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We have known for some time that what we see with our eyes is not all there is in our world. There is so much more. Our physical reality, although vast by any stretch of measurement and imagination, still seems to be limited. Our physical world has much yet to be discovered. But juxtaposed to our physical reality are spirit realities. We have used the word “spirit” in so many ways to describe so many things. An apparition, a feeling, an unseen force, a hunch, etc., all have been used as “spirit.” In each of us, our spirit is defined as the nonphysical part of a person, the pneuma, inner self, or inner being.

Each morning, we face our physical appearance in the mirror. We then embark on our daily routine, ensuring we’re fresh, clean, and presentable, all in the pursuit of ‘looking good.’ Regrettably, many of us overlook that this routine, while essential for hygiene, neglects a crucial reality- the ‘inner being’ that also requires our attention.

Outer space continues to be an exciting adventure and has been for decades. But now is the time to discover the active, engaging, and limitless world of “spirit.” I call it the final frontier.

Frustrated with the longtime lack of measurable results I was experiencing in the years of my Pentecostal/Apostolic denominational involvement I asked my friend, a noted pastor, and evangelist…Why, even after our strict conduct, our devotion to fasting and praying and disciplining ourselves to the “sanctified lifestyle” as much as we could, why did we still have a noticeable lack in the things of God. The answer he gave me left me upended but ultimately renovated my thinking. He said, “It’s because we are living where God was.” What did he mean? He meant that with all of our efforts to please the Lord with correct behaviors we had merely pacified our sense of duty to scriptural obligations.

Conversely, at the same time, we missed critical upgrades and updates of revelation necessary to keep us fresh and current with God, who displays a proclivity for shifts and changes. In other words, God had shifted, not in integrity, but methods and revelations, and we had failed to catch those critical shifts. Sadly, God had moved on, and as dedicated and devoted as we were in our approach to God, we had been left behind. That unflattering retort launched me into seeking out and identifying some outdated misconceptions that have kept us lagging behind for years. I also discovered some fresh revelations that would bring us “current” with God. It’s upsetting to admit that we, God’s people, camped around the statement in Hosea, “I am the Lord I change not.” Yet we failed to remember that He also stated: “I will do a new thing”.

“KEEP GOING!” Those were often the only two words spoken to me by the Lord in the many trying times of my life. Truth be told, I didn’t enjoy hearing that same instruction so many times. However, the implication from my loving Father’s brief directive was that something good was just up ahead. Furthermore, I would surely miss it if I gave up now. In spite of my many pitiable protestations, no speedy deliverance ensued and no change of wording. His words to me were the same…“Keep Going!” Fortunately, as I obediently pressed on, slowly and deliberately a delightful pattern began to emerge. It was the pattern of the marathon runner. Exactly like the helpers of a marathon runner, as I ran the long course, vital liquids and nutrition were handed to me to continue to complete the course. In the same manner time and again the Lord favored me with inspiring revelations and exciting kingdom concepts. “Dear Believer” is a compilation of some vital nutritional nourishment and satiating thirst quenchers he handed me along the long run to the finish line. Enjoy!