Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson

Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. She has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes navigate their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster prophetic community. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. As a scribal historian and mentor to many, she has pioneered exclusively in this area for more than two-decades.

Breaking Free of False Maturity (2)

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Copyright 2012 Theresa Harvard Johnson

Standing up and saying, “I repent!” isn’t always enough. It is a start, but it takes more than that to press through False Maturity. While I was walking hard in this sin, my words of repentance – most of the time – were nothing more than lip service before an all-knowing, all-seeing God.

To walk in humility means one thing: You must be broken by Father over and over again. While many may experience conviction and earnestly feel the swells of repentance fall over them, those goose bumps will dissipate without a pursuit or a seeking for humility.

Ze-pha-ni-ah 2:3 CJB says, Seek ADONAI, all you humble in the land, you who exercise his justice; seek righteousness, seek humility – you might be hidden on the day of ADONAI’s anger.  (To grasp a full understanding of this message, I encourage you to read Part I: False Maturity: Am I walking in it?)

 

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Breaking Free of False Maturity

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson

Copyright 2012 Theresa Harvard Johnson

Standing up and saying, “I repent!” isn’t always enough. It is a start, but it takes more than that to press through False Maturity. While I was walking hard in this sin, my words of repentance – most of the time – were nothing more than lip service before an all-knowing, all-seeing God.

To walk in humility means one thing: You must be broken by Father over and over again. While many may experience conviction and earnestly feel the swells of repentance fall over them, those goose bumps will dissipate without a pursuit or a seeking for humility.

Ze-pha-ni-ah 2:3 CJB says, Seek ADONAI, all you humble in the land, you who exercise his justice; seek righteousness, seek humility – you might be hidden on the day of ADONAI’s anger.  (To grasp a full understanding of this message, I encourage you to read Part I: False Maturity: Am I walking in it?)

 

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Book Review: The Picture by Steven Haner

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The Picture by Steven Haner
Book Review by Theresa Harvard Johnson

Side Note: In Voices of Christ, we refer to fiction novels as spirit-breathed “parables.”

As a mother with a child diagnosed with a disability, I was instantly captivated by the parable, The Picture by Steven Haner. In the spiritual environment that I had grown accustomed to over the years, diagnosis of sickness and disease bordered around a belief that acknowledging the situation, seeking treatment or assistance indicated a lack of faith or trust. This religious approach offered little if any practical advice, insight, compassion or understanding for parents, like my husband and I, who face real and relevant challenges with their children. Challenges that require faith and wisdom, and medically directed guidance. I am hereby thankful to God for occupational therapists, speech therapy and other services provided to my son.

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False Maturity: Am I walking in it? (2)

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Copyright 2012 Theresa Harvard Johnson

I’ve been praying about some things I’ve encountered through the ministry Father has entrusted to me. In the midst of this prayer, I’ve asked Him to pour  the “weight” of His heart upon me as I continue to grow and mature, never allowing me to forget my journey, vocation and the reason I’ve been called. I pray this over those Father graces me to mentor or cover diligently in prayer — that they walk in compassion, never forgetting the grace that has been extended to them. Today, as I waited on Father to speak to my heart, He simply said: “Prophet, let me tell you about false maturity among the congregation. It is a snare for my Sons in this hour.”

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False Maturity: Am I walking in it?

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson

Copyright 2012 Theresa Harvard Johnson

I’ve been praying about some things I’ve encountered through the ministry Father has entrusted to me. In the midst of this prayer, I’ve asked Him to pour  the “weight” of His heart upon me as I continue to grow and mature, never allowing me to forget my journey, vocation and the reason I’ve been called. I pray this over those Father graces me to mentor or cover diligently in prayer — that they walk in compassion, never forgetting the grace that has been extended to them. Today, as I waited on Father to speak to my heart, He simply said: “Prophet, let me tell you about false maturity among the congregation. It is a snare for my Sons in this hour.”

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