December 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”11330″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height=”auto”][vc_column][vc_column_text]When we think of the word “darkness”, it often brings negative connotations, or evil meanings. Sometimes, what we perceive to know is not the full picture and we draw conclusions too quickly; especially about God and how He operates. Isaiah 45:3 reveals, “I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places”. God has things that we know nothing of. This is especially true of His plans and purposes for us.
In his message, “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark”, Pastor John Kilpatrick shares a riveting revelation about the ways of God and how the Lord moves in our lives. Your perspective on life’s seasons are sure to change after this encouraging word. What you once thought to be a disastrous failure, or an impeding wall in your life, your eyes will begin to open and see that what you see is not what God sees. In fact, it may just be quite the opposite of what you perceive. You may begin to ask the question, “Lord, what are you up to?” If you’ve experienced set backs in your life, failures, or unexplainable moments, this message is for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][us_btn label=”WATCH NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fchurchofhispresence.org%2Fpastor-sermons%3Fsapurl%3DLytyZHNtL21lZGlhL21pLyttc2N2NDY2P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lmxpc3QmcmVjZW50Um91dGVTbHVnPSUyQnJrdGhwZmI%3D|target:_blank” style=”5″ icon=”fas|user”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][us_image image=”11330″ align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height=”auto”][vc_column][vc_column_text]When we think of the word “darkness”, it often brings negative connotations, or evil meanings. Sometimes, what we perceive to know is not the full picture and we draw conclusions too quickly; especially about God and how He operates. Isaiah 45:3 reveals, “I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places”. God has things that we know nothing of. This is especially true of His plans and purposes for us.
In his message, “Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark”, Pastor John Kilpatrick shares a riveting revelation about the ways of God and how the Lord moves in our lives. Your perspective on life’s seasons are sure to change after this encouraging word. What you once thought to be a disastrous failure, or an impeding wall in your life, your eyes will begin to open and see that what you see is not what God sees. In fact, it may just be quite the opposite of what you perceive. You may begin to ask the question, “Lord, what are you up to?” If you’ve experienced set backs in your life, failures, or unexplainable moments, this message is for you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][us_btn label=”WATCH NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fchurchofhispresence.org%2Fpastor-sermons%3Fsapurl%3DLytyZHNtL21lZGlhL21pLyttc2N2NDY2P2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lmxpc3QmcmVjZW50Um91dGVTbHVnPSUyQnJrdGhwZmI%3D|target:_blank” style=”5″ icon=”fas|user”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/364493484″ hide_video_title=”1″][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]There is one thing we discover in life the longer we live is that in our life we will face storms. Storms come is a variety of categories from personal, to relational, to financial, to physical, to threats and persecution; it’s unlimited the types of storms that can come. Jesus told us in this life we’d face storms, but He also gave us the wisdom and secret of keeping our peace no matter how bad the storm. The one thing that is consistent in all the storms Jesus speaks about as well does the Apostle Paul is that they mostly come through a person or persons. So many people are in therapy, on medication or stay in a lock down emotional state because they have had a storm or several storms in their life. They are convinced this has only happened to them and they look more into the storm to try and get free from its impact on their life, while Jesus tells us a better place to look that will get us through the storms in way that we keep our peace. You’re about to discover or re-discover the Holy Spirit of God and how Jesus sent Him here with us to keep us through the storms of life. You’ll gain wisdom, regain your confidence and not only help yourself, but end up being able to help others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][ult_tab_element tab_style=”Style_6″ tab_animation=”Slide-Horizontal” tab_title_color=”#333333″ tab_background_color=”#42baff” tab_hover_title_color=”#999999″ tab_hover_background_color=”#e8e8e8″ acttab_title=”#1b98e0″ acttab_background=”#ffffff” tabs_border_radius=”0″ font_icons_position=”Left” icon_size=”18″ icon_color=”#1a1a1a” icon_hover_color=”#999999″ act_icon_color=”#1b98e0″ tab_describe_color=”#1a1a1a” enable_bg_color=”#ffffff” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_size=”desktop:18px;”][single_tab