It seems these days that if one joins a local fellowship they soon are placed into positions of service from being involved in the prayer ministry, to the prophetic ministry and in many other positions. Of course there is training, however the training is pretty class 101 and basic. I've become concerned about this because it seems that church membership seems to be the driving force behind this process. The concerning part is that people are placed into positions and ministry prior to spending time in the Word of God. Therefore, how can they minister the kingdom of God, the Word of Truth or counsel people according to the word of God? Further, what of Satan and the demonic forces that wage war against the saints, being the church? How can a church member put on the very armor of God if they haven't studied the scriptures?, therefore becoming prey to the attacks of the enemy.
Just recently a well respected member of the church that I attend shared with us that God takes her throughout the universe, that she's seen Pluto, Venus, mars and the milky way. OK. Another woman shared with us that God takes care of her sexual needs to include orgasms. Interesting. I could go on with stories and encounters with God that are not only unscriptural, but also just flat out off the wall. Would you want someone with these belief systems praying over you, prophesying over you or counseling you? I sure don't.
My point being that it seems that personal experiences, personal beliefs, personal applications and the entertainment of such are taking precedents over the word of God at times. Within such, I feel that the very true and sure foundation, even the teachings of the apostles are placed on the back burner thereby weakening the church and God's Will for the church. You see, God's Word and only God's Word is a lamp unto our feet. The word of God is the sure foundation of the church and when the word of God is compromised, the foundation of the church shifts from the sure foundation to sand. One might say that the word of God continues forth, that even today God's Words are being spoken through the Holy Spirit, prophets and the prophetic ministry. Ok, so then why has the church become so powerless if these new words and prophetic words are truly from God. Why do many times these very prophetic words only serve the purpose of entertaining people and rarely come to pass or proove to be fruitful.
I'm just a tad curious here?
Jesus said "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. In the Psalms is says "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." Another scripture that comes to mind is "And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables". And "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.
Jesus also said "Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Let me encourage you to spend quality time reading and studying the Word of God. For by and through such you will be empowered to discern truth from fiction. The Truth will set you free.
Blessings, in the Word of God
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Blessings, in the Word of God
In His Glorious Name Ministries Online
