greater impact when reaching the lost and teaching and equipping the saints in their Christianity. Why? They will possess greater impact, because the Word of God in their hearts permeates the soul, resulting in fortification in the total man (spirit, soul, and body). When trials and temptation come, because they are rooted in their devotion unto the Lord, they will be unmoved, disspelling the kingdom of darkness and illuminating and advancing the agenda of the kingdom of light.
JESUS, throughout the New Testament gospels would speak in parables. But why? HE did so to separate the seekers from the swindlers. I, also, believe that Jesus spoke in parables to spark in the seeker a seek for personal peitism.
Jesus spoke to the multitudes, but not all of the multitudes grasped the message of Jesus Christ. He who had ears to hear what the Spirit of Truth was communicating to the church bore fruit of that messsge. Just because you go to church and hear the gospel doesn't necessarily mean it is being applied. Our lives will bear witness of our seek. We can only go as far as our grow. Amen.
Biblical Lesson#5: Study! Study! Study! Study the Scriptures and fall head over heels in love with JESUS.
I encourage you to put your circumcised ear to the heart of God and allow Him to unlock historical accounts regarding the Bible with ONE WORD. For me it was pietistic. What is HE speaking to you? I learned pietism dated back all the way to 17th century. Wow!!! Remarkable! That's 4 centuries back y'all! Smh...
ONE WORD from God can unlock and release the movement of God over our days for generations to come. I believe now that is what GOD was conveying to me. He's unlocking pietism in our day. He is raising up a generation throughout the earth that will devote themselves to studying the Scritures; a generation willing to go deeper nonetheless into the matchless, presence of GOD.
Isn't that Good News? Good News to all pietisticals in pursuit of God on a mission to impact nations across the globe! Globetrotters addision.
KINGDOM BUILDING UNITED
(Promotingthe Good News of Jesus Christ around the globe)
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
The Power of Intercession
Esther 8---Decree a thing and it shall be for all to see. The KING (our GOD) has declared it!
Decree a Thing, oh KING
This right here made possible will bless generations to come. Hallelujah! Whole nations depend on this tangible decree of a reversed decision. Our generations will walk in victory, when they have the KINGS decree signed, sealed and delivered to pass on from generation to generation. Wouldn't you agree? It is this decree that not only saved Israel as a nation but blessed them as well. It will create a peace of mind and liberation from persecution, death, oppression and limitation! God can do anything but fail. Do you believe that?
Trust God to fight for you in your health, money, purpose, relationships, society, government, etc.
Think about it. Our world system is ran on paperwork. When the doctor admits or releases you, or a job or even a school, what do they give you? That's right admittance or release papers. You can't go free or leave a place or state of being until you receive papers showing your release. Right? Well, in the kingdom of God it is the same way. We see this in Hebrews 10:9 and also in Esther 8. Satan, backs up when we speak, but the reason Satan fled from Jesus is because JESUS had written records, stating "IT IS WRITTEN (Matthew 4:1-11)."
Relentless Intercession
When Esther and her people were between a rock and a hard place, she petitioned God through prayer and fasting to turn a hard thing and because she believed God in resilence and courage and moved in obedience to Mordecai and her Jewish convictions to believe God, God turned a difficult sitation around that would have annihilated an entire nation of people (God's people), and the king sent out a written decree securing their lives, homes, families, money, and security. When you are in the hot seat, just run to God and allow him to equip you to be a intercessor for your people. WOW!!! I never thought about that, Esther was an intecessor. Hmm...
The Bible says, Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in the time of need (Hebrews 4:16 KJV). And that is exactly what Esther did on behalf of herself and her people. SHE WAS AN INTECESSOR. She was one who knew how to weep between the altar and the porch. I believe she was diligent and focused while praying, willing to cut off distractions. The Bible says, she prayed and fasted for 3 days and 3 nights (Esther 4:16-17, 5:1).
In this hour God is raising up queens and women of power and authority who love God and God's people and will intercede on their behalf. Esther was selfless proclaiming, "If I perish, I perish!" (Esther 4:16.) Selfless and bold in the face of danger is the character of a true queen which she was and a woman of God.
Yes, she was a believer but she was a woman of governmental power and she wasn't impulsive. She relied on God to give her direction and was willing to tarry and travail in the presence of God before approaching her husband, the king of Persia. Esther was a fair and beautiful woman the Bible says in Esther 2:7, but I don't think that alone is what turned the heart of the king. I believe it was because she put GOD first by praying and fasting and also Israel, her people.
She overcame her fear noted in Esther 4:10-11. It's not that we, like Esther, don't confront fear, because we do, but there is a driving force called the Holy Spirit that gives us power throughout our lives to experience victory over our adversaries. The Bible teaches us not to avenge ourselves, but rather walk in love and allow Him the space to repay (Romans 12:9-21). We are also encouraged not to devour one another. If we do that, we are as the heathens.
