Thursday, October 7, 2010

Be the Bride

Its been forever since I posted to this blog. So many things have happened and are continuing to happen that I haven’t really been able to process them thoroughly. It seems like God is truly beginning to stir the pot and awaken something new within the hearts of those that seek after Him. I have seen lives transformed and miracles take place- in situations that I never thought would see resolution. And, more amazing things are continuing to happen. I've seen God open up the flood gates of heaven and pour down his Spirit, in both a heavy down pour and a sweet, soft rain.

Everything is coming to a head, and I think its time as believers that we break out of this mundane, comfortable cocoon that we've built for ourselves. God never intended for us to be so caught up in ourselves that we stop seeing reality. Yes, we have to shield our hearts from the evil of this world. Yet, I believe God is raising up a generation of believers who will not only open there eyes to injustice, but break through the darkness by shining the light of God's holy Word on this earth. We have for to long sat in our 'perfect' church services, read our feel good self-help books and all the time been drowning in the mire of complacency and apathy.

Don’t you see? Its not about us! Its about HIM! And when we can truly grasp that, we will see, feel and become the heart of Christ. Where are the Christians who will be bold enough to be real with themselves and say 'Enough is enough!'. No more! We will not live in bondage. We will not stand by and watch the rest of the world suffer while we sip our expensive coffee and wear designer jeans. It is time to throw off the mega church, prosperity, and self driven theology that we as Christians have grown to admire, and begin to lay down our lives for the sake of Christ! God forbid we ever forget that we are not our own. We are because of the love and mercy of God.

I'm getting all riled up here, so I'll leave you with this. Every time I hear this song- my heart just begins to race with anticipation. Its the call, to the Bride of Christ, to stand up, unite, and become who we were made to be! Amen!

Beautiful Bride- by Flyleaf

Unified diversity

Functioning as one body

Every part encouraged by the other

No one independent of another

You're irreplaceable, indispensable

You're incredible

Incredible


(Chorus)

Beautiful bride

Body of Christ

One flesh abiding

Strong and unifying

Fighting ends in forgiveness

Unite and fight all division

Beautiful bride


Strengthen your arms now

Train your fingers for battle

Urgency's here now

Train your fingers for battle

Fighting this violence

With your feet wrapped in peace

Sad tears and silence

Now screams of joy

Victory


(Chorus)

Beautiful bride

Body of Christ

One flesh abiding

Strong and unifying

Fighting ends in forgiveness

Unite and fight all division

Beautiful bride

Beautiful bride

Body of Christ

One flesh abiding

Strong and unifying


We're not gonna fall and forget

How far You went to pick us up

If one part's hurt the whole body's sick

If one part mourns we all mourn with Him

Rejoice, and we'll sing with you

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah


(Chorus)

Beautiful bride

Body of Christ

One flesh abiding

Strong and unifying

Fighting ends in forgiveness

Unite and fight all division

Beautiful bride