Let me share the scripture verse right up front if I may today. Mark 10: 13-14 states" And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God."
I was at a church that I just kept saying to an acquaintance of mine that was there also how the children have such freedom in this church to worship. I must have said that at least 5 or more times because these children had such freedom during worship. I do not recall feeling the presence of God flowing through children like I did at this church gathering. Here comes the until clause now, so sad to say/share. I was there at the altar worshipping with a couple of small percussion egg shaped worship instruments. The presence of God was so there in this worship. I felt led to look over to my left and see the children worshipping. It was in that holy moment that I asked a few children if they wanted to worship with the 2 shaker eggs I had. They nodded yes. So, I freely blessed the children to worship with them during worship. I was perfectly fine not using instruments in worship @ that point and worshipped Jesus in song and worship. I could hear the children playing the instruments then I did not hear it anymore. In that moment I opened my eyes and looked. At that moment an older woman (I can say that because I saw out of the corner of my eye gray hair and a tapping on their shoulders telling them not to worship with the eggs. I immediately said you were told not to worship with them right and they sadly looked at me as they nodded yes. My heart sunk in that moment. I apologized to them and said I did not want to get them in trouble as they graciously gave the 2 shaker eggs back to me.
I go back to my seat and share briefly with my friend what just took place at the altar. That incident reminded me of a couple of times I was at a church in worship and a person coms up to you and taps you on the shoulder from behind and says please do not worship with the rain sick that it is distracting to people, but you can still worship. One time I was at a well-known church in Nashville when that very thing happened to me. Oddly enough, the week before that took place the female pastor of the couple that are the pastors came up to me in worship and hugged me from behind with a welcoming hug sincerely given to me and whispered, she was glad I was there worshipping with them. I forgave them and that is how I learned to ask if worship with the rain stick is acceptable in advance. Sometimes you go to a church and just know to not even bring the rain stick. More than enough times Holy Spirit was ever right that it would not be accepted in that church.
If I ever stepped out in ministry, I would not allow anyone to stop the children, let them have freedom in worship as Holy Spirit is moving through them. Now, I do believe in order and would not allow kids to just run around while the preaching/teaching is going forth or even during worship. Meaning running across a church altar/platform area and just saying there goes so and so operating in the prophetic acts. No, there is proper order and decorum in church and that can still take place and Holy Spirit has freedom to move in the church.
As the sanctuary was getting more and more empty as people were leaving after the service. I felt led to stay and pray and worship from my seat as people were still being prayed for at the altar. In these moments of worship because just a handful were left in the sanctuary it was like I could feel the heartbeat of Jesus and I began to cry for these children that very day. I knew to get my little notepad out and receive words from Holy Spirit. These are the words I received as I wept for these children. It was @ 11:20AM that day when I received the words, I will share with you now.
"As you cry tears for the children know that I brought you here as a fire starter as you placed the instruments into the hands freely given as you gave forth in love. I will bless them & no man or woman can stop the mighty roar of the Lion in great & mighty praise. Trust in Me this very day. The children will rise up & My joy & glory will be with them always & forever. I brought you here for 1 reason, to release the praise into the hearts of children - that you saw with love & kindness & freedom. Give me praise for this, this very day saith the Lord of Hosts. Amen. & I decree & declare in the name of Jesus."
My friend suggested us purchasing 50 percussion shaker eggs to send to the church for the children. I do not feel unction on that for me but said if you feel led to do so then do it. My portion was to weep and pray for the children.
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