Today’s Thought “Empirical Pursuit” G. Ward

 

“Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him. And He said to her, "What do you wish?" She said to Him, "Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and one on Your left." Matthew 20:20-21

It’s been said by many, “Greg, you’re an excellent teacher, but not a preacher.” Can you say how ignorant? Any one of us can mimic the expression of the traditionalist, who uses great pantomime to elaborate on God’s word (minimally so), utilizing catchy phrases that demand verbal feedback from audiences. Those great captivators sharing what seemingly is God’s word (unadulterated) are said to be ANOINTED. The idiom “ignorance is bliss” may certainly be applicable here also. Believers have become horrible the more in perpetuating a hierarchal positioning that furthers man’s capabilities as something to behold vs. celebrating every giftedness (small or large) that seeks to honor Holy God (cf. 1 Cor. 12:4-7,14-19). So that Christendom would be clear, every believer is anointed (1 Jn. 2:27, "And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you (i.e. Holy Spirit), and you have no need for anyone to teach you, but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him"). The Anointed One, Christ, lives on the inside of you. Therefore whatever you desire in the way of kingdom work must have HIS signature to be effective…

Happy Monday (2 Ti. 2:15)!