A waterfall thunders before me.
I have been standing here for a very long time.
So long that I have noticed the rock change from the constant bombardment of the tons of water hammering into it. This small bit of erosion has changed how the water bounces off the rock and a new stream has formed along the base of the cliff causing a jungle to grow where there was once only loose stones and dry dirt.
I hear a familiar voice behind me.
Friendly man:
“Sometimes it takes generations to affect stubborn culture in a small way that will bring abundant life. You must exercise patience and continue to pour the living waters of love until hardened hearts and stubborn minds relent. I only need a small change to bring big miracles. Be consistent Courier, follow my instructions with obedience, not with emotion.”
Me:
“Yes Lord, I will do as you command.”
Friendly man:
“Do not follow my instructions as if your life is your own. Give your life to your assignment and trust me to do the right thing with your sacrifice. I have given my life for those who may hate me, I expect you to do the same. On the day of judgement I will ask all of mankind what they have done with my life, but I will also ask them what they have done with the lives of my servants. For you have laid down every dream and every ambition in favor of my dreams and my ambitions.
You will see a new generation of selfish, vain, exclusive ministry leaders come to power in this time. You will know them by their lust for money and power. Do not let their arrogance and indifference to poverty affect your heart. Continue to pour living waters and make the vision plain. They will eventually come into conflict with their demonic masters and be broken on the blades of their own arrogance. When their lips are parched and their will is broken they will seek out the waterfalls of love.
You too were once young and stubborn. Have patience, let my living water flow through you in a cascade of love. Call all who will hear to go to the poor. Continue in this Courier. Do not concern yourself with the attitudes of stubborn people, simply continue to pour love and instruction as you are instructed.”
Me:
“Your kingdom is all my lord.”
Friendly man:
“My kingdom is a kingdom of love. I am not impressed by anything else. If you say that my kingdom is all then you must put love first.”
I wake up.