rev·o·lu·tion
noun \ˌre-və-ˈlü-shən\
the usually violent attempt by many people to end the rule of one government and start a new one
a sudden, extreme, or complete change in the way people live, work, etc.
the action of moving around something in a path that is similar to a circle.
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Complete change from one constitution to another
Modification of an existing constitution.
Revolutions have occurred through human history and vary widely in terms of methods, duration, and motivating ideology. Their results include major changes in culture, economy, and socio-political institutions.
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I have always been something of a history buff, a fan. While others in class would yawn and whine their way through history class, I would always pay attention. I have always believed that history places an invaluable role in the present and future of a culture, a race, a nation, a group of people.
That hunger for history did not change when I began to go to church. I immediately started reading the Word, PLUS reading up on different events in church history....first, from the standpoint of what the church leaders taught (or didn't teach) about church history.
But when the Spirit of God began to show me inconsistencies in what was generally being taught and accepted as truth within the church system, I began to do my OWN research. My OWN studies. Even after being led out of the church system, God led me to people-Pam Sheppard being one of them-who helped me tremendously in my journey towards TRUTH.
You see, when you are on a journey of TRUTH-and not vindication-it becomes so important to find out truth that you are willing to lay it all down to find out what TRUTH really is.
I understand the 'process' of detoxing from church. I've been there, done that.
First, you go through depression. You think that there is something wrong with you because God is showing you all these things...and yet the people who you love are still very much in deception mode. And you can't make them see it. Plus, there is the lack of fellowship that ensues as a result of your ultimately being ostracized and rejected when you share your revelations with others still in church mode.
Then you get angry. You feel like you have to 'do something' to rescue folks from deception. You go through the whole 'I'm-gonna-start-a-revolution' stage/God's called me to undeceive the masses/I'm-going-in-these-churches-and-clean-them-up.'
It's a strong stance.
And-at first glance-it seems like an admirable one as well.
But when the 'thing' that is driving folks to 'free the masses' is ANGER-and NOT the Holy Ghost-it can actually not bear fruit...or do anything in the way of liberating the very masses under the deception of RELIGION.
You could go into these churches and prophesy til the cows come home. You could pump your fist and yell 'REVOLUTION' every day. You could expose leader after leader on a constant basis.
But NONE of that is going to effect CHANGE/REVOLUTION within the church system!
We like to throw around the word CHANGE a lot....it seems like since Obama became president and started us with the whole CHANGE mantra, at first, everyone was pumped, psyched, excited about the IDEA of change.
But when it actually came time to IMPLEMENT change, to PUT IT INTO ACTION, now a LOT of folks are not so excited about CHANGE anymore.
As a matter of fact, the very folks who were pumping the fists at the Acceptance Speech back in 2008 are now some of Obama's worse enemies!
HOW is that possible?
How can folks be so fickle to support someone who was/is for change...but then when he actually tries to implement change, they RESIST change?????
You see--whenever someone comes on the scene and tries to 'revolutionize' a culture, a government, a country, a system...and CHANGE does NOT occur from WITHIN the hearts of the people, that change will NOT be embraced. Or permanent!
Also, a wide-scale agenda will began to try and assassinate the character of the 'revolutionary.'
I've seen it happen it happen time and time again.
In an attempt to discredit the one who is blowing the whistle, coming in trying to 'change' things-even if at first the people EMBRACED and said they wanted CHANGE...
Folks generally resist change. Even the very folks who see the NEED for CHANGE, who will jump on the CHANGE bandwagon unabashedly, who pump the fists and chant 'CHANGE! CHANGE!' the loudest....
THOSE ARE THE VERY PEOPLE WHO WILL FIGHT THE MOST AGAINST CHANGE!
Revolutionaries have a heart for the people. They see the suffering of the people. They are usually smart, visionaries, go against the grain. Courageous...
And because there are a lack of QUALITY leaders in this country-in EVERY arena-folks generally gravitate towards strong leaders.
That IS until those strong leaders rock the boat, try to implement change, and change the status quo, so to speak.
Martin Luther King was a strong leader ...and look what happened to him?
If they cannot assassinate you, they will attempt to assassinate your character.
NOW, if you're the type of person who could care less about character assassination 'attempts,' then I say GO FOR IT.
But do keep in mind that those groups of people who are inclined to believe the worst about you....WILL!
And the general population of the people who SAID they wanted change....DIDN'T!
Meaning, don't get excited b/c somebody AMENS you, LIKES your posts on Facebook, buys (or asks for free copies) of your books, votes you into a position or publicly applauds you for the 'truth' you present.
Because - again - folks are fickle.
They will hail your praises today and tomorrow they WILL stone you!
I find a LOT of folks are CURIOUS about change. A lot of folks TALK about change. A lot of folks LOVE to hear the latest revelations on CHANGE.
Some will even get gung ho and over zealous regarding CHANGE.
But VERY FEW FOLKS will ACTUALLY C.H.A.N.G.E.!!!!
I'm SURE President Obama is finding that out NOW...
As I am sure many 'revolutionaries' regarding the church system are finding out as well...
You just need to know and understand that your attempts to 'revolutionize' a system GOD was NEVER in to begin with are futile....UNLESS THE PEOPLE CHANGE!!!!!
UNLESS THE PEOPLE WITHIN A SYSTEM REALLY WANT CHANGE AND MAKE EFFORTS TO CHANGE, CHANGE WILL NOT OCCUR!!!
I have a very dear friend who asked me a question on why leaders allow 'sheep' to defend them, when it should be the other way around?
Well, I think its because the (so-called) sheep are not truly sheep, but goats. Goats feed on ANYTHING. Garbage. Scraps. They dig through the garbage to find ANYTHING to eat.
They are SO hungry for a Word, for a doctrine, for a revelation, for a teaching, that they will 'dig thru the garbage,' so to speak, to get it.
They are NOT discerning AT ALL about what they 'eat.'
This is why wolves, playboys, pedophiles, criminals. and all kinds of deviants can start ministries-online or physically-and garner a LARGE following.
The Word of God says HIS SHEEP KNOWS HIS VOICE and a STRANGER THEY WILL NOT FOLLOW!!!!!!!!
Now, it goes without saying that if the leaders gaining the largest followings are WOLVES, that speaks A LOT to WHO is following them!!!!
Goats are very protective, too. Possessive even, of their 'turf.'
And whenever you encroach upon 'their turf,' or leaders on 'their turf,' they WILL start revolting and kicking ...against the pricks!!!!
Goats do NOT like change. They need to stay in familiar surroundings. They resist change...vehemently!
(Sounds like anybody YOU know?)
They are STUBBORN creatures...goats are.
Lots of church folks are stubborn, greedy, undiscerning, and protective of their environments....and leaders....
THOSE ARE NOT SHEEP!!!!
You don't have any responsibility whatsoever to try and 'rescue' GOATS!!!!
You really don't even have a responsibility, per se, to rescue SHEEP.
The sheep belong to GOD!!! They are HIS responsibility, NOT YOURS! NOT OURS!
He said FEED THE SHEEP. NOT save them...ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT!
We have to trust the THE GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP, JESUS CHRIST, to save HIS OWN!!!!!
If they don't hear your voice, then they are GOATS and NOT sheep.
No use in crying over goats. Risking your lives over goats. Stubborn, mule-headed nasty creatures that do not want truth!
Matthew 25
WHAT IS REVOLUTION?
Revolution is an event that occurs WITHIN THE HEARTS and MINDS of the PEOPLE....and has very little to do with the revolutionaries God chooses to use.
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