"Miracles, are spiritually nutritional. They have nutrients in them that give us the capacity to see differently.
It is ILLEGAL to experience a miracle and see the same way you did previous, because miracles are tutors. They are given to us to teach us to see the unseen world.
They reveal the nature of God, and the nature of His kingdom" - Bill Johnson
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ramblings.
If we see someone with a broken arm/cast get healed, the next time we see someone with a broken arm, we are no longer allowed to think, "that's too bad, they can't use their arm for another 3 months".
The experience with any miracle has the awesome potential to change our paradigms; renew our minds.
When we fail to draw from the grace that is released in a revelation, like Bill says, it only trains us to be more religious. We then have people who would give their lives to defend the fact that God still heals, but have never seen God heal from their own hands, or they don't contending for their own healing.
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2009. Show all posts
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Eat the Meat
I remember hearing this from Kris Valloton.
A lot of times we hear "eat the meat, spit out the bones" but most of the time, we don't. We need to just eat the meat. Even though Kris's context was about judging prophecy, even in teaching, we should still just "eat the meat".
What does that mean? Stop looking at the bones, and how bad the bones are, just eat the meat. If we are listening to 'dry' preaching or maybe even 'incorrect' teaching, we should not be looking at the bones and saying "well i can't eat THOSE, those are bones!". We should always honor those in authority, and you can honor them by "eating the meat", there is always something you can take from it, and when you eat the meat, you are left with bones. Just eat the meat. Don't worry about the bones, cause you won't be able to eat the bones anyway.
No one looks at a chicken, look at the bones to judge whether the meat is good or not. You just eat the meat. When we don't agree with a preacher, we honor so that we can partake in the reward that comes with honoring, and we also receive more blessing as as result if we just "eat the meat" instead of picking the bones and dwelling on them....
A lot of times we hear "eat the meat, spit out the bones" but most of the time, we don't. We need to just eat the meat. Even though Kris's context was about judging prophecy, even in teaching, we should still just "eat the meat".
What does that mean? Stop looking at the bones, and how bad the bones are, just eat the meat. If we are listening to 'dry' preaching or maybe even 'incorrect' teaching, we should not be looking at the bones and saying "well i can't eat THOSE, those are bones!". We should always honor those in authority, and you can honor them by "eating the meat", there is always something you can take from it, and when you eat the meat, you are left with bones. Just eat the meat. Don't worry about the bones, cause you won't be able to eat the bones anyway.
No one looks at a chicken, look at the bones to judge whether the meat is good or not. You just eat the meat. When we don't agree with a preacher, we honor so that we can partake in the reward that comes with honoring, and we also receive more blessing as as result if we just "eat the meat" instead of picking the bones and dwelling on them....
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Unlovable
So a friend told me about how she was loved when she thought she was "unlovable".
I started thinking...
the point of it all is to remove that word from our vocabulary, no one is too far from love, nothing can separate love, love never fails.
'unlovable' is an old man word. In the eyes of God, YOU are always lovable, so we gotta learn to see as He sees.
"I can't afford to have a thought in my head that is not in the heart of God" - Bill Johnson
You are always lovely, always lovable, always loved, always the be-loved.
People are just one encounter away from Jesus. YOU are the answer.
I started thinking...
the point of it all is to remove that word from our vocabulary, no one is too far from love, nothing can separate love, love never fails.
'unlovable' is an old man word. In the eyes of God, YOU are always lovable, so we gotta learn to see as He sees.
"I can't afford to have a thought in my head that is not in the heart of God" - Bill Johnson
You are always lovely, always lovable, always loved, always the be-loved.
People are just one encounter away from Jesus. YOU are the answer.
30 Attributes of Supernatural Pastors
30 Attributes of Supernatural Pastors
by Paul Manwaring
-They hear God.
-They are connected to community.
-They understand times and seasons.
-They pastor FROM Heaven.
-They create a culture of HOPE.
-They see the whole picture.
-They lay down their lives and are sources of life.
-They feed themselves on GOOD news. (addicted to testimonies)
-They know where their help comes from.
-Their hearts are constantly filling and giving.
-They know the word and spirit
-They honor caregivers and Doctors.
-They NEVER give up.
-They respect & honor the sick.
-They don't change their theology to suit circumstances.
-They don't know all of the answers and aren't afraid to say so.
-They know their weaknesses & are vulnerable & transparent.
-They know their destinies. (Who He is; What He came for & Where He is going)
-They worship & know the goodness of God.
-They rejoice. (Can't be a weeper only!)
-They are hungry for more of God. (Hungry, Holy & Humble)
-They understand Justice.
-They have boundaries but NOT walls.
-They are secure in their salvation.
-They are content; not wannabes or grumblers!
-They don't walk alone.
-They have a history of FAITH FULL NESS!
-They are life long students.
