Stewarding the word of the Lord.
Isaiah 61:1“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord hath anointed Me to preach good tidings unto the meek. He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound,
What is the purpose of the ministry? Just like reading the Bible, ministry is about getting to know the author of the word. Many leaders read and teach sermons from a fallen man's perspective, rather than the redemptive position in Christ. It is a sad reality that many Christians don’t live what they read. I often asked myself, do we truly believe every word of God? To understand the scriptures, we must set aside theology that limits us from embracing the renewed man.
Becoming the epistle of Jesus Christ is a topic not widely discussed in the Body of Christ. We often get excited about sermons that speak to our circumstances, but rarely take the necessary steps to make the changes to receive the blessings available to us. The Holy Spirit transforms us from the inside out, making the word of God come alive in and through us. The process of rebirth is exciting. It is the most incredible experience of every believer’s life.
Yet many struggle to experience the abundant life in Christ due to teachings that take focus off God instead of pointing people to God. The early teachers of the Gospel performed miracles, signs, and wonders not because they were better than we are. They demonstrated God's power and taught new converts how to live in light of the finished work of Christ. Sermons were focused on God, not satan. Scripture tells us Jesus could not do miracles in many towns because of their unbelief. Today, is no different.
Hebrews 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
Many Christians don’t get to experience the benefits of salvation due to unbelief. Jesus explained this extraordinary experience to a Pharisee by the name of Nicodemus. What is born of the spirit is spirit. Until Jesus becomes our new reality, there can’t be manifestation. Religion has replaced relationship. The truth is that there are more Pharisees and Sadducees in the church today. The study has a way out of intimacy and wonders why there are no manifestations of the glory of God.
The problem is that leaders still teach based on works rather than rest. By doing so, they have left people confused, leaving many disappointed in this big God who wounds them more than the world they came from. Although reading the word of God is essential to our Christian walk, engaging the Holy Spirit is even more powerful. He brings clarity to the scriptures and teaches us to enter into the rest Jesus provided for us. The Spirit of God is our helper. He is within us. We are the temple of the power of God.
Jesus gave us full access to the throne room of God. The sad truth is that many don’t utilize that privilege. They go through their leaders. Leaders are important. The relationship with God is better. The Holy Spirit is with us every millisecond of the day. The Holy Spirit is the evidence of the finished work of Christ. Believers continue to strive because we lack understanding that Jesus completed the work. We are one with God through Christ. The first step is believing that you are a son like the leaders who teach you. They are no more special than you are. The second step is practicing those rights. Test your belief. God literally said to put Him to the test. Belief and actions work hand in hand.
17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Saints, we are all high priests in the kingdom of God. God restored that order through the person of Jesus Christ. After repentance, turning away from old practices and developing an individual relationship with God is essential. The word of God constantly reminds us of God's faithfulness from Genesis to the book of Revelation. God created man for communion with Him. Man rejected God, and God restores them to Himself. God is not the problem; we are. Our lack of understanding covenant is the problem.
Ministry is a gift to the church. It is not a mediator. We all have different administrations to point others to Christ. We are anointed to preach the good news, heal the brokenhearted, and set captives free. That is the reason for the ministry. Is that not what Jesus’s ministry was about? It was to give sight to the blind. The calling is to live what we are assigned to do. To be about our Father’s business. We are called to embody the godhead and influence the earth with heavenly culture.
The church must build on the doctrine of the Apostles and prophets, because it is Jesus’s standard. Jesus set the foundation and clear instructions to follow. Where the church has strayed, we need to bring awareness to call the body back to alignment. There are many false leaders leading people away from the truth. Our message is bold: turn back to God. Satan is getting too much attention when he is already defeated.
18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Leaders, we are not raising weak Christians in the body of Christ. We are training a nation of people rescued from darkness to walk in light. They were living in a dimension of darkness; they were blind, they were dull. They are children of the light; they need guidance, clarity, and sharpness. Light adds speed, movement, and success. They need to be aware that they are no longer in darkness.
Believers must be taught to operate from the dimension Jesus is in. The kingdom of God is within every blood-bought child of God. They are not under the rule of the kingdom of darkness anymore. The penalty of sin is not the inheritance of the children of God. Abundance is. Prosperity is. In the Kingdom of God, we are under the rule of Jesus Christ. In His kingdom, we access faith, hope, and love. We function by mercy, justice, and faith. God promised that He would provide from His abundance.
People of God, it is time to shift from the old mindset to the mind of God. Let there be light in your mind, body, soul, marriage, relationships, finances, and ministry. Command ignorance to flee. God said I will direct your path. It is time to expose the demonic agenda to rob believers of heavenly experiences on earth. The enemy has created a false perspective, and I refuse to adapt to it. Anyone under my tutelage will also come out of deception and into the marvelous light of God.
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
What causes an increase in our capacity for more responsibility?
Darkness and light have no covenant. Light has come. Darkness generates sin, shame, and condemnation. Light reveals peace, joy, and rest in the Holy Spirit. We can’t be confused in Christ. We are of a kingdom that can not fail. We have come from defeat to victory. God promised to redeem what was stolen and covered by darkness. Salvation stage reignited our spirit, and revelation increases our capacity to handle power.
The only answer to that question is exposure to truth. We do not serve a weak God. We must agree with what God has already spoken concerning us to see His plans unfold in our lives. God’s vision for us did not end at Calvary; it began there. The creator of heaven and earth invites us to be his testimony on the earth. He invites us to prove his word is true.
The only thing holding us back is ourselves. One simple decision takes us from hearing about God to experiencing Him. We must test our faith. Why do we believe in God? Let us become a people who test everything we have learned about God and put it to the test. Healing is ours. Provision is ours. Success in all things is ours. God wants to become real to you and me as He was to the men and women in the Old Testament. He wants us to experience Him for ourselves as the early church did.
20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
A consecrated man or woman bears fruit. There is always evidence of God’s working in our vessel. God is not far from us. He is closer than a spouse and best friend. Abba is waiting on us to surrender to the process of renewing our minds, healing our souls, and restoring the years we lost due to the loss of knowledge. Our walk with God is progressive; it is not instant.
God’s will for us is good. Infants can only handle milk. As they grow, their organs can handle solid food. This is also true for our walk with Christ. We grow to digest more solid teachings at the different stages of our development. Our minds can’t contain too much information all at once. Trying to understand God logically limits us in many ways. The Lord knows when we are ready for heavy lifting.
May we allow our Father to reveal Himself to you as you grow. Stay clear of teaching that makes us more aware of the enemy and allows the Holy Spirit to guide us to teachings that strengthen our faith and experiences with God. Today, Yeshua is saying, if you are ready, let’s go deeper. I am excited for the testimonies you will have moving forward.
