What is “It”? and Do We Have “It”?
Sports teams seek “it”. Artists seek “it”. Performers seek “it”. Even churches seek “it”, but what is “it”? Does anyone really know what “it” is and why we are constantly in pursuit of “it”?
“It” is the overwhelming, undeniable, everlasting presence of God. God is everywhere, but, it seems, He is some places a little bit more than others. The Spirit of God is fluid and ever changing and it flows through each of us and into everything that we do and touch. When the Spirit of God is with us it flows through us an into everything we do and everyone we touch. When “it” is with us we know it…and so does everyone we come in contact with. “It” is not a coincidence and “it” is not something that comes to just anyone. “It”, Christ Follower, is the complete indwelling of Christ, Himself, within you in a way that is demonstratively lived out before others every day.
How do we know we have “it”? We know that “it” is present in us, and in our church, when we feel that amazing sense of complete peace combined with the power that allows us to accomplish anything in His name. We know when we are in a church that has “it” when we can feel it’s presence and we can see it in the expressions of all the people and hear it in the voice of the pastor. We know that “it” is in the house when the very walls vibrate with very pulse of life.
“It” however, is not permanent. “It” is fluid and as easily as “it” is found; “it” can be lost. “It” leaves a person…or a church…when faith weakens and we begin to rely too much on our own knowledge or abilities. “It” depends on our faith. “It” demonstrates itself through our faith and worship.
Pastor Craig Groeschel has written a book called “IT”. You can find it in the CCM/CCMV bookstore. Get it…read it. You’ll never forget it. Listen to Pastor Greg as he talks about “IT”….just follow the link below and fast forward about 7:30 into the video.
Pastor Greg Groeschel at Elevation Church…
We are “It”.
- August 17th, 2010
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