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There is a trend today that is becoming more and more disturbing to me, but I watched a pastor online yesterday break that trend – and I immediately reached out to family in the area of his church and told them – GO! Sit there for a few weeks, and see if the Lord is not speaking to your heart… So… What’s this trend!?!?!? I AM SO GLAD YOU ASKED!!!!
It is not dramatic plays with questionable music and performances… Scripture records MUCH wilder things that God did to get people’s attention. It’s not pouring syrup on a bible, or wearing flashy clothes and expensive shoes… Look some of that stuff, I get it – it can be off putting. But, if it’s not your thing… it’s not your thing. But these acts of extremity and immaturity may not be the detriment of the church that we think it is.
WHAT IS THE TREND, AARON!?!?!?!
Today, in the twenty-first century, the words prosperity and success have been socio-economically defined. Even in ministry, our view of prosperity and success is often skewed by what we have or have not. In his inaugural meeting with YHWH, before assuming leadership of the great nation of Israel, Joshua is told that he would be both prosperous and successful, owing to his commitment to the meditation on (and obedience to) the book of the Law. Join me in this deep dive in Joshua 1.8.