Why did you stop?
Ivy and I had a powerful time ministering in Vietnam with Pastor Don McDonnell last week. Seeing miracles first-hand, people being set free, delivered, healed - praise the Lord!
The challenge for us as the ‘western’ church is to NOT settle for “B” when the Lord and His Kingdom has given you access to “K”. Does that make sense?
Allow me to explain further…
In the book of Genesis, we read of the people of Israel who had settled in Egypt, only to become slaves of the Egyptians. The Lord miraculously delivered them and brought them out of Egypt, loaded with riches, miraculously through the Red Sea, through the desert/wilderness and, once across the Jordan River, into the land of Canaan.
There was a warning though, issued in Deuteronomy 7 and 8 and this is the warning to us all:
When you’ve entered into the promise - that is, when things have all worked out and you’re doing well . . .
Do not forget the Lord - after all, it was and is He who has enabled all of your success
Now don’t get me wrong - salvation is the greatest gift given to us all and for those who have received and accepted it, you’ve grabbed a hold of the greatest thing available!
But don’t stop there!
The Lord has so, so much more for you. Salvation is not your destination - it is the doorway to your destination.
Remember, Jesus said, I am the gate, all who enter through Me will be saved (John 10:9).
The Lord has so much more for you. The Kingdom of God is eternal, on-going, never ending, abundant, more-than-enough, HUGE, and He is calling you to ALL that He has for you.
Healing - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
Freedom from all oppression, depression, hurt, etc. - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
Healed and whole hearts - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
Forgiveness of sin and the complete removal of regret and pain - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
Wealth and prosperity - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
The ability to love freely and love well - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
The speaking of tongues, enjoying God’s presence and instruction - that is yours in Jesus’ name!
Righteousness, peace, joy . . . - that is all yours in Jesus’ name!
May we never settle for ‘3’ when the Lord has given you ‘43,643,741 and some!’
I encourage you today to stir up the gift of faith that is within you and to begin to ask, seek and knock for MORE in ‘24. As Pastor Ivy said on Sunday,
I love that saying! Search His Word, seek it and then speak it in Jesus’ name!
Do not stop. Press in for more.
Action point:
Consider where you have settled or even stalled in your life
Ask yourself, seriously, IS THERE MORE?
Go to the Lord’s Word and seek it out for yourself
Begin to declare His Word in faith and be expectant to see God move on your behalf