Talk Talk Talk

   I have been thinking lately. I know, before you say it, I am fine. I did not hurt myself too bad by thinking. But over the last year or so we have seen some incredible things in class. We have seen an amazing growth from 20 to 70 people. We have seen God work in some amazing ways. He has given people visions, moved people to stand up and give their testimonies, and even healed people in His name. It brings to mind a scripture, "But if I do His work, believe in the evidence of the miraculous works I have done, even if you don't believe me." ( John 10:38) We have all seen these amazing movements of the Holy Spirit and have acknowledge His presence among us and within our church. It is an amazing time in our church and it is His timing and grace that allows us to be aware of His works. We have been talking about the Holy Spirit for the previous year, then moved to talking about stepping out of the boat, and are now talking about outliving our lives. We have been doing a lot of talking. I really feel that the Holy Spirit is banging on our door wanting to unleash His power on all of us involved in this church, in this class, and everyone in this area. I have had this very strong feeling lately that we have been talking for a long time but that we are holding the Spirit back by our lack of action. I think that it is a problem for all of us. I know that we talk the talk but we are not walking the walk. It is easy for us to meet on Sundays and discuss the Truth of God, but when it comes to obeying the Word, we seem to leave that up to someone else. I am not writing this about anyone more than I am about me. I know that it is easy to walk out those church doors and step back into our comfortable, routine, and predictiable daily lives. We don't want to change anything that might jeopordize our predictable days. We don't want to change anything that might require God to come through for us. We might believe the promises He makes, but really stepping out on that belief is a whole other level of belief, that we want to be at, but don't want to reach. In acting this way I truly believe we are limiting the power of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:1) "And when the day of Pentecost came, they were all with one accord in one place." In One Accord. They were all together, in agreement, in one mind, focused on Jesus, and ready to obey their King. I believe that when we are ready to obey that He will truly began to show us His Glory, His Power, His Love. Let's stop talking. Let's start believing what we are saying to each other every week. Let's start believing God at His Word. Let's start getting out of the boat together and be ready to obey our Lord. Let's be willing to step out on faith and trust that when we do things that put us in a position that requires God to come through for us, He gladly keeps His promises.

John

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