For The One

This is an unofficial "Part I" of a 3 part conversation based on an encounter I had with the Lord. Jesus commands us to forgive those who hurt us, to release them of their offense. That feels like we're just letting them off the hook though, and with no apology, remorse or repentance from the other party, it can feel impossible to not be angry or bitter. I've been wrestling with resentment and unforgiveness in the year after leaving a church I once called home, in the wake of grievous aftermath of other's painful decisions. 

In a powerful, much needed time of weeping that came from reading the book, "Searching for Sunday," I was invited by the Spirit to explore how forgiveness is truly and only possible in partnership with our Savior. Our great High Priest is able to understand everything we experience in humanity because He actually lived it. He truly understands, and in light of this revelation- if He forgave those who betrayed, offended and grieved Him, then so can I. Jesus lead by example, not instructing us to do anything He, in His human body didn't model first.

SCRIPTURES: Philippians 2:7; Isaiah 53:3 ; Hebrews 4:15

CHANDLER MOORE "HE UNDERSTANDS": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ffxways8u8

BOOK REFERENCED: Rachel Held Evans "Searching for Sunday"

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I came across a map in the back of my TPT Bible of the last week of Jesus' life stretched across the city of Jerusalem. I had never studied His movements closely before, especially those of the last 24 hours of His life here on Earth. However, the in depth symbolism of the names and locations pertaining to His betrayal, arrest and eventual death are not only prophetic, but intentional. This is a deep dive on the meanings of locations and their cultural and spiritual significance. I specifically explore the Kidron Valley, Jerusalem and the Hinnom Valley.

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: Matthew 26 & 27

Link to the most Similar Map to the TPT: https://share.google/images/2tkPsQ0q0nwlFGJJ4

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My friends Faith and Kendyll are on the podcast discussing what it's been like growing up Christian. A lot of Christian content seems to be testimonies of people being delivered and finding faith in their adult years- and WE LOVE THESE STORIES! However, when you've grown up in the church and in faith your whole life there seems to be this pattern of perfectionism and striving that develops. 

In Part II we discuss the difficulty of obedience, the lie of the prosperity Gospel, the term "deconstruction" and what it actually should mean and how underprepared we were for spiritual warfare as we matured in our faith. 

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: Philippians 3:8-9

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My friends Faith and Kendyll are on the podcast discussing what it's been like growing up Christian. A lot of Christian content seems to be testimonies of people being delivered and finding faith in their adult years- and WE LOVE THESE STORIES! However, when you've grown up in the church and in faith your whole life there seems to be this pattern of perfectionism and striving that develops. 

In Part I we go over familial faith and backgrounds, raising children in the church and how grateful we are to have been brought up with the Hand of God on us since we were young.

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A continuation of "Do I Have The Love I Had At First?"

How do we let God's love nourish our hearts?
How do we be on the right side of God?

I'm looking again at John 15 along with Romans 3, and have found the answers to these questions, as I'm on a journey to be filled with God's love, to love others deeply, and to be on the right side of God. This discussion is a deep dive on the three different types of branches (John 15), Jesus' overflowing gladness whilst being the man of great sorrows (Luke 7) and God's nurturing, tender love for us as beloved children (Psalm 103). 

When we remember and reflect on how He took our place on the cross and paid a price we could've never paid ourselves, the pits He's pulled us out of and the things of this world He has saved/delivered us from and healed us of- it stirs the love in our hearts we had at first. It nourishes us continually and keeps our faith fixed on His finished work.

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: John 15:1-21 & Romans 2:1-8 & Romans 3:26-28 TPT

TIM ROSS SHORT: https://youtube.com/shorts/2dL81aL12qQ?si=vgbG3-pral1gXxIk

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The Spirit revealed to me through a friend in a word of knowledge, that I had an unknown idol of "wanting to be on the right side of God." A request that's been heavy on my mind and heart, a request that is not in and of itself a wrong desire, but I had been placing that over and as more important than being in God's presence. 

"You must continually let my love nourish your hearts," these are Jesus' words in John 15:9. If that ceases, it is really easy to not love your neighbors or pray for your enemies. So, that scripture points to the fact that if I am waning in experiencing and receiving God's love for me, it will be increasingly difficult to extend love to others and continue to bear good fruit.

If I lose the love and affection I had for Him at first, the pruning will exhaust me to a point of wanting to give up. In order for me to let love be the beautiful prize for which I run, I have to seek and receive the nourishment of God's love in my heart, continually. 

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: Revelation 2:4 & John 15:1-17

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An honest processing of how to love in the midst of disagreement. The struggle that it is to maintain unity amongst so much division. The trial of discerning what is opinion versus what is false teaching. The lesson of what needs addressed and what doesn't. The body has many parts, all are necessary and none are more or less important than the others. Paul tells us that if we have all the gifts of the spirit but not love then it is meaningless. If our call is to make disciples, then the primary cause in our conversations should center around love of the Gospel and love for those we're sharing the good news with.

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: 1 Corinthians 12 & 13 

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Timestamps:
00:00:00-00:13:42 Trip to Boston & Love of Old Architecture
00:13:50-00:39:50 Health Care; Health Insurance; Being Self-Employed
00:41:30 Not Yielding to Fear

Jesus tells the disciples "Do not yield to fear, for it is really me, I AM." Fear is a natural human emotion and response that God knew we would experience from Old Testament to New. Fear is not a sin, it's a signal. So, it's important how we choose to respond- we have a choice to make of who and what we put our confidence in and therefore, where we get our courage from. I believe faith and fear can coexist in the same moment, but one is always higher than the other- the question is which one are you letting have the most power and control?

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: Mark 6:30-52 TPT & Psalm 91 TPT

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Erika Kirk gave a beautiful message of forgiveness at Charlie's memorial last week- an incredible gesture of grace that only could have come through the Holy Spirit. The feminists have come after her for being an accomplished woman who is a wife and mother. The Jezebel spirit that I have been hearing about for years has only been proven as MORE real leading up to Charlie Kirk's assassination. Christians must test all things in the light of scripture and we must be discerning of prophecies and spirits. In the midst of all these things all I sense is that The Father's heart is grieved and He wants his sons and his daughters home. We are called to partner with God, having a John the Baptist spirit, preparing the way for Jesus to return and take many with Him into His eternal presence once He does.

Megyn Kelly Link: https://youtu.be/sK0_kJrHi88?si=3gAxTIqHg4Yz1U94

SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK: Isaiah 40:1-5

SCRIPTURES ABOUT JEZEBEL: 1 Kings 16-21; 2 Kings 9; Revelation 2:20

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURE (John the Baptist): Mark 6:17-29

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A warning against the idolization of Charlie Kirk; a look into the natural disasters that took place following his death in Utah and an unfiltered questioning of Christian's blind allegiance to the current country of Israel.

I believe what so many are craving is truth. We yearn for honesty, for vulnerability, for authenticity. And yet, we live in a world that hates Truth, that hates questions that push back against the "norm." I just want the truth- scripturally, theologically, politically and as it pertains to the events and peoples surrounding Charlie's death. At the end of the day, God is a God of love, but also a God of justice, of wrath, not one of convenience and comfortability. Truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) is how we are to approach all people as they are made in the image of God.

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