From the desk of Steve Shultz:
I like what A.J. Butel shares here, "God has called us to be presence-based people." A.J. was the Co-founder and former Editor of the popular publication ENHANCE Christian Women's Magazine. In her message, A.J. shares about the emergence of us being carriers of His presence and releasing His presence wherever we go. Good word!
She has also released a new book called Overshadowed, which you can order below.
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Blessings,
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Steve Shultz
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A.J. Butel:
"The Emergence of a Presence-Based People"
As we know, different churches represent various styles and flavors of ministry. But I believe that the Church-at-large is being invited to move toward a more PRESENCE-BASED focus. This will become our distinctive; and our emphasis will not only be welcoming the Presence of God but also releasing His glory.
We are being compelled to come forth not only as a presence-based Church (within the walls of our services), but we are being called to arise and shine as a PRESENCE-BASED PEOPLE?to be CARRIERS of His glory. We are moving into a time when we will begin to regularly and naturally demonstrate what we have been hearing and seeing and have had imparted to us.
A Shaking
However, there is a transitioning that is taking place and will now be accelerating. I feel that there is a further shaking that is coming to us which will not only be challenging, but absolutely exhilarating! It is a shake-down of any religious remnants, a shake-down of unbelieving mind-sets, a shake-down of pride and independence, a shake-down of disillusionment and frustration, and a shake-down of the fear of man.
And I see the Lord activating new realms of faith! Oh, such joy-filled, electric, expectant faith, where we will run FREE and UNFETTERED?emboldened by His love, strengthened by our unity of heart, propelled by His manifestation of power in and through us. There is a freedom that is coming to peoples' hearts to receive and release God's presence. Such a joy. Such a liberty in Him. Such an ease in His Glory.
I see Him blessing our compassionate works of faith with His anointing. I see the Lord pouring forth a beautiful oil. It's brilliant white and gold shimmering, and it's flowing all over us as a people. We are being lavished by His healing love. His ALL-consuming love. It's a warm oil. And it's like this oil has a life of its own, as if it is emanating a light. We are covered and shining! I keep hearing, "He's being poured out! He's being poured out! He's being poured out! He's being poured out!"
A Continuous Current
The more we release His presence upon others?the more we dispense of this anointing, this warmth, this love, this joy, this light?the more He pours in. It becomes a CONTINUOUS CURRENT and generates LIFE, restoration, momentum and fruitfulness. Because freely we have received, so generously we will give! Wow! His oil is so incredibly abundant.
Do you want to go deeper into the Lord's heart? Then release His Spirit on others. Seize those opportunities to share His heart with your world. Declare and decree His words of life and blessing around you. Give and it will come back to you FULL MEASURE, pressed down, shaken together and RUNNING OVER!
How is the glory of the Lord going to cover the earth as the waters cover the seas?
ONE CLAY VESSEL AT A TIME! In our surrender He pours in, and in our surrender we pour out! Beloved Church, we are EMERGING...from a posture of surrender!
A.J. Butel
Email:aj@ajbutel.com
About A.J. Butel: Passionately in love with her Lord, A.J. has an insatiable hunger for the Word and Spirit of God, and is in resolute pursuit of its explosive, combustive power in and through her life! She loves to encourage Christians to wrestle free from the suffocations of religion and to expect so much more than a regular mundane lifestyle. Her signature emphasis is to press in to God's presence, and from that place anticipate His inevitable, supernatural influence in ALL things! As Co-founder and former Editor of the popular publication ENHANCE Christian Women's Magazine, A.J. thrives in developing empowering resources which transcend the bounds of generation, culture and denomination and give glory to God. Her first book has just been released, Overshadowed.
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Taking the reader on a journey of intimate discovery, A.J. firstly elaborates on the simply stunning benefits of God's overshadowing?being infused with His creativity, validation, strength, boldness, beauty and fruitfulness. She then unfolds what lies within human nature that often rejects the Holy Spirit's resting upon us, and teaches how to cultivate a heart that is welcoming and willing to host and release His presence...a place where His life can be nurtured and multiplied.
This is a significant hour of awakening within the Church, to BECOME the Body of Christ?fully outworking His love, grace and power. And the world is rocking on its axis, awaiting our response...yearning for our embrace and manifestation of His heart.
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Bill Johnson |
"Living INSIDE of God Releases HIS Presence"
God has an amazing secret weapon for you in this hour?and He wants you to know all about it!
Bill Johnson shares about the power of God's Presence, as well as teaches you how to recognize and "host" His presence in a fluid, consistent manner.
You'll find how living inside of God as He is living inside of you will release HIM into every area of your life and circle of influence. Get ready to experience a brand new awareness of the Lord!
"YOU Are the Ark of God's Presence!"
People desire God's presence for numerous reasons... Some, however, dwell in God's presence with only one purpose in mind?RELATIONSHIP.
This transforming word by Bill Johnson opens up a fountain of living waters that will refresh you and draw you into the heart of God. You'll experience a rekindling with your "first love" as well as be reminded that YOU are His temple?the very ark of His presence!
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