Spiritual Genetics
by Clifton J. LeJeune

Genetics is the study of heredity and hereditary transmission. Simply put, the study of genetics is the study of births and the characteristics of the parents that are transmitted to the child born. With that understanding, let me put forth this simple proposition: What a person is at conception, he or she will be at birth.

At conception, a person’s genetic makeup is prescribed and permanent. The metabolic rate, hair color, eye color, skin tone, etc. are all determined at conception. A person will grow from birth and mature. They can be educated and change the way they dress, think, and behave but their basic genetic makeup will be unchanged.

Cloning has been discussed quite often in scientific trade magazines. This process is based on the permanence of genetics and DNA. Each cell of an individual contains a blueprint of the individual. This blueprint is found within the DNA.

If a person would like the find the Church in the earth today, it is important to know about its birth. The reason for this is evident ~ what the Church was at birth, she will be today. Though some things have changed (transportation of the day, technology, etc.) the basic DNA or genetics of the Church have not changed nor can they be changed.
Cancer is the result of cell division. The DNA contained within each cell dictates the pattern of growth and health within the body.

All theologians agree that the Church’s Birthday occurred on the Day of Pentecost. Willmington’s Guide to the Bible states that the Holy Ghost formed the church. This event occurred in the second chapter of Acts. Remember, what the Church was at birth, she’ll be the same today. If you simply glance through the second chapter of Acts, you’ll find the basic DNA of the church. Now, I know that DNA is an acronym for deoxyribonucleic acid. But I think it could also stand for another phrase: Do Not Alter!

When Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost the people that heard his preaching and Acts 2:37 describes their condition and question: Acts 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? It is imperative to note Peter’s response for it is the DNA of the New Testament Church. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
This was Peter’s response. If you’re looking for the Church in the earth today, don’t look for a particular denomination or organization. Simply visit the church and ask for their DNA. If they don’t preach repentance, water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the infilling of the Holy Ghost as the plan of salvation, know that you have not found the church in the earth. Someone has messed with that church’s spiritual genetics.

Inverted Icebergs

An iceberg is a large piece of freshwater ice that has broken off from a snow-formed glacier or ice shelf and is floating in open water. Most icebergs have 10-20% of their mass exposed above water while the remaining majority of it mass is concealed ‘beneath the surface’ of the water.

An inverted iceberg Christian is one in which 90% of their Christianity is what others may see . . . 90% of their worship occurs in the church service, 90% of their Bible reading is done in the church service, 90% of their prayer life occurs during normal church service times.

Joel prophesied, ‘let the priest weep between the porch and the altar.’ For years, I have referred to the porch as that which is public and the altar as that which is private. Too often our altars (private Christianity) are dwarfed by our porches (public Christianity). It’s far to easy to be over-fruited and under-rooted.

Many failures in public ministry were due to a highly charismatic leader not having the character to support his gifting. Reverting the iceberg places the Christian in his/her right orientation.

The Titanic never touched ‘the tip of the iceberg’ . . . which, by the way, was the portion of the iceberg that was seen. No, it was what’s beneath the surface that caused it to sink. When a Christian is rightly oriented, focusing on internal spiritual growth as opposed to external emphasis, they possess the ability to ‘sink Titanic-sized’ problems while appearing to be completely un-moved, unscathed.

Let’s keep what’s ‘behind the seen’ deep and wide . . . let’s keep what’s beneath the surface attractive to Christ so that we will live lives that are pleasing to the Father and productive on earth.

Pastor Clifton LeJeune