A few years ago I was asked by my Pastor to fill-in for him at a Missionary breakfast, I was told by him that the theme was ( Serving this present age, transforming the family through Christian service)
I was excited about it, until he gave me the Scripture they wanted me to use, I cant remember the scripture off hand but I know that it didn’t fit the theme. The closer I got to the day of the breakfast, the more the Holy Spirit spoke to me about the Scripture.
I wanted to be obedient to what was asked of me, but I wanted to be obedient to the Holy Spirit . The closer the day approached the more I ached about the Scripture. Anyway the Lord led me to call the Host and explain what I was feeling, and thank God the door was opened to me to preach what God had given me.
The day came and for that topic I used 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Three questions came to mind. 1. What will it take to serve this present age? Love 2. What will it takes for Christians of today to affect this age? Seasoning 3. .How can we transform the family? The Holy Spirit
We need the same love for people that God had
(Agape Love) The kind of love that shows a unlovable world that someone cares for them despite their unwillingness to love.
The kind of love that is not geared to selfish gain. The kind of love that shows compassion for the needy , no matter how needy they might be. We need Seasoning , letting the world know that , it’s still some flavor in this bitter world of hatred and pride. We have to remember that, "we are the salt of the earth", and if the salt loses it’s flavor , How will it be salted? We need to be seasoned like accent flavor to Chicken! Like a hot Apple pie with Cinnamon and sugar. We need it in order to have some true flavor in this mean old world. We need real Seasoning, and not a diabetic Diet! We need the Power of the holy Spirit, to transform or family into Spiritual giants! We can do this by showing the John 3:16 of the Bible We have to show it in our homes, schools and even at the Wall-Mart!
We have to live it! Breath it, and know it for ourselves!
To do all of this ! We must have the Power of the Holy Spirit
"Yes my brothers and sister John 3: 16 is what we need, and we need this today"
I leave you with the words of Watchman Nee,
“Before we reach a mature spiritual walk, we usually view our natural talents as harmless and profitable in kingdom service, even though the work done by relying on our natural abilities does not impart the life of the Holy Spirit to others. Usually it is not until after the fact we discover this fact - that all our natural efforts are futile in spiritual matters-that we are finally willing to acknowledge how inadequate our natural abilities are, and how necessary it is that we seek greater divine power. How many there are who proclaim the Cross in there own natural strength!”
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