Scripture thought for today:
that you have lied to the Holy Spirit ….?
Dear Friend,
While at Saddleback Church last week we heard Rick Warren make the statement, “You only believe the part of the Bible that you live.” That statement sucked the air right out of the room. Seriously, this statement was made to a group of pastors and Christian business leaders who just paid to come to this conference in California. Wouldn’t you think it’s a “no brainer” that these people are believing and living the Bible? Guess not!
Now rewind history to the book of Acts, Chapter 5, to the first New Testament couple, Annanias & Sapphira (A&S;). A&S; were a part of the first church. It was a miracle-filled, HOT time in church history. Peter was the pastor for heaven sake! A&S; must have known the truth of God’s Words and “Acts,” yet they didn’t really believe, did they? Why? They had an identity CRISIS brought on by CONTROL issues. They forgot who God was and forgot who and whose they were. They moved from managers of their lives to Lord of their lives. Bad move.
Now rewind even further to the first Old Testament couple Adam and Eve (A&E;). They were with God Himself everyday, yet it seems as though A&E; had the same problem as A&S.; They decided having fellowship with God and dominion in the garden wasn’t enough; they wanted to be God! Once again, identity CRISIS brought on by CONTROL issues!
Do you have an identity CRISIS with CONTROL issues? Ask yourself:
Is Jesus the Lord and Leader of your life?
How much Bible do you live in your:
career?
friendships?
marriage?
finances?
prayers?
This week we will help uncover how much of the Bible we really believe. This knowledge can help move us from death to real life. The life God wants to bless you with! Find out how you can reverse unbelief in your life. Don’t miss this week with A&S;! Click here to invite a friend to the “Bad Guys of the Bible” series. Send this email to a friend.
In Pursuit of Believing and Living,
Scott & Clare
©2008 Scott & Clare Loughrige
P.S. Please keep sending in your testimonies. It’s another way to live a “more than conquering” life. “They overcame him, the devil, by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony.” (REVELATION 12:11)