Thursday, September 25, 2008

A Vision for Transformation

Hey guys
Here is an encouraging word from Pastor Francis Frangipane’s ministry. He has written several books and does training seminars on becoming more Christ like. I have followed his ministry for years and have heard him speak. I am so in line with his message of spiritual transformation.

In 1970 the Holy Spirit gave Pastor Francis Frangipane a vision that included a powerful promise from Isaiah 60:2-3. The Lord warned, "For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and deep darkness the peoples." Yet, in spite of the increased advances of hell, the Holy Spirit also promised, "But the Lord will rise upon you, and His glory will appear upon you. And nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising." (See Pastor Frangipane's book, The Days Of His Presence.)
It is our deep conviction that there shall be a great, last-days witness to all nations before Christ returns (see Matt 24:14).
Indeed, like no other time in history, we are living in a season of spiritual harvest. Researchers tell us that, worldwide, almost a million people each week are being born into God's kingdom. In amazing ways, the Holy Spirit is raising up and empowering ordinary people for extraordinary callings. Transformed men and women are transforming their neighborhoods and churches.
The plan is the same as what compelled the first-century church: we are seeking to possess the character and power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Whether your desire is to see your family transformed or your nation in revival, today is not the time to despair, but to prepare.
In Christ's Image TrainingOur vision is to see hundreds of thousands of pastors and intercessors - people from all walks of life - focus their energies on becoming Christlike. Remember, Isaiah wrote that the "glory of the Lord" shall rise upon His people. It’s not the glory of our culture or gender, denomination or local church: we are seeking the glory of God’s Son to be revealed through us. Our confidence is that every time the Father sees His Son manifest upon the earth, His heart is "well-pleased." If we truly reveal Jesus, we too will awaken the pleasure of God. It is our burning conviction that when the Father's pleasure is stirred, His redemptive power soon follows.
If you would like to check out more of what Pastor Francis has to say on this go to his website http://www.frangipane.org

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