The Church of Christ threw the Creator out with the bath water somewhere in the middle of the last century. Miracles have ceased was the charge. I'm not sure, but it may be this line of thinking developed to do two things: keep the Pentecostals at bay and to keep us as the only ones saved. A problem with this has become sadly evident.
God was put out to pasture by His church. It was made clear to Him to disengage His involvement with His people. We would do just fine working from the Word, thank You. Therefore, three or four generations have grown without knowing the True Possibility God.
Things are changing. They needed to. Followers are still looking to His Word. When they do they notice they have a God who calls into being things which don't exist and gives life to dead settings. Possibility Thinking isn't restricted to Zig Ziglar and Robert Schuller. It is a part of Christian doctrine. Romans 4:17ff clears the path for such a faith. God illustrates His interest regarding this vibrant Truth by telling of the birth of a baby boy to an old man and woman. Then He continues to say this story is relayed for today's followers to receive the hope found in resurrection power!
We worship the God of possibility! Don't let Him live in the dump another day!
4 comments:
Terry,
First I want to say thank you for your consistently well thought out and informative posts. When I see there is a new one I am always glad to see what it about.
Next, to comment on what you wrote. The standard for our beliefs is not to be against what the other guy believes. When the disciples saw a guy casting out demons Jesus didn't say go and find out what he believes and make sure you believe the opposite. No, instead Jesus continued to insist that they learn about discipleship by continuing to follow him. When are we going to seek Jesus, open to whatever we find when we find him, rather than seeking to find out what they believe and do our best to contradict it. When we do that we certainly do leave God behind due to a spirit of arrogance. I am glad that is dying out.
Very good! Happy Easter! He is risen!
wow- the phrase about putting God out to pasture, that's convicting! You stirred the Spirit today.
Terry,
I printed this post to carry in my Bible to inspire me everyday. Thank you.
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