Saturday, October 31, 2009 - Celebrating a Hallowed Evening
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Whatever the ancient history of October 31st or its traditions in years past, may we, as God's people not shrink back from contact with the outside world tonight. I realize the danger of putting this out there. I know that there will be those who dissent and have chosen to abstain from any activity this weekend. There are those who have chosen to have a paralel celebration calling it anything but Halloween.
I do not belong to this crowd. I will take part in order to take back the dominion from the enemy. Staying in the "Holy Huddle" this night is not what God has called me to. I no longer fear death, as I once did and I celebrate that joy with all my heart today. Sin's curse has lost its grip on me, and I am no longer under the curse and under Gods wrath, but am a new creation full of life.
Let this be called a Hallowed ( blessed and Holy) Evening. Bring the blessings of God out and go be Jesus with the people tonight wherever you find yourself. Be gentle and sincere when you speak to those who may not know God. Do not let the enemies of the Kingdom be proven right when they say that we are harsh, ignorant, prideful, overbearing and judgmental. My earnest prayer today is that we will demonstrate the spirit of humility and joy to attract others to the Real Power. Let us always remember that it is God's kindness that leads us to repentance and be kind. We do not need to point fingers and bring back the witch hunt mentality. Collossians 4 exhorts us:
2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Be WISE!!! Pray for open doors and step out in faith, proclaiming the mystery of Christ CLEARLY.
Follow Ephesians 6 and remember who our battle is really against- not the other people created in God's image and loved by Him, no it is against the Devil.
Let's get dressed up in spirit. Put on all the armor- The belt of truth- be honest with yourself, and others, tell the truth- it will keep your pants from falling down and making you look ridiculous! Let us remember to wear that breastplate of righteousness- I'd say it's double breasted- we have our own integrity to consider, but also the outer covering is the righteousness of Christ. humbly remember that He alone is our righteousness- do not attempt to go into this battle with just your own- it's a great liner, but it doesn;t keep you protected. DO NOT GO OUT BAREFOOT! Who knows what you may step in? And no armor for squishing the enemy underfoot should have weak shoes. Make sure they are properly fitted with the Gospel that brings PEACE. If they are not properly fitted, they will encumber you. Keep your shield of faith close to your heart, and use it to shield your eyes, if need be. Know that GOD is in control. no matter what flaming arrow gets thrown at you, this will put it out.The Earth is the Lord's and EVERYTHING IN IT. Your head should be covered with the helmet of Salvation. remember that you are SO SAVED. You would never have made it alone, and it is not up to you alone, but the LORD fights on your behalf because you are His, keep your mind fully fixed on that which will help you and your fellow soldiers remember why we are in this fight... for the souls of men,- THEIR SALVATION and not for our own ends, or to make the world a better place, but to show that there is a better place than here. Do not leave without your SWORD! Slaying dragons requires a weapon sharpened and ready. READ THE WORD before you go anywhere and let it dwell in you richly so that the love of God overflows. Slay the armies of darkness with the truth that God has shown you today in His word- Take careful aim- at the spiritual targets, not hurting those you have been sent to rescue and defend. Finally, Pray. Pray your heart out for everyone you see, but especially pray for the saints ( and that includes you).Pray that they will rise up and shine their lights in the darkness, even those with little light. Pray that they will have all the equipment to stay alive and effective in this battle. Pray that they will remember that they are blessed to be blessings!
Speak Blessings and do not curse the darkness. Overcome evil with GOOD. Let your light shine before men that THEY MAY SEE and give glory to GOD. |
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