On My Heart

Okay...So, I'm stepping out on a limb today and blogging some thoughts that have been in my head and on my heart for quite sometime. These are things God is speaking to me and I believe to be completely true about God's working on earth today and in the Christian life. You may or may not agree, but here goes...

1. I believe the fields are truly ripe for harvest because the Holy Spirit is real, relevant and at work in our world. Jn. 4: 34-38

2. I believe that the Holy Spirit is the only one who is relevant for every society and culture and that our own (the churches) ideas of relevancy for spiritual advancement of a people-group are void of power and a waste of time. Rev. 2:1-7

3. I believe the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues is not something that should be overlooked as a necessary component to the Christian life. Luke 3:16, Luke 24:49, Acts 4:33

4. I believe we are here on earth to do only the Lord's work. If this is not the believer's first and foremost focus, then I question the salvation of the one who calls himself a believer. Jn. 20:21, Lk. 4:18

5. Although God has given us all things for our enjoyment, I believe the Christian life is not so much about pleasure as it is sacrifice and suffering. Mk8:34, Lk14:27, Phil. 1:20-21

In other words, it's not about us. It's not about our agenda. It's not about our comfort, it's all about the advancement of the gospel. Being a Christian is not about going to or belonging to a church. Often times this seemingly righteous act can become all about you. How can we change that?
Thanks for listening!!!