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CHALLENGING THE MIXED MULTITUDE IN OUR MIDST!
“And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle ” (Exodus 12:38)
Our churches are full of them, the gospel music industry (or is it gospel music ministry) is infested with them, the christian unions are full of them, you’ll still find them in big numbers in the christian social groups and platforms like this one, christian events are full of them, even top tier Christian leadership in some churches….all are full of the mixed multitudes. Yes, this platform too is most likely having high numbers of the mixed multitude! They seem to be the majority in many christian communities or the loudest n most vocal in some.
The bible talks of a mixed multitude that accompanied the Israelites as they left Egypt. It is possible that the mixed multitude was a combination of several people groups. One thing is certain; whoever they were, they were not Israelites. Perhaps the mixed multitude applied blood to their houses during the Passover, or they may have awoken to the discovery of a dead firstborn son on the dawn of Israel’s deliverance.
Either way they must have been impressed by the plagues God poured out on Egypt. From the water being turned to blood to the death of the first- born, they witnessed the Lord’s overwhelming judgment on Egypt. They might have been impressed by God’s miracles and got attracted!
Whatever their reason, they chose to join the Israelites as they fled Egypt. It is clear that the mixed multitude was ready to celebrate their freedom from slavery, but they were not willing to embrace a love and loyalty for the God who delivered them. For many years after the Exodus, the mixed multitude was a hindrance to the people of God.
Soon after exiting Egypt with Israel the Bible says, “And the mixed multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?” (Numbers 11:4) The spirit of the mixed multitude reeked of carnality, wanting flesh to eat, while rejecting the simple diet designed by the Deliverer.
The attitude of the mixed multitude seems to mirror those who profess to be Christians while still having an unregenerate nature. We may compare the mixed multitude to those who attach themselves to the church because of its benefits, while refusing to commit to Christ. The reality is that they will never have the same values as those who have a truly converted spiritual nature.
The mixed multitude will always tend to complain of the church program ‘menu’; boring sermons, hard piercing messages of God’s truth, tedious and highly involving discipleship programs, deep songs and hymns, long prayer sessions. They will be demanding the Egyptian menu full of ‘cucumbers and melons’. They always demand for short, quick, easy stuff.
The effect of the mixed multitude on Israel was costly and damaging. Israel lost their sacrifice, their reverence, and their identity. These three areas of backsliding were attributed, at least in part, to the presence of the mixed multitude. The influence of the modern day mixed multitude is equally as costly.
The mixed multitude wants to be part of the church for the blessing, but do not step forward when called upon to sacrifice. They refuse the balance of discipline along with their blessing. They want to be delivered from crisis, but not discipled to Christ. They don’t want trouble in the world, but they reject truth in the church.
The mixed multitude represents a spiritual condition of people who are of the church but not in the church. They accompany true Israel, without being partakers of the Divine nature and walking in the Spirit. They are the dead branches on the vine and the tares that grow among the wheat.
Could it be true that the modern church is full of the mixed multitude and they actually outnumber the true believers by far? Could it be true that the influence of the mixed multitude in the modern church is so high, even to the control of church leadership and positions of influence let alone their sheer large numbers in the congregation? Do you have characteristics of the mixed multitude? Could we have slowly, with time, picked up the values, attitudes and characteristics of the mixed multitude so common in our times, even without knowing?
It’s time we allow the Holy Spirit to examine our hearts, revealing to us our true condition and bringing us to the place of repentance!
Let’s come out of the mixed multitude!
Have a refreshing day!
Amen!
He is coming, My Lord Jesus Christ is coming. Time for revival is now, and revival starts with an amended lifestyle.
#The greatest need for a non believer is salvation, the greatest need of a believer is continuous transformation into obtaining the whole stature of Christ. Transformation stops the day you close your eyes in death.
#Abba, send the latter rain.
#Abba, send the latter revival.
#Abba, make us your remnants.
#Abba, Father, fill this house with your glory.
Blessings Galore.
Zachary G. Njuguna.
Blest To Be a Blessing (BTBB)
What would Jesus Do (WWJD)
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