Religion vs Relationship Worlds Apart
Luke 8:47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
What a contrast to a religious mindset vs a living relationship with God. Now, I do not intend to accuse her of being only religious but what religion has ingrained in humanity!
How does a daughter of the Most High God get to the point she is afraid, fearful, and timid over a miracle? The Spirit didnt teach her this!
Men have no power so in result they must instill fear to keep others in line. This is sanctioned by God for Governmental oversight but not for personal devotion to God. That natural fear you have once you see blue lights behind you, even when you have done nothing wrong. The child of God unfortunately takes this same fear and exhibits it before the LORD.
To anyone who has ever taken in an abused animal, or even worse, an abused child, these same characteristics are evident. I would go to love and pet my dog but she would cower in fear, most likely due to the previous abusive idiot! She learned that a hand would hurt not help her. I see this idea in this amazing woman here!
Some Christians are fearful, even ashamed at the gifts God gives them while in the presence of other Christians. They have been abused one too many times in the past.
I learned there is no earthly relationship can can compare to Christs with us. Even the best intended men of God have capacity to hurt others even not intently. The words I use as a pastor can heal some and hurt others if not careful. I have had my fair share of both. I have felt the belittling by other Christians over my acquired gift of tongues for example. Gods gift to me to worship and speak to my Him in a truly pure way. Almost to the point of not using it at all! I can relate to the woman her, as we all can, the fear and wonder of what did I just do wrong and waiting for the condemnation. But then, as she experienced, Jesus speaks in love and grace fortifying the faith He gave me to be at this very place in my life! Now this is courage!
What a contrast to a religious mindset vs a living relationship with God. Now, I do not intend to accuse her of being only religious but what religion has ingrained in humanity!
How does a daughter of the Most High God get to the point she is afraid, fearful, and timid over a miracle? The Spirit didnt teach her this!
Men have no power so in result they must instill fear to keep others in line. This is sanctioned by God for Governmental oversight but not for personal devotion to God. That natural fear you have once you see blue lights behind you, even when you have done nothing wrong. The child of God unfortunately takes this same fear and exhibits it before the LORD.
To anyone who has ever taken in an abused animal, or even worse, an abused child, these same characteristics are evident. I would go to love and pet my dog but she would cower in fear, most likely due to the previous abusive idiot! She learned that a hand would hurt not help her. I see this idea in this amazing woman here!
Some Christians are fearful, even ashamed at the gifts God gives them while in the presence of other Christians. They have been abused one too many times in the past.
I learned there is no earthly relationship can can compare to Christs with us. Even the best intended men of God have capacity to hurt others even not intently. The words I use as a pastor can heal some and hurt others if not careful. I have had my fair share of both. I have felt the belittling by other Christians over my acquired gift of tongues for example. Gods gift to me to worship and speak to my Him in a truly pure way. Almost to the point of not using it at all! I can relate to the woman her, as we all can, the fear and wonder of what did I just do wrong and waiting for the condemnation. But then, as she experienced, Jesus speaks in love and grace fortifying the faith He gave me to be at this very place in my life! Now this is courage!
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The world teaches fear and separation, but the Lord teaches us love, trust and relationship not dependent on performance. He asks us to simply come to Him.