A Challenge ~ P. Jimmy

I've been challenged lately with the thought of how much God has available to us as His children, and how little we actually pick up and use. Jesus said in John 14:12-14 "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."

I believe where we get stuck is that we don't understand that the "greater things" are to bring glory to God and build and expand the Kingdom. They are performed by God through faith-filled vessels. God will share His glory with no one. But He is willing to use us in the Power of the Holy Spirit if we'll have the faith to believe He'll use us. Are you willing to believe that the infilling of God's Spirit is for you and God wants to pour Himself into you? Are you willing to not only believe for, but also ask for, bigger things than you've ever dared? What is your dream? What is the passion of your heart? What is your spiritual gift? What are you desiring to do for God that scares the daylights out of you?

I wonder how many would dare to tarry before the Lord and ask Him for a fresh overshadowing of His Spirit. I wonder how many would dare to ask God what He wants for your life and actually be willing to do it. I wonder how many would dare to "fan into flame the gift that is in you..." as Paul instructed Timothy to do in 2 Timothy 1:6. I wonder how many would dare believe God for (and begin to walk in) miracles, signs and wonders that would point our city to Jesus Christ?

Let me encourage you today: you have all you need to be a POWER HOUSE for Jesus Christ through the power of His Spirit dwelling in you. Are you ready to walk by faith and in obedience? Are you willing to be stirred up and let your life burn with passion for His name? He's waiting for you...