I read something in the Bible last night that caught my attention and caused me to pause and think. It was what Paul wrote in 1 Cor 9:27 "But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway." He then went on to give an example from the Old Testament of the people of Israel saying they all experienced passing through the Red Sea, they all ate the same Spiritual meat, they all seen the Fire of God and stood under the Cloud of His presence, yet God was not pleased with all of them for many were overthrown in the wilderness. The Lord showed me that like Israel coming out of Egypt and heading to the promised land, we're all on a journey and its not the wilderness that overthrows us, but the choices we make while going through the wilderness that determine whether we are overthrown or victorious. It takes more than recognizing the devil and standing against him, but also choosing to keep our flesh under control. Paul meant just that when he wrote the above scripture, we must keep our body, our flesh under control, bringing it into subjection less we should become a castaway, meaning not standing the test, not approved. I really believe this will be a year that God repositions His body back into right alignment. Like a person who goes to the chiropractor to get an adjustment, God is sending His bride to the chiropractor to get adjusted! He may use the media, He may allow the enemy to chasten us, He may do it in His own gentle way, but one thing is certain, His bride will be realigned and shifted back into sync with His plans and purposes! And that my friends is the reality of it!
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My wife went to the chiropractor after the birth of our first child. Her wrist had gotten out of adjustment during her pregnancy and caused her some concern. What I found interesting was in the realignment process he didn't just readjust her wrist, her entire system needed to be realigned. I think this is the shifting of the Lord in this season, that God will realign His Body until it truly reflects His glory, and until it actually operates in the form He intends for it to fuction in.
Thats true Pastor Neil, I've always said that the Church was birthed in power and we'll leave in power, which requires as you mentioned, that His entire body be realigned in order for His Glory to be showcased. This speaks more than Him just dealing with sin, but for every member to be aligned properly in His divine order and purposes, His Prophets, His Apostles, His Evangelists, His Teachers and Pastors, everyone in divine order and right relationship for one thing, His purpose.
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