A CALL TO GODLY ACTIVE DUTY
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:43 pm
If the Lord means anything at all to us, we will take on whatever duty we’re able and do it to the best of our ability according to His will. Agreed?
The Lord gives each one of us, none exempted, something to work with to spread the Good News and Truths of the Kingdom of God to the farthest reaches of the earth. It’s time we all got serious. Isn’t that the stated goal of the Scriptures? For example:
Ephesians 4:1-16 MKJV
(1) I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,
(2) with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,
(3) endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
(4) There is one body and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling,
(5) one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
(6) one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all.
(7) But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
(8) Therefore He says, "When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men."
(9) (Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
(10) He who descended is the same also as He who ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.)
(11) And truly He gave some to be apostles, and some to be prophets, and some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
(12) for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.
(13) And this until we all come into the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
(14) so that we no longer may be infants, tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine, in the dishonesty of men, in cunning craftiness, to the wiles of deceit.
(15) But that you, speaking the truth in love, may in all things grow up to Him who is the Head, even Christ;
(16) from whom the whole body, fitted together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of each part, producing the growth of the body to the edifying of itself in love.
“And He said to them, Go into all the world, proclaim the Gospel to all the creation” (Mark 16:15 MKJV).
“Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:1-3 MKJV).
It is asked by some, “What should I do? What should I say, if anything – to my friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, new acquaintances, and strangers? What do I post on Facebook, Twitter, the TPOT Forum, YouTube, or any other social media? Who am I? What is my duty before God?”
There are those who think it’s only up to ministers to do the talking, teaching, and preaching, and not up to every believer. Some think they must grow and develop to some level before speaking and sharing what the Lord has done or is doing with them. Others have a notion that they must hear a Voice, even a specific Word from God directing them to speak certain things to certain people; otherwise, they should remain silent and passive, lest they offend God and man.
None of these things are so. That is all erroneous thinking, which may be due to false teaching, fear – fear of social rejection, loss, embarrassment, and conflict. It could be due to laziness, carelessness, and perhaps, to ignorance of the duty of every Christian. Ultimately, such thinking is a product of unbelief.
Do you believe or don’t you?
“Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith, prove your own selves. Do you not know your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are reprobates” (2 Corinthians 13:5 MKJV)?
Even before I came to faith in Christ, I was asking questions and sharing with family, friends, employers, both professing believers and unbelievers what I was thinking. I look back and see that it was valuable and necessary to do so, both for me and for others.
It was during those days that the Lord gave me three dreams. I was talking to many about them, some of whom were fascinated, especially with my first dream of the Lord’s Coming. They couldn’t argue with me. I had the experience; they couldn’t deny that. They knew I wasn’t lying, but sincere. They knew there was something very unusual, something special about the dream.
I was telling them what I was going through – not everything, not to everyone, but here and there as circumstances arose and opportunities presented themselves. Not that I was looking for them; they just came, and I naturally flowed with them; I really didn’t understand or plan what was going on; it didn’t matter.
People could easily tell I wasn’t trying to push anything on them and I wasn’t religious, so they were good with that and considerate at the least; attentive if not quite interested. I think there were those who were even sympathetic or empathetic with me because I was struggling in a search, somewhat baring my soul to them. As I look back, I see that it was all good to talk these things out.
In sharing with others, they shared with me and I learned. These conversations were important for my journey – and theirs, wherever they were. Then, when converted and granted repentance, I really had things to say! I was overcome with excitement and joy.
Throughout my spiritual journey, I’ve heard and spoken many things concerning the Lord and His Kingdom. I’ve made many mistakes; I’ve pushed things on people and strove to convince, but all in all, not a serious problem that I see.
The Lord laid on me different levels of ministry over the years, not only because I was called to be a ministering member in the Lord’s body and speaker to the world, but because I was simply someone in whom Christ dwelt. I was a “Christian.” He desired that I testify from where I was at.
“What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear, proclaim on the housetops” (Matthew 10:27 MKJV).