-hey honor the other 4 offices of Government. (Apostle, Prophet, Teacher & Evangelists) They make room for them.
-They are true sons!
by Paul Manwaring
-They hear God.
-They are connected to community.
-They understand times and seasons.
-They pastor FROM Heaven.
-They create a culture of HOPE.
-They see the whole picture.
-They lay down their lives and are sources of life.
-They feed themselves on GOOD news. (addicted to testimonies)
-They know where their help comes from.
-Their hearts are constantly filling and giving.
-They know the word and spirit
-They honor caregivers and Doctors.
-They NEVER give up.
-They respect & honor the sick.
-They don't change their theology to suit circumstances.
-They don't know all of the answers and aren't afraid to say so.
-They know their weaknesses & are vulnerable & transparent.
-They know their destinies. (Who He is; What He came for & Where He is going)
-They worship & know the goodness of God.
-They rejoice. (Can't be a weeper only!)
-They are hungry for more of God. (Hungry, Holy & Humble)
-They understand Justice.
-They have boundaries but NOT walls.
-They are secure in their salvation.
-They are content; not wannabes or grumblers!
-They don't walk alone.
-They have a history of FAITH FULL NESS!
-They are life long students.
-hey honor the other 4 offices of Government. (Apostle, Prophet, Teacher & Evangelists) They make room for them.
-They are true sons!
Kim's InterVarsity App.. thing...
John 15:1-8
Define fruit as Jesus is using it.
-you can eat fruit, good or bad
-fruit is meant to hold seed, which are sown to produce more vines/branches/fruit
-He says He is the TRUE vine, which means there are false vines, and that fruitfulness and abundance comes from the foundation of truth (Jesus, truth/way/life)
What is the process of bearing fruit?
-bearing fruiting comes from abiding solely in Him, continually fueled by the King's faith hope and love. When we abide in Him, we find life and growth because He is more than enough, always abundant, never lacking.
-There is no mention of middleground, "he who abides... bears much fruit" Fruit is the effect of the cause of abiding; intimacy.
-The fruit of intimacy is the proof of our time spent with Him; you can't prevent fruit from coming, nor can you fake it.
What is the pruning represent?
http://www.garden.com/ArticleDetail.aspx?id=71 <-- lots of revelation here...
-Represents the working of the Holy Spirit in our life
-renewing our mind from old mentalities to kingdom mentalities, the crucifixion of the dead man, the removal of supports so we strive to grow more areas.
-used to balance the tree if the roots are not growing as fast. That is why when we are ground in Him (the rock/cornerstone/foundation), we can bear much fruit!
Make a list that describes the relationship b/w vine and branches, as they relate to Jesus and us (disciples)
physically connected:
-both have the same substances flowing through them (love, power, authority, peace, joy, hope, faithfulness, righteousness, gentleness, patience, kindness, goodness)
-The vine is always there, it cannot be moved
-The connection is the branch's choice
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1 Tim 3:1-13, 1 Peter 5:2-5
What are the key characteristics that scripture asks for in leader? Why do you think that these are important?
1 Tim:
-husband of 1 wife, blameless, respectable, not given to drunkeness, able to teach, gentle, can't be bought.
-This means they understand the value a covenant, if they know how to honor the highest covenant with someone on earth, it shows they know how to honor their covenant with God. They must be known as one of integrity, someone who stays true to their word, and able to live out their convictions. They must function with a revelation of God's grace and love, sold out and not for sale for the gospel of the Kingdom.
-In addition, they should be able to teach and impart these things so that they can raise up leaders who walk in excellence and eventually surpass them. This is essential to expand the endless boundaries of His Kingdom, and to raise up lovers who understand a covenant relationship, not just workers for a day's pay.
1 Peter:
-shepherd the flock among you, provide oversight out of a willing heart, a living role model, and honor/submit to authorities.
-This means that regardless of your position, there is always a group you can be a shepherd to, where you can provide oversight-- ability to see strategically and give sound wisdom. It is a willing heart because this person must be abiding in Him (john 15) because He is always willing.
-They understand that being faithful where God has called them will lead to an eternal reward. In submission and giving honor to authorities, God will honor you in your desires.
Define fruit as Jesus is using it.
-you can eat fruit, good or bad
-fruit is meant to hold seed, which are sown to produce more vines/branches/fruit
-He says He is the TRUE vine, which means there are false vines, and that fruitfulness and abundance comes from the foundation of truth (Jesus, truth/way/life)
What is the process of bearing fruit?
-bearing fruiting comes from abiding solely in Him, continually fueled by the King's faith hope and love. When we abide in Him, we find life and growth because He is more than enough, always abundant, never lacking.
-There is no mention of middleground, "he who abides... bears much fruit" Fruit is the effect of the cause of abiding; intimacy.
