I wish to do my best to get along in peace and harmony with my Brothers and Sisters, but how is this possible when the bulk of them refuse to follow Christ?  Father show me the way to be a good leader in sponsoring, encouraging and motivating Christians to “Walk” their walk with You.  Give me a heart for patience, especially at these Bible studies where so many simply wish to present themselves in arrogant regurgitation of Your Word with no substance, or function, obedience or execution.  The Church has lost the power to convert by power of the Spirit as happened after Pentecost, because we have lost focus on the Holy Spirit, the being of Eternal Power.  Let us remember the Word in our quest to become “authentic”.  1 Corinthian 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.   Authentic Christianity is born of the Spirit, having the gratitude, humility and responsive faith in God to model the gifts of “the Spirit” to a world by healing, loving, helping, liberating and dispelling powers of the armies of darkness.

Maybe they are insecure about the things that must be done, thinking themselves inadequate to the tasks set before them?  To that I say, I love you Brothers and Sisters and you have allowed the enemy to trick you into thinking that you were capable of doing what God wanted you to do from the outset.  Power of the Holy Spirit is just that, an indwelling of the Spirit of God that allows us to do the impossible.  As scripture states, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.  It is the power of God that satan fears, having known defeat by the work of the Lord Jesus and the restraining Hand of the Holy Spirit indwelling each Christian.  We were never meant to be adequate to the task, that is why it is so important to be entirely dependent upon God for deliverance, power and courage to do what must be done.

Do we wish to stand and watch as God’s Holy Name is mocked in perpetuity, on the news, in our streets, even in our homes?  This is not something that we were meant to stop, but I know who has promised to judge them for their mockery, The Lord God Almighty.  I know the power He meant for the church, to heal the sick, the blind, the lost, the lepers and the incarcerated.  We have forgotten our legacy, as the ambassadors of Christ and indwelt of the Holy Spirit of God.  We have allowed ourselves to become corrupted by this ungodly world, in things we see, experiences we taste and the quests we pursue.  We have willingly put aside the Will of God for our lives as secondary at best.  The only way to victory is through the Holy Spirit of God.  Shall we plead with Him to come back into our churches or leave Him outside the very church He empowers?  What have you personally done to invite the Holy Spirit inside your life, your home, your church and your job?  Our only option is prayer, for in our clear dependence upon God He will show up in Power, and Great Glory.  Isn’t that what we have been craving, waiting and wishing for throughout these millennia?

I am sorry for my words Lord.  The only Words that matter are Yours.  I am sorry that I have been so weak in wielding the awesome power of the Holy Spirit.  Lord show me the way and I will stand there as conduit for Your Might and Glory.  Father, hear our prayer and allow Your Spirit to once again inflame the hearts of all Christians, giving them power to show Your Might to this unbelieving world.  Lord let them mock You no longer.  Let us understand the gravity of Your standing patience and the comprehend the reason for Your long suffering of/for mankind.  All the Glory to You, in Jesus Holy Name, Amen