|
|  |
Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotions!
438 hits
| Sep 12, 2008 3:00 pm |
|
Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotion: Un-Inspired Souls. |
Brandon Bracey
 | |
Seed Devotion: Un-Inspired Souls
Scripture NKJV Proverbs 15:19,"The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway"
John and Charles Wesley. Rev. Charles Finney. George Whitfield. William Seymour. Billy Graham. Oral Roberts. What is one of the things these people have in common? The answer is revivals. These people have led some of the greatest revivals in the world, although you probably hear the word "crusades" more when talking about Billy Graham and Oral Roberts. A revival meeting is a series of Christian religious services held in order to inspire active members of a religious body and to gain new converts to Christ. From as early as the 17th century on down to the year 2008, revivals have been used to inspire people to draw closer to God. The hebrew word for revive is "chayah", which means to "keep or make alive". Revivals awaken or make alive our spirits for a fresh move of God.
This year on April 2, 20008, before the scandal became news, people flocked to Lakeland, Florida for the revival there. See, people get really excited about revivals because they want to be stirred up. I am the same way as well! Anyone, who knows me well knows that I love to inspire people, but I love to be inspired just as much! It feels good to get stirred up about the things of God. But what happens when the revival is over?
Yes, you had a great time at the revival and you have been telling your family and friends how you were blessed. Actually, a week later you are still on a high from the revival! But then you are back to normal and seeking God becomes a routine for you instead of being exciting every day.
I have noticed that there are some Christians who get excited about special speakers and services, but when it is over they hardly want to do anything for God. They were excited about going to hear Joyce Meyer, but when they got back home they were back on the couch eating bon bons and doing nothing for God. Heck , what was the use of going in the first place? Why does this happen? Well, it can be a number of reasons. It could be laziness. It could be emotionalism without any real sacrifice. Maybe they just came to hear a popular speaker or see the popular meeting.
See, I am preaching to myself about this because I am so guilty. I sort of fall off a little after revivals as well. But here are some things I have practiced in my life below so we can stay inspired all the way through our Christian walk:
1) Be ready in season and out of season: Do not think God will test you on what you promised him you were going to do for him after a revival. A good example would at a revival where you promised God you would do better in walking in love towards your family. Well, the week after the revival you get a call early in the morning from a family member asking you to take them to work because their car will not start. It's like 5am and you are still sleep! Now some people will straight up curse them out! But often these things are a test from God to see how faithful we are. Be ready in and out of season.
2) Do not wait for inspiration: If you have to always have some super-duper inspiration to do something as a Christian, you are in trouble. You may not feel like serving on the usher board every sunday, but if God tells you to do it then do it anyway. You will be blessed for your efforts.
3) Get your mind off of you: We focus too much on ourselves sometimes. But love is generousity in action. When you are at a revival meeting receiving a life changing word do not just think about you. Also, think about all those people who need to hear it just as much as you do and be an agent of change.
If you have been an un-spired soul, it's time to get inspired! When you allow Jesus to truly be Lord of your life, life becomes exciting! Do not wait for something spectular to happen! Get up and go strong for the Lord today!
Heavenly Father,
As I go forth today, let me not become complacent and forget that everyday is a opportunity to spread love in Jesus name, Amen.
Permission To Distribute With Full Recognition Given To Author.
If you would like to make Jesus Lord of your life please pray this prayer:
Heavenly Father, I repent of my sins and ask you Jesus to come into my heart. Wash me clean and give me a new life. Thank you Lord for saving me, Amen. If you have just prayed this prayer congratulations! You are now saved and apart of the Family of God! The next step is to get into a good bible based church where the Word of God is proclaimed! Please email me at : brandon_bracey00@yahoo.com so I can assist you in your new beginning!
Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotions On Ryze!
http://brandonbracey-network.ryze.comPrivate Reply to Brandon Bracey (new win) |
|
