I am in tears after reading this, I thought some of you could appreciate the message also.
-as found on Facebook:
"Many Christians are shocked and saddened by the collapse of Todd Bentley and the Lakeland “revival.” Saddened we should be. Whenever God is misrepresented by those purported to be his servants, and respected leaders are clueless as to the character of those they endorse, any true follower of Christ is saddened and sickened. When so many people are tricked by showmanship and hype and tag exaggerated claims of signs and wonders as revival, it is reason to be alarmed and grieved. But we shouldn’t be surprised if we compare the teaching and examples set forth in scripture to the doctrine and antics promoted by those claiming a special anointing.
Paul instructed us to know those who labor among us. Yet as we’ve witnessed the “fall” of one celebrity leader after another, it’s clear that those who surround them do not know them. Developing authentic relationships is slow, difficult and messy, but no ministry or minister can be trusted that has bypassed that process. Building a “ministry” on charisma and gifting is much quicker and easier. Still, nothing built on sand can possibly remain. Likewise, it’s far more appealing to the flesh to follow signs and wonders than it is to follow the scriptures. But chasing after signs will never lead anyone to the knowledge of Christ.
Six years ago we began a relationship with three humble servants in Mexico who were blackmailed by the “churches” in the area because they were feeding the hungry without the “covering” of a local IC. They’ve had pastors lie about them and “missionaries” steel from them. For the past six years Nancy has spent many months with Leti, Marta and Enrique, sharing the scriptures with them and laughing and crying with them as they worked through relationship challenges, financial challenges and health problems.
Less than two years ago they took 7 severely abused children from two different families ages 1 -5 into their home. The children from one home were sexually abused to the extent of causing internal injuries. The children from the other home had skull fractures and kidney damage from being beaten, along with various other serious injuries. The doctors said that the most critically damaged would never walk or talk.
So when these precious little ones greeted Nancy and me at the airport in Guadalajara last Sunday, I was amazed at what God had done. During this past week in Mexico we had the joy of playing rowdy games with seven bright, vibrant children who ran, jumped and chattered with the best of them. Crooked legs were straight, tongues that had been dumb were singing praises to God, broken hearts were mended and minds were healed.
The Guadalajara airport will not be jammed with people wanting to experience the healed orphans anointing. They will not be seeking out the feeding station made with materials dragged from the dump by Leti and Marta and two old men who took pity on them. There are no stars connected with that hidden work birthed out of broken lives. But Father knows them very well and he is receiving the glory that belongs only to him."
David F
Php 3:13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.
Only let us hold true to what we have attained. Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.
