Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Not of this world

All my life I haven't fit in anywhere. Since I have been saved almost 1 year ago (Sept 12th) even more so. I know in my church and among fellow Christians, I do not fit in. I am not satisfied with teaching on just Jesus and His death and resurrection. I believe in teaching on the Holy Spirit that raised Him from the dead, the Spirit that now lives in us and gives us the authority to raise the dead, heal the sick. The Spirit that allows us receive visions and spiritual gifts. Because I am a "Holy roller", "nut case", "Pentecostal" and "Charismatic" (just to name a few of the things I have been called) and because I believe in pursuing, learning and teaching these things, I do not fit in. Because I cannot worship in the "right" way, cannot just stand there and cannot sing songs without singing in the language of angels, I do not fit in. I do not believe in being content with only part of the Scriptures and only teaching parts of the Good News. Yes, it gets me into trouble. Yes, it is a lonely place to walk. Jesus got into trouble and His walk was with few. He saved all of mankind if we would only receive it. I believe I am in good company, no? I have my spiritual parents who believe in pursuing what I am. I am seeking revival. If that leaves me as one who doesn't fit in, I believe it is a worthy sacrifice to follow in the steps of my Saviour.

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