The "OASIS"!!

Mark 11:15-18                       (GNV)
"15 And they came to Jerusalem, and Jesus went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the Temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves.
16 Neither would he suffer that ANY man should carry a vessel through the Temple.
17 And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, Mine house shall be called the house of prayer unto all nations? but you have made it a den of thieves.
18 And the Scribes and high Priests heard it, and sought how to destroy him: for they feared him, because the whole multitude was astonied at his doctrine."



There are so many divisions in today's church.  Every church has their "do' and don'ts" that are part if acceptable behavior.  There are even certain areas in churches where access is limited to a chosen few.  When JESUS was crucified on the cross, the veil of the temple was rent in two signifying that the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:13, 12:24) was now in place.  No longer would man be required to have a go-between to confess their sins to GOD.

The LORD has given me a vision to build a facility where HIS name will be glorified.  I am not talking about a regular "church service".  The facility would NOT accept tithes, but would operate solely from offerings from participants.  The purpose is to have a place where "believers" can come together for a Christian music concert, or a marriage seminar, or a youth function, or any other ceremony where JESUS CHRIST is glorified.

An "OASIS" is defined as "1. a small fertile or green area in a desert region, usually having a spring or well. OR  2.something serving as a refuge, relief, OR PLEASANT CHANGE FROM WHAT IS USUAL, annoying, difficult, etc...".  I think an "OASIS" is needed in most lives today.  A "pleasant change from what is usual" would be a welcomed intrusion into most lives!

JESUS CHRIST can, and does, change lives like nothing else.  HE changed the world so that the calendar changed when HE came to earth!  (A.D. = Latin for Anno Domini "In the year of Our LORD).  The vision is for people to worship JESUS CHRIST outside of a "church" setting to signify that HE is LORD OF ALL, not just inside a church building!  The "OASIS " will be that "pleasant change from what is usual"!!