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Dear brethren - those who are truly about the Lord's Work in these final days are always leaning into Him that they would hear that still small voice of His counsel and guidance. They are acutely aware of their own utter incapacity to effect anything of "eternal kingdom consequence". They neither desire nor seek glory for themselves or their own name, for they are wondrously and mysteriously obscured in Him - of one mind and pulse and heart, in total agreement with His mind and will. It is like our Lord, who said that when we have seen Him we have seen the Father, for they walk together in complete unity and purpose. It can only be the Lord's Work when the worker is one with the Lord! As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 4:10-11) The words they speak are not their own, nor are their plans and ambitions self-conceived. It is the Lord's pure and perfect heart beating in them, filling them with His life and thoughts, His love and concern. Heaven and earth are their witness, and the God who made both sustains them always, keeping them steady, keeping them true. They have a burden to bear, yet it is the Lord's burden, and only He can equip the worker to carry it. His word - as in the case of the prophet Jeremiah - can be a fire in the belly that demands release. To deviate by even one small step from his plan is frightening to them, and their prayers testify to this. "Keep me true to You Oh Lord" is the cry of their heart! These are His true prophets and spokesmen! These are they who are jealous for His Glory and His Name! These are few on the earth, yet only through them does the Lord work.
So he
answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to
Zerubbabel: Never before have we witnessed so much activity and ministry being conducted in the name of Jesus Christ. Never before has so many individuals and organizations existed who are ostensibly about the Lord's business. Never before have so many self-annointed prophets and seers appeared on the scene delivering words and visions for the people of God. And yet sadly my brethren, never before has so little been done in the power and efficacy of the Holy Spirit. Those with spiritual eyes know this to be true, and pray it would be otherwise. Yet the Lord Himself will test all work conducted in His Name, and all those who profess to do it. Nothing is hidden from His sight, and all will be revealed at the appointed time.
“Every
plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be
uprooted." Matt 15:13 * * * * * * * Today, by His most wondrous grace, I will be about the Lord’s Work, Lest I be tempted to resort to men’s ways, to the world’s methods, or to Satan’s tricks - I will pray ‘Thy will be done”, and labor in faith, that He alone should claim His Glory! Lest I strive from any other purpose, other than a love for Him and His begotten, I will keep watch over my heart, and pray for motives pure and truth sent from heaven. Lest I forget He who shares His plans, who defers to us His thoughts, who makes a path where there be none - I will advance behind His footprints alone. He alone is the Cloud and Fire that guides my way and working! Lest I place my trust and hope in men, in systems and stratagems, rather than our great Executor - I will commit myself to prayer unceasing; I will remember all who are dust and He who is Mountain. Lest my labor be by sight, by evidences seen, I will leap upon the emptiness of promise, I will step trustingly into the nothing and the silence, I will acknowledge Him as my only Reality. Lest I grow weary and despair, losing the passion of a burning heart - I will remember with tears the lost and the blind, they who are bound, empty and alone, not knowing the way and the Lord. Lest presumption consumes me as a youth, and I become proud, independent, haughty - I will surrender to the harness of His yoke, to His field and His harvest. Lest I long too much for the world around, and all its treasures, I will envision one shining, spectacular pearl sparkling in my hand - the glorious kingdom of heaven. I will await He who is my King! Lest I become so easily bloated by success, and too readily delighted by quick results - I will consider He who is the Source and the Plenty, He from which I draw every breath and claim every victory. Lest I be broken by defeat, by setbacks and plodding returns - I will thank my God alone for His perfect patience and wisdom... for He is far too kind to be cruel, far too wise to stumble, and far too deep to be fathomed. Lest devils disable me by bewilderment and doubt, I will rejoice with the angels- “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace, who brings glad tidings of good things, who proclaims salvation, who says to them – Your God Reigns”. Today, by His most gracious wisdom, I will be about the Lord’s Work – that all fruitfulness and glory would be His to claim, and that all His saints might praise Him, and love Him and forever seek His face! In Jesus' name, AMEN! * * * * * * * * * Please pray for us here at Living-Walk, that we would watch and see the Master at work, and understand what He would have us do. Your friend in Christ Jesus,
Wayne |
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