“FATHER, NOT MY WILL— BUT YOURS BE DONE!” Dr. Michael Brown Written by Zoe Fowler
During the Fall 2021 CFNI semester, Dr. Michael Brown shared a powerful word with the CFNI student body. In his teaching, he posed two remarkable questions.
1. What is the difference between and the “Biblical 2. What is the difference between message versus the message
In answering these two questions, he boldly addressed the lethargy and compromise that has crept into the 21st Century Church. Consumer Christianity will not withstand the storm. According to Dr. Brown, in order to return to the Biblical Gospel, we must take up our cross and follow Jesus. We must have an undivided heart, and we must anchor ourselves in the fundamental mindset, “Father, not my will—but Yours be done.” Dr. Brown continued by sharing the story of a time when he was ministering in India. The room was filled with hundreds of pastors. He asked them, “How many of you have been physically attacked for your faith?” More than three quarters of the room slowly raised their hands. Of course, this didn’t surprise Dr. Brown.
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