Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Dare You To Move

A Terracotta Soldier

A sleeping army frozen in time, just waiting for the word to march on to one of the last battles for the souls of mankind. If you listen closely, you can hear the distant footsteps of an army of soul winners marching in place and on the verge of moving. Just like the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army unearthed by peasants back in 1974, this sleeping giant we call the "Last Day's Revival Movement" has been re-discovered and is finally re-awakening, breaking out of its shells.

Standing By

The last trumpet call is only moments away, but before that trumpet sounds, one last push for the full measure of souls is about to burst forth. It's going to push the four walls of our churches right over as the army unctioned by the Spirit of God walks through, over, and around the things that keep us from winning the souls we were called by God to win before He comes back for His people. The days of retaining walls are over. The days of maintenance sheds and reservoir pools are behind us. Those arms and legs that do not move will be broken off and left behind to watch the fort. The remnant of the body of Christ so motivated, will drag itself to the streets if that is what it takes.

Who will respond to the fire burning in these bones buried in the Valley of Decision? Rest assured these Terracotta Soldiers will move. They will break through. But who are they? Will it be the seasoned ones who have seen the glory in revival times past? Will it be the adults who have settled down in our Spirit-filled churches? Will it be the young adults making their way in God? Will it be the youth who are finding themselves and their God-given purposes? Will it be the children who are so often overlooked, but who have the Kingdom of God in the palm of their hands?

This army accepts all who will say "yes Lord, here am I, send me!" I dare anyone reading this to move out of their comfort zones and do two things 1. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal friend and savior and 2. Share this simple message to anyone within arm's reach: "Jesus loves you, accept Him today!" I dare you to advance the kingdom of God one inch every day, one soul every day and get the momentum going. Each step of faith taken, will motivate a second, and then another and another, until finally the sleeping giant that is the majority of our churches runs the final marathon lap around the globe and meets Jesus at the finish line up in the air.

I'm not speaking to those that are active in ministry. They're already in the heat of battle. They've long since gotten over themselves, over their luxuries, conveniences, rest, relaxation, and air-conditioned Tents of Transfiguration. I'm speaking to the bones of a buried and dusty army. Like the old sports car in mint condition under the tarp in the cob-web filled garages that are our churches. I'm daring the immovable, which is held in reserve by its own reservations, to move. I'm speaking to the Aarons and the Hurs who are watching as the hands of the Lord's Servants, the Moseses of our generation, are growing tired and as the Joshuas are falling behind from the sheer weight of the souls crushing down on them. The harvest is ripe and ready indeed, but where are the laborers? Where are those Reserves when we need them most?

An Army that's Rousing

First things first, let's agree as one for our Apostles (Missionaries), Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers. Wherever they are around the world or around the corner from you. Join one of your hands with them in the Spirit. Set a stone of prayer and encouragement under their tired arms and lift them up. Pray with all your might with them and for them, clutching their hands so hard that they can feel it.

With the other hand ready your weapon of the Spirit, the sword which is the word of God. Begin to dust off your full body armor with the rattling of your sabers. When the stones are set in their place and immovable under the arms of the anointed servants of the Most High God, let out a battle cry to all whom it may concern (the weapons formed against you, the forces of righteousness to whom you are rallying, and the Lost who are held captive and waiting for liberation). Let them know you're coming. Let them know you're on the move. A Joshua is born every second.

Jump out and feel what it's like to walk on air!

Grab the church doors tight and give them a good kiss. Don't hold on too tightly, just give yourself a better push out of a perfectly good ship and reassure her that you'll be back soon with new painted faces behind you. Go ahead and jump into the dead space, decay and darkness that is our lost world. Do not be afraid. Be bold and courageous for the Lord your God is with you. With you is the eternal life, salt and the light of the world. Once you're on the ground, join up with your brothers and sisters in arms at the battle lines. They'll be glad to see you. Give them some suppressing fire so that they can catch a breath or two.

Once you get the taste of winning souls, you'll never lose it. You'll live for it. There's no adrenaline-pumping rush like it. Come on, I dare you to...

Move in Jesus' name!
Bro Danny Jr. Morales

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