"And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him...And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount. And he took the calf which they had made, and burnt it in the fire, and ground it to powder, and strawed it upon the water, and made the children of Israel drink of it. And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them? And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief. For they said unto me, Make us gods, which shall go before us: for as this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him."
-Exodus 32:1,19-23
In these set of scriptures we find a situation where the people overcome the authority of the priest/pastor of the Lord's congregation. Since Moses didnt returned from his venture into Mount Sinai to commune with God, the people became desperate, their desperation brought them to the point of pure open rebellion against God. Idolatry was the core of it.
"They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, and said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of Egypt." -Exodus 32:8
The reason they had the ability of idolatry was simply they went to a man they knew who could make the idol they vainly worshipped, Aaron. Aaron wasnt just a common man amongst the people, Aaron was Moses's right hand man and the father of the levitical priest hood of the Old Covenant. In the sense of it all he was the pastor, or associate pastor, of the congregation, the spiritual leader and example for the people. The people knew that since Moses was absent, the next person to handle things wouldve been Aaron. Cause of fear of the people, Aaron's hands were bound and chained to where he had to submit unto their wishes and build them the idol their hearts so desired.
"And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me. And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron. And he recieved hem at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of Ebypt. And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said, to morrow is a feast to the LORD. And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt-offerings, and brought peace-offerings: and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play." -Exodus 32:2-6
If I can say one thing to any minister, if I can say one thing to any pastor, or preacher, or reverend, I would say dont be like Aaron and have YOUR HANDS BOUND UP by the people of your congregation! Many sheep and flocks today are trying to lead the shepherd appointed over them by God wheres it is meant by God's grace for the shepherd to lead the flock. Too many pastors and ministers are appeasing to the hearts of the people than to the throne of almighty God. When you were called into the ministry you werent called to be bound to men and their desires but, by God's grace, made free to preach and proclaim the liberty of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." -John 8:36
"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. but watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of they ministry."
-2cd Timothy 4:1-5
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. -Joshua 1:9
Dear preacher friend, dear pastor, or whoever reads this that is in the ministry and has been called to preach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, dont be afraid of what the people may do to you. Like what Paul said unto Timothy, "Preach the word", be of good courage and endure all that is set before you, for your God and Saviour walks with you and faces those things with you every step of the way.
"And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD's, and he will give you into our hands." -1st Samuel 17:47
"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." -1st John 4:4
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
"Every force you create has an echo..."
"Every force you create has an echo, your own bad energy will be your undoing!"
- Gogeta, DBZ Movie 12: Fusion Reborn
When it comes to words and actions, you can say the result of those words and actions can have echos. According to Websters, the word echo can mean "reflection, repercussion, result, and/or responce." Every action done and word said, whether it be done by a Christian or a sinner, has affect on the people around them. Its like a domino affect, push one domino in a line of 10 and all 10 are affected. The Holy Bible gives numerous examples and reasons why we, as Christians, should be accounted and careful when concerning both our actions and our words.
Alot of people, even some Christians, dont think the usage of words, or certain words (cuss words ect.) have affect on people. Solomon said this about the power of speech.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."
- Proverbs 18:21
Jesus Christ, the Lord himself, even went on to say this about the power of speech.
"O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." - Matthew 12:34-37
Jesus went on to say this in this passage, that the words of a man reflects ones heart. That the words of a man should prove the spiritual extent of the heart, to show that its good or evil. He even went on to say that every idle word that is spoken shall be accounted for on Judgment Day and its either going to justify you before the Lord himself or its going to bring reproach and condemnation. Thats how powerful our words are in the eyes of God, powerful enough to to be brought into judgment simply because our words contain the power of life and death. By our words we shall either strengthen people or destroyed people. Glorify God or bring reproach.
Same goes with our actions, our actions shall be accounted for.
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may recieve the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad." - 2cd Corinthians 5:10
When it comes to actions, this is how powerful our actions our when concerning others and ourselves.
"For if by one mans's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the rightouesness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." - Romans 5:17-19
In this passage, it talks about the transgressions of our father Adam, how not only did his actions affect only him, but because he did sin death and judgment fell upon all men, from him to everyone who lives today. It also states how powerful the actions of the Lord Jesus Christ were upon the cross, that salvation was able to all men who calls upon him by faith. These are two of the greatest examples given in scripture that proves that our even our actions have repercussions, responces, echos. Even Sir Isaac Newton, in his laws of science, states that every action will have either a equal or a great reaction and responce. Simply put, when talking, or doing something, see if its Godly and God approved, knowing that it not only affects you, but everyone.
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
- Gogeta, DBZ Movie 12: Fusion Reborn
When it comes to words and actions, you can say the result of those words and actions can have echos. According to Websters, the word echo can mean "reflection, repercussion, result, and/or responce." Every action done and word said, whether it be done by a Christian or a sinner, has affect on the people around them. Its like a domino affect, push one domino in a line of 10 and all 10 are affected. The Holy Bible gives numerous examples and reasons why we, as Christians, should be accounted and careful when concerning both our actions and our words.
