I am sitting at my computer putting in my words something that I experienced this morning, as well as seeking God for wisdom as to how to proceed. Before getting out of bed, I spent at least an hour praying in the Spirit. I experienced an intense hunger for God and a deep desire to know His presence and to do His will. I had a fresh realization that doing God’s will is why we are here on earth. I saw the desperate need for disciples to unite and live only to do God’s will, just as Jesus did while He was on earth. “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done” loomed large in my heart, soul, and body. My hands rose to God more than once. My heart and soul seemed to be flooded with the desire to know and to do God’s will, both individually and corporately with the body of Christ. I need God, but I also need His body, the Church. My experience and hunger brought me to tears!
Some of the things we need to overcome flashed through my heart and mind. I saw examples of things that often consume us. Good people are carrying out needed responsibilities. Yet, I knew that something is lacking; there is something more to realize in our walk with the Lord. Deep inside, I had the assurance that if I, if we, will seek God, He will show us the way. He will show us the necessary adjustments to make, and He will direct our steps. We need His directions, so that we can get on the correct course; we need, in all things, to be continuously led by the Holy Spirit.
How do we proceed? Whether in heaven or while on earth, Jesus has always carried out the will of His Heavenly Father. It is our Heavenly Father’s will and desire that all who choose to follow Christ live to do His will, just as Jesus does. Each of us would be wise to address this issue and ask ourselves how this will become reality in our life. The Holy Spirit wants to take full control! Quiet yourself within, listen closely; He is waiting in the wings. O, let’s do it, brothers and sisters! Let there be glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men and women of good will. Come, Holy Spirit! I surrender all! Take control!
We are dedicated to Jesus and The Word. It is our hope and prayer that we may glorify Jesus Christ, help advance His kingdom, and help bring forth a Church that has been formed in His image. We are looking for true ministers (Ephesians 4:11) and real disciples with whom we will be able to join in the unity of faith to help bring about a Church that fulfills Ephesians 4:13-16 and Matthew 24:14.
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Great post. You are being transparent in discussing "normal" Christianity (I did not say "average' Christianity).
It reminds me of something Jim Elliot once wrote: “Christians today haven’t got what the New Testament calls ‘singleness of heart.’ They haven’t got one constant desire. And that one desire I will name ‘the lust for God.’ I am using the word ‘lust’ rather than the love for God because the phrase ‘love for God’ has become almost trite. It is the lust for God that we are missing. You lust only after those things that you desire intensely.
“The lust for God is the thing that should characterize a Christian. Not that you’ve attained. Not that you’ve arrived. The apostle Paul says, ‘I haven’t arrived. I don’t pretend to have apprehended. But I press toward the mark.’ Paul had huge desires, and that’s what we ought to have.” (Jim Elliot: A Christian Martyr Speaks To You, page 25)
May God continue to richly bless you and give you much eternal fruit for His glory.
Thanks for your response Robert; The Lord Jesus bless and keep you.
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