Are You Stuck in Kindergarten Christianity? Stepping Into Your Supernatural Destiny

Spiritual Growth: Kindergarten To Greater Works

Hey everyone, it’s Conrad here from ConradRocks.Net, and welcome back to another deep dive into all things spiritual and supernatural! I was recently reflecting on my own walk with Jesus, and it hit me like a ton of bricks – I'm still in kindergarten! It's a humbling thought, right? We think we've come so far, and then we realize the ocean of truth is still vast and unexplored. This realization wasn’t a downer; it sparked a passion to go deeper, and that's what I want to share with you today.

We’re often so busy, but I had a chance during spring break to really connect in prayer and I was shown a microcosm of a spiritual truth that just blew my mind open. It made me realize the difference between simply knowing the Bible – the external, surface-level understanding – and truly letting the word of God dwell in you richly. It's the difference between reciting the text and becoming the text.

Moving From Knowing to Being: The Heart of the Matter

This idea of becoming the text rather than just knowing it is crucial. We can quote scriptures, we can attend church, but have we truly allowed the word of God to penetrate our hearts and transform our lives? Have we been so focused on the fruit of our labor that we've neglected the root? This isn't about bashing where you're at. It's about realizing where you’re at and challenging yourself and me, to ask for more! My experiences have shown me that many of us, myself included, might be stuck in this "kindergarten" phase without even realizing it. We think we have a handle on things, but there’s always more to discover.

Personal Reflections: Stepping Into the Supernatural

Lately, my focus has been on stepping out in faith, being proactive in bringing Jesus to our community. It’s not enough to just talk about faith; we have to walk it out. We've been actively seeking opportunities to see God’s supernatural power manifested in our community and lives. We've witnessed some incredible healings, and also some moments where we wondered if we should have pressed in more. This journey has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, successes and failures. But every step, every experience, has propelled me closer to the heart of God and has led to a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a follower of Jesus.

I've been learning so much by proactively stepping out and engaging with the supernatural. I even find myself grabbing my phone to jot down these lessons or prophetic insights. Some might think I'm rude, but trust me, I don't want to lose those butterfly moments when God drops a truth in my spirit!

Overcoming Inhibition and Stepping Into Power

One of the major roadblocks I've identified is inhibition and fear. We sometimes hold back, afraid to step out for Jesus. Yet, the Bible tells us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind. This has led me to dig even deeper, to crucify those fears that bind us and hold us back from experiencing the fullness of God’s love, power and prophetic revelation.

We can't achieve that through the spirit of the world, or artificial highs. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit, filled with divine power. We must root out these weeds of fear and doubt, making room for the fruit that God wants to bear in our lives. This means diving deeper into the Word of God, not just with our lips, but with our lives.

Biblical References and Teachings: Jeremiah and the Importance of Dwelling

I’ve been listening to an audio Bible by Alexander Scourby while going about my days. I've listened to it countless times and I keep finding new hidden treasures each time, it's incredible. Recently, I was deeply impacted by Jeremiah chapter 9. In verses 12-16, we see the Lord's heart and his disappointment for those who forsake his law and choose to walk after the imagination of their own hearts. They had the law in front of them, and yet they chose to reject it, rejecting also the spirit of God. This directly relates to my realization about "kindergarten Christianity", right? We have access to the word of God; it's a luxury. But are we truly living by it, or simply picking and choosing what we want to believe? This scripture really reveals the character of God and our position in his kingdom.

This passage struck me because it illustrates such an important point: having the word before us is not enough. We must let it dwell within us richly, allowing it to shape our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our lives. This also is the key to truly hearing God. We know that Jesus is the word, and Jesus is the way to the Father. So drawing closer to the Father through reading and listening to the word gives us access to him. Also, we need to let that word help us in discerning the spirit of truth. That is the Holy Spirit. Jesus is Truth and the Spirit of Truth illuminates truth as we read the word! We really need to just ponder that – how Jesus is the word, the truth and the way to the Father! It's pretty amazing.

Understanding the Process: Root, Word, Spirit, and Fruit

We can't expect to see fruit in our lives unless our root is deeply planted in Jesus. Our passion needs to be kindled by that root. That passion is then fed by a deep understanding of the word of God and a relationship with the Holy Spirit. When you have those things and you put those things into the process of discipline, then you begin to yield fruit.

It's like a recipe for a spiritually rich life. Passion, word, spirit, and discipline are the ingredients that produce that fruit. Just like in the time of Jeremiah, not everyone is yielding the fruit of God. They had the law, but they chose to walk in their own ways. They didn’t fully embrace the word of God, and therefore, they did not walk in the spirit.

The Great Commission: Not Just A Subconscious Idea

Many think the Great Commission is just an internal desire that we might feel. But no, it's a blatant instruction to make disciples. Jesus wants us to make that passion contagious by sharing the truth of the Gospel and leading others to him. To do this, we must also be disciples ourselves. The root word of "disciple" is "discipline." Discipline is the alignment of our lives with that of our teacher, Jesus.