icon=”Defaults-pencil” title=”NOTES” tab_id=”1570475809108-37b2c-2ad5″][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/single_tab][single_tab icon=”Defaults-book” title=”BIBLE” tab_id=”1570475809180-07b2c-2ad5″][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwaWQlM0QlMjJpZnJhbWVCaWJsZSUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMSUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjY1MCUyMiUyMHdpZHRoJTNEJTIyNTAwJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmlibGUuY29tJTJGYmlibGUlMkYxMiUyRmpobi4xLmFzdiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRSUwQSUwQSUyMA==[/vc_raw_html][/single_tab][single_tab icon=”Defaults-dollar usd” title=”DONATE” tab_id=”1570476095369-2-107b2c-2ad5″][us_separator][us_image image=”11446″ size=”full” align=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpushpay.com%2Fg%2Fgreglancaster%3Fsrc%3Dhpp|target:_blank”][us_separator][/single_tab][/ult_tab_element][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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During the 1960s, and into the 1970s, the Holy Spirit carried out an awesome move of God, which has been known as the Charismatic Renewal Movement. During that time, Charles Simson was one of the handful of men that found themselves in a deeply encouraging, yet also challenging movements of God’s Spirit. In these life experiences, we cannot help but learn precious lessons and wisdom along the way. In a recent conversation with VFNtv, Charles Simpson talked about some of these vital lessons that he gained along the way.
As man with tremendous life experience, Simpson’s words echo the very fragrance of wisdom. When speaking about what he learned from the Charismatic Renewal Movement, he shares these words, “It’s not just discipling and shepherding, and all that, it’s life itself.” Simpson continues to underscore the importance of paying close attention to the words of Jesus. “One thing that we all need to know is that Jesus commanded certain things, He didn’t suggest them. He commanded them. If you start out to obey His commands, not for salvation, but because He said, ‘do it’.” Even this wisdom points to the necessity of understanding where salvation begins. Simpson continues, “Salvation comes by faith in [Jesus], but to say that I’ve got faith in Him, but I don’t obey Him, I’m not sure that works.”
Remembering his own journey in his youth, he never felt that he measured up to the calling that God had on his life. Simpson’s father was a pastor, and he watched how his father ministered, and also how people responded his father’s leadership. Thinking back to conversations with his father about the ministry, he recalls a memorable exchange. “If they said to me what some of them say to you…I’d knock all their teeth out. He said, ‘well you don’t what you would do.’ And he was right, I didn’t. And when I finally committed my life to the ministry and walked through my own stuff, I had a lot to learn. And, I figure, I’ve got just as much to learn right now because there are layers, and layers, and layers of truth in one word; and you learn it on one dimension and then you learn it on another dimension.” As Simpson continues to point out, we never stop learning.
The important truth about life and always learning is the stark difference in our lives when we begin to attempt to do what Jesus has called and commanded us to do. “Nothing becomes real until you try it. Theories don’t produce character. Theories don’t produce triumph.” It is in these next words of truth that brings so much encouragement to the battles and seasons of life that we all go through. “I believe God delights more in the mistakes of those who try than the successes of those who don’t, or the ideas.” How often do we become more focused on our failures and mistakes and not on the wisdom that was learned during those choices and seasons in our lives?
As Simpson continues to focus on how we are to carry out and carry on what Jesus commanded us to do, he talks about discipleship. “The aim of discipleship is to mature them to friendship. Jesus said I no longer call you servants, but friends. My best friends are some of those that I discipled. But I don’t look at them as my disciples. I look at them as my friends.” With this understanding, Simpson humbly shares about the continuing fruit that is being born within those friends; “and they’ve taken whatever I’ve taught them places I could never take it”. Simpson continues, “Your prayer is, the people you influence are smarter than you are, learn from your mistakes, and take it to places you could never take it.”
The more we live in this life, the more we experience conflicts and disagreements. As Simpson continues to share priceless wisdom he has learned throughout his life, he reveals that we should not be surprised how people respond when they don’t agree with the choices that are made. ‘When people disagree with you, they will attack your motives, they won’t attack your processes, they will attack who you are, and not get bitter.’ It is our response in those moments that matter most. Simpson continues, “when that happens, you gotta love them.”
