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    Punishing church members because they want a move of God

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    Punishing church members because they want a move of God
    Posted on May 8, 2018 by mariomurilloministries

    A growing number of Christians feel their church is doing a lot of things that don't matter. Even successful programs don't matter to them. They believe only a move of God can save us now.
    They believe we have no time to play games. They are frustrated that church is catering to the lukewarm members. Most of all, they feel that they are being punished for wanting a move of God.
    I want to direct myself toward leaders who are guilty of correcting members who yearn for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. You've got it totally backwards. Those who are hungry for a move of God are the best thing that ever happened to your church.
    If you wounded a hungry saint's heart, it was a spectacular mistake. They, and not the lukewarm, should be setting the tone for your church.
    Somewhere, we got the idea—I believe it came from the pit of hell—that exuberant worship, preaching with unction and conviction, fiery prayer meetings, and deliberate soul winning are the "old ways."

    They are not old ways—they are timeless ways. In fact, they transcend time. They are the chosen weapons.
    You never made Satan smile wider than when you punished someone in your congregation for wanting a move of God.
    Where did you get the idea that a move of God was a bad thing? Let me guess...you heard it from a Bible College professor who can't do it, therefore he teaches. Or you got from a church growth expert. You can't fool me. I have read those manuals. Some even tell you to run the people out who desire an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
    The best people in the church love this verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." They refer to it often.
    They yearn for the miracle that will stop America's slide toward oblivion—they wish for an act of the Holy Spirit so real and widespread that it impacts, crime, injustice, addiction, and despair.
    You may be punishing people God is stirring. You may be trying to put out a flame that God lit in their heart.
    I think I know the biggest reason you may be punishing people who seek revival: You doubt it can happen. You doubt it is for today. Listen carefully to me: not only can God do it...the fact that your people are being stirred is a sign that God is trying to start revival fire.
    Here's what forever killed my doubts about revival. Matthew 12: 20 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench, Till He sends forth justice to victory."
    Jesus will not snuff out the least flicker of revival. When anyone asks for revival from a pure heart, God says yes and begins the process. He takes you at your word. As I stood on the beach the gentle foam of the ocean lapped over my toes. The voice of the Lord said, "this gentle wave is the cousin of the tsunami."
    The smallest flame in the smallest church will not be quenched by Jesus. Given the proper opportunity, the Spirit of God will fan it into a raging fire of righteousness. The gentlest wave can grow into a tidal wave before anyone who simply hosts God's presence, obeys His step by step orders, and refuses to abuse what God is doing among them.
    The first step is to stop punishing those wonderful people who are hungry for the Holy Spirit to fall on your church.



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    “Somewhere, we got the idea—I believe it came from the pit of hell—that exuberant worship, preaching with unction and conviction, fiery prayer meetings, and deliberate soul winning are the “old ways.”
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    I was thinking this exact thing yesterday while walking the halls of the church. This 130yr old church nearly died from chasing seeker sensitive, Rick Warren, Bill Hybels models. They were taught not to use bible terms/words because it’s too churchy and unbelievers wont understand you. The other other Sunday I mentioned anointing (1 John) and flat out asked “Is it ok if I use that term??”, yes it was the anointing that had me lit. An elder sitting near my wife remarked “he’s preaching now”. I am sickened to my core over this lukewarm, sluggish, apathetic church life so many have been innoculated with.

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    They're afraid it will upset their seeker-friendly agenda and drive people away. They want more people in their church than they want God. The ironic thing being that real revival is the very thing that will bring the people in.

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