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I AM GUILTY!
“Bow your head, please. If you would like to accept Jesus as your Savior and Lord, pray this prayer with me, ‘Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I know that You died
for my sins and rose on the third day. Please forgive me for my sins. I ask You to come into my heart to be my Savior and Lord.’”
I led many children in this prayer in my first 13 years of ministry.
Remember, I am a child evangelist at heart, and I want children to come to Christ and accept Him as their Savior.
But my greatest sin was what happened afterward—NOTHING!
Shifting to True North
If you hold a compass in your hand, the main needle will point true north.
People have navigated the seas and crossed countries with a compass.
Our true north in the Church is Jesus Christ (Hebrews 12:2).
He is our Focal Point for the body of Christ, our True North, our Commander and Chief. He has given an order, and He promises to empower those who obey that order (Acts 1:8).
Spiritual Revelation: Raising Up a Kingdom-Focused Generation
While observing spiritual encounters with God in children, a common theme occurs when focusing on discipling and equipping them for ministry.
We move them out of what is comfortable into a new reality with God.
We want them to have that crisis of faith that causes them to trust the Heavenly Father.
That unique experience causes a spiritual revelation, a divine encounter, and it sets their spiritual foundation deep—God reveals Himself to and through them.
The Ezekiel Test: Where Do Kids Fit in Your Church?
I want to ask you a question: Where is your church today in the recognition of children and their spiritual gifts? I challenge you to take a moment to honestly evaluate where you are and the importance of children using their gifts in the body of Christ today. I encourage you to take a test—the Ezekiel test. We use Ezekiel 47:1-5 as an illustration of five levels of spiritual growth, depth, and involvement.
