Beauty for Ashes Church and Ministry : Make It Real: September 2012

Make It Real: September 2012

Question: What traditions of man have you believed were from God? I am asking my readers to take the time and ask themselves this question.

After sending invitations to various speakers to come to our church, I began to receive some awkward responses. For example, one speaker (a prophet) basically sent a contract requiring $3500 per meeting plus airfare, hotel and food expenses to be covered. I actually responded with a request that they pray, and I gave them some information about our ministry and heart for the poor. They were upset and replied with a very haughty rebuke. They said I was out of place to tell them about our ministry and mission. Did I have the money or not was honestly the only determining factor as to their interest in coming. The fact is, I do have the money, and meeting the financial requirement was never the issue in my heart. But after much prayer, I responded with what Holy Spirit kept running through my mind- a vision of Jesus turning over the money changers tables. I withdrew my invitation, and grieved at the condition of the church in American.

I opened another response to an invitation, and they wanted to know who my covering was before they would pray about the invitation. As I prayed for divine direction, God had me read Matthew chapter 15. I encourage you to look at the heart of the One who revealed true Holy Spirit led ministry.

Look with me at Matthew 15:3 and ask yourself this question: Why do you transgress the command of God on account of your tradition? Do you just say yes to God when certain criteria of your traditions are met? Example, are you led by His Spirit when you go and minister, or do you wait to see who will pay what you are used to being paid. We are to go into all the world and preach the gospel. In Matthew 10:8 Jesus says, “Heal sick ones, cleanse lepers, raise dead ones, cast out demons. You freely received, freely give. “Do not provide gold, nor copper in your belts, nor provision bag for the road….For the worker is worthy of his food.” God will gladly and freely take care of our needs as we walk out and serve Him. How sad that ministry has become big business for many.

Then I read further in Matthew 15, and in verse 6-9, Jesus states:
“And you annulled the command of God on account of your tradition. Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you saying: This people draws near to Me with their mouth, and with their lips honor Me; but their hearts holds far off from Me. But in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men”.

The list is long of the precepts of men that are being taught as doctrine. We are to study God’s Word for ourselves and make sure that the concepts being taught line up with the Word of God and His heart. Covering is never taught in the Word as a doctrine of the church. In 1 Corinthians chapters one and four it is called divisive and immature to look to one ministry as the place where you belong. We are one body with many members; let’s enjoy all that God is doing in the world. So, I will seek God as to His biblical method of being joined together in love with the other parts of His body. I also want to be delivered from any precept of man that I have embraced as being a doctrine. I desire His heart. I want to take the gifting that He has so graciously placed in my life, run the race, and not be disqualified. We need to hear what the Holy Spirit is revealing through His humble servants who are not seeking to prove their self worth through their ministry calling and gifts. Lord, have mercy on us as we go through the fires of purging. God bless you as you truly seek to be like Him.

Feedback:

(page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78)

