“But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”
Acts 4:19-20 KJV
For I cannot but speak the things which I have seen and heard!!!
Three years ago I was introduced to The Power of Forgiveness ministry.
I read for myself in The Word of God the commandment to forgive and chose to take God at His Word.
I confessed and repented of my sins of unforgiveness, bitterness and judgements, that I had held in my heart since my youth and God delivered me from my bondage. He healed me! I didn't make excuses. I humbled myself, laying down my pride. I had tried already, everything the world had to offer (to no avail) and having nothing to lose, I chose God! I chose to believe on Him! I chose to take Him at His Word! And He showed Himself trustworthy! Everything He promised I received! I am not special. He is no respecter of persons, if He will do for one - He will do for all.
The difference is obedience. I humbled myself! I acknowledged my sins and confessed to a brother and sister (James 5:16) my sins of unforgiveness, judgements, fornication, adultery, drug addiction; and have continued (in the subsequent years) to confess every sin God has revealed to me; that lay hidden in my heart. As He's "peeled my onion", layer by layer, He's cleaned me up! I was nothing, "a zero"! I had nothing to lose; I couldn’t get any lower. What pride? What stature in the church? Praise God, I was not a Pharisee! I was just the beggar at the gate yelling for Jesus! And He healed me!!! And I have to shout it from the rooftops!
Today, like in the early church, the enemy tries to divide. He causes dissensions at every opportunity and envy and gossip are his greatest tools! When a church is praying for revival, unity is paramount! Divide the church, no revival! Deception of motive: instead of looking at their own hearts the people look at everyone else! Distractions at every turn, keeping their eyes off the prize! Excuses of their own behavior; pointing fingers at scapegoats! The future indeed looks dim! However God IS in control and revival comes - in individual hearts!
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
John 14:1 KJV
“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” Acts 20:29-32 KJV
God is still speaking through His Word to encourage the faithful! He is still speaking through brothers and sisters who are faithful to obedience! He is still God and He is still on His Throne! He will have His way in those who are submitted to Him!
Do not harden your hearts! Repent and be changed! He is able to perform all He has promised! He is all we need!
He IS all!
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 10/2/14
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