There’s a Sense of Change in the Air…

Here in the southern hemisphere, we’ve entered spring and the Lord reminded me that Saturday (1 Sept) that it’s “the time when kings go out to war.” 2Sam 11:1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time when kings go out to battle, … but David remained at Jerusalem.

A few days before I had stood outside my house and watched the lunar eclipse and marveled as the moon turned red. A little bit of research later and I discovered that historically a red moon has signaled a time of change and a time of war. Of course, we know that red moons feature in the book of Revelation towards the end of time as we know it.

I have a profound sense that the world and of course the church, is entering a new season under God. It is a season when the church is being called to be bold and to go on the offensive. This is not a season to rest easy or to pull back. David did that (when he should have been at war) and Israel never recovered from the consequences.

On the one hand, in this season many in the church are wanting to ratchet back on the things of the Holy Spirit in order to make church a less offensive place. On the other hand, God is calling His people to a radical Christianity that does outrageous things in His name. I’m reminded of how Peter, when upon seeing Jesus walking on the water, came up with one of the most outrageous suggestions ever made or heard… “Lord, if that’s You, call me to walk on the water.” Jesus simply said, “Come.” The result was that one man got up and stepped out of the place of security and comfort and walked on water! Eleven others remained in the boat. 1:12 - That proportion sounds generous in comparison to today’s church.

Outrageous – that’s what Peter’s suggestion was. Yet Jesus went along with it. Now, Peter has it on his resume for all of eternity. What outrageous thing will I have on my eternal resume? What will you have on yours?

Peter’s CV…(Short working life)
Achievements…
• Followed Jesus
• Walked on water
• Powerful healing shadow
• Preached first sermon of the church – effective.

This is a season for stepping out of the boat of comfort and safety and to think outrageous thoughts and to do outrageous things for the King. Sure, for certain there’ll be at least 11 others who will try to discourage you.

Spring, a time when Kings go out to war…