Alot of people, even some Christians, dont think the usage of words, or certain words (cuss words ect.) have affect on people. Solomon said this about the power of speech.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof."
- Proverbs 18:21
Jesus Christ, the Lord himself, even went on to say this about the power of speech.
"O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." - Matthew 12:34-37
Jesus went on to say this in this passage, that the words of a man reflects ones heart. That the words of a man should prove the spiritual extent of the heart, to show that its good or evil. He even went on to say that every idle word that is spoken shall be accounted for on Judgment Day and its either going to justify you before the Lord himself or its going to bring reproach and condemnation. Thats how powerful our words are in the eyes of God, powerful enough to to be brought into judgment simply because our words contain the power of life and death. By our words we shall either strengthen people or destroyed people. Glorify God or bring reproach.
Same goes with our actions, our actions shall be accounted for.
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may recieve the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad." - 2cd Corinthians 5:10
When it comes to actions, this is how powerful our actions our when concerning others and ourselves.
"For if by one mans's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the rightouesness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." - Romans 5:17-19
In this passage, it talks about the transgressions of our father Adam, how not only did his actions affect only him, but because he did sin death and judgment fell upon all men, from him to everyone who lives today. It also states how powerful the actions of the Lord Jesus Christ were upon the cross, that salvation was able to all men who calls upon him by faith. These are two of the greatest examples given in scripture that proves that our even our actions have repercussions, responces, echos. Even Sir Isaac Newton, in his laws of science, states that every action will have either a equal or a great reaction and responce. Simply put, when talking, or doing something, see if its Godly and God approved, knowing that it not only affects you, but everyone.
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The King is STILL the Same!
"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." -Hebrews 13:8
The Presidential Election of the United States of America is just around the corner, and two candidates have been placed before the people. For the Democrats, President Barack Obama, and for the Republicans, Mitt Romney. Both parties and candidates are trying to plead with the public for their vote of confidence for this upcoming election, making promises left and right and taking stands on issues to draw in support from one group or another. Some people would speak in support of one candidate over the other even going as far as finding evidence to smeer the other candidate so their candidate can win. This blog/devotion isnt meant to support one candidate or another but to reacknowledge a truth found in God's word. The thing is guys, Presidents come and go, and change polices and stand points like the wind, but The King is Still the same!
"It is better to truth in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD to put confidence in princes." -Psalm 118:8-9
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his inheritance. The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He Fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he delilever any by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, accodring as we hope in thee." -Psalm 12-22
"And I, brethren, which I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:that your fiath should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
-1st Corinthians 2:1-5
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness: but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." -2cd Peter 3:9
No matter who wins this election, whether it be the conservative or the liberal, the democrat or the republican, Im telling you our faith should be in Almighty God, who never changes, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Whose Word is true and whose promises are certain and sure. Presidents change but our God stays the same and we should have faith and trust in him not the men who is running or in office.
"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." -Philippians 2:9-11
"And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever." -Revelation 5:13
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
The Presidential Election of the United States of America is just around the corner, and two candidates have been placed before the people. For the Democrats, President Barack Obama, and for the Republicans, Mitt Romney. Both parties and candidates are trying to plead with the public for their vote of confidence for this upcoming election, making promises left and right and taking stands on issues to draw in support from one group or another. Some people would speak in support of one candidate over the other even going as far as finding evidence to smeer the other candidate so their candidate can win. This blog/devotion isnt meant to support one candidate or another but to reacknowledge a truth found in God's word. The thing is guys, Presidents come and go, and change polices and stand points like the wind, but The King is Still the same!
"It is better to truth in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD to put confidence in princes." -Psalm 118:8-9
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his inheritance. The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. He Fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength. An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he delilever any by his great strength. Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, accodring as we hope in thee." -Psalm 12-22
"And I, brethren, which I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:that your fiath should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God."
-1st Corinthians 2:1-5
"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness: but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." -2cd Peter 3:9
No matter who wins this election, whether it be the conservative or the liberal, the democrat or the republican, Im telling you our faith should be in Almighty God, who never changes, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Whose Word is true and whose promises are certain and sure. Presidents change but our God stays the same and we should have faith and trust in him not the men who is running or in office.
"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." -Philippians 2:9-11
"And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever." -Revelation 5:13
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
Saturday, October 20, 2012
"Oh Send a Revival..."
"Oh Send a Revival, Oh Send a Revival, Oh Send A Revival, and Let it begin with me!"
