21st April, 2008
Emotionalism Or Realism
Many years have past and many have stop worshiping in the manner that was right to them. Now a new gen of worshipers have emerged with concepts that focus more on the one worshiped than the worshiper. (I know that this sounds a bit peculiar!) However, a certain cause and effect which is marvelous is happening around the post-modern Church in America. Sort of a spiritual awakening that is causing a “realism” in worship not an emotionalism.
As many have shook, rattled, and rolled for years and built congregations on the fact of how many people were slain in the (S)spirit (or man) the question arises today: Just what was accomplished in the Pentecostal circles of faith? Have we spent all these years in emotionalism and shallow spiritualism not realizing that there is a depth to the realism in our relationship with Him? Have we turned from our roots of Pentecostal Worship, per say, to a more approachable and inviting style that would attract a younger gen of people?
Here is what I believe… We spent years “having” a time in the House of God but never preparing for the presence of God which has come now in this hour of harvest. We should have spent years “releasing” what He had given us and that was His love and wisdom. We did shake, when others were pursuing an avenue of approach that would reach this gen without hesitation. We spent our time in emotional atmospheres that were most of the time man centered and not God centered. We learned so well on how to shout and dance that we never learned how to be real in the midst of this 21st century gen that is seeking a relationship with Jesus not an emotional time in a church! The tide is turning and the winds are blowing toward what is true and attainable. The heart of this gen is asking questions about “life” and the future of their own soul. They have wild appearances and some have tattoos and piercings. Others are just clean cut college students and university professors searching for an answer that has validity to it! The way to choose today is not how it is acted out but how real is the relationship when presented in a manner that can be understood. The approach of giving an attainable oratorical display that will bring results to the Kingdom of God and to the receiver of such a privilege is tantamount in its reception.
The answer is no longer about a man who may speak well or even administrate well. The answer they want is only found in the simplicity of the realism of Christ Jesus. I truly believe that Jesus wants us to market the realism of love not the emotionalism which it may bring.
My Heart To Yours
Dennis
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