And before we follow the spirit, the word has to dwell in us richly. Before the word can dwell in us richly, we have to value it. And before we value the word, we usually have some kind of compelling spiritual encounter that ignites that passion and a desire for more. I heard someone tell a story about the beginning of their faith walk, which I thought really highlighted this point.

The Contagious Nature of Truth and Bold Faith

This person I was talking to had a life changing experience. This happened 40 years ago, in the early days of their relationship with Jesus. As they were seeking more, and getting intimate with the Lord, they happened to see a street preacher walk by. This preacher was simply being bold, walking in the spirit of truth, and it ignited a fire within them. The Spirit of Truth quickened something in their hearts just by watching this man be obedient and bold. They didn't even talk to him! This is the type of contagion that happens when you're truly walking in truth, your feet are fueled by a passion for Jesus. They found the treasure in the field that was worth selling all they had to obtain.

The key here is the street preacher wasn't even doing anything “for” that person. He was simply obedient, living out his faith and that lit a fire in another, sparking personal revival. Some of us, like me, are just now realizing that we are in the kindergarten stage of our Christian walk. Even though we may know the text, we are just beginning to scratch the surface of the greater works that God has promised in his word, and seeing those signs following those that believe. This journey starts with passion, a relationship with the Word, a deep well of intimacy with the Spirit, and then finally, a contagious passion that will lead others to Jesus.

So, where are you on your spiritual journey? Are you ready to move beyond kindergarten and dive deeper into the supernatural? Let's not settle for just knowing about Jesus, let's seek to become like Jesus! Let’s not settle for just knowing scripture, but let’s work to let it become part of us and shape our identity!

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Thank you for being a part of my journey. Until we meet again, dig deeper and go higher! That’s what it’s all about – digging deeper at ConradRocks.Net and going higher with Jesus!

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Amen!

Jesus Rocks!

Ministry over Spring Break #BehindTheScenes

We did a lot of  outreach over Spring Break.
In this video I talk about
Pascagoula Dream
Trace State Park MS
Fellowship
Another Dream
Divine appointments
AFR
National Day of Prayer flyers
The Bus Station outreach
#TeamJesus at Beale Street Memphis

Garry Nesbit talks about Sin and Sickness

Sin, Sickness, and the Power of Jesus

Hey everyone, Conrad here from ConradRocks.Net, and today I want to dive into something incredibly powerful and, honestly, often misunderstood: the link between sin, sickness, and the supernatural healing power of Jesus. You might be thinking, “Okay, Conrad, here we go…”, but stick with me. This isn’t about guilt or condemnation; it's about unlocking a deeper understanding of how our spiritual lives impact our physical well-being. Recently, I had a fascinating discussion with my friend Garry, and some of what we talked about was so impactful that I needed to share it with you all. This journey goes beyond the surface, exploring the prophetic and the supernatural aspects of our faith.

The Conversation: Sin, Sickness, and Supernatural Healing

We were at our local Huddle House, a pretty down-to-earth spot, but the conversation was anything but ordinary. We started talking about how Garry has been joining me on prayer walks. You might recall that on my podcast we have gone out and prayed for people, and on several occasions people were healed within moments. Specifically, there were healings at the VA Hospital where people were experiencing healing within seconds of prayer.

Garry’s insights into the connection between sin and sickness is something I think we all need to hear, so let's dive in.

Key Point: Connecting the Dots

Garry’s main point is that there’s a real connection between our personal sin and our physical sickness. He brought up how, when Adam and Eve sinned, sickness and sin entered the world. We all know this story from the Bible, but what Garry has shown me is that this isn’t just a distant historical event; it has a direct impact on our lives today.

It's important to understand that when we come to Jesus, we are not meant to live in sin. That's because Jesus died to deliver us from it. However, many believers struggle with chronic pain, which Garry has found is often linked to unresolved sin, especially unforgiveness.

This led me to ponder about the idea of “easy believism,” which is the false teaching that you can just accept Jesus and then continue on in sin as if it's no big deal. This is not what the Bible teaches. This is something that opened my eyes to the idea of what a “greasy Grace” actually looks like. We need to embrace the true spiritual journey and get real with the spiritual side of our lives.

How Unforgiveness Opens the Door to Torment

This conversation wasn’t just theory; Garry shared practical insights into how this works. He explained that unforgiveness is a major issue that often acts as a door for tormentors, or demons. Remember the parable in Matthew 18, about the servant who was forgiven a massive debt but then refused to forgive a small debt owed to him? The master, representing God, turned him over to the “tormentors” because of his unforgiveness.

These “tormentors,” Garry explained, can manifest as chronic pain or mental torment. I can relate, as I’ve seen so many people who are literally trapped in their own minds by their past actions. I think we all have someone we have struggled to forgive.

The key takeaway is that when we hold onto unforgiveness, we open ourselves up to spiritual attack, which can manifest in physical ailments. When Garry prays with people he often first addresses sin, and in my experience this step is a massive part of the equation.

