It’s 2018 and heartbreak is around every corner. I grew up in “the hood” and a drive-by wasn’t unheard of, but these school shootings are a new creature. The descriptions of the shooters always include; loner, bullied, and social outcast. Other than bullied, what’s wrong with being a loner? When did we decide society had to be homogeneous? I was a loner and probably would still be considered one. I slide in and out of different groups, on the fringes, by choice. I generally am happiest alone or with a small group, but not for long, lol.
Apparently, yesterday was the day of Pentecost…I really need a church calendar. I’ve been in church my Whole life and I’d never heard a sermon like the one my Pastor preached yesterday. May I start by stating my position? I believe in speaking in tongues. I also believe it’s a gift and that said gift is not tied to my eternal destination. My name being in the Book of Life is not contingent on how many mosquitoes I ate. (If you don’t know what I just said, forgive me).
Is your church bullying people and making them question their salvation because their Holy Spirit doesn’t act or speak like you think it should? I cannot explain how many tarrying services I’ve been through. Well intentioned people of God, praying that I receive this gift that I didn’t understand nor want. As I got closer to God for myself, I started reading His Word daily. My understanding had me firmly convinced in my belief about this gift. My Pastor presented it most eloquently; tongues is actually a language used to empower your witness. It could be a different language or by today’s population, it could be a jargon. Not saying you can’t be a witness everywhere you go, but my demographic of ill and broken is more easily reached because I speak the language.
Who are you supposed to be talking to?
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