The Act of Big Wave (Spirit) Surfing
The Act of Big Wave (Spirit) Surfing
There is a word of encouragement on my heart that I feel needs to be spoken ...
For some time I have had this picture of big wave surfing and how incredibly brave these men and woman are to commit to something that takes years of practice, training and sheer guts. Conquering their fears, trying over and over again, knowing that with each 'wipeout' they are one step closer to their goal.
As we watch one of these brave souls sliding down a monstrous wall of water, my heart leaps for them hoping for a good outcome and in the middle of all the bashing crashing foam when someone emerges on the clean face of a wave, wow, i feel such joy in their success; in a small way I share their victory. Awestruck.
I liken this picture to present day ministry and what it takes to step out in faith by the spirit of the living God against all the odds, all the naysayers, and the many tactics of the enemy, to achieve something truly amazing and wonderful, something extraordinary.
When a surfer slips and tumbles off a huge wave and disappears beneath the surging ocean typically you will see how all the other surfers scramble to help and ensure their safety. Amongst those who have been able to paddle out on a big day, i see a bond and a kinship even amongst those who have met for the first time out at the back line, knowing they are there for the same reasons. By watching big wave surfers you will see that they have a inherent respect and code for one another. A brotherhood. Different styles, boards and techniques, but the same desired outcome ... to make it, turn and paddle out again and do it all over once more.
But sadly this can't always be said for the Body of Christ ...
Our brothers and sisters who have or are currently paddling out into 'large waves' that require lots of faith, not only have the powerful ocean water and the sheer size of what they need to overcome before them, they often have to handle being hammered, criticized and accused by fellow believers... jeers coming from the shoreline from self appointed 'accusers of the brethren'. Taking joy when one of our brothers in Christ comes off a big wave and get slammed and held under.
Unity calls for a change in how we encourage each other onto greatness. When someone comes off a wave we should be rushing in to help them stay afloat and give them the confidence to try again.
We are all working together for Jesus. This is heavy on my heart people, too many good men and woman have been written off by others and in the vulnerability of that crashing moment their participation in The Kingdom gets damaged.
The Five fold ministry is supposed to equip the saints, not abandon them.
WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WHO HAVE OUR FATHERS HEART
If you have been hurt, know that it was NEVER our Fathers will for you to be hurt by others. Please don't be defined by peoples opinions of you, look to Jesus, His Word about you trumps the opinions of the nay-sayers in your life.
Pick up your cross and follow Him!
I believe it was the Moravians in the days of John Wesley when he first receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit who said the following:
IN ESSENTIALS, UNITY
IN NON-ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY
AND IN ALL THINGS, LOVE
John 13:34-35 AMP
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another."
Matthew 25:45 AMP
Then He will reply to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did not do it for one of the least of these [my followers], you did not do it for Me.'
I say again, don't be defined by peoples opinions of you, look to Jesus, His Word about you trumps the opinions of the nay-sayers in your life. Keep your eyes upon Him, gaze at His perfection and paddle hard. Be brave and courageous. Your refusal to give up on who He said you are will yield its reward ! There is a wave designed just for you and you will make it!
DON'T EVER GIVE UP ...
Chris Millin
www.jirehseed.org
14/03/2017
There is a word of encouragement on my heart that I feel needs to be spoken ...
For some time I have had this picture of big wave surfing and how incredibly brave these men and woman are to commit to something that takes years of practice, training and sheer guts. Conquering their fears, trying over and over again, knowing that with each 'wipeout' they are one step closer to their goal.
As we watch one of these brave souls sliding down a monstrous wall of water, my heart leaps for them hoping for a good outcome and in the middle of all the bashing crashing foam when someone emerges on the clean face of a wave, wow, i feel such joy in their success; in a small way I share their victory. Awestruck.
I liken this picture to present day ministry and what it takes to step out in faith by the spirit of the living God against all the odds, all the naysayers, and the many tactics of the enemy, to achieve something truly amazing and wonderful, something extraordinary.
When a surfer slips and tumbles off a huge wave and disappears beneath the surging ocean typically you will see how all the other surfers scramble to help and ensure their safety. Amongst those who have been able to paddle out on a big day, i see a bond and a kinship even amongst those who have met for the first time out at the back line, knowing they are there for the same reasons. By watching big wave surfers you will see that they have a inherent respect and code for one another. A brotherhood. Different styles, boards and techniques, but the same desired outcome ... to make it, turn and paddle out again and do it all over once more.
But sadly this can't always be said for the Body of Christ ...
Our brothers and sisters who have or are currently paddling out into 'large waves' that require lots of faith, not only have the powerful ocean water and the sheer size of what they need to overcome before them, they often have to handle being hammered, criticized and accused by fellow believers... jeers coming from the shoreline from self appointed 'accusers of the brethren'. Taking joy when one of our brothers in Christ comes off a big wave and get slammed and held under.
Unity calls for a change in how we encourage each other onto greatness. When someone comes off a wave we should be rushing in to help them stay afloat and give them the confidence to try again.
We are all working together for Jesus. This is heavy on my heart people, too many good men and woman have been written off by others and in the vulnerability of that crashing moment their participation in The Kingdom gets damaged.
The Five fold ministry is supposed to equip the saints, not abandon them.
WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WHO HAVE OUR FATHERS HEART
If you have been hurt, know that it was NEVER our Fathers will for you to be hurt by others. Please don't be defined by peoples opinions of you, look to Jesus, His Word about you trumps the opinions of the nay-sayers in your life.
Pick up your cross and follow Him!
I believe it was the Moravians in the days of John Wesley when he first receive the Baptism of the Holy Spirit who said the following:
IN ESSENTIALS, UNITY
IN NON-ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY
AND IN ALL THINGS, LOVE
John 13:34-35 AMP
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another."
Matthew 25:45 AMP
Then He will reply to them, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, to the extent that you did not do it for one of the least of these [my followers], you did not do it for Me.'
I say again, don't be defined by peoples opinions of you, look to Jesus, His Word about you trumps the opinions of the nay-sayers in your life. Keep your eyes upon Him, gaze at His perfection and paddle hard. Be brave and courageous. Your refusal to give up on who He said you are will yield its reward ! There is a wave designed just for you and you will make it!
DON'T EVER GIVE UP ...
Chris Millin
www.jirehseed.org
14/03/2017
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FANTASTIC prophetic word of encouragement Chris!! Spook goooood!