JoAnn and I were at a meeting at Dunamis Resources in Las Vegas about a year ago, and prophetic worship was taking place. Some sang with it, while others soaked in God’s presence. Suddenly I heard these lines, and they have been a strength to me ever since.
“Jesus had two gifts that every believer needs. When He went on a mission, He could go under the radar and fulfill His mission without attracting undue attention. Then He could make a kingdom splash that would keep growing and increasing.
This theme came up at the dinner table at our last Gathering, as people began sharing about our prophetic encounters outside the church. Obviously Jesus had (and still has) more than two gifts. But the ability to accomplish a kingdom mission “under the radar” or without attracting undue attention would be very useful for someone in any area of government service. Likewise, there are corporate or business cultures in which we would have to go under the radar to accomplish a kingdom objective.
Then, the other gift is the kingdom splash that goes on to grow and increase. With the woman at the well, it began with a word of knowledge. Soon the woman had gone to town and was telling people about Jesus. Soon after they heard from her, they came to see for themselves. Then, one meeting wasn’t enough as they kept coming. Jesus remained in Samaria for several days of meetings, because one word of knowledge had launched a kingdom splash that kept growing.
In keeping with my commitment to First Do, Then Teach, I haven’t made a teaching about of these two gifts. I waited to hear of people walking in them.
But many of us have been mystified that Jesus sometimes told people to share their testimonies, and s0metimes He told them not to. Why did He do things one way, one time, only to do the opposite the next time?
I believe He simply kept His eyes and ears open and said and did what He saw Father saying and doing. Jesus didn’t try to do His Father’s thinking for Him. Instead, He surrendered and trusted. And now He calls us to do the same.
He has every right to lead us one way today and another tomorrow. He knows what He’s doing, and doesn’t need us to do His thinking for Him.
I look forward to picking up the theme again at our next Gathering.
And of course, the big question is this: how big a splash is God enabling us to make? We’re all hungry to make a bigger impact. What’s the secret?
It’s probably something we already know. Seek His glory, not our own. Or mybe we simply need to abide in Him, spending time with Him because we love Him and want to be with Him.
Just try it and see what happens. Soak in His presence. Be still and let Him hold you. Then, whatever He tells you, do it.
