Did you know?

That question is so open ended that you could take it anywhere. But I have a specific purpose for asking it this morning. I had a long discussion last night with a friend of mine and we discussed some of the current failures of the church as evident in the lives of people that call themselves Christians. Oh God, bless me and speak through me today, this is so important.


An online dictionary I used shows Christian defined as the following:

1. Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
2. Relating to or derived from Jesus or His teachings.
3. Manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus; Christlike.
4. Relating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents.
5. Showing a loving concern for others; humane.

Did you know that being a Christian is to be Christlike? How many of us know Christians that fail to do this? Yes, we are imperfect beings, we are human. But wouldn't our life, actions and words reflect that of Christ if we were indeed walking in Him and with Him? Oh, I want to challenge you today...

God has placed in me a huge burden for the church and those that claim to be Christians. Why are Christians looked at as hypocrites? Why is the church so powerless today? I'll tell you why, people are not seeking God like they should. We live in a society that looks out for it's own interests. "What can God do for me today?" We go to church but a lot of us it is for the wrong reasons! Can I be real with you today? Wake Up!!!!

We are so blessed! God has given us, His children, Power and Authority! He has given us the power through the Holy Spirit to perform miracles! Why are so many sermons scripted? Why are so many Christians in a routine that will never bring them real, true intimacy in Christ? Is your cup half empty or half full? Jesus wants all of us! Not the part we bring him on Sunday, not the part we share with other Christians so we look like such good people with no problems at all.

God works through tribulation, He works in problems. It is when I am weak that I am made strong! So why is the church and its people so fake? Not all churches are like that, but there is enough of them that I believe people are missing the point here. The power of the living, Holy Spirit of God wants to infiltrate and penetrate your very being. He wants to intimately know and be a part of every aspect of your life. If we as Christians could understand this, if we could learn to let go and let God, we would see the church arise a new.

We are trying too hard people, we are trying to do what God wants rather than allowing God to do what He wants. We are the ones limiting God and what He wants to do in our lives and those around us. I truly believe that God wants to reveal Himself to you. He wants to show you He is the man, your father, your daddy and that he has your back, but will you let Him?

Did you know, we can do all things through Christ? Did you know, there is NO LIMIT to God's power, mercy and grace? Did you know, that God wants to use you today if you will let him? Did you know, that God loves you more than anything and wants to prove himself to you, if you only ask and believe? Praise God! With faith like a child...Do you know what that means? A child believes what they are told, they don't question it. Mommy, daddy said it is true, I believe them. What faith, what power can be yours if you only believe it. Lift your hands to heaven this morning and commit your life to God. Not just Sundays, not just Wednesdays, not just when it feels good or feels right, but all of it.

I want to challenge you today to spend 15 to 30 minutes every morning in prayer with God. He says His sheep hear his voice (yes, He does speak to us). How can you operate in the miraculous power of the living God and Holy Spirit if you do not hear His voice? Seek and you shall find. Ask Him to give you the desire to seek Him. To give you a pure heart and one that yearns for Him. He planted in us the desire for the unknown, we just look in all the wrong places. Seek Him as for hidden treasure, you will find Him. Once you understand, once you taste what God has in store for you; you will never look back. God is good people, He loves you today, He wants you to look to him instead of the world for your answers. Do it today, please, do it today. It is time we as Christians stand up and lay claim to our God given inheritance.