I was pleasantly surprised last night at Revival when Dr. Guns message was a confirmation of my blog, "Come Chill Wid Me." I sent it to my pastor, Rev. George Holland, Sr. and he agreed that it was a revelation and the I was blessed by Dr. Guns' message from Tuesday night and how the Lord gave me a glimpse of Wednesday night's message. Dr. Guns spoke from Matthew 10:1-16.
Jesus gave his disciples their marching orders. He gave them the authority to speak in his name and act on behalf of the father.
- To preach "The Kingdom of Heaven is near"
- To heal the sick
- Raise the dead
- Cleanse those who have leprosy
- Drive out demons
- Freely give as they have received
- Rely on the provision of God
- Find a worthy host
- Eat whatever is set before you
He planned every aspect of their ministry including how to handle rejection.
Look at the list, what is it you can or are willing to do to further the commission. If you say yes to becoming a disciple, what are you willing to do?
Jesus also gave the commission to Heal. We can use our spiritual gives to heal by going to those who are truly hurting. There are those who are moved to be missionaries and they go to the places in the far corners of the world to do the Lord's work. Then there are others who stay at home, but they send money and resources to assist in the healing. Which are you? Are you a person is a missionary and travels to the needy? Or are you a minister who stays but works toward sending the necessary resources so the world can be healed. To fulfill God's commission you have to be either one or the other.
Lastly, Dr. Guns told us that Jesus told his disciples not to worry about the results. That's his job..."judgment belongs with God." Jesus said, "If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leavethat home or town. I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town."
Dr. Guns reminded us that when we do accept the commission that our first assignment is to work within our homes. In the bible, the jews were the lost sheep, they were discontented with God. Well look at the homes today. Aren't our children as they grow away from us becoming more like the jews? Aren't they becoming not just discontented with God, but with us and the rules and standards that we set down for them? Dr. Guns gave us a static that is staggering. Children born between 1977 and 1994 are the most violent generation ever lived.
Jesus said, "Go to the lost sheep of Israel." He told them to go home and preach the gospel. He is telling us to go home and tell our families that God has saved us from eternal damnation. To tell our families that our God is alive. To ask them, "Are you going to heaven? Or, are you going to hell?"
My prayer today on this the National Day of Prayer is for more parents to take back the leadership role of their home. Our children are finding other leaders to follow; leaders that know how to speak the language of today. Leaders that know how to satisfy the cravings and longings that we as parents cannot sooth or explain. I pray Lord that parents whether single or married form a bond to bring their children back to you. Not just drop them off at youth ministry events, but also get involved with youth ministry.
Jesus said to go to the lost sheep of Israel...well we know in today's age our children have become your lost sheep. I pray that parents follow your command. I pray that they preach "The kingdom of heaven is near." Parents should inform their children that unless they get rid of the black and milds; herbal essence, boozing and sexing the kingdom of heaven will not be theirs; but they WILL burn eternally in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 19:20, 20:10, 14-15, 21:8) which we call hell. Harsh words but true. This is the commission that Jesus told his disciples to preach. (Matt. 10:5-8) I pray again that all parents step up and become true disciples. Amen
Last Night of Revival: Thursday, May 6th 7:00 PM Green Grove Baptist Church 240 Cushman Avenue, W. Berlin, NJ
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