The Revolution Brigade

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. (Psalm 27:4)

The one thing that David desired more than anything else can be summed up in a simple sentiment: “I want relationship with the Lord more than anything.” It’s such a powerful thought that, when we read it, we are forced to compare our own personal motivations and desires with the simplicity of David’s heart for God.

The goal of what we do is not revival, promotion, signs, or wonders.  The goal is to become closer to the Lord.  The revolutionary mindset is one that says, “Religion is not working, so we choose relationship with God.”  We believe that by coming closer to Him, we will become transformed into his likeness over the course of our lives. 

The reward for having lived a life of “one thing” is also not revival, promotion, signs, or wonders.  The reward is having received more of Him and having the opportunity to be transformed into His likeness. The Lord will not love us more when we become better.  He will not love us less if we have no desire to become better.  He loves us 100% right now, and He never changes. 

When we become people of “one thing,” we find that we have certain God-given proclivities to do certain things.  These are not selfish ambitions, they are outgrowths of the love relationship between us and Jesus. I never wanted to plant a church until I became a man of “one thing.”  Is it my ambition, or has my spirit become pregnant with the seed of promise in the Holy Spirit?

What must I do to become “qualified” to live my destiny?  Is there an appropriate waiting period?  Do I have to attend bible college, or is there a certain seminar that I need under my belt before I’m ready?  Is there any program that can prepare a person for ministry more than devoting himself to being a man of “one thing?”