Sari @sarikorpi@dingdash.com

"We're blind to the fact that we have an obligation to five billion people in the world. This generation of Christians is responsible for this generation of lost souls".

- Leonard Ravenhill

@KarlGessler correcting: not 70, but 72 disciples.

"But if the Spirit that raised up Jesus from the dead 
dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead 
shall also quicken your mortal 
bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you". (Rom.8:11)

 "Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God." (Mat. 22:29).

Here Jesus was correcting the sadukees who didn't believe in resurrection from the death.

I'm thinking, how much have we as church gone wrong in a similar way today? Do we have faith in the real Jesus (who is Son of God, yet a man) and who is powerful in everything concerning our lives? Do we understand (and truly believe/act on it!) that the same power that raised up Jesus from the grave, now dwells in us? Are these signs following us (Mark.16:17-18)?

Do we know what the Bible says and read it by ourselves? Or do we trust that our pastor knows the best so that we don't need to read or understand it ourselves? Do we lean on tradition more than on God's word?

We need them both: the Power (Gods Holy Spirit) and the scripture (the Bible), so that we won't go astray.

God help us! 🙏

@KarlGessler "A Jesus of theory or story hour is a sentimental comfort. The real Jesus commands the wind and seas and is a force to be reckoned with." Amen!!

@KarlGessler And I'm at the same time talking to myself here - I long to see God move in my life as he did among the first disciples! To be ready to leave everything for the sake of the Kingdom, to heal the sick, cast out demons and preach the gospel so that peoples' lives are changed and they are free to live a holy life for God. Not be bound to sin anymore! (Rom. 6:7). To see God work in us and through us!

@KarlGessler So true! (And Jesus later sent out also 70 disciples with the exact same task!)

The disciples had not only been given authority, they had also seen Jesus do these things - and then Jesus sent them out to do the same. We don't see anyone do these things in our traditional churches today. When will we start obeying Jesus' words, also in this matter? Where are the leaders and believers who will obey Jesus words (not only believe them, but act!), and by doing so give an example to others to do the same? Because we all newborn believers have the same Holy Spirit as Jesus had (not more, not less)!

@DevotionalTreasures Thank you! Fear of the Lord is something we need so bad today in the body of Christ! I totally agree with what you write. Kids need to grow up so that they understand the importance of respecting and obeying their father and mother. And as parents discipline their children, also God disciplines us so that we will understand his boundaries - and that's the eternal best for us! I've actually come to understand that when God disciplines me, that's something to be happy about, as he is seeing me worthy of the energy he puts in me, to form me to become more in the image of Christ. 🙌

I love this teaching about the Fear of the Lord, and what it truly means. I don't hear it in many churches nowadays, but it's just something I desire to have more of! This is the Father I love ❤🙏

https://youtu.be/6j9123k0Yy4

@erdenpilger @faith20 That's the same desire the disciples had - they asked Jesus to increase their faith. (Luk. 17:5-10) Jesus answered by telling them about servants and their Master. The servants' task is to obey and serve the Master, do what he is supposed to do. Obeying Jesus is to have faith in him. Jesus also says that if we are being faithful in the small things he will give us much. So, let's obey him in the littlest things in our lives, and if he can trust us in that, then he will give us more, which means, our faith will grow stronger. 🙌
Let's seek God, read and obey his words and ask God, where does he want me to be faithful today? Is there sin in my life that I need to repent from?
Let's put God first in our lives, in everything we are and do! 💖
Blessings to you! 🙏 From Sari in Finland

"You alone are my hearts desire!" ❤🙌

https://youtu.be/sVoQjxVGy-0

@sinbach "When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart. They asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?" Peter answered them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the Holy Spirit as a gift. For this promise belongs to you and your children, as well as to all those who are far away, whom the Lord our God may call to himself.” Acts. 3:37-39

@sinbach God called us like that, but thank God he won't leave us like that 🙌

@faith20 Thank you! What a powerful testimony!
I believe we are in a same kind of a situation and process today as Daniel was. Our rescuer is God and we will not bow for any other god (nor system)! Even if it means we will end up losing our earthly life. It can actually save the soul of other's (Dan. 3:28-33).
"Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled, but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear." (1. Pet. 3:14-15).

A really good question.

https://youtu.be/DvEAnPp4FiE