14 AUGUST 2008
A Great Opportunity
God has always expected that true
disciples would build their lives upon the truth of
Jesus Christ and His Word, but in actuality, only a few
have ever done so. There has always been a need for
such disciples, but seldom if ever has the need been
greater than it is presently. There is a worldwide need
for true and mature ministry gifts and for true and
mature disciples. For these ministers and disciples,
there is presently a great opportunity to advance God's
kingdom and to do His will on earth. There is an
opportunity to preach the things of Jesus and the
kingdom of God in the entire world as a witness to all
nations.
While many voices are expressing
their personal opinions about the recent news of a
controversial minister’s marriage break-up, many
others are saying I told you so, and some are even
asking where are the spiritual leaders, I am saying
that you have an opportunity, a great opportunity.
There is an opportunity to have a Church that fulfills
the revelation of the Church found throughout the Word
of God, and is clearly described for us in the book of
Ephesians. This Church will be an answer to our Lord's
Prayer found in John 17. She will have Christ formed
within and will do His works, His true works. Will you
see the opportunity? Will you take the opportunity by
denying self, forsaking all to follow Jesus, and
working to accomplish His will and purposes? I beseech
you in the name of the Lord not to let the opportunity
pass you by. It will not always be available to you.
Actually the time is short!
Some may say, well who or what are
you? Does it really matter? What matters is who Jesus
Christ is and whether you will let Him be who and what
He is. I do know who He is, who I am, and what He has
called me to be and do, but what matters is this: Do
you know who He is and what He wants of you.
In closing, I warn you that
schemes are now being planned that will deceive and
appease many. The devil does not give up easily; people
in influential places do not give up easily either. Do
not be deceived by words and actions of people, even if
they seem to be repentant. There is a world of
difference in sorrow and godly sorrow. "Godly
sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and
leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death"
(2 Cor. 7:10 NIV). There is a difference in external
changes and internal (heart) change. People often just
reinvent things and reposition themselves, but they
always want to maintain the status quo or even improve
their standing. Learn to discern the real! God is
Sovereign; His will is going to be done, but will you
be part of it?
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