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." - 2cd Chronicles 7:14
Theres been books on the subject. Theres been testimonies about the subject. Thousands upon thousands of preachers preached on it praying that God will pour out his Holy Spirit onto the people. From what Ive recently learned, you can study about it, you can hear peoples testimonies about it, but unless youve witness with your own eyes, and felt the change within your heart, and seen it manifest into your own lives, you dont know what Revival is! God has been moving amongst the Freewill Baptist in Southeast Michigan since September 14th, 2012. It started with Tecumseh, then it moved from there to Ypsilanti and spread to some of the sister churches around us! Without sounding wierd or out there, its like the events written down in The Book of Acts. Tonight it will be officially 36 days since this all started.
"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart." - Acts 2:46
Your probably wondering "what does this testimony have to do with the verse you posted in the beginning of this blog/devotion?" It has everything to do with it! It has everything to do with it simply because God is drawing his people, which are called by his name, to him. As his people, as Christians, begin to humble themselves from their pride, admit their wrongs, faults, and failures, pray genuinly, turn from wickedness and turn to God searching him out honestly and wholeheartedly, God will begin to move!
"Draw night to God, and he will draw night to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." - James 4:8
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peave, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:11-13
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6
If your a believer I pray this news and devotion does encourage you in the walk of faith founded in the Lord Jesus Christ but pray that God continues to bring the rain and bless us during this Revival. We are letting the Lord lead, we dont know who is preaching, we arent planning ahead of God's will since we want God in control he chooses the preacher and each night he has. And we pray that this doesnt stay in Southeast Michigan but spreads out. And we pray that it just dont affect the Freewill Baptist but everyone who is born again. When God sees a man, when God sees his church, he dont see denomination or allegiance, he sees saint or sinner, faithful or backslidden, on fire, coldas ice, or lukewarm, spirit-filled or apostate, if God is gonna revive the church its not just gonna be the Freewill Baptist but the whole Body of Christ. Please pray and thank you.
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." - 2cd Chronicles 7:14
Theres been books on the subject. Theres been testimonies about the subject. Thousands upon thousands of preachers preached on it praying that God will pour out his Holy Spirit onto the people. From what Ive recently learned, you can study about it, you can hear peoples testimonies about it, but unless youve witness with your own eyes, and felt the change within your heart, and seen it manifest into your own lives, you dont know what Revival is! God has been moving amongst the Freewill Baptist in Southeast Michigan since September 14th, 2012. It started with Tecumseh, then it moved from there to Ypsilanti and spread to some of the sister churches around us! Without sounding wierd or out there, its like the events written down in The Book of Acts. Tonight it will be officially 36 days since this all started.
"And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart." - Acts 2:46
Your probably wondering "what does this testimony have to do with the verse you posted in the beginning of this blog/devotion?" It has everything to do with it! It has everything to do with it simply because God is drawing his people, which are called by his name, to him. As his people, as Christians, begin to humble themselves from their pride, admit their wrongs, faults, and failures, pray genuinly, turn from wickedness and turn to God searching him out honestly and wholeheartedly, God will begin to move!
"Draw night to God, and he will draw night to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." - James 4:8
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peave, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:11-13
"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6
If your a believer I pray this news and devotion does encourage you in the walk of faith founded in the Lord Jesus Christ but pray that God continues to bring the rain and bless us during this Revival. We are letting the Lord lead, we dont know who is preaching, we arent planning ahead of God's will since we want God in control he chooses the preacher and each night he has. And we pray that this doesnt stay in Southeast Michigan but spreads out. And we pray that it just dont affect the Freewill Baptist but everyone who is born again. When God sees a man, when God sees his church, he dont see denomination or allegiance, he sees saint or sinner, faithful or backslidden, on fire, coldas ice, or lukewarm, spirit-filled or apostate, if God is gonna revive the church its not just gonna be the Freewill Baptist but the whole Body of Christ. Please pray and thank you.
Bro. Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Introduction/The Great Commission
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
- Mark 16:15
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. God ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
- Matthew 28:18-20
The main goal of A Cry in the Wild Ministries is to fulfill the Great Commission given unto the Church by the Lord Jesus Christ. To go into the world, heck to even go onto the internet, and proclaim Christ as Lord and Saviour and to proclaim that Jesus Christ the only way to heaven.
"Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him."
- John 14:5-7
We hope that we bless you through this. If you have any questions you may contact us at acryinthewildministries@gmail.com or on here. To God be the Glory!
Yours truly,
Brother Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
- Mark 16:15
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. God ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
- Matthew 28:18-20
The main goal of A Cry in the Wild Ministries is to fulfill the Great Commission given unto the Church by the Lord Jesus Christ. To go into the world, heck to even go onto the internet, and proclaim Christ as Lord and Saviour and to proclaim that Jesus Christ the only way to heaven.
"Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him."
- John 14:5-7
We hope that we bless you through this. If you have any questions you may contact us at acryinthewildministries@gmail.com or on here. To God be the Glory!
Yours truly,
Brother Michael Grant
A Cry in the Wild Ministries
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