I was trained in the ministry to make myself accountable to men of God. Trained to submit myself, my anointing, my calling etc., to another wiser, more mature man who could help guide me along the path. I sought desperately to do this for many, many years, but I found none who were wiser or more spiritually mature, only men weaker than myself, more willing to compromise than myself, more willing to concede to defeat than myself. Nobody could tell me how to walk in perfect freedom from the influence of sin and darkness. When I showed them the places in Scripture that seemed to clearly say we CAN walk in perfect freedom, they would quickly argue them away, and I foolishly submitted to their authority and knowledge. In the end, I despaired and gave up all hope. Either I am too badly broken or the whole damned world is too badly broken, I would say. Thank You, Father, for Your grace. Thank You for showing me who You really are, what Youve really done for me, and who I am in You. Young men (and women) often come to me now, and ask me if I will help keep them accountable; if I will check up on them and ask them the tough questions every now and again. I always tell them the same thing, more or less,Your Heavenly Father has paid a great price to be your Dad. I will gladly answer your questions, if I am able, and I will help you, counsel you, pray for you and share my experiences with you, but I will not be your priest to whom you confess your sins. I am not your pastor. I am your brother who loves you enough to tell you the truth that will free you from every religious obligation, and every snare of condemnation. You are accountable to God. Fear the Lord with trembling awe; live more aware of His presence in your life than any other thing, and you will never stumble, fail or falter. His grace is more than enough to keep you in perfect victory all the days of your life.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 06:47:04 +0000
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