I am in the big city of Wasco, CA right now and I am attending a Pastors & Leaders conference at Westside Church. The church has put us up in a beautiful hotel, they are providing our meals and have been wonderful and gracious hosts for this event. However, this is not the reason for my blog today....Last night Bishop John Norvell brought a word for me and my wife. While I am sure there are others that may feel the same way, that word was for me. It's difficult to explain the feeling I get when a message or personal word is given that I know is Divinely directed toward me. To know that God took time to speak something specific to my situation is a humbling experience. I can use the words of Isaiah when he saw God and was called to be a Prophet...
Isa 6:5
5 So I said: "Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts." NKJV
The definition of rhema & logos has been debated for some time but for this particular instance I will use what is commonly accepted by most Evangelical Ministers.
Logos refers to the written "Word of God".
Rhema refers to a specific word from the "Word", for your situation.
This is when the "Word" becomes alive to us. It is this "Word", that gives us hope in our darkest moments and brings strength in our deepest troubles.
I received rhema last night and I am undone in the presence of my King.
So you're probably thinking, "What did God say"?
I can't tell you, it was for me, it was personal and I will hide it in my heart. I will keep it there and it will be light and peace when I need it most...
I guess the reason I am writing today is to ask you this question, What has God spoke to you? How long has it been since you heard the Creator say your name? Logos, the written Word is great but Rhema, the living Word brings life.
Position yourself to hear, to be undone in His presence. Spend time in prayer, in the Word and in Church. Put yourself where God is moving and He will not disappoint... "Oh God, we are your people. You are our God. Speak to us, your people, and we will hear You!"
