Living in a time of spiritual and political shift is precipitating an increasing desire for prophetic clarity among many in the body of Christ and in the nation. If you reduce this discussion down to the bottom line, here it is: either we hear and embrace the voice of God or we proceed without it and find ourselves depending upon the opinions of men. Since the opinions of men are varied and diverse, we end up with confusion. The paramount issue, it seems to me, is to discover and discern what the Lord God is saying and then seek the implementation of that Word. The season we are in now is being used of the Lord to press us to know Him more and to hear His voice more clearly. For many followers of Christ world-wide, there are two primary ways the word of the Lord comes to us. The first is through Scripture, i. e., the word written (graphe in the Greek NT). Here we find written eternal truths, eternal principles, and wise instructions for living a life that glorifies our Creator-Redeemer God and blesses people. All Scripture, from Genesis through the book of Revelation, points to Christ, the Living Word (Logos in the Greek NT). The second main way the word of the Lord comes to us is through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, i. e, when a word is released that directly impacts us at the moment of hearing it. (Rhema in the Greek NT). The Lord can also give us a rhema word through vlsions, dreams, angelic visitations, etc. However, all of these must not be disconnected from the written word and Living Word. In other words, the Spirit and the Bible are in accord and agreement. For example, if I am given a rhema word, that word must align with Scripture, the written Word, and express the Lord Jesus, the Living Word. As the sheep of His pasture, we learn to know the voice of our Shepherd. As part of a Living Church, we are spiritually connected to the Ascension Gifts of Christ (Ephesians 4:11) including the ministry office of the prophet. Our God is a speaking God: He speaks to us directly; He speaks to us through Scripture; He speaks to us though the prophets and other leaders; and He speaks to us through fellow believers in Christ. God seems to talk a lot. After all, He is called WORD! However, when there are times we are not hearing Him well, He wants us to seek Him all the more!
REGIONAL REFORMATION INSTITUTE IN MARIETTA, OHIO, APRIL 28-30
Theme: “REFORM—RECLAIM”
‘Navigating the significant emerging spiritual and political shift in America
Pastor Rodney Lord of Freedom Gate Church has invited us to the Mid-Ohio Valley for a significant gathering of the family and friends of FMCI.
You will be equipped in your Kingdom assignments as you hear and interact with outstanding leaders from the Church, the marketplace, and the civil government.
Go to www.fmci.org for registration and hotel information.
Jean and I will see you there!
‘Navigating the significant emerging spiritual and political shift in America
Pastor Rodney Lord of Freedom Gate Church has invited us to the Mid-Ohio Valley for a significant gathering of the family and friends of FMCI.
You will be equipped in your Kingdom assignments as you hear and interact with outstanding leaders from the Church, the marketplace, and the civil government.
Go to www.fmci.org for registration and hotel information.
Jean and I will see you there!
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