Posted on 11/04/2019 8:20:30 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Dear Kanye,
It looks like you have become a follower of Jesus Christ. So, let me say to you, welcome to the family of God!
I think its amazing how you are using your considerable platform to talk about your newfound faith and the change it has made in your life.
You recently said in an interview:
Now that Im in service to Christ, my job is to spread the Gospel, to let people know what Jesus has done for me. Ive spread a lot of things. There was a time I was letting you know what high fashion had done for me. I was letting you know what the Hennessy had done for me. I was letting you know all these things, but now Im letting you know what Jesus has done for me. And in that, Im no longer a slave. Im a son now. Son of God. Im free through Christ.
I wish more believers would have the boldness to use their platforms to say what you are saying about what Jesus has done for you.
I love the zeal of a new believer, and I remember well how I wanted to tell people about what Jesus had done for me after Christ came into my life. But looking back at that moment 45 years later, I realize I still had a lot to learn in my walk with Christ.
So Kanye, though we have never met, let me share some things that you need to know as a young believer:
1. You need to read the Bible every day
After reading the lyrics of your new album Jesus Is King, it sounds like you are already doing this!
Reading the Bible is like waking up to a personal text from God in the morning. The Bible is Gods very word to us. Its alive and powerful and will help you to grow in your new spiritual life.
The Apostle Paul wrote, All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. (2 Tim. 3:16 NLT)
Even though the Bible, collectively, was written thousands of years ago, it still teaches us about how to live life today. More importantly, it teaches us about who God is and how we can know Him.
2. You need to Pray
Prayer is simply talking to God. The objective of prayer is not to move God my way, but to move me His way! So, when you have burdens, or concerns, or worries or needs, commit them to the Lord in prayer and trust that He will listen to you.
The Bible tells us, Dont worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience Gods peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6-7)
3. You need a home church
Kanye, I know you are doing your Sunday services all around the country right now, and they have created quite a stir. That is amazing!
I would encourage you to find a local church to attend because every believer needs a home church and they need a pastor. The Bible says, And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. (Heb. 10:25 NLT)
The church is a place where you can grow spiritually, develop a consistent theology, find accountability and have a pastor to help you in life. It is also a place to discover and develop your spiritual gifts that God has given you.
4. You need to share your faith
You are already doing an amazing job on this one, Kanye! Jesus told all of us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. (Matt. 16:15)
You have a very large platform to do that, and I thank you for using it for the glory of God. I cannot but agree wholeheartedly with my friend Roma Downey, who recently tweeted:
"Kanye West can help spread the word of Christ to those who need Him. Kanye has millions of people typing the words 'Jesus is King.' Think about that for a moment. MILLIONS of believers and unbelievers alike are typing 'Jesus is King,' thats incredible and to God be the glory."
One last thing, Kanye.
You along with all believers will face opposition from both people and spiritual forces. So keep your spiritual guard up! Keep studying Gods Word and surround yourself with godly people who are stronger spiritually than you as you continue to grow in your faith.
Because you are a public figure, people will take shots at you. You already know this.
Some will be nonbelievers who will mock, dismiss or outright attack you. Sometimes it will be people who identify as Christians that will nit-pick and critique you instead of pray for you.
My advice is: ignore them. What matters is that, as Hebrews 12:1-2 says, you run with endurance the race God has set before you, keeping your eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.
We are glad that you are part of the family of God!
Pastor Greg Laurie
KIM & KANYE
HIDDEN HILLS HOME GETS BIGGER ...
Make Room for a Farm!!!
https://www.tmz.com/2019/11/04/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-hidden-hills-home-expanding-new-property/
Judge not, lest ye be judged, Greg! I found his letter to be smug and if it was meant to encourage Kanye, this should have happened in a conversation with Kanye and not in a public forum.
Prayers and Blessings out for Kanye West.
I’ll take a “Baby Christian” over a “Backsliden Christian” any time.
I understand what you mean. There is a difference between reaching out to someone IN faith. Rather than *policing* someones faith. And at this point, I believe these pastors have more to learn from Kanye if anything else... and should just marvel at the move of God before our eyes and PRAY.
I dont generally listen to anything that begins with you need to
I prefer I would suggest that
A farm? And maybe a church? Regardless, Kanye's made it a point to stress the value of using one's wealth to buy and invest in land...American land -- and how so little of these economic ideals are promoted among black Americans in particular. West has also purchased a major plot of land in Wyoming.
One additional comment.
You WILL be attacked.
Evil does not give up easily and will try to dislodge you from your new faith. It will come at you through your “friends”, family, co-workers etc. The good news is that if you remain strong in your faith, the attacks will stop being constant, and will slow down to occasional clusters of attacks. Also, not everything is an attack. Some of what feels like an attack is just consequences of someone’s pain and/or poor choices - not always yours.
Yep. I totally agree.
Marveling about Gods moves is one of the best things about living.
Its a life giving habit to acquire and its fun, too!
And telling Him about it is also fun.
Win!
I have a totally different take. People are forgetting who he is married to.
I don’t speak to what Kanye, who is bipolar and doesn’t take his meds, thinks or feels or believes...I speak to the Kardashian clan who has more than proven they manipulate every man dumb enough to get involved with their Cash Cows.
They will milk this every way they can.
The next Hillsong is on it’s way.
Well it took cash cows to build the Sistine Chapel and give Michelangelo his commission. So if money is involved, may as be well be involved for making good, uplifting art. And Kanye's done just that with his album and Kim is promoting it alongside him. I've also enjoyed the livestreams of the Sunday Services. It's about time innovative artists at the top of their game incorporate Christian themes! Regardless of his motives, as Saint Paul reminds us, Christ is being preached and that's all that matters.
And that we pray for the best, and not worst in people to triumph. All people are in need of redemption, from rich celebrities to poor prisoners.
Not the same. They aren’t looking to inject money for the sake of art. They are looking to EXPLOIT to gain dollars and tax exemptions.
When the scandal broke out over the $55 breakfast I had to wonder if one of the girls didnt have a financial stake. The catering company was quick to point out that it was all their fault and not Kanye’s fault.
Still, Kanye may very well believe in what he is doing.
I found it to be excellent encouragement.
i know that Chick- Fil-A has appreciated the free marketing Kanye has given them via the song Closed on Sundays. LoL 🐣 The lyrics begin with Closed on Sundays. Youre my Chick-Fil-A.
And re: Kanyes mental health. Yes it is a lifelong battle that numerous people of note especially artists have to grapple with. Even people of faith. And I think thats why his music means so much right now to people suffering, especially young people. Despite his fame and fortune, they can relate to Kanyes frailties.
That is exactly what is has been about for 3500 years or so. Freeing good people from the bondage of evil.
So, you're a mind reader now? What's wrong with you? They're not becoming Christians the RummyChick proper way? Too outspoken for you? Tell us, oh wise one, just how should he be doing things the Pharisee way?
I'm pronouncing him innocent until proven guilty rather than guilty until he can prove his innocence. Maybe you should learn the meaning of giving a new Christian Grace & Mercy! After all, I'm sure you want those in your life from God.
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