	Istanbul escorts (Guest)	06/21/2019 06:01
Here you can find out girl of perfection who delight in fulfilling your dreams . You could call this place paradize ! Our high-class Istanbul escort agency is synonymous with providing the most stunning and sensual of Istanbul escorts. More than a decade of experience means that we attract the very best escorts in Istanbul. http://www.istanbulvipescorts.com/
	Beirut escorts (Guest)	06/21/2019 06:01
Our Beirut escorts are carefully matched for the best possible experience. This means that you can be sure that they have excellent chemistry and are in fact the best of friends! our escorts in Beirut are young and always up for fun. So whether you’re into watching them get up to no good or prefer a more hands-on approach, you’re guaranteed a great time. http://www.joymodelsbeirut.com/
	Beirut escorts (Guest)	06/21/2019 06:02
Allow our escorts in Beirut to fullfill your every want and demand . Whether it’s at an upmarket event, exclusive party or simply unwinding in a more private location, our Beirut escorts are available for both incall and outcall escorts services. There’s a reason why we’re the number one Beirut escorts agency in Lebanon. Why not explore and find out for yourself? http://www.beirutescortgirls.com/
	Beirut escorts (Guest)	06/21/2019 06:02
A date with a sexy Beirut escorts can be incall or outcall, for as little as an hour or for a whole night. Head into Down town Beirut for a VIP party or event or simply stay indoors for a more intimate encounter. A date with a Beirut escort is what you make it. So make your selection and get ready for the very height of pleasure of Beirut escorts services in Lebanon! http://www.beirutescortservice.com/
	surat escorts by aditi rai (Guest)	06/22/2019 03:16
http://www.aditirai.in/ http://www.suratdatinggirls.com/ http://www.escortinsurat.com/ http://www.vipsuratescorts.com/ http://www.escortinsurat.com/ http://www.aditirai.in/escorts-service-surat.html http://www.aditirai.in/surat-escort-girls-gallery.html http://www.aditirai.in/escorts-service-surat.html http://www.aditirai.in/about-surat-escorts.html
	Mitsi (Guest)	06/22/2019 06:52
https://github.com/neha7595 https://www.woorank.com/en/www/girlstreat.com https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/gurgaongirls/girls-are-doing-call-girls-service-without-any-hes-t2.html https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2632755 https://adblockplus.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=72937&p=195709#p195709 https://www.silverstripe.org/ForumMemberProfile/show/50859 https://www.photrio.com/forum/members/gurgaon-call-girl.89760 https://www.vbulletin.org/forum/member.php?u=554089 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2632854 https://www.silverstripe.org/ForumMemberProfile/show/50861 https://www.photrio.com/forum/members/call-girl-in-gurgaon.89762/ https://www.vbulletin.org/forum/member.php?u=554094 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=2632833 https://www.silverstripe.org/ForumMemberProfile/show/50860 https://www.photrio.com/forum/members/mumbai-call-girl.89761/ https://www.vbulletin.org/forum/member.php?u=554093 https://www.woorank.com/en/www/priyansi.com
	Ludhiana escorts (Guest)	06/22/2019 07:34
http://harnoorkaur.in Hi I am Harnoor Kaur Independent Ludhiana Escorts Provide hot and sexy Ludhiana Call Girls . The ludhiana Escorts service can fulfil all your sexual fantasies. Not only that,I am are ready to be good friends and accompany you to trips and parties
	Panipat escorts (Guest)	06/22/2019 07:35
http://mayaescortservice.com/panipat-call-girls.html Hello friends I am madam Maya Independent in Panipat. You may contact me for Panipat escorts as per your Requirment and enjoy. you will never feel like stranger or wired with Me , I am always available for your entertainment.
	Hyderabad escorts (Guest)	06/22/2019 07:35
http://www.ayeshamittal.in Hi I am Ayesha Mittal 7037795999 Independent Hyderabad escorts available in your city Hyderabad for Erotic fun. Contact me whenever you all are felling lonely I am always ready to provide you company and make your mood fresh.
	Dwarka Escorts \| Dwarka Escort (Guest)	06/22/2019 07:39
https://www.ankitaoberoi.com/ https://www.ankitaoberoi.in/ Contact us +91-9711199171, Hello Guys!! I am Ankita Oberoi, 23 years old an Independent Escort Girl in Dwarka and stay in 5 star hotels and ready to provide my personal services in all 3/5 star hotels for in/out-call for all high class people, gentleman, business man and hot guys, availavle 24x7. Dwarka Escorts, Escorts in Dwarka, Dwarka Escorts Service, Independent Escorts in Dwarka, Call Girl Service, Top Sexy Model, Independent Call Girl, Dwarka Escorts Service Incall & utcall, Independent Call Girls in Dwarka, Delhi.

Make It Real: September 2012

Question: What traditions of man have you believed were from God? I am asking my readers to take the time and ask themselves this question.

Joy Comes In The Morning