Pastor John,
I just read about a dream that Aunt Nannie had in 1993, from GCC story. This is so good, so sobering. I just had to let it sink in for awhile:
Then I heard a voice that spoke directly in my heart. It said here I am. I turn my head slightly to the left and saw Jesus, standing within a few feet of me. He did not look at me or speak to me again. He was looking straight ahead. He didn’t open his mouth, but his voice, or word, was speaking to a group of people. The voice said, “I don’t need you, you need me. I can give you peace, comfort, and protection from the wrath of God that’s coming.” I felt great fear and tried to fall down at his feet. I knew that I would be safe there, but I couldn’t move. I couldn’t pick my feet up. I tried to push myself. I was so close. Then I was aware that I was back on my bed, holding The Broadcaster up in the air.
What are we to gather from this wonderful vision from the Lord to Sister Nannie? She received from it three distinct impressions.
First, from her testimony, and her own words, I know that if we receive anything from God, we have to come to him with all of our hearts, with nothing between us.
Secondly, we have to receive before we can give to others. We can’t even give a birthday present until we purchase and receive it first. “Oh Lord, have mercy on your people.”
Aunt Nannie’s third clear impression from her vision was that we must come to this place in Christ, or he will replace us with someone who will.
Jesus doesn’t need me, I need Jesus. Jesus doesn’t need man in order to have his gospel preached. Men need the anointing of Christ to be able to preach his gospel. Jesus doesn’t need the body of Christ to be the light of the world. The body of Christ needs grace from God that it might be the light of the world. Jesus had no need of tithes and offerings. The body of Christ needs anointed men to receive their tithes and offering in his name. Jesus doesn’t need us, our talents, our money, our plans, our buildings, our organizations, our many members. We need Jesus and his power, his wisdom, his goodness, his correction, and his Spirit. He is our life! We are not his life. Without him, we are hopeless. Without us, he lives and reigns forever more.
Amen.
Michelle