No! We are not barbaric. We are royalty. We are priest. We are intecessors.
One "Anointed Decision"
Esther wore the crown on her head to move in authority and power, but she wore the heart and cry of her people in her heart. And out of the abundance of her heart her mouth spoke forth intercession. When we put other's well being before our own, God in turn will reward us on a job, in our relationships, finances, health, etc. God will turn it, if you dare to believe and audaciously confront the powers of the enemy in the strength and the wisdom of God. Trust God in everything you face and HE will turn it around for the good of all those impacted by one decision. Trust the anointed decision of the KING. Oh hail, to the KING!!!
Our nation, homes, schools, financial and educational institution's, the church and even we, individually are under attack, but GOD WILL, IS AND HAS TURNED our lives around all because of an anointed, godly decision to stand for truth, justice and a people that were important to her and God.
Isn't that Good News? Yes, Good News indeed!
KINGDOM BUILDING UNITED
(Promoting the Good News of Jesus Christ around the globe)
Decree a Thing, oh KING
This right here made possible will bless generations to come. Hallelujah! Whole nations depend on this tangible decree of a reversed decision. Our generations will walk in victory, when they have the KINGS decree signed, sealed and delivered to pass on from generation to generation. Wouldn't you agree? It is this decree that not only saved Israel as a nation but blessed them as well. It will create a peace of mind and liberation from persecution, death, oppression and limitation! God can do anything but fail. Do you believe that?
Trust God to fight for you in your health, money, purpose, relationships, society, government, etc.
Think about it. Our world system is ran on paperwork. When the doctor admits or releases you, or a job or even a school, what do they give you? That's right admittance or release papers. You can't go free or leave a place or state of being until you receive papers showing your release. Right? Well, in the kingdom of God it is the same way. We see this in Hebrews 10:9 and also in Esther 8. Satan, backs up when we speak, but the reason Satan fled from Jesus is because JESUS had written records, stating "IT IS WRITTEN (Matthew 4:1-11)."
Relentless Intercession
When Esther and her people were between a rock and a hard place, she petitioned God through prayer and fasting to turn a hard thing and because she believed God in resilence and courage and moved in obedience to Mordecai and her Jewish convictions to believe God, God turned a difficult sitation around that would have annihilated an entire nation of people (God's people), and the king sent out a written decree securing their lives, homes, families, money, and security. When you are in the hot seat, just run to God and allow him to equip you to be a intercessor for your people. WOW!!! I never thought about that, Esther was an intecessor. Hmm...
The Bible says, Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in the time of need (Hebrews 4:16 KJV). And that is exactly what Esther did on behalf of herself and her people. SHE WAS AN INTECESSOR. She was one who knew how to weep between the altar and the porch. I believe she was diligent and focused while praying, willing to cut off distractions. The Bible says, she prayed and fasted for 3 days and 3 nights (Esther 4:16-17, 5:1).
In this hour God is raising up queens and women of power and authority who love God and God's people and will intercede on their behalf. Esther was selfless proclaiming, "If I perish, I perish!" (Esther 4:16.) Selfless and bold in the face of danger is the character of a true queen which she was and a woman of God.
Yes, she was a believer but she was a woman of governmental power and she wasn't impulsive. She relied on God to give her direction and was willing to tarry and travail in the presence of God before approaching her husband, the king of Persia. Esther was a fair and beautiful woman the Bible says in Esther 2:7, but I don't think that alone is what turned the heart of the king. I believe it was because she put GOD first by praying and fasting and also Israel, her people.
She overcame her fear noted in Esther 4:10-11. It's not that we, like Esther, don't confront fear, because we do, but there is a driving force called the Holy Spirit that gives us power throughout our lives to experience victory over our adversaries. The Bible teaches us not to avenge ourselves, but rather walk in love and allow Him the space to repay (Romans 12:9-21). We are also encouraged not to devour one another. If we do that, we are as the heathens.
No! We are not barbaric. We are royalty. We are priest. We are intecessors.
One "Anointed Decision"
Esther wore the crown on her head to move in authority and power, but she wore the heart and cry of her people in her heart. And out of the abundance of her heart her mouth spoke forth intercession. When we put other's well being before our own, God in turn will reward us on a job, in our relationships, finances, health, etc. God will turn it, if you dare to believe and audaciously confront the powers of the enemy in the strength and the wisdom of God. Trust God in everything you face and HE will turn it around for the good of all those impacted by one decision. Trust the anointed decision of the KING. Oh hail, to the KING!!!
Our nation, homes, schools, financial and educational institution's, the church and even we, individually are under attack, but GOD WILL, IS AND HAS TURNED our lives around all because of an anointed, godly decision to stand for truth, justice and a people that were important to her and God.
Isn't that Good News? Yes, Good News indeed!
KINGDOM BUILDING UNITED
(Promoting the Good News of Jesus Christ around the globe)
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