-The fruit of intimacy is the proof of our time spent with Him; you can't prevent fruit from coming, nor can you fake it.
What is the pruning represent?
http://www.garden.com/ArticleDetail.aspx?id=71 <-- lots of revelation here...
-Represents the working of the Holy Spirit in our life
-renewing our mind from old mentalities to kingdom mentalities, the crucifixion of the dead man, the removal of supports so we strive to grow more areas.
-used to balance the tree if the roots are not growing as fast. That is why when we are ground in Him (the rock/cornerstone/foundation), we can bear much fruit!
Make a list that describes the relationship b/w vine and branches, as they relate to Jesus and us (disciples)
physically connected:
-both have the same substances flowing through them (love, power, authority, peace, joy, hope, faithfulness, righteousness, gentleness, patience, kindness, goodness)
-The vine is always there, it cannot be moved
-The connection is the branch's choice
-------------------------------------------------
1 Tim 3:1-13, 1 Peter 5:2-5
What are the key characteristics that scripture asks for in leader? Why do you think that these are important?
1 Tim:
-husband of 1 wife, blameless, respectable, not given to drunkeness, able to teach, gentle, can't be bought.
-This means they understand the value a covenant, if they know how to honor the highest covenant with someone on earth, it shows they know how to honor their covenant with God. They must be known as one of integrity, someone who stays true to their word, and able to live out their convictions. They must function with a revelation of God's grace and love, sold out and not for sale for the gospel of the Kingdom.
-In addition, they should be able to teach and impart these things so that they can raise up leaders who walk in excellence and eventually surpass them. This is essential to expand the endless boundaries of His Kingdom, and to raise up lovers who understand a covenant relationship, not just workers for a day's pay.
1 Peter:
-shepherd the flock among you, provide oversight out of a willing heart, a living role model, and honor/submit to authorities.
-This means that regardless of your position, there is always a group you can be a shepherd to, where you can provide oversight-- ability to see strategically and give sound wisdom. It is a willing heart because this person must be abiding in Him (john 15) because He is always willing.
-They understand that being faithful where God has called them will lead to an eternal reward. In submission and giving honor to authorities, God will honor you in your desires.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Not Good with Titles
So it's been pretty crazy lately.
People been prophesying, feeling, manifesting, words of knowledge, healing... it's gone a loong while.
It's clearer and clearer what God is using me to do in this season. I feel like I'm building, not necessarily houses, but foundations. I remember joe telling me that I was a revival machine, to shock some "sleeping" people and give them a jolt. I guess I see that. Eh, talking about me is boring.
Kim, this woman is soooo.. normal. She has been raising up a company of mighty men and women but was struggling with the limelight. I hope she doesn't read this, but I hope she does, because she is so unbelievably amazing. What she is doing on her campus is what I have dreamed of, to raise up a massive army for God. Holy Spirit keep encouraging her and reminding her how pleased You are with her.
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Identity
I'm beginning to realize more and more that the 'average' (i don't even know what this means anymore) Christian does not know who they are (in Christ). People need to know that we are made in God's image, in His likeness. In Tim's bible, he keeps a piece of prophetic art that his friend gave him that has a picture of a mirror on it. The other side says, "When you look at you in the mirror, you look at me. I love you". It is not to say we are God, we aren't, but it's living knowing that it is Christ in us, the hope of glory. All creation is anticipating the sons of the king to reveal His glory, to contain and release it. We are the light, the glimmer of hope, all creation was MADE for glory, but sin caused us to fall short of it.
To the normal Christian:
You are a child of the King.
You are anointed.
You are called.
You are seated in heavenly places. Now.
You have citizenship in heaven. Now.
You have access to His secrets.
You are His friend.
You are made in His image and likeness.
You are the answer to someone's prophecy and prayer.
You are significant.
You have more power in you than you know.
You have the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead.
You have ALL authority on heaven and on earth.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
You have access to the storehouses of heaven.
You have no limits.
You have favor with Him.
You have passion.
You have a radical call on your life.
You have the testimonies of the Lord as your inheritance
You are more capable than you think.
You are here to conquer.
You are here to destroy the works of the devil.
You are here to be salt and light.
You are here to love and be-loved by Him.
You are here to influence your surroundings and not be influenced by it.
You are here to walk in who He has called you to be.
You are here to change the world.
You are here to make history.
You are here to make His name great.
You are here to give glory to Him.
You are here to live a life of worship.
You are here to raise spiritual sons and daughters.
You are here to live in power.
You are here to be blessed to be a blessing.
You are here to re-present Christ.
You are here for a reason.
You are here because God didn't make a "plan B".
You are here because God knew exactly where He wanted you.
You are here because God knows you are able.
You are amazing.
There is no one on this earth like you.
There is no one on this earth with your friends, your gifts, your talents, your reach, your anointings, your faith, your character, and your love.
