Chad Dedmon

This powerful message invites us into a radical understanding of friendship with God that transforms how we approach spiritual authority and kingdom advancement. Drawing from John 15 and Ephesians 4, we discover that God isn't looking for servants who simply obey commands—He's raising up friends who know His heart. When Moses stood before God at the threshold of the Promised Land and had the courage to challenge God's plan, he wasn't being rebellious; he was demonstrating the intimacy of friendship. God wants us so connected to His heart that we remind Him of who He is, not because He's forgetful, but because He's looking for people who truly understand His nature. The miraculous—healing the sick, casting out demons, prophesying—isn't just about power; it's about revelation. Every healing tenderizes our hearts to know God more deeply. Every miracle is a deposit meant to build our trust in the Father's goodness. We're called to move beyond compartmentalizing our faith into 'church moments' and recognize we're in 24/7 communion with the Spirit. The challenge before us is to grow in both authenticity and compassion, understanding that true spiritual authority flows from knowing who we are in Christ and moving in love toward those who desperately need to encounter the Father's heart.