I've been thinking over the last week or so... What is it we think God wants us to do? What should our mission be?
Heres what I think...
- We should be pursuing holiness, that is not sinning and full of love
- We should be aggressively evangelizing with the intent of the whole world getting saved
- We should be loving everyone with implications for social justice and social welfare
- We should be living incarnationally in poor suburbs
- We should be operating with the gifts of the Spirit (not just gifts that we've learned...)
- We should allow, encourage and empower everyone to participate in our mission
- We should be zealous in all we do
- We should be saturated in Bible study and prayer
I believe that our mission will not succeed if we try to do things on our own without the Spirit of God. And I believe the reason why we have not been accomplishing our mission is because we have not allowed the Spirit of God to do what He wants.
I believe there are many people who will disagree that we can be entirely sanctified, that everyone should accept Christ let alone try to convert them, that we drive out demons, heal the sick, raise the dead, and use/rely on the gifts of the Spirit!
I believe once we find some unity on these things we will see revival!
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5 comments:
hmmmmm......
Are we a doer or a talker?
We list 8 things - how many are we actually doing?
'Weeping prophet' - there's better things you could weep over... instead of seeking to cast doubt in the minds of people who are passionate and LIVING the mission!!!
Lets build each other UP in the faith guys!!!
Keep working on the lost Jamsie, your efforts put us all to shame!
hmmmmm.....
Didn't mean to cast doubt in the minds of people who are passionate and LIVING the mission!!!
Just thought that maybe ... there was hope - there was a place to connect - obviously not!
Please accept my deepest apology - you won't be bothered again!
This all sounds good but i do not see the things that you describe. Do you really accept others do you really want to see the world saved? What are your motives are they self driven or god driven? You've driven "Weeping prophet" off and i know when i've been among you, i was not accepted and was driven off. It's all good for those on the inside but how about those on the outer looking in.
Build each other up i would like to believe it is the case but find i must build up my own faith in god. I have turned back to those who are sinful for support because i find more there then in gods people sometimes and help them out where possible. I feel more accepted there even though you may detest there practices. But as Jesus dose not judge, i do not either, well try not to but find it is easier to fit in and the best place to do the most good.
If you truly accepted others you would build them up encourage those who need it instead of rejecting them. This is not aimed at anyone in particular. I just wish i was accepted by gods people so i can feel and see the complete change i have only ever heard and dreamed about. I believe you can do nothing but through gods saving power and grace. It is him one needs to put his trust and faith to get anywhere see revival and change. Jesus is the best God Bless you all. I am going to end it here because i think my words will be misinterpreted and losed.
thanks for commenting and being honest guys!
1) Weeping prophet- If you come out to plenty valley we're im ministering you will see all these things happening... All of them, although there is always room for improvement! Thats why I used the word "should"
You said "how many are we doing?" i dont know coz ur anonymous so I cant answer...
2) Thanks Jo for being encouraging!
3) anon sorry we've burnt you. give me a call and we'll work it out! thanks for being honest!
4) lastly, i want to emphasise the word i used in the main post, "SHOULD" Im not saying we're perfect, we need to get better and thats why i blog...
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