Considering the many different people and different situations that Simpson has encountered in his life, he reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:16, “You will recognize them by their fruits”, as he points out the importance of recognizing disciples by their fruit. “The thing: real disciples bear fruit. People that are just into knowledge listen, they become connoisseurs of good sermons, but they never bear fruit themselves, and that’s unfortunate because they have a lot to give.” The priceless exchange continues as Greg Lancaster how we are to respond when someone refuses to lay their life down for the next generation as was done for their life. Simpson’s response highlights the urgency of crisis in today’s Church. “Well I think part of it is the fault of the pulpit because we haven’t spelled out what is required. We say, ‘being a Christian requires a certain moral standing, maybe a certain giving standard, maybe a certain attendance standard, maybe a certain involvement in committees and programs standard’, all of that; but we don’t say, ‘well if you’re a real Christian, you’re going to produce another real Christian pretty soon…Everything else is part of church membership, but that is not.” It’s in this moment that Simpson underscores the important truth of understanding the difference between salvation and discipleship. “It isn’t just that we get somebody saved. Making disciples is a whole ‘nother thing. It’s a commitment, it’s like having a child, and it’s very much like having a child; and you get calls and you spend time.” Just as there are maturity levels in a child, so is there different maturity levels in disciples. Simpson continues, ‘there are levels of maturity, that one day, they’re going to have children, and they’re going to realize you were smarter than they thought you were. The thing is, when you get old, it’s your fruit that’s gonna take care of you’.
This is such a priceless exchange of wisdom and life’s truths that we must carry on into our generation and into our own lives. See the whole conversation with Charles Simpson and all the many different lessons he has learned in his 82 years of experience, and so much more. Also shared in this segment is leadership, Holy Spirit, submission, humility, trust, process, revelation, understanding, intellect, knowledge, problem-solving, Patriarchy, accusation, fruit, disciples, discipleship, pyramids, children, family, sacrifice, sowing, reaping, and ministry. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.
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In our everyday lives, we can look at the weather, the different months of the year, and see that there are seasons throughout the year. Though you may be in one season, it will not last forever, as it is only a matter of time before the present season comes to an end and the next season begins. This is EXACTLY how it is in our walk with Jesus. Though we may experience storms today, they will not be forever. Just HOLD ON! God has good plans in store! This is precisely the wisdom that Charles Simpson shared as he sat down and talked with Greg about these important days.
Charles Simpson shares a profoundly wise perspective of a woman giving birth to a child. “A lot of things look bad. But they’re the birth. You know birth is a potential death for both mother and child. But, the Bible says that a woman has sorrow in childbirth, but rejoices because the child is born.” Yes, there is rejoicing to be experienced in this life, but it does not come without the sorrows. As Simpson continues, he points out how the Church has removed the importance of the Cross, the suffering of Christ. If we remove the acknowledgement and reality of the Cross from the Gospel and the presentation of the Gospel, than we cannot make sense when WE experience suffering and sorrow in our own lives.
It’s so important that we understand this fact and vital part of the Gospel. Paul talked very openly about the hardships he experienced, even having to endure literal storms in order to reach others for the sake of Jesus. If we don’t see that reality, we get defeated the moment the storm comes. If we see ourselves in the bottom of a situation, without understanding that Paul endured a time in the bottom of the boat, we won’t hold on. It is in this paradigm, that Simpson underscores the importance of holding on to our confidence. “If we don’t cast away our confidence. Hebrews 10:35”.
Maybe this is you. You’ve been caught up and focused on the repeated cycle of storm after storm, hardship after hardship, and lost sight that God has good plans in store for you. Instead of trying to figure out God through the gymnastics of your mind, He is received in our hearts through faith, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is so exciting, especially if we’re in the middle of a storm.
See the full conversation with Charles Simson about understanding the seasons of life, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: birthing, pain, suffering, child birth, seasons, storms, the Cross of Christ, persecution, process and hope. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.
