Tuesday Truths vol. 11

2 Timothy 3:5
having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. 

I've heard and read this verse many, many, many times before...but this time reading it in my quiet time was eye opening to say the least. The context of the verse is talking about how people will behave in the last days. Now read this verse again....having a form of godliness, but denying it's power. I had to ask for forgiveness after this revelation, but how many times do we get caught up in the same thing. How many times do we go along in this relationship with God and yet forget about the power that is on the inside of us? We talk the talk and may even walk the walk as long as it's an easy walk. It's when the walk starts to get bumpy, the waves start rocking, that we start to get nervous, we start to wonder and may even doubt. I've been there more times than I care to admit. It's easy to get caught up in a feeling moment that you forget that the power on the inside of you can handle ANYTHING that comes your way. Let that sink in for a minute....As joint heirs with the Jesus, we have what He has. That same power that on the third day folded up the grave clothes and walked out of the grave (without moving the stone) is the same power living on the inside of a Child of God. The same power that spoke to Lazarus and said come forth, is the same power living on the inside of you. The same power that took the five loaves and two fish and fed 5000 plus people is the same power living on the inside of you Child of God. Yes you will have feeling moments, but tell them to hush and let the power on the inside of you rise up. Back to the verse...there are so many churches today that have a set schedule for service, they sing one song, have a prayer and announcements, sing two songs, take up the offering, special music, sermon, invitation, and closing prayer. Like clock work each week it's a tight run schedule and going over time is not an option. God doesn't work on a schedule, think back to the Lazarus story...He wasn't on Mary and Martha's schedule (or else He would have came when they wanted Him to), but He was on His schedule...and look at what happened. God isn't in box, He's inside of you, His child.....The church isn't an organization or a building, it's a group of redeemed, forgiven, Children of the Most High. 2016 is set to be an incredible year. God is pouring out His Spirit like never before and lives are being changed. If you are blood covered Child of the King, tap into that power that is on the inside of you. God's looking to pour into you so He can flow through you. The power is yours, the victory has already been declared...walk in it!