Personal Reflections: Witnessing Supernatural Healing

It's not just about theory with Garry and me; we've seen this principle in action. Garry and I have together prayed for countless individuals and have seen healings occur within a very short time frame, in some cases only seconds. He shared a recent example of a woman who had suffered a stroke, with her left arm and leg paralyzed. She immediately confessed anger and unforgiveness towards her ex-boyfriend. As Garry led her through a prayer of forgiveness and repentance and then laid hands on her in faith with oil, she started to physically move and shout as a demon manifested. She was instantly healed and began running around in the parking lot. This is a powerful example of the supernatural at work! It’s hard not to be moved by this type of real-time healing.

These moments of miraculous healing reinforce the concept that sin and sickness are interconnected, and that addressing the spiritual component often leads to physical healing. The real-time healings are so incredible to witness in person. I am so thankful that God has lead me into this journey of the supernatural.

Biblical References: Anchoring Truth

This isn’t some new-age idea. Our understanding is rooted in biblical truth. Garry referenced John 20:23, where Jesus gives believers the authority to remit or retain sins. He pointed out that Jesus often forgave sins before healing people, emphasizing the priority of dealing with our spiritual state.

The Old Testament is often brought up as a rebuttal to these teachings, but the New Testament is a major resource in this area. It speaks to the need to live a holy life after salvation. Jesus' teachings make it clear that we can't just continue in sin after accepting Him; it's about living in righteousness, not in constant repentance with no actual change in our lives.

Garry also talked about sanctification and repentance. This process of continually turning from sin and turning toward Jesus is an essential part of the Christian Walk. He shared that if we, as ministers, have sin issues in our hearts, our prayers can be hindered. This is a real consideration that all ministers must take into account. It's not about having "the right person pray," it's about being someone who God can work through.

The Importance of Repentance and the Power of Forgiveness

In our discussion, Garry highlighted the importance of not just knowing about Jesus, but actively living a life that honors Him. He shared how even small things, like complaining or gossip, can open doors to the enemy. It’s important to not have a seared conscience to the point where we don't even acknowledge something to be a sin. We need to recognize these things for what they are, and then move forward into righteousness.

He also spoke about how a person who is married should treat their spouse as Christ loved the church. That if we treat our spouse with anger or contempt, we are treating God that way. This was incredibly powerful and something that I will consider when I talk to my wife. He encouraged us to “make things right” before going to bed. This is a powerful act of spiritual cleansing, and also a great way to show our loved ones that we truly care. I have always believed that you should go to bed happy, and it made me realize that there are spiritual implications to this.

Sin and Spiritual Attacks

Garry explained that the “tormentors” are really demons. This is something that I have seen firsthand. It is absolutely no coincidence that mental and physical pain are the primary weapons of the devil. He spoke about the chronic pain and mental anguish these demons bring into our lives.

He connected back to the story in the bible about how unforgiveness can cause us to be turned over to these demons.

The Difference: Believers vs. Unbelievers

We also discussed a key difference in how to approach healing for believers versus unbelievers. For those who haven’t accepted Christ, they’re not held accountable in the same way because they're still prisoners of war in sin. Jesus died for them, and their good works can’t save them. They need to come as they are to receive salvation.

However, for believers, accountability comes in. We need to stop living in sin and live in righteousness. After we are saved, we are accountable for our sin. We are told to "go and sin no more". We are told not to let a worse thing come upon you. I really think this is an important point to consider, as we think about our journey in Christ.

Dealing With "Hidden" Sins

What I learned from this conversation was that many of us have “hidden” sins that we don’t even realize are sins, like complaining. Garry shared a story of how he would grumble about his order being wrong at McDonald's. What he later learned was that this type of behavior opened the door to the enemy. This really opened my eyes to the fact that what I perceive as “small things” are actually massive spiritual problems.

Garry's Testimony: Gossip and Pride

Garry then shared a very vulnerable experience, a car accident that led to an encounter with God. The Lord showed him that the accident was linked to his own sins of gossip and pride. Garry was gloating in his conversation with a waitress about someone that he knew was having a problem. After the accident, God revealed this was something he needed to address.

This story underscores the importance of living a life that pleases God and dealing with sins we may be blind to. He has since gotten his conscience healed and has learned what these areas of sin look like.

Chastening and God's Love

The conversation turned towards the fact that God chastens those he loves. The Lord will bring up these issues in our lives for us to correct. However, we should be careful not to go out looking for punishment. This can lead to spiritual pride.

Garry’s final words to me in the interview were this: There is no distance in prayer. God can reach through all space.

A Call to Deeper Faith

This conversation with Garry was a powerful reminder that our spiritual lives have a direct impact on our physical well-being. It’s not just about being a “good person”; it’s about truly surrendering our lives to Jesus, repenting of our sins, forgiving others, and walking in holiness. Garry’s ministry is a testament to the fact that when we follow the Bible, we see the true power of God moving in our lives.

I invite you to take this message to heart, examine your own life, and see where God might be calling you to deeper faith. What hidden sins may be holding you back? What unforgiveness needs to be released? It's not about beating yourself up, but about becoming more aligned with Christ. The supernatural healing power of Jesus is available to those who seek it in spirit and in truth.

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Let's continue this journey together, digging deeper and going higher in our faith!