Encounter & Revelation
As we celebrate the Christmas season, we are immersed in the love of God as we celebrate the birth of our Messiah. The season invites us to honor the arrival of our Savior, who came to the “manger” of agreement, finding a resting place where He was welcome. This is our focus in evangelism, finding the one place He is welcome in peoples lives. He’s not above showing up in the hidden, messy places first and taking authority from there to the ends of the earth. At this humble little stable, the birth of the Messiah unfolds, drawing the shepherds and magi in the coming days. Encounter and Revelation leading to the Messiah.
ENCOUNTER LEADS TO REVELATION
In the stillness of night, a group of shepherds receive an angelic encounter.Their ordinary world is forever transformed when angels of heaven appear, illuminating the darkness with glory. The angels bring a message of great joy- the birth of the Messiah, the Savior for all people. Guided by this divine encounter, the shepherds set forth on a journey to see the Messiah and be in His presence.
REVELATION LEADS TO ENCOUNTER
Meanwhile, a journey launched from study and revelation, the Magi emerge, guided by the heavenly star and ancient prophecies. Their studies reveal the birth of the Messiah to them. This profound revelation is drawn from sacred writings and the star in the sky. These learned sages travel great distance, driven by their quest for truth and the promises of God. As they follow the star, their revelation of the newborn King brings them into His presence. Later, opening them up to dreams and a prophetic warning that sets their course for their journey home.
REVELATION AND ENCOUNTER BOTH LEAD TO JESUS
I believe in this season - like the Shepherds that God is calling some to a season of watching sheep in the field as they are surprised by encounter that leads to deeper revelation of our Messiah. That others, like the Magi, are being called to deep study and this revelation will open a new journey that leads to encounter with our Messiah. All centering around the need for Jesus’ presence and the stewardship of what we are given to journey to Him.
STEWARDING THE SEASON
The Shepherds come with no gift to offer, the Magi come with the wealth of their land… But the best gift they all gave was the stewardship of their encounters and the revelation that drove them to the presence of God found in a hidden place.
Whether God is meeting you in revelation or encounter, steward it to fullness. Stewardship involves more than just managing resources… the area of stewardship we quickly overlook is how we embrace the seasons of our lives. As stewards of these gifts and graces of what God gives, we can learn to navigate our seasons with resilience and grace and dependance, ensuring that we honor Him by going to Him.
For encounters in the field- we will be having Encounter Services on Thursday nights at 7pm. Allowing God to lead and do what He wishes.
For those called to dig deeper in scripture and revelation, we have our Kineo Ministry Training Center launching this January!
Sign up quickly for classes and get into the season you are called to!