Destiny vs. assignment.

I am guilty of a crime. My crime is against the human race and against my God. Recently, I was listening to a sermon by Bill Johnson (props to Nathan for telling me about him) and Johnson was speaking about destiny vs. assignment. He said they are two very different things and our destiny is GOING to Heaven; whereas, our assignment is BRING Heaven. I'm not going to lie, this took some time to wrap my head around.

It wasn't until I was able to fully grasp this concept did I realize I had committed a crime against humanity and my fellow children of God. Often I learn something from the Lord and then consider it to be the end of the lesson. One thing He has taught me recently was to stop being judgemental and to love people for who they are. I am so thankful for this; however, I let it turn me into something that I should not be. I became uncaring towards how others perceive God's will or plans for their lives. In my attempts to become "unjudgemental", I became a recluse who was only concerned with her own relationship with God. I was hiding in my destiny to GO to Heaven instead of pursuing my assignment. I love people, but I let them live their lives and trust they will find God in their own time. Their own time may not be enough time. I discovered I truly do not know or show the love of God unless I am doing my very best to bring Heaven into this world, everday. Which I have not, and for this, I am deeply sorry.

The lost world cannot wait for me to become comfortable in BRINGING Heaven. I can no longer hide behind a door and wait until I am "knowledgeable" enough to become bold. Everyday is a battle to bring Heaven into the hearts of the lost and for far too long, I have stood on the sidelines. I am tired of comfort and of my crimes. It's time to bring Heaven.

My dear Abba Father, teach me to fufill my assignment. I thank you for trusting me to do your work Father and I pray to trust you to help me. Bless me oh Father God! You are the Almighty, my Beloved, and my Rock! To You I cling!