You are you, and God is in you and you are in Him.
You were made to love. You were made for love.
You are madly in love.
You are awesome.
...
So? Go. What are you waiting for? The world is waiting. All creation is longing for the sons of God to be revealed. [Rom 8:19]
People been prophesying, feeling, manifesting, words of knowledge, healing... it's gone a loong while.
It's clearer and clearer what God is using me to do in this season. I feel like I'm building, not necessarily houses, but foundations. I remember joe telling me that I was a revival machine, to shock some "sleeping" people and give them a jolt. I guess I see that. Eh, talking about me is boring.
Kim, this woman is soooo.. normal. She has been raising up a company of mighty men and women but was struggling with the limelight. I hope she doesn't read this, but I hope she does, because she is so unbelievably amazing. What she is doing on her campus is what I have dreamed of, to raise up a massive army for God. Holy Spirit keep encouraging her and reminding her how pleased You are with her.
---
Identity
I'm beginning to realize more and more that the 'average' (i don't even know what this means anymore) Christian does not know who they are (in Christ). People need to know that we are made in God's image, in His likeness. In Tim's bible, he keeps a piece of prophetic art that his friend gave him that has a picture of a mirror on it. The other side says, "When you look at you in the mirror, you look at me. I love you". It is not to say we are God, we aren't, but it's living knowing that it is Christ in us, the hope of glory. All creation is anticipating the sons of the king to reveal His glory, to contain and release it. We are the light, the glimmer of hope, all creation was MADE for glory, but sin caused us to fall short of it.
To the normal Christian:
You are a child of the King.
You are anointed.
You are called.
You are seated in heavenly places. Now.
You have citizenship in heaven. Now.
You have access to His secrets.
You are His friend.
You are made in His image and likeness.
You are the answer to someone's prophecy and prayer.
You are significant.
You have more power in you than you know.
You have the Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead.
You have ALL authority on heaven and on earth.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
You have access to the storehouses of heaven.
You have no limits.
You have favor with Him.
You have passion.
You have a radical call on your life.
You have the testimonies of the Lord as your inheritance
You are more capable than you think.
You are here to conquer.
You are here to destroy the works of the devil.
You are here to be salt and light.
You are here to love and be-loved by Him.
You are here to influence your surroundings and not be influenced by it.
You are here to walk in who He has called you to be.
You are here to change the world.
You are here to make history.
You are here to make His name great.
You are here to give glory to Him.
You are here to live a life of worship.
You are here to raise spiritual sons and daughters.
You are here to live in power.
You are here to be blessed to be a blessing.
You are here to re-present Christ.
You are here for a reason.
You are here because God didn't make a "plan B".
You are here because God knew exactly where He wanted you.
You are here because God knows you are able.
You are amazing.
There is no one on this earth like you.
There is no one on this earth with your friends, your gifts, your talents, your reach, your anointings, your faith, your character, and your love.
You are you, and God is in you and you are in Him.
You were made to love. You were made for love.
You are madly in love.
You are awesome.
...
So? Go. What are you waiting for? The world is waiting. All creation is longing for the sons of God to be revealed. [Rom 8:19]
Friday, February 20, 2009
MMMmm..
Crazy. crazy. crazy.
I've been chewing on what Bill Johnson said/says....
"Any revelation that does not bring us into greater encounter only trains us to be more religious".
I've heard him say it before, but a few weeks ago, i heard it again and then it hit me like ton of bricks. I had to stop listening to the sermon because i was scared to go on. I hate religion. And i immediately realized that from that point, i was bound to every new revelation that God gave me. The point of greater revelation is to lead us into greater encounter and to live with a greater anointing of His spirit. I anything becomes just head knowledge, i am closer to becoming the very thing i don't want to become, religious.
For a while, i was almost scared to listen to another sermon or another new book, i knew I was bound to whatever was opened to my eyes.
I can't say much more, because i still don't have much to say. Another chapter of my life is unfolding now.
oof! biiig stuff. Yay God. =D.
I've been chewing on what Bill Johnson said/says....
"Any revelation that does not bring us into greater encounter only trains us to be more religious".
I've heard him say it before, but a few weeks ago, i heard it again and then it hit me like ton of bricks. I had to stop listening to the sermon because i was scared to go on. I hate religion. And i immediately realized that from that point, i was bound to every new revelation that God gave me. The point of greater revelation is to lead us into greater encounter and to live with a greater anointing of His spirit. I anything becomes just head knowledge, i am closer to becoming the very thing i don't want to become, religious.
For a while, i was almost scared to listen to another sermon or another new book, i knew I was bound to whatever was opened to my eyes.
I can't say much more, because i still don't have much to say. Another chapter of my life is unfolding now.
oof! biiig stuff. Yay God. =D.
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