In recently reading Dr. Lester Sumrall’s Pioneers of Faith, I discovered a statement that is so, so, so, so (should I continue?) powerful. Here it is …
“The majority of people throughout Church history never move beyond their first blessing from God – the salvation experience. When John Wesley began to preach sanctification – the cleaning up and discipline of your life – many denominations did not even look around. They said, “We’ve already got it all.” Once the average believer gets in a groove, that is exactly where he or she dies. We are creatures of habit. We move ahead in almost everything except God. I think the primary reason is because the devil does not want us to move forward.” ~ Dr. Lester Sumrall
I won’t take a lot of time to enlarge upon this great thought other than to ask three simple questions. Is there a “we’ve arrived” mentality that is robbing you and those that you minister to from experiencing a new, fresh wind of God’s Spirit? While you are thankful for all that God has done in the past, are you willing to leave the past behind and go into uncharted, new areas of the Holy Spirit? Will you take the time right now to communicate your willingness to the Father?
One more quick thought. There is a cost. Not everyone will understand or even appreciate your bold steps. Some may even criticize because they have never seen it done this way before. But, keep on course. Obey the Holy Spirit so that you can experience the glory of God and the fresh wind of the Spirit.
I trust that God will speak to you just as He spoke to me as I read Dr. Sumrall’s revelation.
Selah …
