Why Believers Fail to Experience All That God Has For Them

Being Told What to Do By Pastors

I believe that part of the problem as to why believers fail to experience all that God has for them, is is that many believers are told what they should do by a pastor. I cannot help but feel that due to spiritual stagnation, a pastor could try to implement his own plans and programmes in the church. Then, he will announce these things to the congregation, telling them that it is the will of God and that they should volunteer themselves to do them. But how do you know that these things are indeed the will of God – or simply the efforts of a frustrated pastor?

One of the reasons why the Lord does not stir up believers to do the things that the pastor says they should, is because they are simply not ready to serve Him. Many people come to church in a broken condition and in need of restoration. The common belief is that if, as a believer, you just turn up to church sing some songs and then listen to a sermon, then you should be restored after a period of time – as long as you make an effort of the will to do what the pastor tells you to do.

Renewal of the Mind

Restoration takes time, not because Jesus wants us to wait – it is because it takes time for us to renew our minds with what the Bible says we are in Christ (Romans 12:2). The renewal of the mind is typically the only time-factor when it comes to experiencing the fullness of God for your life.

Without a change of nature, you will find it difficult indeed to do those things the Bible says you should do. Just by listening to religious, rules-based sermons, you are not going to be transformed. You can only be transformed by renewing your mind with the Word of God (Romans 12:2 and Colossians 3:9-10).

It is only through the development of faith - faith of the heart - that will bring about an inner transformation. It is for this reason that you have to be really careful and selective as to the teaching that you expose yourself to. This faith is not something that we must do, like a rule we ought to keep, faith is something that happens to you when you listen to the Gospel being preached (Romans 10:17).