God's Treasure Chest by Pam Clark
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By Pam Clark
I think the majority of decent people who don't believe do so because they cannot "connect the dots." They believe in God but just can't imagine that He would speak to them and care about them in a personal way. They like and appreciate the hope that they stand a chance for Heaven and they don't want the drama and fear of doom all the time "to get them in." They don't want to be manipulated and can see through that a mile away. But MANY have never had anyone pray with...them in a personal way for a need, much less to give them the opportunity to have their own effective prayer life. You can't just say to a baby believer, "Here's the Bible, read it" and expect them to excel in spiritual things right away. It's not going to happen, except with a very few.
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I think the majority of decent people who don't believe do so because they cannot "connect the dots." They believe in God but just can't imagine that He would speak to them and care about them in a personal way. They like and appreciate the hope that they stand a chance for Heaven and they don't want the drama and fear of doom all the time "to get them in." They don't want to be manipulated and can see through that a mile away.
But MANY have never had anyone pray with...them in a personal way for a need, much less to give them the opportunity to have their own effective prayer life. You can't just say to a baby believer, "Here's the Bible, read it" and expect them to excel in spiritual things right away. It's not going to happen, except with a very few.
God gave the TEACHER person in the Body for a reason, just like He did the pastor, evangelist, prophet and apostle and other ministry gifts. Just because someone says they are a pastor or something else, does not mean that they really are. Some have some knowledge but not a relationship with God! Some see their knowledge (but not faith) as a skill set to make money. They obviously do not know or fear God, but know they need and desire money.
Revival is Needed
Some don't realize how dangerous playing with that is, but God will use them to the degree that He can to help some on their path. The problem is that there is a lot of deception that can go with it that has to be unlearned and even healed. That is why we NEED Revival!
The Gospel and the Holy Spirit is not a Spook that people have to fear all the time. There is a relationship in the learning process and it starts with a prayer. All salvation starts with a prayer! It's the beginning and birthing of spiritual life. Will you be His midwife?
As Christians, we are called to defend the faith, and even defend the new (or abused or confused) believers, not condemn them for their lack of understanding, but speak the truth in Love!
Your personal prayers for someone can change not only their world but many others as well. You never know what gift you may unlock in God's wonderful treasure chest! He who wins souls is wise!
Pam Clark
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I am not (on purpose) going to act like I am anything or anyone that I am not. I see a lot of people who act bigger than their calling and this "aura" surrounds them like what happened to THEM is better than others. This SO DEFEATS the Cause of Christ in His Redemption work! Some just can't resist that, and then they make all these "special distinctions" that set them apart from others! That is the spirit of the Pharisees!!! I don't know if Americans or others can get cured of that or not! I am strong in my gift now, because of my sincere efforts, but it wasn't always that way!
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Prophecy is not magic. In fact, it is not a skill, although some are experienced in it. But that is not the strength of it. Prophecy is not "man" controlled or "man" originated words of God. Prophecy is words of God expressed through man, and the gift is God originated. I believe God would be pleased if everyone could speak the oracles of God because it would mean that they are close enough to Him to do it! Because God is a Spirit, the words of God are close to His Heart, and relate to His will and His intentions. True prophetic words are not meant to show off about the future or anything else but His will, but prophetic words are communications of His will.
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Every young minister who is called, at whatever age, is eager to share their gift. While some seek a specific call, others are just full of zeal, ready to share what they can. This is beautiful to God just like parents see all good in their small children who seek to perform well in their certain ways. The young minister is really excited when they get to sing or preach in a segment of the church service. They can feel they have arrived when they get the attention of others and feel that their "anointing" is confirmed. It's great to them and significant, but they often act like a teen-ager and don't realize that they didn't have to acquire the building and pay the utilities and set up the sound system and maintain the audience.