Reformers Take Ground
We heard the Lord say, “Reformers take ground, but in order to take ground in the natural, you must first take ground in the spirit.”
As Kingdom Reformers—you can’t answer the cry for justice, nor the cry of sex trafficking, without first taking ground in the Spirit.
The battle cannot be fought with natural, worldly principles. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”
So how does a Kingdom Reformer take ground in the Spirit first? Here are three ways to take ground.
Intercession. As believers, fighters for justice, and a voice for the voiceless, we must begin in the place of prayer. We raise our voices to the Father, petitioning Heaven to move on behalf of these victims of sex trafficking. In your daily personal encounters, bring The Justice Reform and the women who will be coming in to The Residence to the Lord. Ask Him to ready their hearts, soften their minds, and prepare a way for each one to encounter Him and His deliverance power, and walk into full freedom.
Holiness is essential. These women have come from extreme circumstances, having encountered wicked people doing wicked things. It’s important that our continual cry as reformers is, “Make me like You, Jesus. Make me holy.” Let us behold the glory of God and continue reflecting His glory. The more this becomes our heart’s cry, the more we begin to look like Him—staying consecrated and set apart. This is vital because these survivors need to meet people who are set a part for the kingdom. They need consecrated people to walk alongside them who are walking on the narrow path, with a heart to please the Lord & submitted to Jesus.
Keeping your first love on the throne of your heart. Kingdom Reformers are steadfast in their love for Me. They love what the Lord loves and hate what He hates. You cannot reform what God doesn’t love, and you cannot reform what God doesn’t hate. But you won’t know what He loves or hates unless you know Him. The emphasis here is on keeping your first love fire alive. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal Jesus to you and to show you His character and nature through Scripture.
Many times we get caught up in doing for God that we forget in order to reform with great excellence and intentionality, we must keep the Man Jesus at the center of our hearts. Intimacy is key to being a great Kingdom Reformer. Matthew 6:33,” But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Ask the Lord in your daily personal encounter how you’re stewarding these three areas, and ask Him if there is any one area in particular that could be done more intentionally!
Happy Reforming!