FIRST OF ALL, we must realize that Christianity is not a "game" that needs a coach, cheerleaders or a mascot. Christianity involves trials, tribulations and, yes, sometimes warfare, that demands a warring Monarch to rule and reign through us.
Many Christians are still "playing the game" of success, prosperity, winning, looking good and coming out on top. That is an endeavor to deploy Jesus to being a "spiritual mascot". We "trot him out" on Sundays to cheer us up, give us new vigor and vision, and to reassure us that we are important.
We want Him to reinforce the things we do for God. We want Him to resuscitate our souls and rebuild our confidence. But then, sadly to say, for the rest of the week He is sent to the sidelines ans we start "calling the shots" of our lives. Even things we do "in His name", we do with little reliance on His Lordship.
We must again become desperate for "His Majesty" to be the chief desire for our hearts. We need to elevate the Lord Jesus as our "all in all" and not just our "fix it all."
It amazes me how many people have redefined King Jesus into someone who can be both admired and yet ignored a the same time. We can no longer use Jesus as a "reserve", "convenient" or just "on call" for our personal needs.
I believe we need to become a "Person-Driven Church" (Christ-Centered once again) and not merely "Purpose-Driven" (works-centered).
May the "King of Kings again have pre-eminence in His Kingdom as we serve Him with all honor and might.
Serving and loving my King,
Brother Jon
Matthew 6:9-13
Dr Jon Jenkins is a regular speaker at Life Center of Brandon. He is an evangelist with a unique pastoral heart.
Jon’s pastoral heart with his prophetic anointing have been instrumental in bringing great encouragement to leaders and renewed vision for many churches throughout the country.
Married for over 30 years, he met his wife, Helen at Bible College. Their greatest testimony is that their three sons are also Bible College graduates and are in fulltime ministry positions.
The Jenkins are ordained with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and presently reside in
Troutman, North Carolina.
Their mission is to spread revival fires through a prophetic anointing, powerful preaching, and pastoral mentoring releasing God’s potential in and through His people.
www.inhouseministry.com
Many Christians are still "playing the game" of success, prosperity, winning, looking good and coming out on top. That is an endeavor to deploy Jesus to being a "spiritual mascot". We "trot him out" on Sundays to cheer us up, give us new vigor and vision, and to reassure us that we are important.
We want Him to reinforce the things we do for God. We want Him to resuscitate our souls and rebuild our confidence. But then, sadly to say, for the rest of the week He is sent to the sidelines ans we start "calling the shots" of our lives. Even things we do "in His name", we do with little reliance on His Lordship.
We must again become desperate for "His Majesty" to be the chief desire for our hearts. We need to elevate the Lord Jesus as our "all in all" and not just our "fix it all."
It amazes me how many people have redefined King Jesus into someone who can be both admired and yet ignored a the same time. We can no longer use Jesus as a "reserve", "convenient" or just "on call" for our personal needs.
I believe we need to become a "Person-Driven Church" (Christ-Centered once again) and not merely "Purpose-Driven" (works-centered).
May the "King of Kings again have pre-eminence in His Kingdom as we serve Him with all honor and might.
Serving and loving my King,
Brother Jon
Matthew 6:9-13
Dr Jon Jenkins is a regular speaker at Life Center of Brandon. He is an evangelist with a unique pastoral heart.
Jon’s pastoral heart with his prophetic anointing have been instrumental in bringing great encouragement to leaders and renewed vision for many churches throughout the country.
Married for over 30 years, he met his wife, Helen at Bible College. Their greatest testimony is that their three sons are also Bible College graduates and are in fulltime ministry positions.
The Jenkins are ordained with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and presently reside in
Troutman, North Carolina.
Their mission is to spread revival fires through a prophetic anointing, powerful preaching, and pastoral mentoring releasing God’s potential in and through His people.
www.inhouseministry.com