Jesus spoke in John chapter 12:
28 So, Father, bring glory to your Name!” Then suddenly a booming voice was heard from the sky,
“I have glorified my Name! And I will glorify it through You again!”
29 The audible voice of God startled the crowd standing nearby. Some thought it was only thunder, yet others said, “An angel just spoke to him!”
30 Then Jesus told them, “The voice you heard was not for my benefit, but for yours—to help you believe. 31 From this moment on, everything in this world is about to change, for the ruler of this dark world will be overthrown. 32 And I will do this when I am lifted up off the ground and when I draw the hearts of people to gather them to me.”
If Jesus is not at the forefront of a “ministry” you are following, don’t be surprised if their “lampstand” is not removed. I once followed many ministries- watching their videos and reading their blogs and/or books. Do I need more information or do I need life-changing revelation?
Jesus spoke in Revelation chapter 3:
1 Write the following to the messenger of the congregation in Sardis, for these are the words of the one who holds the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars:
I know all that you do and I know that you have a reputation for being really “alive,” but you’re actually dead! 2 Wake up and strengthen all that remains before it dies, for I haven’t found your works to be perfect in the sight of My God. 3 So remember all the things you’ve received and heard, then turn back to God and obey them. For if you continue to slumber, I will come to you like a thief, and you’ll have no idea at what hour I will come. 4 Yet there are still a few in Sardis who have remained pure, and they will walk in fellowship with Me in brilliant light, for they are worthy. 5 And the one who experiences victory will be dressed in white robes and I will never, no never erase your name from the Book of Life. I will acknowledge your name before My Father and HIS angels. 6 So the one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is now saying to all the churches.
Where were all the “healing” evangelists over the last six months? Where were those leaders of churches who displayed great faith? This period of time has exposed the state of those who claim to be “churches” of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lukewarmness will no longer be acceptable and you are either on fire or among those who will at best be observers going forward. The time is short so let each of us press in like never before. Don’t sleep away this opportunity. Our focus should be about full activation of our gifts and callings so that we draw all men to Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Let nothing hold us back!
Jesus spoke this stern warning in Revelation 2:
1 I know all that you’ve done for me—you have worked hard and persevered. I know that you don’t tolerate evil. You have tested those who claimed to be apostles and proved they are not, for they were imposters. 3 I also know how you have bravely endured trials and persecutions because of my name, yet you have not become discouraged. 4 But I have this against you: you have abandoned the passionate Love you had for me at the beginning.
5 Think about how far you have fallen! Repent and do the works of Love you did at first. I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place of influence if you do not repent. 6 Although, to your credit, you despise the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also despise. 7 The one whose heart is open let him listen carefully to what the Spirit is saying now to all the churches. To the one who overcomes I will give access to feast on the fruit of the Tree of Life that is found in the paradise of God.
Have you abandoned that passionate Love for Christ? If so, repent and reset your focus. Time is short!
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians chapter 2:
2 My brothers and sisters, when I first came to proclaim to you the secrets of God, I refused to come as an expert, trying to impress you with my eloquent speech and lofty wisdom. 2 For while I was with you I was determined to be consumed with one topic—Jesus, the crucified Messiah
Get the message?