I have to tell y’all this…..The first time that I went to this
certain Baptist church, I ran into a man coming out of Sunday School. I had
known a little about him for several years. Actually, I was surprised to see
him at any church. We talked briefly, and I made the comment that we should be
going inside, for the preaching service. He told me that he had something that
he needed to take care of, and wished me well.
I was riding my bike yesterday, and saw him sitting on a front
porch. When he saw me, he beckoned me to come over and talk. He asked me what I
thought about the service that Sunday. I really didn’t want to offend him with
my answer, so I worded my reply very delicate. I started tell him how I was
impressed with the preacher, and he suddenly cut me off. He was telling me how
he didn’t qualify as a minister of a church, according to the book of Timothy.
He also said that is the reason that he wouldn’t go inside, and
allow him to preach to this man. My reply was simple. I looked him dead in the
eye, and said these words; “I guess that you need to find you a church also.”
We continued talking about other churches, and he made this statement, “You are
a Baptist. You don’t need to get your hopes up too high here in Jacksonville.”
I didn’t realize that he struck that very live nerve, until I had
snapped at him. “I ain’t a Baptist, and if I am anything it is a Pentecostal!!”
His eyes opened wide with shock. Then he asked me why I was at a Baptist
church. I explained to him that I was seeking a church, where Holy Spirit is
allowed to dwell. I am a Holy Spirit chaser!! I have meet the real deal, and i am prepared to accept no substitutes!!
I am not looking for a
certain denomination. I am looking for Holy Spirit. I really didn’t think that
I would find Him at the Baptist church, nor the Presbyterian church either.
However, I didn’t know for sure, because Holy Spirit only goes where He is
welcome. Holy Spirit is as much of a Gentleman as Father, and Jesus Christ. All of them might knock on the door of your
heart, but forced entry will never be the case.
I am really upset with how some folks praise God. I know that we
are all different, and everybody believes that they are right, as I believe
that I am. I believe that Jesus has risen from the grave, so I will not be
going to any Catholic churches. There are two concrete reasons that I won’t be
doing this. The first one is the fact that I can come before the Father, at any
time that I choose, and by myself. Heb
4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne
of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
The second reason
is that Jesus is still hanging on the Roman cross. I am on a roll tonight, so I
might as well go ahead and throw Mary, the mother of Jesus under the proverbial
bus. Mary was a sinner just like the rest of us!! I imagine that I have just
offended, some of my readers, but the truth can cut like a knife. Those of you
that read this blog on a regular basis understand that I am here to please my
Lord, and nobody else.
I honestly believe that if we would enter into a time of praise
according to the Bible, that we would have greater success. Psalms
96:8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering,
and come into his courts. Psalms 100:1 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise
unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his
presence with singing. 3 Know ye that
the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we
ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with
praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is
everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Now,.Honestly,……Does this sound like we are expected to simply
show up, with a couple bucks to drop in the plate? Please allow me to interject
this nugget; Father ain’t worried about you money!! He only wants you to tithe
as an act of obedience, and His goal is to give it back multiplied!!
This is why when I walk into a church, and they start singing
songs from the hymnals, that are much older than me, I find this discouraging.
Maybe I do expect way too much, but I really don’t think so. Every time that I
walk into a sanctuary, I go with expectations, and always bring a gift. I am
searching for one base principal in a church, and I know that I will find it,
if I keep looking.
John
4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him
in spirit and in truth. Can I ask a simple
question? How many of my readers can honestly say that they have been touched
personally by Jesus? The reason that I ask such a question is because when
Jesus touches a person everything starts changing. Some things can be quicker
than others. Can I be honest with y’all?
It truly grieves my Spirit inside of me, when I attend a casual laid
back meeting!!
I need to be in the midst of some real
people worshipping a Great, and Grand God like He should be worshipped. In the
way that my King James Bible says the Father expects us to worship Him!! I love
to be in the presence of the Spirit so thick, that people are shaking, crying,
shouting, completely silent……Whoa,….Where did that come from?
Sometimes when the Spirit of the
Lord comes upon a person you are totally over-whelmed!! You are stuck right
where you are, and how you are, simply basking in the Glory of God.
……….Much Love
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