jdrobidasThere are two things I want to see changed while i sit here and type away on my MacBook(go apple!). I want to see my generation come to know God personally through experience and I want to see God’s Kingdom expand in tangible ways that improve our society.
I really, really, really, really, really, want to see my generation come to know God. I don’t just mean know about God. But I mean to experience God for themselves rather than through some religious organization or denominations spin on God. I mean, lets be real, Jesus really didn’t fit in with any of the religious people in His day (read St. Matthew-St. John in your Bible) and if we are honest he doesn’t fit in with a whole bunch of the stuff attributed to Him that is talked about in the religious arena today. I will forever be impacted by something that the Lord once spoke to me in prayer when I asked Him what the desire of His heart was. He said “I want the world to know me”. Yup. That is it. God really wants the world to know Him. And in order for that to happen we are not going to be able to settle for this dressed up version of Jesus that never existed. We need the authentic Jesus for a generation that is craving authenticity.
If you are still reading this then I am probably talking to you. I am really looking for some people who are breathing air and have an insane passion for more of God than organized religion can contain. I’m look for people who have this massive dream that they believe God placed in their heart that keeps getting murdered by the status quo they are living in. I am looking for people who are ready to take it to another level and align with God so we can experience what Jesus Prayed “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven”. Do you feel like you need change? Your truly looking for more?
Not only am I trying to wrap my mind around how many people are “trapped” in relgious places. But I’m also trying to wrap my mind around the fact that as followers of Jesus we must be willing to impact our society with positive change. There are homeless that need to be fed. People shivering in the T stations needing blankets. There are streets that need to be cleaned. Diseases that need to be dealt with. And I know, I know, Jesus is the answer. I get that. And I believe Jesus really is the answer. I also believe that He packages that answer inside of us, and He wants to get out!
What is keeping you in a place of status quo and mediocrity? Don’t feel like you have any better options? Is it fear of what other people are going to say if you step outside of their little group? Is it the chance that you could be taking a risk and it be a mistake? What is keeping you there?
Seriously. Isn’t it time that as a generation we wake up spiritually and then express the life changing power of God that is transforming us in the world around us by using our resources and talents to transform it?
If you are someone that fits into this group and you are looking for me… come check out our community of believers. This Sunday. 12 noon. Hampton Inn Natick, Mass.
A movement is mobilizing.
Thank you for reminding us to keep it real and make our relationship with God our #1 priority.
What a great movement! I recently read the best Christian book I have ever read and it is exactly along this line–inspiring others to live this way. The book is called “Thy Will Be DOne On Earth” by Russell. It has totally reinvigorated my Christian life. THANK YOU for such a good post on such a GREAT topic!