We are in the last day of our weekend conference with David Sliker from IHOP-KC. It has been a very interesting time in the presence of the Lord, a time of refreshing with times of testing mixed in. It seems that whenever the Spirit of God moves in a meeting everyone gets touched, either with a release from some bondage to greater freedom or a tightening of some religious ideas that could lead to offense. This will work in all of us at some level in different ways and at different times. The main question we must ask ourselves is "Do I want God?"
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"And blessed is [he], whosoever shall not be offended in me." Luk 7:23
This was spoken to John's disciples by Jesus after mentioning the great miracles He was performing that announce who He is. When asked if He is the One Jesus basically said look at the power I'm moving in. When God moves in power, doubt and offense stand up as well. Jesus does what He wants to do and we must check our own hearts above anything else. We are not to judge another mans servant.
God is moving in power!!! Let us not stand on the sidelines harboring offense because we think we know the manner an ways in which God is supposed to do something. Are people set free? Is the ministry of Jesus magnified? Is this real? Does the deliverance last or is this a pattern? And so our questioning goes. Are you the one we are expecting or is there another? The questions of judgment always extend toward others while the questions of righteousness always extend toward God. Instead of asking "Is that really God over there?" maybe we can say "God do what You will in me."
You all have worth in the Kingdom of God because He fashioned You for His purposes. You exist for no other reason. He is setting You a place at the table and sending you an invitation to sup with Him, come and dine. His banner over us is love. Let's receive and give love in Jesus name and leave the rest alone. Offense is a choice, just say "NO!!!".
Bless you all. Amen.
