The Core Training Institute  

I know this is a touchy subject for a lot of people...  When have we actually taken the time to really examine our connections?

Examples on the subject

(1)In Judges chapter 1 God told His people to send Judah.... Judah asked Simeon to go with him??? History tells us that their Dad told the boys not to connect with Levi or Simeon.... We know that Levi went on to be dedicated to the Lord; however, Simeon....

(2)David's relationship with his friend Jonathan took him to a new place.

(3)Jehosophat's connection with Ahab almost cost him his life...

(4)Ruth's connection with Naomi brought her to God, Boaz etc...

Recently (very recent), I reconnected with a friend of mine; it's been about 20 years.  She and I were very close from Jr high through the majority of high school yet God separated us.  We had a good connection no arguments etc... God had a plan.  We bumped into each other several times over the years but God did not allow us to reconnect until now.

All separations aren't disconnections.  Let me explain:

Some are in your life for the duration. Some are in your life for the moment/season.  Often times we try to hold onto connections that have run there course... We have to stop brow beating people because their time was up. 

Another thing (puzzling) why do we only see the vision God has placed on us yet can't see what He has placed on another.  Oh.... We ridicule one another trying to determine who has the greatest anointing, who God called first, and who should submit their gift to whom.

What does that have to do with connections?

God did not tell us to dictate how long a person stays or when they go...Even if they leave prematurely.  God is still in charge.  Time out for manipulating or attempting to control others.  God's word will never change.

Leaders if they left the building... Oh well! Get over it and move on! Quit trippin'.  They still belong to Him not you! As a Senior Pastor I find it amazing the number of people that feel this way.  I have had numerous conversations with leaders that were upset because Sis pancake and Bro Flapjack left their ministry. 

There are some that God will disconnect you from because they are impeding your progress in Him.

There are some that you have become over nurturing, or an enabler to and He separated you from them.

Then there are those that He never connected you to and you connected anyway.

FLIP SIDE

Questions???

Did someone disconnect and how do you feel about it? How has your attitude been concerning the matter?

Did God move someone from around you because they added nothing to your life or perhaps you added nothing to theirs?

We need to take another look at connections and really seek God's face as to what He wants us to do.

Don't burn a bridge unless you are certain GOD said to do it!
 

 A Word of Knowledge:

Many of you in the last couple of years noticed a shift in your connections and assumed that people walked out on you.  You tainted yourself by speaking against them and even spoke curses over them.

Some of you assumed that the previous separation was not God and so you disconnected yourself.  You need to repent first! Then you need to humble yourself before God and allow Him to instruct you as to your next move.

God separates us from others for various reasons and He does not have to tell us when, why, how, etc...  Be Careful.  Be very careful... The one you thought was gone for good may be the very one that God is going to use in your life in the upcoming season.

Be wise yet harmless...