tell me why
Those that know me know that at one time I was a very religious person. Those that know me well know that I no longer am but am a spiritual person now desiring the goodness of God and walking by faith and not a list of rules or doctrine. I believe in righteousness but that of the Lord's. I believe in holiness as the Lord does the work in me. I was a minister in an organization at one time which I still have strong ties to and where my family worships as well as many friends. In other words I have a bit of a stake in that organization because I care. If it effects my friends and family then it effects me.
Over the past 3 years I have seen abuse after abuse in that organization. It is an organization which has a rich history surrounded by controversy, pomp & parade, as well as great moves of God. I loved my time there and learned alot. God did alot for me as a member and minister in that group. I met alot of people and shared in alot of great experiences with my peers. I was cut off by the group almost 3 years ago now. I was abused and kicked aside. The love that was preached was not practiced. It took a long time to get over the betrayal. I was devastated. I never wish such on anyone. It was a must for me spiritually however and I thank the Lord for it today. Really I do!
Now I see corruption coming to a head in that organization. My family weeps. My friends hurt. I try to offer advice. I try to coach them. I offer insight and discernment. I provide info to them to help them make decisions and stay informed. I am well versed in this organization's polity and belief and can easily tell them how this should be done or that according to their own beliefs.
God sent His Son to be the Saviour of mankind. He has salvation, healing, deliverance, hope, safety, and many other blessings for every man, woman, and child. He has brought peace, joy, help, counsel, love, and friendship into millions of lives throughout time and has still more for everyone. People need the Lord. People need to be able to find God and have their needs met. God calls people to be His ministers in order to point mankind to His salvation. Why are so many claiming to be ministers and they are not? Why scam a soul that needs the Lord?
When people go to church they ought to find God. They ought to find hope. If they are lsot they need to leave saved. If they are sick they should either leave healed or full of hope. They should never leave sad and hopeless. The Word of Truth should be given to them and not the word of man. They should not be abused. They should not be hurt further. THey should not be robbed. The ministers of Israel were guilty of abusing God's people thousands of years ago. God pronounced judgement on them and slayed them. Why are others getting away with this; or are they?
An elderly saint once said I use to go to church and feel worse when I left than when I went. SADNESS! Why? What's the point? People go out of their way to find God. People have other things to do yet they are looking for help. Many find or I should say try to find help in the world. They have their vices. They find short term deliverance. If they could go to church, meet real men and women of God, hear the Word of God in context, and experience God's presence then they would recieve what they need. It will not be superficial. It will not be a shallow experience. It will not be emotional but it will be a God thing.
So, tell me why. Why does your community still have need of salvation? Why do the ones you love still suffer with sin and sickness? Why is depression running amuck in your circle of friends? Why are the altars at your church growing ever more secluded? Tell me why?
Over the past 3 years I have seen abuse after abuse in that organization. It is an organization which has a rich history surrounded by controversy, pomp & parade, as well as great moves of God. I loved my time there and learned alot. God did alot for me as a member and minister in that group. I met alot of people and shared in alot of great experiences with my peers. I was cut off by the group almost 3 years ago now. I was abused and kicked aside. The love that was preached was not practiced. It took a long time to get over the betrayal. I was devastated. I never wish such on anyone. It was a must for me spiritually however and I thank the Lord for it today. Really I do!
Now I see corruption coming to a head in that organization. My family weeps. My friends hurt. I try to offer advice. I try to coach them. I offer insight and discernment. I provide info to them to help them make decisions and stay informed. I am well versed in this organization's polity and belief and can easily tell them how this should be done or that according to their own beliefs.
God sent His Son to be the Saviour of mankind. He has salvation, healing, deliverance, hope, safety, and many other blessings for every man, woman, and child. He has brought peace, joy, help, counsel, love, and friendship into millions of lives throughout time and has still more for everyone. People need the Lord. People need to be able to find God and have their needs met. God calls people to be His ministers in order to point mankind to His salvation. Why are so many claiming to be ministers and they are not? Why scam a soul that needs the Lord?
When people go to church they ought to find God. They ought to find hope. If they are lsot they need to leave saved. If they are sick they should either leave healed or full of hope. They should never leave sad and hopeless. The Word of Truth should be given to them and not the word of man. They should not be abused. They should not be hurt further. THey should not be robbed. The ministers of Israel were guilty of abusing God's people thousands of years ago. God pronounced judgement on them and slayed them. Why are others getting away with this; or are they?
An elderly saint once said I use to go to church and feel worse when I left than when I went. SADNESS! Why? What's the point? People go out of their way to find God. People have other things to do yet they are looking for help. Many find or I should say try to find help in the world. They have their vices. They find short term deliverance. If they could go to church, meet real men and women of God, hear the Word of God in context, and experience God's presence then they would recieve what they need. It will not be superficial. It will not be a shallow experience. It will not be emotional but it will be a God thing.
So, tell me why. Why does your community still have need of salvation? Why do the ones you love still suffer with sin and sickness? Why is depression running amuck in your circle of friends? Why are the altars at your church growing ever more secluded? Tell me why?
posted by Full Quiver at 5:29 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home