faith unfaded

I can pretty easily discern wickedness, whether it be in a church or on a street corner. I’m in tune with conversations that take place behind my back and I can often see motives that people would rather stay hidden.

It is an incredibly strong unction with the Holy Spirit.

I recognize lying spirits and the spirit of jealousy easily, two of my biggest foes. I’ve also gotten quite adept at separating those who are just struggling from the swine the Lord says not to cast your pearls before.

But I don’t always know whether my discernment should lead to ramped up warfare or disarmament.

I have the fiery faith of Elijah.

I have compassion for those who struggle. I have empathy for those who’ve lost hope. But I have Elijah’s fury and wrath for those who knowingly do Satan’s work.

Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men!” Then fire fell from heaven and consumed the captain and his men. 2 Kings 1:10

I don’t need to rebuke that fire inside that I have for the Lord. But I do need to censure this Old Testament desire to see others burn up in a blazing inferno, especially when it’s a reaction to hurt or a desire for revenge.

FOR MAN’S ANGER
DOES NOT BRING ABOUT THE
RIGHTEOUS LIFE
THAT GOD DESIRES.
James 1:20