Motivation of the Heart.

 I  admit I have often wondered to myself, why do I bother to do what I do. That is writing these blogs, or sending out encouraging or prophetic type messages to various groups of men that I find myself involved in. Especially in light of the fact that in most cases (with few exceptions) I get little feedback on whether they are useful and fruitful or not. 

However on reflection and in discussions with a few friends I have come to terms with the concept of that is who I am. It's Gods design and calling working it's self out in me. I am a prophetic encourager, and I can only do that which he has built into me, otherwise I would be a fish out of water. 

I have also come to terms with the fact that wether I get feedback or not ( it's is nice to get some affirmation) I do it because that's what God has set in my heart, and as long as I am obedient to him, then I am being faithful to his gifting and call on my life. 

I realise that many people have already resolved some of the issues I deal with, but many have not even started to think about them never mind walking through them. That why I do this. 

Firstly as a form of Journeling for my own edification and to remind me when days seem dark, of what God has already revealed to me personally. Secondly I trust that sharing my story and what God has done and shown me, that this helps others who may be in similar situations. 

We overcome him (the enemy) by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. 

I relate deeply to what AW Tozer speak about in his book "The Persuit of God", and the difference between a prophet and a scribe. The scribe reports on what he has read, whereas the prophet tells us of what he has seen or heard. That is the deepest desire and motivation of what I say in my blogs etc. Many, many times have I been a scribe, but as I have gone into the very presence of God,and He has revealed to me the condition of my heart and challenged me to face the things I don't want to, to realign my self to him and his plans and purposes. 

It has not always been easy, and I too often forget the lessons learned, and stray. I wrote a blog on the Sins of Omission vs Sins of Commission, and have to often go back and recall (Zakar) the importance of a real deep relationship to avoid temptation and sin. 

I would lie if I claimed to have won the victory, however I never have or will with out Christ (another goodthing to recall). This is when the writings become a useful tool, in recording what, where, how and when God stepped into the mess and brought faith, hope and love, mixed with healthy doses of grace, mercy, fear and truth. 

I have felt challenged to keep this personal and to keep an element of my story in these musings, therefore my own brand of theology is evident, it's my understanding of what God has revealed to my heart (I hope that it's reformed in nature, although not everyone will see it my way, that's okay) but it's deeply personal revelation and has for me a prophetic edge. It has been worked into my life, continuing annually, monthly, weekly and daily to impact and transform me slowly to better (I hope) reflect what God is doing within.

I will and have utilized material that others have written or preached, that has made an impact on me, specifically if I sence that through that medium God is speaking directly to me. A classic example is the message preached on Sunday in Church, with a touch my own revelation brought to life within as the word was powerfully brought. 

For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 2:17 NIV

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest. He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future. But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

Hebrews 3:1‭-‬6 NIV

The definition of atonement or (at one ment) is the following:

noun. satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends. (sometimes initial capital letter)Theology. the doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ.

A useful statement of faith in this regard is ...We belive in a literal and physical death, resurrection and accession of Jesus.

There is enough evidence to prove that Jesus died and rose again, to the extent that all of the diciples died brutally for this truth without wavering is sufficient. 

For this reason we keep our minds and eyes firmly fixed on Jesus, and hold onto our hope and confidence, that he who began a good work in us, will complete it.

He is Faithful and our high priest and being fully human and fully God was able to reconcile man to God by his perfect sacrifice. We are no longer separated from God but joined by Jesus death and resurrection to His life and light. Wow praise God. I just like the little picture, it reflects our journey and testimony.