It costs us our life

Now we pray for the kingdom to come, we want more: Getting more does not come without cost, John Wimber has said,
"The economy of the kingdom of God is quite simple. Every new step in the kingdom costs us everything we have gained to date,” Every time we cross a new threshold, it costs us everything we now have. Every new step may cost us all the reputation and security we have accumulated up to that point. It costs us our life.” "A disciple is always ready to take the next step. If there is anything that characterizes Christian maturity, it is the willingness to become a beginner again for Jesus Christ. It is the willingness to put your hand in his hand and say, ‘I’m scared to death, but I’ll go with you. You’re the Pearl of great price. "

This is the good news, The Kingdom of God, where this message is preached, there is where you will find the kingdom, preaching is a sign that the Kingdom is here.
"The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it."

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The Poor in God's Kingdom

Jesus said the poor will always be with us. My early thinking on this statement was, we will always need the poor to practice being His followers. More recently I think Jesus could have been referring to the fact that there would always be greed and oppression, therefore always the poor.  You would think that oppression and greed would not come from those who go to church, or have some sort of spiritual life. The truth is we are all on this journey and there is oppression and greed in our ranks, something we should at least pray about.

When Jesus said things like follow me, or sell everything you own and give it to the poor, He did not mean to sell all and be poor. What He may have meant is when you follow me your stuff is every body's stuff, Redistribution of the wealth. If you read the first few chapters of acts, you will see them considering nothing of their own, but holding all things in common, so that there were no needs among them.

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Jesus from the begining

If you look at the life of Jesus from the biblical account you will see a parallel with your own story, let me explain.

• Jesus is born In humility. Although equal with God, while on earth, Jesus gave up, or considered being God as something left behind, not to be used. Jesus' life was one of complete dependency on our Father. His life should be our life on earth.
• Jesus is baptized and given the approval of the Father .
• Jesus spends time alone after the Spirit drives Him to the wilderness.
• Jesus now begins ministry.

In general Jesus preparation for life is very similar to ours. What Jesus then showed Hs students, disciples, should be what we learn, and teach, and do, today.

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No-Fault Conviction

If you listen carefully at church meetings at some point you are going to be told it is right to do certain things, things that are more than suggestions. Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, take in the homeless, and heal the sick, are just a few. The no-fault comes in when we wonder why we aren't doing these things. The quick answer is we don't know where to do it, or how to do it.

The Gavilan Group has purposed to help you understand the need, find places to minister, and learn how to minister. We are not here to teach "soul Winning". Commitments can be made to go with Jesus where ever He goes. I figure if you know the lord you can help others know Him as well.

Convinced that God will show us what He is up to, we simply do what we see Him doing. The important thing to remember is God will give more after we use what He has already given. Any attempts to get ahead or save for a rainy day end up like manna and cannot be used. The way to do the work of Jesus is total trust in our Father and obedience to his word.

Everyone who follows Jesus is given a measure of faith that allows him to move in the power and authority of God. The same way Jesus is on earth so are those who follow Him. So who is at fault, no one yet we are just learning.

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