Premature death is wrong. It's an injustice. It's a mockery.
There's a summoning, for the sons of the King to rise in the King's authority, steward life and steward death. We are the answer to many questions, we carry resurrection power in our hands, and we're called to steward it.
I'm not willing to wait for someone to start this wave. I'm going to do it myself. Not being prideful, just saying that the time is now, and I'm not going to tolerate it anymore, regardless of whether people before me or after me will.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Fresh Manna
doing a lot of thinking... trying to remember the things that got me to where I am now. Writing it down so i don't forget. Because if I stop doing the things that got me here, I stop myself from going anywhere from here.
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God told the Israelites to take manna, but not to save any or else it would spoil the next day. And whenever they saved anything for the next day, the manna would spoil.
I took it in terms of a personal encounter. Everyday I need to be having an encounter with the presence, with God, with His love. I can't let one encounter sustain me for a whole week, that's not how it's supposed to be. It's just like a conference, or a retreat, we get a "spiritual high" because we're encountering God, worshiping Him and being transformed in his presence. The point is that we keep doing that. A personal history needs to be made, where we're encountering God everyday. The "manna" from a conference or a retreat only lasts so long. We need fresh manna.
People with fresh manna lived. It was their sustenance. People who didn't have fresh manna would die. They had no sustenance. We need fresh manna.
We can't be surviving on yesterday's manna, or [spiritual] parent's manna. We can't be surviving on our pastor's manna or our best friend's manna. Surely, those help, but we need our own fresh manna. Where our relationship with Holy Spirit becomes alive and we are constantly speaking to one another, being aware of each other's presence. Just as Jesus said, "abide in me", and "abide in my love". Just as Jesus said He was the "bread of life". Fresh bread or fresh manna, it doesn't matter, we need to be creating a personal history ...
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God told the Israelites to take manna, but not to save any or else it would spoil the next day. And whenever they saved anything for the next day, the manna would spoil.
I took it in terms of a personal encounter. Everyday I need to be having an encounter with the presence, with God, with His love. I can't let one encounter sustain me for a whole week, that's not how it's supposed to be. It's just like a conference, or a retreat, we get a "spiritual high" because we're encountering God, worshiping Him and being transformed in his presence. The point is that we keep doing that. A personal history needs to be made, where we're encountering God everyday. The "manna" from a conference or a retreat only lasts so long. We need fresh manna.
People with fresh manna lived. It was their sustenance. People who didn't have fresh manna would die. They had no sustenance. We need fresh manna.
We can't be surviving on yesterday's manna, or [spiritual] parent's manna. We can't be surviving on our pastor's manna or our best friend's manna. Surely, those help, but we need our own fresh manna. Where our relationship with Holy Spirit becomes alive and we are constantly speaking to one another, being aware of each other's presence. Just as Jesus said, "abide in me", and "abide in my love". Just as Jesus said He was the "bread of life". Fresh bread or fresh manna, it doesn't matter, we need to be creating a personal history ...
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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]
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