Be a Proactive Divine Appointment: Lighting the Fire for Jesus

Be A Divine Appointment

Hey everyone, Conrad here from ConradRocks.Net! I'm absolutely buzzing today and fired up to share something that's been on my heart – the power of being a proactive Divine appointment. Welcome to another edition of Coffee with Conrad, where we dive deep into the spiritual and the supernatural, all centered on the incredible love of our King, Jesus.

If you’re new here, I’m the author of “Open Your Eyes: My Supernatural Journey,” a book that chronicles my experiences before and after encountering Jesus. It’s available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon, and it’ll give you some insight, especially if you're interested in the prophetic, about what it truly means to be born again and see the Kingdom of Heaven. I definitely recommend checking it out if that's your kind of thing. But really, my passion is for igniting a flame in those who are lukewarm and stoking the fires of revival wherever I go. I’m getting bolder each day, and it's such an awesome experience!

The Message: Being a Proactive Divine Appointment

Today, we’re diving into what it means to be a proactive Divine appointment. Now, you may be thinking, "What does that even mean?" Well, let me break it down for you. We, as followers of Jesus, are not meant to be passive bystanders in this world. We are called to be active participants, intentionally seeking out opportunities to share the love of Jesus, the good news, and offer His healing touch to those around us. We need to be intentional about this.

Ministry on Beale Street & Beyond

You know, lately, Susan and I have been venturing out on Beale Street and also the bus station, two very different environments, to minister to people. On Beale Street, you see a lot of people focused on their own things – spending money, going to bars, rushing to events. It's a different kind of energy, and often times, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of time for prayer. It can feel like a bit of a war zone sometimes, to be honest! This is one of the reasons I follow the Spirit of God. We often carry signs: one is the “#Jesus” sign, which the Lord blessed me with the vision for a couple of years ago; the other simply reads "Free Prayer". We also make a point to wear our #Jesus shirts so people can spot us from a distance. This is how we proactively offer hope and the power of prayer.

The reason for the signs is we want the seeds planted in their hearts before we even engage in conversation with people and their hearts to know that our intentions aren’t for money but for them to be touched by the supernatural love and power of God.

Now, I know some may call this bold, but that's the point of the work of the Holy Spirit! I’m passionate about seeing those who identify as “Christians” but aren't living in their calling to rise up. As the Bible says in Acts 9, the Spirit tugs on us. It's like when Jesus told Paul, "It's hard for you to kick against the goads.” I believe that Paul was feeling these supernatural, spiritual promptings that he was resisting.

Interceding in Prayer

We have also found the power in interceding in prayer before we go to a place. We learned this in Pascagoula, Mississippi where we just prayed and walked and followed the spirit of God. It was incredible! It’s just as the Bible talks about where we are to bring the Light into the darkness. We prayed for softened hearts, and the Holy Spirit lit up person after person for us to talk to. This is where I learned what is like to be bold. This is where I learned what it means to be a proactive Divine appointment. This emboldened my heart.

Personal Reflections: The Danger of Inoculated Faith

Here’s something else that’s been on my mind: Christians can sometimes be “inoculated” with just enough “dead truth” that it renders them inactive in the Kingdom. You know how a flu shot gives you a dead version of the flu virus so you don’t get sick? Well, some people can be inoculated with a lifeless version of faith, and they miss out when the real passion of Christ shows up. When we encounter the power and presence of Jesus, we are infected with His love. Our cup should be overflowing with love, which spills out into the lives of others.

It's like multi-level marketing discipleship—our lives are ignited by the love of Jesus, and it is meant to overflow into our communities, neighborhoods, and the world. Keeping that love to ourselves? It's a sin. Love is proactive. It’s meant to be shared.

Biblical Truths and the Power of Prayer

Some people ask if they should pray for others when they’re still struggling with their own sins. Look, I honor that struggle. None of us are without sin. I always talk about sanctification and repentance and how the cleaner our vessel is, the better we are for the Master’s use. But listen, if you believe that Jesus is Lord, and you know He can heal someone next to you, but you don’t pray for them because you haven't overcome that sin? That's wrong! God is continuously working on us until the day of Jesus. Don't let the enemy hold you back. That’s the accuser of the Brethren telling you that your sin is holding you back. Follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

I’m reminded of the Corinthians – they were walking in the gifts of the Spirit, but they had sin in their church. It goes to show you that, you can still be used of God. Remember that Grace is like a parent teaching a child to walk. There is always help until the child learns to walk.

Being a proactive Divine appointment isn't just about praying for the sick. People are hurting, struggling with emotional baggage, unforgiveness, or pride. We have the Kingdom keys – the tools that Jesus gives us – to unlock those problems and set them on their course. This is the power that Jesus gives to His followers, not for our benefit but for the people we minister to.

A Real-Life Example: Scott’s Story

Let me tell you about Scott, whom we met at the bus station. He wasn’t just a random person. We gave a woman a Bible and prayed for her, and then started talking to Scott. As we talked, we realized that this was a Divine appointment. We talked about his life and his walk with Jesus. Scott was in a tough place, at a pivotal moment in his life. He shared how he heard a voice – the voice of truth, the voice of Jesus – telling him not to sign a document. Scott knew that this voice was God, that it was a supernatural sign. He knew that God delivered him from a bad situation.

Though he’d heard Jesus speak to him, we could tell he wasn’t walking at the level God desired for him. But then something amazing happened. As we talked, Scott’s face lit up. It was like God was reminding him of the promises He made during his low points, and his call was being revived! The Spirit of God was working through our conversation, reigniting the passion that was fading in Scott’s heart. We ended up praying, hands held together, right there at the bus station. I could feel the power of the Holy Spirit moving in him. Each time God gave me a message, Scott would squeeze my hand in excitement. It was powerful! After the prayer, his whole countenance changed – he went from his acceptable call to his upward call!

If we hadn’t been proactive, if we hadn’t followed the promptings of the Spirit, Scott might have stayed the same. It’s a sin to keep the love of God inside. At the bus station, we minister to so many people; so many times, I barely get any footage because ministry is taking place.

A Call to Action: You Can Be a Divine Appointment

So, as you go about your day, be aware of the Holy Spirit’s promptings. You might be someone’s Divine appointment today. Someone may need to know that Jesus loves them; you could be that messenger. Someone may need a course correction, like Scott. Ask God to show you the people you can minister to.

Remember, Jesus said, "They will know that you are my disciples by your love for one another." So, go ahead and friend them on Facebook! It’s not just about a “hit-and-run prayer.” Making disciples means maintaining connections and continual communication.

Conclusion

Being a proactive Divine appointment is about being intentional. It’s about listening to the Spirit, following his lead, and allowing the love of Jesus to flow through us and into the lives of others. We can’t keep it to ourselves!

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#TeamJesus Prayer Outreach

Praying for people in Memphis is an awesome experience.  The harvest truly is plenteous and the laborers are few.
#TeamJesus had six people at the bus station last night praying for people and sharing the love of Jesus.
Many people were hungry for prayer and the Lord moved mightily in those prayers.  It is exciting to witness people's passion for the Lord be rekindled.
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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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