Captured

Why captured?

I sat up for hours one night as I tried to decide on a title for this blog. Yes, hours..nothing fit. I then began to type c a p t u r e d. It just seemed to work and I started to wonder why, captured?

I'm captured by the Fathers love, and I am free. I picture the Father standing on a hill, a hill that is higher than all others. As He stands upon this holy hill I give Him full reign.(Psalm 2) Full reign over my being, my life. He then throws a net down and I'm captured. I'm captured, but in this net I'm in complete joy because the King just captured me and there is so much freedom. The net is placed into the waters and I'm now at the point where I say, 'Jesus take the net deeper, take me deeper into your love, take me deeper into the Truth.'

This is what has been burning on my heart this week, is going deeper. Learning that in order to go deeper, it requires time. And why would I not want to give Him my time? A speaker, Mike Brown, described life as four quarters this  week. Let's say these quarters each represent 20 years, so I would have one quarter gone already. Knowing that the Lord could call me home any day or Him choosing to give me one two or three of the quarters I have left, how am I going to spend my time? Sure, it might be 'easy' to give the Lord time at YWAM during a Discipleship Training School because the focus is Jesus, but it's still a choice here. The weekends are free and it comes down to: 'Am I going to prioritize His presence?' As I prioritize His presence, I'm going to be taken deeper into the water, into the Truth of who He is.

In order to get to know the Father and His love for us we need to choose: YES or NO. Love is a choice. The Father isn't disappointed with where we are at with knowing Him or the Bible knowledge we have. Instead, He smiles and continues to love us. He invites us to go deeper with Him daily, His Holy Spirit we can invite in to teach us all things as He promises in John 14:26, 'But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you....Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.' He who lives within you will teach you all things.


Remember: He is not disappointed with where you are at and that He is Truth. When we prioritize the Father and His presence, it's the best decision we could make. It changes things.

Be led by hunger. Get after Him.

Arrival

As I arrived into Kona yesterday, I look at my surroundings and see black rock. I suppose hearing that maybe doesn't sound beautiful but as others start to speak of the history of this island, it becomes beautiful. To know that for years volcanoes have been erupting continuously is crazy! And to now see the remains of it is quite awesome. 

The plane ride from Phoenix to Kona seemed to be so short. Being in a plane for hours sounds not enjoyable but the Father placed a crazy old lady to the left of me who I became friends with instantly. We talked of why we were both going to Kona and as I started to speak of what I was going to be doing, she kept asking more and more questions. Then her friend came by and wanted to hear more as well and soon we had 20 minutes until we would arrive on The Big Island. I praise God for how He works in each moment, how He uses others, how He uses me. What a great Father. 

This morning made me so filled with joy with the protocol and then the worship that followed. I could feel His presence as we invited Him to fill the place. Then our group 'Awaken,' entered the prayer room a little later as a man spoke to us as to why we are here and welcomed us into another time of worship and prayer. It was intimate. And I am so stinking stoked for what is ahead. Relationships are already being built and its been 24 hours!!! What!? 

I wanted to give a quick up to date as I just sense/see so many of you excited for me. I need to jazz up my blog a bit with information and what not but here is the address many of you have asked for!

Kortney Kruger (Awaken DTS)

75-5851 Kuakini Highway #430

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

96740-2199 USA