The Truthful in the Work of God

Perhaps in addressing this issue, you are expecting to focus on only those that serve God on the altar.

But I especially want you to begin to take a look at your life. Of course, those that are on the altar have a compromise, and can’t act as a mercenary, especially in the Universal Church. In the other (alleged) churches, there is no such concern, but in the Universal Church it is necessary to fulfill the Word of God. Who is on the altar, has to live a serious life, have fear and be faithful to God. Otherwise, the person is not fit to serve.
Because of this, many have sought out other churches that accept those who have committed adultery, who lied, etc. And many, with pity, say, “Poor thing, it was their weakness…” And so they let the sin slide as a weakness, when the Lord Jesus teaches us to hate what separates us from the things of God.
 
If you, cybernaut friend, is the kind of person who tolerates sin, then you need to seek Jesus, participate in the meeting of the Apocalypse. Here at the International Headquarters of Europe, every Sunday at 18:00 there is a very special meeting – which I attend- and that has only added to my faith, through fear and constant vigilance. It allows us to be attentive to our own selves at all times, because we hear very serious words from God to His Church.

“ I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” (Jh.10: 14-15).
 
Here Jesus talks about that sheep that already knows the Father, who had an encounter with Him and was sealed with the Holy Spirit. These are the ones that He will call by their names! And you know why He recognizes you and knows who is baptized with the Holy Spirit? Because these were the ones who made themselves be known! They emptied themselves, spoke of themselves to God, fought against their wills, their selfishness … the past. They made themselves be chosen!
 
If you have not yet received the Holy Spirit, it is not God’s fault, but yours! Because you still have not surrendered yourself in prayer.
 
When I work in the church hall, I see many people who pray with their mind and don’t surrender themselves. In reality, when we actually pour ourselves out, there is the need to hear our own words, so that our mind does not become “bewilder”, but it can focus on what we want to talk to God about and be sincere with Him. Convey that which we want to get out of us.
 
When we know God, we cherish that sincerity, and how valuable we are to Him. We present what we want and what we wish to give to Him, there, through the prayer.
 
If you are the type of person who goes to the meeting and stays with your mouth shut, but wants the Holy Spirit as something “magical” you can stay “calm”, sitting, and even with your eyes open, because it will not happen!
The Holy Spirit is not like “drinking water” … there must be surrendering from your part!
 
Jesus knows and gives His life for the “sheep”. What do you see in the Lord Jesus’s journey here on earth? He always went to the Father! He did not please Himself. He was perfect and honored God.
And what happens often? You allow your will to prevail in your life. So then you have not prioritized Him!
But the one that does not do his/her own will but puts “rules” in his/her life and takes action regarding their faith, this one will have life to give, as the Lord Jesus, giving their life for others.

“And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd. Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again.  No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.” (Jo.10: 16-18).
 
As it happened with the Lord Jesus, it also happens with everyone who is baptized with the Holy Spirit, who made themselves be known by God and work with the truth, this one also gives his life for the “sheep”! And does not let anyone take from his or her hand what he wants to achieve: snatch those souls from the devils hand.
 
I do not know what your goal and how your situation is: If you are in the liberation phase, learn to obey. Let go of everything that enslaves you! It will be hard, but it’s worth it. You will see the hand of God just by the fact that you believe and obey.
 
It is us who need to get close to God and take attitudes, like repentance, forgiveness, not do our own will, move away from that which leads us to a life far away from God, like staying away from friends or people who do not benefit your faith. You will be loosing by staying close to those people, unless your intention is to care for them.
 
Use the intelligent faith that in addition to making you happy, it will allow you to get answers in your life.
 
A big hug. Leave your comments here!
 
Until Wednesday.