This morning I was preparing for our new MEN'S BIBLE STUDY called "Kickin' it Ol' School" --- It was a vision of kicking off the new year in a practical yet personal way in the word of God. So I decided to have the study @ a place where there would be an opportunity right away to reach out to each other and those around us, whatever came first - @Panera Bread. I believe God wants to do something through our life. Too many of my fellow friends, and Christian brothers and sisters are settling for second best, a life of Christian socialism and community gluttony. We cannot allow "cliques" to separate us from working together any longer, we must together, be about our Fathers business. No one is greater, or superior, we all have our place, and that needs to be respected and utilized in order to harvest souls for the glory of God. God wants to do something out of the nothing of our life.
When God appointed these people they came out of seemingly nowhere, to do something extraordinary!
Something out of Nothing
Our life is not pointless! Even when it seems like things arent making sense, they will make sense in Jesus name. So .. Why "something out of nothing? The reality is, there is a generation now, God is raising up a people who have never really been seen, but He has chosen. People have been sitting in seats too long, doing nothing, and God is replacing the lazy, with the anointed.
God is raising up a generation, to be presented as honorable in the presence of their enemies. For years, opposition has come and people influenced by demonic strategies have oppressed leaders God desires to raise up, but NO MORE God says. NOw is the season, that the "NO NAMERS" will be honoring, respectable of past generations, yet bold and courageous with the vision of God - and God will reveal He is in it through the miracles that build the work.
In reading Luke 10:1-2, "After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also,[a] and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
I will to draw life from a few words, and begin to ask the Holy Spirit to bring revelation to our hearts. Baptize us Abba, with grace and understanding.
Two words to focus on here:
1. Appointed by God - God chooses with purpose in mind; a specific job. We are His chosen people, ambassadors/representatives of His Kingdom with His power. (Example found in Acts 6:3) Those appointed also have characteristics honoring that position. Jesus Chose and Declared the people He appointed as faithful and trustworthy, filled with the Holy Spirit; this was an open declaration and evidence that God is with them - not something private.
- How do you know what you are "appointed" to? God will make it clear, and give confirmation through reliable Godly leadership in your life. You will take radical steps of faith.
2. Sent by God - God sends us to the place He appointed us to Go. We are sent with the freedom God gave us. A freedom which liberates those in captive! (Isaiah 61 and Luke 4)
- As He sends us, remember you are not alone. In fact He not only promises He is with you, but there will always be a "Co-Laborer" with you as you ask for help in the mission.
3. Two by Two - Why two by two? I believe God did this on purpose! So we would have another witness for what we will experience, to broaden testimony through accounts of Gods greatness in full manifestation, for accountability, Support and further help. It was significant to send these believers out with the wisdom and power of God, continually declaring the Kingdom of God, and having someone to share the joy with!
OPEN FOR DISCUSSION
God appoints us, sends us two by two before His face into every city and place where He is about to show up! Now are there times we are on our own in the workplaces, yes. But in special operations, where there are destinations to travel, and assignments at hand, God divinely sets things together, for everyone to share in Kingdom blessing.
In the following weeks, we will see how Luke 10 unravels:
1. We will see how God can do a lot with a little
2. You will understand clearly what God wants you to do now.
3. You will be empowered and sent with a message that will touch you deep and give new life to those all around you.
As you GO into ALL the Earth remember how much God loves you, and remember what He has done in your life. Prepare your heart, and share your story, how God revealed Himself to you, how He saved you.
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