In some prayer meetings we wave flags (the Banner of the Lord), build altars, ask for a Michael or Gabriel anointing, or in one I was asked just to beat on an African drum in the Spirit, again, to increase the flow of the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Everything comes down to a very simple point: why are some Christians so keen to involve themselves with all kinds of activities that appear rather foreign to the practices we see in the Bible.
_________________Ron Bailey
The Christians who participate in these meetings are usually the more passionate seekers of “more of the Spirit.” They come from every denomination and you find them in many, if not most of our churches. It is for this reason that I am strongly convicted, confirmed by the “word” I spoke about, to no longer trust man, but to strictly follow Scripture’s instructions for the “strengthening of my inner man by His Spirit,” so that Christ may dwell in my heart by faith.
_________________Ron Halverson
Hi Hans,
The Christians who participate in these meetings are usually the more passionate seekers of more of the Spirit. They come from every denomination and you find them in many, if not most of our churches.
_________________Robert Wurtz II
_________________Zeke Oosthuis
Hi Hans, isn't this my line?
One look at the whole Calvinism/Armenian debate is enough to demonstrate this.
But, the seeking of experiences for experience sake is an open invitation to Flakesville.
Getting a bit proactive about where I would like to go, what according to you are the practises we see in the bible? If you know anything of my history you will know how I have often wrestled with substance and form on this site.
Though I am not as experienced as you are in walking with the Lord I believe I may still have something of value to contribute to our discussions as the Lord leads. One thing that I have learned in my observations of many in the Church is the extremes we go to when we tend to focus too closely on certain facets, or views, of God and of the Body of Christ.
_________________Hans Prang
Brother Robert W,It is very "Spiritual" ministering to the poor. Did not Jesus say, when I was hungry you fed me? When I was thirsty you gave me something to drink? What you have done to the least of these you have done unto me.I can only hope that it is his Spirit in me that would cause me to feel naseous to run out of a room to groan and mourn uncontrollably for unbelievers, for those who know that God is calling them and yet they are hesitant. (Rom 8:26 -- but the Spirit HIMSELF makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered).Quote:Its not about the 'experience' and what we can get out of God- it is about God preparing us for His service.I agree but many times we forget the process that comes with this preparation, the breaking, the molding, the being empty so that you can be filled AGAIN.Will we ever reach a level where we feel that this is it, we no longer need to be processed, or prepared we have arrived?Will we ever reach a level where we feel that this is it, we no longer need to be broken?Will we ever reach a level where we feel that this is it, we will no longer be empty, but will forever be full?LORD, if I am empty - Fill MeLORD, if I am prideful - Break MeLORD, if I am slacking - Shake Me
Hi bluinos,Very good. :-)
I am convinced that I heard from God. My life was entirely changed. I was led to read my Bible, and I don’t mean a five-minute-once-in-a-while pre-chewed positive message. I had the urge and desire to pray and seek God, every day, twice a day, and I told people about Jesus. God spoke to me from very early on in my walk, yet it took years for the ”last” stronghold to be revealed and dealt with. The forming of Christ in me was a steady and gradual, for I prayed and asked the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ every day since I was a brand new Christian, for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, as is written in Ephesians 1, and when I got a clear understanding of Ephesians 3:14-21 I added that to my daily prayer.
I will stop here and if you have no questions I will prepare a next post with more of what I want to share.
Mike, do you want me to change this thread or can I continue?
_________________Mike Balog
Hi Mike,
Oh please do continue Hans, these threads have a way of taking on a different character and flavor as they progress. It was just a thought at the time.