Your Assignment Will Take You Where You Are Celebrated Instead Of Tolerated - MIKE MURDOCK

Somebody, somewhere, sometime will celebrate you. Jesus told His disciples, “And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go
thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet” (Matthew 10:11-14).

Intimacy should be earned.

Jesus had different Circles of Love around Him. John, the beloved, laid his head on His shoulder. Peter, James, and John were the inner three. Then, the 12 disciples traveled with Him. Then there were the others and the multitudes. The depth of desire determined the access He gave to others. If you are in full-time ministry, take note: There was a time in my early ministry when I felt rejection quite keenly. When certain people did not accept me, I really felt like something must be wrong with me. Numerous times I have sat alone in my small motel room mentally replaying the service. Did I say something that disagreed with their theology? Did I say it the wrong way? Did I preach too long? Did I fail to give enough illustrations? Did they not like my singing?

There is no end to the doubts the enemy will put into your head about your life and your Assignment. Certainly it is good to evaluate your efforts, analyze your productivity, and strive to enter the highest level of excellence. But when you study the life of Jesus, you do not see Him hungering for the approval of Pharisees. He would not move His little finger to attract hypocrites. Instead, He spent time with the ungodly tax collector who saw His value and celebrated His difference. This may sound strong, but if you do not see yourself as a reward to others, you may become a whining wimp, crawling at the feet of snobbish and hypocritical people. Do not fall for that. Jesus said to test any house you enter. Qualify people for your entry. Ask yourself, “Are these people worthy of the gifts of God within me? Are they capable of celebrating the Treasure Who has just walked through the door?”

“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you” (Matthew 7:6). Qualify the soil around you before planting the Seed of your life.

– THE ASSIGNMENT: THE DREAM & THE DESTINY

Your Assignment Will Take You Where You Are Celebrated Instead Of Tolerated - MIKE MURDOCK

What You Hate Is A Clue To Something You Are Assigned To Correct : MIKE MURDOCK

Anger is energy, power, and ability.

However, it requires proper focus. Have you ever wondered why others were not angry about situations that infuriated you? Of course you have. This is a clue to your Assignment. Moses is an example. He hated slavery. When he saw an Egyptian beating an Israelite, fury arose. Why? Because he was a deliverer.

Remember These 3 Wisdom Keys:

1. You Cannot Correct What You Are Unwilling To

Confront.

2. What You Permit Will Always Continue.

3. Behavior Permitted Is Behavior Perpetuated.

I have a love for Wisdom. I have a hatred of ignorance. In my own life I have attended seminars where Scriptures were misquoted, truth was distorted, and error was dominant. It was almost impossible to sit and permit it. You cannot really change or correct something unless you have a God-given hatred for it, whether it is sickness, injustice, racial prejudice, poverty, divorce, or abortion. Many things are wrong in this country. But, they will never be changed until someone is angry enough about it to step forward and take charge.

For instance, abortion has subtly become accepted, although it is a truly devastating blight on the moral landscape of this country. It appears that no true and articulate spokesperson has yet emerged who is capable of turning the tide, although I thank God for those who are making significant efforts to do so! The persuaded are persuasive. Often I have asked God to give us someone with a burning desire who can successfully plead the case of the unborn child. I have asked God to provide a militant intellectual, passionate zealot who will link the Word of God with the gift of life in my generation—someone passionate and on fire.

That someone could be you.

I am not talking about the issue of bombing abortion clinics or murdering those who kill unborn children. I am speaking of an anointing, a mantle, a calling—when someone rises up to complete their Assignment in this generation: to challenge, correct, and conquer the Seeds of rebellion that have grown up around us. Your anger is important. Very important. Do not ignore it. Satan dreads your fury. An angry man is an awakened man. An angry man changes the minds of others. Focused Fury Is Often The Key To Miraculous Change.

“And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of Heaven” (Nehemiah 1:3,4).

-The Assignment: The Dream & The Destiny

What You Hate Is A Clue To Something You Are Assigned To Correct : MIKE MURDOCK