Seeing Through the Chaos Inside

Open eyes 

Via The Joshua Commission

 “This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “ ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭13‬:‭13‬-‭16‬ 

TJC goes onto civil war battlefields and goes to the major locations of conflict where you can imagine how chaotic that battle must have been; swamps, forests full of underbrush, cannon smoke, the fog and haze of battle making it impossible to see anything. Canons and rifles firing, men screaming, drums pounding, your own ears ringing. We go there as that is spiritual warfare with the wicked and unjust.

Who is that wicked and unjust person we most need to be delivered from (Psalm 139-2) ?  It is our inner self who is full of vice, corruption and pride.  Where we pray “Deliver us Lord from every evil!” we must confront our internal chaos, ask to be delivered from ourselves. 

ACTION - pray “Dear Father give us the grace to amend and reform that we not be earthly,, worldly, and proud, dominated by passion. Please let us be renewed and conform to the spirit of our humble Lord and Master Jesus Christ. (Rev Bergamo).

To see with the eyes of the heart, to see as Christ modeled, we must confront and be renewed continuously. That place of renewal happens in the last hour of darkness, as you awake, get in the word, and press into each day, today in obedience. The dawns early light is never more beautiful then when you open your eyes in humility. 

THE KINGDOM MAN’S CREED

I am a Kingdom Man. I am created by God to bear His image. I am a son and viceroy for my Fathers work. I am a warrior, lover, teacher and king.

I am a Kingdom Man. Like Joshua, I will be strong and courageous. I will train my mind and body for the battles to come. I will discipline my heart, eyes and tongue to be steadfast and faithful to the calling on my life.

I am a Kingdom Man. If a husband, I love and serve my wife, if a father, a loving father to my children. I will love and lead them as Christ loves the Church. If a brother, uncle, guardian, mentor or friend, I will give honor in all of my relationships. I will lead, teach, correct and train in the spirit of righteousness.

I am a Kingdom Man. I am called to break down barriers and free others from strongholds. I am a Peace Maker. My armor is Truth, Righteousness, Grace and Humility. I will stand in the gap for my neighbor to defend justice for the marginalized. 

I am a Kingdom Man. God is my provider. He has given me gifts and talents to exemplify Him with the work of my hands. I will work with diligence and excellence. My labor will be honest and its fruits purposeful.

I am a Kingdom Man with a Kingdom vision. Commissioned by Christ. My life is the Father’s. I am intentional. I will grow in my faith, be consistent in my actions and leave a legacy worthy of the race I have run.

I AM a Kingdom Man!