******* REVIVAL FIRE!!! *******
To Aaron and to All
We are all still in this discovery stage, discovering the true heart and nature of God. The last few days have been one of the greatest growing seasons for me personally. Discovering that Character is so vital, and that I have much more of it than I thought, and that I am surrounded in an atmosphere where character is nurtured, bred, and fought for.
In light of what Aaron said, yes, there is a blending of the character of God that we so often lack, it is the marriage of the fruits of the spirit with the gifts of the spirit, all birthed out of love. Love is the motivation for the expectation of power, paired with the fruits of the spirit. What is healing without a true dose of patience? And why do we experience the miraculous, yet to demonstrate Gods love.
Weather this makes sense or not, allow me one digression, and a moment to vent, to all that are Family, and to those who are willing. I truly believe that we are moving into a stage where God no longer wants to be reduced to a "stage show attraction." A "Cheap Parlor Trick" produced on Sunday mornings or special occasions to wow the crowds. The giftings where not given as fancy frills to doll up a service. Love was the purpose. The product of love was a demonstration of power to lead people to Him, LOVE!
I will no longer be amused by those who speak fancy words but produce dead religion. I cannot be bought off by a dead practice. I am not entertained by the Wow of Man, but by the WONDER of my God. I will not look to the Charisma of a person, but to the character of Christ one has allowed to shine forth.
What will sustain us in that place of outpouring? It is not signs and wonders, it is not fancy frills, but true intimacy with Christ. Less of me and more of Him.
Let us not be distracted, but let us be spurned on into the likeness of the One!
Excited and apologetic
Matthew Oliver
Still learning and ever humble
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