Comments on: Tornado Alley – Navigating Storms by the Spirit of Christ

By: Unknown

Unknown — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:12:44 +0000

My cousin slash brother in the Lord and I had been gathering nights after bible study at a local Church of Christ church to pray, search the scriptures and draw closer to the Lord. One of the fruits of this time together lead to me feeling lead by the Spirit numerous times to stand up after Sunday services about three different times to warn, give my testimony and the last time read the book of Jude. I told the Father that the people especially the elders would not like it as they had confronted me before about scaring the people and that some had left because they did not know how to process the warning. During all of this the friend/pastor who was in agreement with my words and our leadings began to experience fear of loosing his job and had told my cousin and I an experience of a succubus coming to him one night in a dream and being seduced by it. My cousin and I started to notice him pulling away from us and becoming very distant and soon we found him seeking a oneness pentecostal pastor who because of the brothers past doubts about his baptism and the fear that seemed to motivate him decided that act 2:38 taught that baptism only in the Name of Jesus added to faith is ones only means to salvation and the evidence of one being filled with the Holy Spirit is speaking in tongues. As far as I know since the last I knew he has not spoke in tongues but still believes the trinity is a false teaching and anyone who does not follow the correct baptism formula is not saved. He believes my leadings to warn and edify and the experiences we all three had previously were from a familiar spirit and that I am not saved, I cannot speak for my cousin. I was excommunicated from the church by him and the elders for speaking out about a girl who had had a seizure one day after service when the preacher was giving a false gospel and teaching on acts 2:38 and everyone in the church seemed to run around frantically as people without faith would do. I spoke out loud to a couple who were genuine friends and fellow believers about how we were in a room full of christians and not one person had even considered it being a demonic attack or even prayed for the young girl who I later found out was previously affiliated with a family who had previously been in occult practices. I was genuine for my concern for this girl and was also dumbfounded at the lack of discernment. I too have studied many of the things you talk about and the Spirit is definitely working in my life as I see he has prepared you to help those like me. The elders and the preacher even though they were not in agreement joined forces to shun me and about a month later it seemed my pastor friend was fired. I knew all this was going to happen and am convinced we will one day see why it had to go down like this, God has revealed to me the road ahead I believe and it is not pretty for either of us. I think he and I both needed breaking to better preach the gospel in the days ahead. As I said I have felt led to speak again at the United Methodist Church that I have been attending, I feel as though it will also not be well received but what can I do but follow the Lord Jesus Christ to the cross. I appreciate your insights and know them to be from the Lord, I would appreciate any prayers or words. Michael

By: Unknown

Unknown — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:27:01 +0000

Going to church isn't rest, and it isn't spending time with the Lord, but I've still felt sometimes like I should be attending. When I was 5 years old, my parents were taking me to church and I hated it. For a few weeks, I thought about asking them if we could stop going. I was scarred that I'd go to hell if I asked. I prayed and asked God to forgive me, and on that next Sunday, I asked my parents if we could stop going. Then we stopped. As I got older and when we moved near a Baptist college, I got bullied for not going. My parents didn't want to go back ever again, and they didn't teach me much about the bible. I guess it was part of the process for me of searching for Jesus, who I accepted as my personal savior about 2 years ago.

I never enjoyed church. I still sometimes felt like I am doing something wrong by not going. I considered going every once in a while.

Recently, a new employee was hired at the healthcare facility where I work. He's a Pentecostal minister and he tried to recruit me to go. I considered that I should go to a church, but I didn't. With all the pressure to go to church, it feels good to read that it may not be the best thing for me, like I could be that weak sheep that the shepherd eats.

This post seems timely in regard to my life, so I felt like I should be letting you know that.

I appreciate what you do and hope that I will try to help the next person I see in distress, the way your friend did.

I thank God again for you today.

By: Joseph Herrin

Joseph Herrin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:59:38 +0000

Hello Michael,

Thank you for writing. I am unclear on the issues that led to division among you and the people you formerly fellowshipped with. Your description of "Jesus name baptism and speaking in tongues" does not convey what your belief is, and what the belief of others is that you deemed to be "doctrines of demons."

I hesitate to post comments that are indistinct, as some readers may infer some meaning a commenter did not intend. They may also infer that I am in agreement with what is expressed due to my having posted the comment. If you care to clarify these issues I invite you to do so.

May you be blessed with peace and understanding in these days.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:45:19 +0000

My brother, I thank you for your ministry and faithful service to the Lord. I have been trying to explain this to others for a few years now that the great falling away will be those who stay in the church system of all denominations. Recently my cousin and fellow brother in Christ have had to regretfully cut ties with our former pastor and friend of a church of Christ church who began being seduced away by doctrines of demons and Jesus Name baptism and speaking in tongues. I was excommunicated from this church for speaking out and warning others about the coming deceptions and my cousin/brother was disgusted as the elders or one in particular bragged to him about how they had gotten the pastor in line and also me. One even talked to me personally and affirmed my testimony and message by saying he believed I was speaking a message from God but that I did not understand that the people did not want to hear it. I was told that I was sick and needed help and that they could not help me. If Jesus Christ cannot save we are all in for a world of hurting. Lastly a movie in theaters at this time is called "the Purge" proverbs 16 1-7 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.
Pro 16:2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. The hebrew word used here from purge is also used for a covering, atonement, propitiation, appeasement, cleanse or purify, it is even used as the word pitch used in reference to Noah's Ark. The Lord has put it on my heart to warn the small congregation at the church I now attend and as before I am not sure if many will listen but in reading this blog today as usual your words and messages confirm the Holy Spirit leading in my life. Am asking for your prayer and observation if any in these matters and look forward to the day that we will meet.