I discovered a dream I had a few years back.A prophetic dream. I did not realize it at first, but this dream was telling of things to come 7 years in the future.
I assumed it was a warning for that day and time and passed it along to the appropriate person.
I did so without prayerful consideration first, thus the word of warning was harshly turned away. This person no longer trusted in my ability to hear from the Lord. I chocked it up as a lesson learned and that, "Hey...we all miss the mark once in a while!" and life moved on.
Seven years later I have stumbled across this journal entry dated May 2007 - A vision.
I will not share the vision because of it's personal nature. However, the point I wanted to make is that the vision is now 7 (seven) years later, coming to pass.
I missed the mark, when the Lord first gave me this vision.
I did not seek Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit) about it. I "jumped" the gun (so to speak).
I ran with a word I had received in spirit and delivered it in the flesh. It was not received by the recipient. AT ALL. I don't blame them. Now that I look back, I can't help but wonder, "Would there have been a different out come had I handled it differently?" Oh I don't know. Maybe not.
However, the word of God does say, "To whom much is given, much will be required."
I have been given a great gift of seeing and for this much will be required of me. To use this gift halfheartedly or without much holy respect, most certainly I will be held accountable.
Also, I do know, that today, seven years later, I have been lead back to that very same vision by the Ruach of God. Clearly seeing and understanding the meaning of it. With absolutely no doubt, no question about it and sadly because the vision has become a reality.
Will "I" be held accountable for what has taken place?
Again, I am not entirely sure.
I was responsible to pass along the word.
A watchman is responsible to bring forth warning.
Not to interpret. That is where I missed the mark.
Again, I became more than one who simply delivers Gods message.
I interfered with what the Lord was doing.
Then again, he who received the word is also responsible.
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Ultimately, each of us is responsible for our own eternal destiny.
The Lord may bring others into our life to help us but when it's all said and done.
We are the ones who make the decisions we make daily...each and every day....to continue to follow Messiah.
To continue to seek God's kingdom over everything else.
To seek God's face. To "know him".
To study the holy scriptures as Yeshua did.
Ultimately, each of us will be held accountable when we stand before God on judgment day and give account for everything we have done and haven't done.
Not our Pastor's...not our Rabbi's...not our Mom's or Dad's.
Not our Teacher's - or Evangelists or anyone else.
WE are responsible for learning the scriptures.
It is up to us to find out what the will of our most holy Abba is for us.
It is our most holy honor and privilege to do so.
This is our calling in life....
It's NOT chasing after the supernatural.
Yes, I said that.
I encourage you to take a look around ...I mean outside where ever you are. Your office. Your house. Your church. Literally, physically get up and walk outside where ever you are and make a point to notice the unpleasant all around, everywhere.
Then - see God - in it.
Then - be a part - of it - and make it better
Don't miss understand me. (and those of my readers that know me will already understand this)
I will be the first to thank the good Lord for my Congregation! I am so thankful for my family at Beth Messiah! I love them so much! Just even thinking about them brings a smile to my heart and face! I start each new week looking forward to the next Wed gathering and next Shabbat. :)
My point is - far too often we can get stuck in, what I will term, a glory bubble of denial.
We race around from one supernatural conference to another. Chasing after signs and wonders. Throwing our dollars at the feet of speakers telling their tales of visits to the glory realm and promising like experiences if you will only.......blah blah blah...
Umm, yeah. No.
Seriously.
I know this sounds harsh. However, I have lived in this world (of supernatural conferences etc.) I know what it's like. Bottom line. It's not scriptural.
I have also lived, am now living in the supernatural. This is scriptural.
And, get this, this kind of living is available to every blood bought child of God...and at no financial cost to you. Most likely you already own the instruction manual! (The Holy Bible)
Oh,and another AwEsOmE thing - When you start living the Holy Scriptures like Yeshua did -
They'll be no need to chase after the signs and wonders - because - they will follow after you!
Mark 16:17-18 "And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
Shalom~
AmyColleen