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In This Life You Will Have Trouble but Jesus Has Overcome the World! Charles Simpson
In our everyday lives, we can look at the weather, the different months of the year, and see that there are seasons throughout the year. Though you may be in one season, it will not last forever, as it is only a matter of time before the present season comes to an end and the next season begins. This is EXACTLY how it is in our walk with Jesus. Though we may experience storms today, they will not be forever. Just HOLD ON! God has good plans in store! This is precisely the wisdom that Charles Simpson shared as he sat down and talked with Greg about these important days.
Charles Simpson shares a profoundly wise perspective of a woman giving birth to a child. “A lot of things look bad. But they’re the birth. You know birth is a potential death for both mother and child. But, the Bible says that a woman has sorrow in childbirth, but rejoices because the child is born.” Yes, there is rejoicing to be experienced in this life, but it does not come without the sorrows. As Simpson continues, he points out how the Church has removed the importance of the Cross, the suffering of Christ. If we remove the acknowledgement and reality of the Cross from the Gospel and the presentation of the Gospel, than we cannot make sense when WE experience suffering and sorrow in our own lives.
It’s so important that we understand this fact and vital part of the Gospel. Paul talked very openly about the hardships he experienced, even having to endure literal storms in order to reach others for the sake of Jesus. If we don’t see that reality, we get defeated the moment the storm comes. If we see ourselves in the bottom of a situation, without understanding that Paul endured a time in the bottom of the boat, we won’t hold on. It is in this paradigm, that Simpson underscores the importance of holding on to our confidence. “If we don’t cast away our confidence. Hebrews 10:35”.
Maybe this is you. You’ve been caught up and focused on the repeated cycle of storm after storm, hardship after hardship, and lost sight that God has good plans in store for you. Instead of trying to figure out God through the gymnastics of your mind, He is received in our hearts through faith, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is so exciting, especially if we’re in the middle of a storm.
See the full conversation with Charles Simson about understanding the seasons of life, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: birthing, pain, suffering, child birth, seasons, storms, the Cross of Christ, persecution, process and hope. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.
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Charles Simpson Shares What He Learned in the Charismatic Renewal Movement
During the 1960s, and into the 1970s, the Holy Spirit carried out an awesome move of God, which has been known as the Charismatic Renewal Movement. During that time, Charles Simson was one of the handful of men that found themselves in a deeply encouraging, yet also challenging movements of God’s Spirit. In these life experiences, we cannot help but learn precious lessons and wisdom along the way. In a recent conversation with VFNtv, Charles Simpson talked about some of these vital lessons that he gained along the way.
As man with tremendous life experience, Simpson’s words echo the very fragrance of wisdom. When speaking about what he learned from the Charismatic Renewal Movement, he shares these words, “It’s not just discipling and shepherding, and all that, it’s life itself.” Simpson continues to underscore the importance of paying close attention to the words of Jesus. “One thing that we all need to know is that Jesus commanded certain things, He didn’t suggest them. He commanded them. If you start out to obey His commands, not for salvation, but because He said, ‘do it’.” Even this wisdom points to the necessity of understanding where salvation begins. Simpson continues, “Salvation comes by faith in [Jesus], but to say that I’ve got faith in Him, but I don’t obey Him, I’m not sure that works.”
Remembering his own journey in his youth, he never felt that he measured up to the calling that God had on his life. Simpson’s father was a pastor, and he watched how his father ministered, and also how people responded his father’s leadership. Thinking back to conversations with his father about the ministry, he recalls a memorable exchange. “If they said to me what some of them say to you…I’d knock all their teeth out. He said, ‘well you don’t what you would do.’ And he was right, I didn’t. And when I finally committed my life to the ministry and walked through my own stuff, I had a lot to learn. And, I figure, I’ve got just as much to learn right now because there are layers, and layers, and layers of truth in one word; and you learn it on one dimension and then you learn it on another dimension.” As Simpson continues to point out, we never stop learning.
