Continued from page 15 What vision for the Church of the Messiah?
Woman Empowerment The Transforming Power of God’s Word I have often wondered why we as God’s people do not have
of power, so that it results in passivity on the one side and control on the other. Passivity then justifies lamentation, criticism and self-pity; control justifies manipulation. It’s a perverted spiral, which however keeps such self-styled Christians busy; and often Christian parents delegate their authority over their children to churches instead of taking such responsibility and teach them home. The members of Yeshua’s Church gather to praise and worship their Father in heaven. All Church members are equipped and trained to be responsible, authentic and autonomous; to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit in them; to expand the kingdom of God making disciples of Yeshua by immersing them in the Name, teaching them to conform their lives to all the instructions that the Messiah gave, preaching the good news of the kingdom to everybody; and as they go, they cast out demons, heal the sick, encourage, exhort and comfort people. The true Church is made of holy and faithful royal priests, who love one another as Yeshua loved each one of them. They are not rebellious. They trust, confide and commit their lives to God. They forgive, are humble and meek and live for him and not for themselves. They do not gather to solve their problems, but to meet God, in whose presence all problems may be solved.. Also, the Church of the Messiah functions as a recovery centre, like the inn of Lk10, 25-37, where people can be brought to recover from their wounds; or like the house in Lk. 15, 11-32 where the Father can put on them the robe of righteousness, the family seal as a ring on their finger and sandals on their feet to be set apart from the world and comfortable in zealously going to preach the Gospel.
confidence in the Word of God. We see men and women of God rely on others clever opinions or clichés and preach it like it is the Word of God. No longer do we search the scriptures or give importance to what it says. God honors those who love and respect His Word. The Word of God is the most valuable possession you could ever own, it is priceless. Psalms 33:4 says “For the Word of God is right; and all His works are done in truth. The Thessalonians received the Word of God as not coming from men but from the very mouth of God. The Bible teaches us to study to show that you are approved, a workman who need not be ashamed; because you have become mature through the word. You know how to divide it correctly, so you delight in it because you know what it says. The scriptures holds the way to eternal life, the Word of God holds the precious keys to salvation and how to be reconciled to God. The Word of God can never fail, it always hits the mark every time. So, my Word that goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11
What Is The Bible? It contains the mind of God, the state of man, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. The Word of God is the travelers map, the pilgrims staff, the pilots compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christians character. There is power in the word of God. Amplified Bible states: “For the Word of God speaks, it is alive and full of power, making it active, operative, energizing, and effective; it is sharper than any two edge sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and the (immortal) spirit, and of joints and marrow of the deepest part of our nature, exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
In conclusion, Church life must result in righteousness, responsible authority, holiness, mercy, faithfulness, zeal for the spreading of the message of the Kingdom and for giving powerful testimony of the resurrection of Yeshua.
The Word of God transforms us from sinners to saints. When someone becomes a saint, he becomes a brand-new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun! All of that happens because of the Word of God. The Word of God is the dynamite, the power that explodes in a life, and that life is forever changed.
These things, possibly among others, mark the real vision ofYeshua for his Church. If we don’t see them in our lives, ministry and community, we should reset it all and ask God for a new beginning. Blessed be his Name, for his mercy endures for ever! ✽
Let us pursue, ponder, and pray over the scriptures. This takes time, thought, toil, and tenacity. We need to pray-Father help us hear, heed, hold, honor, and herald the Word of God! ✽
Maurizio Tiezzi
Italy maurizio@cantonuovo.org
Mary Brown-Meadows SC, USA
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