How true this is, isolated away in the natural thoughts of man it is not possible to have Spiritual growth. This does not mean you are not in the Christ. It simply means you are in the hands of the potter, and subject to crushing experiences that will change you from isolation to harmony.
In all things the one anointed to give life both to the living, and the dead, is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was sent by the Father of us all to do a work. Doing not His own will, but the will of the Father that sent him.
God loved the world, He sent His Son to the world that through Him, the world would be saved. All the world. He is an all inclusive Father
“We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God that we might know the things which are freely given to us of God.”
Most Christians today yield themselves to an organization, believing the Pastor, and Elders, have some kind of special in with the Lord. They feel in order to communicate with God, one must follow a set rule decided by the leaders of the organization. We must be careful and not make an idol, or god, out of some individual. Most say they wouldn’t think of doing such a thing. Yet it seems most professing Christians do exactly what they say they wouldn’t. There are ministries given for our growth, which I am supportive. We recognize those among us who are ministering, Christ in you. Weaning the hearer from dependency on others, pointing them to the indwelling Christ. Encouraging the hearer to understand they are just as important in Christ as anyone else. That the Father’s love is unconditional to all, not just a chosen few.
I am aware this is not a well accepted message, however truth has a way of freeing from bondage, those who spent their lifetime seeking and not finding the truth of the Christ within. This is your day to be enlighten to the fact it is, “Christ in you the hope of glory.” There are those organized calling themselves Ministers of God, when in fact they are not God’s Ministers. I am reminded of the Church in Smyrna Rev 2: 8-9 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write. I the first and last, who was dead, and has come to life, say this. 9. I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
Can we relate this to what is going on in the religious orders today? How often have you seen, and heard the Ministries join together in a big campaign almost in a pathetic manor, pleading for support to carry the Gospel to the poor dying world. When in fact they are all fat cats lining their own pockets, with the material things that has become their god. This has caused a falling away from the truth of God. Children from birth are taught they are something they are not. Ungodly men setting themselves up as powerful men of God. Proclaiming how God said this or that when in fact God has not spoken to them. Millions and millions of dollars have been given to these greedy men, and women, in the name of the Lord.
Thank God this is only for a season. The time is now when the Lord is coming forth in His Body. Not asking for finances, or seeking anything from man. But is proclaiming the day of the Lord. He is calling forth the first fruit company. A People the world has not seen before. They lived in the world, but was not a part of the world. Their hearts were set upon the Lord God creator of all things. Waiting for His command to march forth. Do you have an ear to hear? Come out from among them, be yea separated unto the Lord, draw nigh to Him, and he will deliver you from your bondage, and give you to eat of the tree of life. There has been a time of suffering and distress upon the Children of God. Through it all the testing, and tribulations, have given us strength, and trust in our God. We are coming out from the lies and deceit of the man made ministers. Kingdoms of men and women are falling. The truth of our God is flowing out of the belly of the Saints. Giving life and deliverance to a thirsting world.
I am reminded of a experience Paul and Barnabas had it is recorded in Acts 14 Paul spoke to a lame man and He was healed. When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they raised their voice. Saying, “The gods have become like men and have come down to us” And they began calling Barnabas, Zeus and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. The priest of Zeus whose temple was just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gate, and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds. But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their robes and rushed out into the crowd, crying out. And saying “Men why are you doing these things? We are also men of the same nature as you, and preach the gospel to you that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the Heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. In the generations gone by He permitted all the nations to go their own ways, and yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.” Even saying these things, with difficulty they restrained the crowds from offering sacrifice to them.
We in this day have seen healings, and mighty works in meetings. I wonder if some have not taken their eyes from God, and made an idol out of the men and women who’s meetings these things happened in. Sacrificing not an animal, but finances and support, to exalt them among the organizations that they might be noted among men as the anointed of God.
Yes there has been a famine in the land, not of food, and water, but the hearing of the Word of God. I realize we are living in America that is blessed, We as citizens have freedom and prosperity that other nations have not been afforded. But I want to point out that to who much is given, much is required. It is time to stop and consider are we, or are we not, hearing the Christ within? I urge you to focus on the Christ within. He is your deliverer, He will never leave you, or forsake you. He has promised to be with you always. It doesn’t matter what people say, or think about you. If you look to the Christ, you will be considered a peculiar person. Even some of your church associates will shy away from your presence. The world don’t know this Christ within, they look to a Christ some day, not believing there could be a Christ today. And of all things believe he was in a person! I tell you there are those among us who know their true identity, realizing self could do nothing, they wait upon the Lord. They have purpose in their hearts to follow the Lamb where so ever he goes.
What must I do to be saved? This question is being ask, not only by those who have never experienced the truth of the indwelling Christ. But it is being ask by some who believe, yet question when troubles come upon them. They revert back to the order of asking Jesus to forgive them of any thing they have ever done. Knowing they have experience something in the Lord in the past, but not quite sure it was enough to cause them to be saved. You did every thing the minister told you to do. You went to an alter and ask Jesus to come into your heart. The minister told you now you were saved and would go to heaven. However for some reason you are not so sure this is going to get you there. Hear this It isn’t kneeling down at an alter. Or repeating some prayer. It is a witness within your self. Listen to what is recorded in Ephesians 1: 12-14 To the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory. 13. In Him, you also after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise.14 Who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory. (ASB)
I want to encourage the reader to listen intently to the Word of God. You will by listening to the message of truth, find the truth of your salvation in Christ Jesus. It is a gift to you. He came to reconcile the world. To bring you to your inheritance. It is not by works our set down rules by an organization. This Christ is a light within you that will bring the witness of truth as you listen to the message of His Word. He promised “If I be lifted up I will draw all men unto me.” He is drawing men unto him. He is doing this by His truth that is written in your heart and mind. The Holy Spirit lives in you. He will guide you into all truth, You will know the truth and the truth will make you free. The truth is in the Word and Christ is the Word and Christ is in you. Therefore your salvation is not coming to you someday. Now is the time. Now is the day. Now you are a member of the body of Christ. Not hoping for His appearing, but embracing the fact he has appeared in you. It is time for the rivers of living waters to flow out from you. I declare to you that this year 2007 is a mighty powerful year. Trying times will be to those who have not accepted their identity in Christ. Nations will fall, high places of power will crumble, mighty men will cry out in frustration. There shall be joy and peace in the camp of the Lord. It shall not come neigh them. Powers and principalities will cry out at the sight of Christ’s Body. Those joined to the Lord will appear and be glad in this day. Can you believe, after you have listened, to this Gospel of Truth in the Lord Jesus. Accept your gift of salvation. Go your way rejoicing in the Lord. HE CARES FOR YOU!
Blessings
Bill Green