The important truth about life and always learning is the stark difference in our lives when we begin to attempt to do what Jesus has called and commanded us to do. “Nothing becomes real until you try it. Theories don’t produce character. Theories don’t produce triumph.” It is in these next words of truth that brings so much encouragement to the battles and seasons of life that we all go through. “I believe God delights more in the mistakes of those who try than the successes of those who don’t, or the ideas.” How often do we become more focused on our failures and mistakes and not on the wisdom that was learned during those choices and seasons in our lives?
As Simpson continues to focus on how we are to carry out and carry on what Jesus commanded us to do, he talks about discipleship. “The aim of discipleship is to mature them to friendship. Jesus said I no longer call you servants, but friends. My best friends are some of those that I discipled. But I don’t look at them as my disciples. I look at them as my friends.” With this understanding, Simpson humbly shares about the continuing fruit that is being born within those friends; “and they’ve taken whatever I’ve taught them places I could never take it”. Simpson continues, “Your prayer is, the people you influence are smarter than you are, learn from your mistakes, and take it to places you could never take it.”
The more we live in this life, the more we experience conflicts and disagreements. As Simpson continues to share priceless wisdom he has learned throughout his life, he reveals that we should not be surprised how people respond when they don’t agree with the choices that are made. ‘When people disagree with you, they will attack your motives, they won’t attack your processes, they will attack who you are, and not get bitter.’ It is our response in those moments that matter most. Simpson continues, “when that happens, you gotta love them.”
Considering the many different people and different situations that Simpson has encountered in his life, he reflects on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:16, “You will recognize them by their fruits”, as he points out the importance of recognizing disciples by their fruit. “The thing: real disciples bear fruit. People that are just into knowledge listen, they become connoisseurs of good sermons, but they never bear fruit themselves, and that’s unfortunate because they have a lot to give.” The priceless exchange continues as Greg Lancaster how we are to respond when someone refuses to lay their life down for the next generation as was done for their life. Simpson’s response highlights the urgency of crisis in today’s Church. “Well I think part of it is the fault of the pulpit because we haven’t spelled out what is required. We say, ‘being a Christian requires a certain moral standing, maybe a certain giving standard, maybe a certain attendance standard, maybe a certain involvement in committees and programs standard’, all of that; but we don’t say, ‘well if you’re a real Christian, you’re going to produce another real Christian pretty soon…Everything else is part of church membership, but that is not.” It’s in this moment that Simpson underscores the important truth of understanding the difference between salvation and discipleship. “It isn’t just that we get somebody saved. Making disciples is a whole ‘nother thing. It’s a commitment, it’s like having a child, and it’s very much like having a child; and you get calls and you spend time.” Just as there are maturity levels in a child, so is there different maturity levels in disciples. Simpson continues, ‘there are levels of maturity, that one day, they’re going to have children, and they’re going to realize you were smarter than they thought you were. The thing is, when you get old, it’s your fruit that’s gonna take care of you’.
This is such a priceless exchange of wisdom and life’s truths that we must carry on into our generation and into our own lives. See the whole conversation with Charles Simpson and all the many different lessons he has learned in his 82 years of experience, and so much more. Also shared in this segment is leadership, Holy Spirit, submission, humility, trust, process, revelation, understanding, intellect, knowledge, problem-solving, Patriarchy, accusation, fruit, disciples, discipleship, pyramids, children, family, sacrifice, sowing, reaping, and ministry. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.
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As we go about our daily lives, we can become focused on our tasks and responsibilities that are immediately in front of us. What we often do not consider is how things around us are changing. We are on the precipice of a new age. We may not presently recognize this, but when we look back on history, we can see those defining moments. Charles Simpson recently sat down with VFNtv and shared about the inevitability of changing times, and also the unknowns in our future.
In his own words, Simpson points out where we are in the present age. “We’ve come to the end of an age, and we’re in the transition between ages, the overlap of yesterday and tomorrow, and we don’t know what the future is going to be.” As Simpson points out, the age that is now upon is unlike anything before seen in history. “Ages start and end quicker than they ever did.” Simpson briefly recounts history’s notable mentions of the Guttenberg Printing Press, Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, World War II, 9/11 Twin Towers Attack, and the turn of the century. What is also significant to recognize is that industries are now more influential than ever before. Simpson emphasizes what they are capable of, “they can buy elections.” These realities highlight the urgency for the Church to be the Church more than ever.
As we see industries establishing a larger presence in cultures and economies throughout the world, people can become disillusioned in what these industries offer and neglect to hold to more important things like values and morals. In response to this, Simpson expresses what can be learned from what has happened within Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is a demonstration of what happens when control goes beyond moral basis and what you’re having in Hong Kong is not only a pro-liberty movement, you’re having a lot of Christian activity, and a lot of desire for freedom of thought, freedom of worship.” What people may not be aware of is China’s technological advancements that far surpass what America is presently experiencing.
As industries increase more and more, as the Church, we cannot focus on secular results while neglecting spiritual results. Simpson explains, “there are people that are for a secular solution rather than a spiritual solution…you could make two columns on a sheet. If they go for this, they’re probably gonna go for the rest of it. The sides are becoming clearer.” In a sense, this is a good thing as we will be able to define who we will choose to follow clearly. Simpson continues, “that’s what the Scripture said would happen, ‘The wicked would do more wickedly. The righteous would do more righteous.’ And I think that’s happening. And I think it has to happen so that people can see what the difference is and make their own choices.” In today’s culture, one may assume there are many different sides and choices to be made. But, as Simpson points out, there are only two sides. “When you look at the agendas, there’s only two sides, and we’re being forced to make choices that we don’t necessarily want to make. But, there’s only two sides.”
These nuggets of wisdom are so important for us to understand and walk in. As these days increase, the choices we make will become more apparent than ever before. See the full conversation with Charles Simpson about this new age, changing industries, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Artificial Intelligence, AI, Hong Kong, freedom, truth, liberties, industries, elections, agendas, ages in history, and truth. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.
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In our present culture, the sides that are being presented ultimately come down to only two. Regardless of what one may say or perceive things to be, there are truly only two sides to choose from. These can be found in words from Jesus in Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” When Charles Simpson recently sat down with VFNtv, he talked about the importance of us recognizing what will ultimately happen when we do choose.
“When you choose your side, you’ve also chosen your opposition; and it’s unfortunate because we don’t think about it…there are a lot of people who will say, ‘now it’s time for me to take you down because I don’t believe in that,’ and that’s happening.” This is the sobering truth that brings Simpson much heartache. As he continues, “the thing that grieves me is that it’s so often Christians doing it to Christians.” Simpson openly asks the question, “whatever happened to the verse that says, ‘if you have odd against your brother, go to him’? That verse might as well be eliminated in the Bible.” These are the very words of Jesus emphasizing the importance of our relationships with one another before we boast assuming our relationship with Him. In the parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Jesus spoke plainly in Matthew 18: 34-35 and revealed what would happen to those who choose not to forgive. “And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers, until he should pay all his debt. So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” We cannot overlook the importance of forgiveness. It’ very important to get any unforgiveness out of our hearts. Jesus forgave us. We cannot hold unforgiveness. As Believers, the Body of Christ, we should be known for forgiveness.
In our changing culture, it appears that more and more people are conforming to the status quo so as not to be singled out for the choices that they are making. As Simpson points out, God is looking for courage. “I think that God would rather deal with a sinner that has courage than a Christian that has got none, and God can use the sinner, He can actually change him, but passivity is absolutely useless, and it’s a sin in the face of crisis.” Simpson continues, “to watch something happen that you could intervene in, and not intervene is criminal. You’re part of the problem.” Regardless of what people do or decide not to do, it’s important not to get caught up in perceiving someone as our enemy.
See the full conversation with Charles Simpson as he highlights the Biblical importance of living a life of forgiveness, and so much more. Also shared in this segment: Conformity, the Mark of the Beast, unforgiveness, love, forgiveness, passivity, discipleship, Good News of the Gospel, and hope. Charles Simpson and Greg Lancaster shared in this segment.
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