Consider the Scriptural Testimony. Consider the Samaritan woman at the well. Was she a “minister” ordained to preach? She only did what came naturally. The same with Zacchaeus, Stephen, Philip, his four daughters, Aquila and Priscilla, Apollos, Lydia, Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus the elder, the Ethiopian eunuch, Mary Magdalene, other women following, Lois, Eunice, and all the disciples who were not called to be apostles or any other particular ministry, but whom the Lord nevertheless sent to proclaim the arrival of the Kingdom. Jesus empowered them by prayer to preach, cast out devils, heal the sick, and even raise the dead.
I tell you, every one of those believers who experienced His blessing couldn’t help but speak. God was with them as new and fresh believers. They didn’t need to be “ordained,” prepared and trained “men of God.” Not saying there aren’t extended waiting and training periods for some as Moses, Paul, and others.
There is no such thing as a true believer in Christ, no matter how new, that doesn’t speak out or not have the right to.
Get this:
Numbers 11:25-29 MKJV
(25) And the LORD came down in a cloud and spoke to him, and took of the spirit on him and gave it to the seventy elders. And it happened when the Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they never did so again.
(26) But two of the men stayed in the camp; the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other was Medad. And the Spirit rested upon them. And they were of those who were written, but did not go out to the tabernacle. And they prophesied in the camp.
(27) And a young man ran and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.
(28) And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, make them cease.
(29) And Moses said to him, Are you jealous for my sake? Would God that all the LORD's people were prophets, that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!
And this similar event:
Mark 9:38-41 MKJV
(38) And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out demons in Your Name, and he does not follow us. And we forbade him, because he does not follow us.
(39) But Jesus said, Do not forbid him. For there is no one who shall do a work of power in My Name who can lightly speak evil of Me.
(40) For he who is not against us is for us.
(41) For whoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My Name, because you belong to Christ, truly I say to you, He shall not lose his reward.
I’ve told you that while we of our own selves have absolutely nothing to offer God, we can and usually will have something God has given us to work with. If we’re faithful with it, He commends us and rewards us with more. If we aren’t faithful with it, no matter how small or great it may be, He will dispossess us of it and give it to someone else and then He’ll dispossess us, as well. “Use it or lose it,” the saying goes. It’s the way it is. It is God’s Law.
Matthew 25:14-30 MKJV
(14) For it is as if a man going abroad called his own servants and gave them his goods.
(15) And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to each according to his ability. And he went abroad at once.
(16) And going he who had received the five talents traded with them, and made another five talents.
(17) And likewise, he who had received two, he also gained another two.
(18) But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the earth and hid his lord's silver.
(19) After a long time, the lord of those servants came and took account with them.
(20) And so he who had received five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered five talents to me. Behold, I have gained five talents above them.
(21) His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.
(22) He also who had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold, I have gained two other talents above them.
(23) His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.
(24) And he who had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew that you were a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter.
(25) And I was afraid and went and hid your talent in the earth. Lo, you have yours.
(26) His lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant! You knew that I reaped where I did not sow, and gathered where I did not scatter,
(27) then you should have put my money to the exchangers, and coming I would have received my own with interest.
(28) Therefore take the talent from him and give it to him who has ten talents.
(29) For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will abound. But from him who has not, even that which he has shall be taken away from him.
(30) And throw the unprofitable servant into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Remember the parable of the talents.
I hereby call on every one of you who have attended The Path of Truth for enough time to learn about the King and His Kingdom to get to work and spread the Great News to others. Have you been helped even a little bit? Have you been healed, blessed, made free, enlightened, enriched, and granted wisdom and understanding?
Have you been raised from the dead or delivered of devils? Then how can you not help but speak up and freely share with others what you’ve been freely given? Will you not give God the glory?
And I say to all, don’t just come to get; come to give. Don’t come to be served but to serve. In serving, you’ll receive. Don’t come to just be a part of a group; come and get involved. Consider that you have an obligation to the Gracious One Who has been Merciful to you.
How can you get involved? There are countless ways. For examples, you can do Facebook and YouTube. Answer people who are writing us in those places, whether they do so for good or evil. Answer them. Give them a reason for the hope in you. Reprove works of darkness instead of partaking with them. Let the children of darkness know there is light. Speak the Word that ultimately raises the dead.
1 Peter 3:14-17 MKJV
(14) But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,
(15) but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason of the hope in you, with meekness and fear;
(16) having a good conscience, that while they speak against you as evildoers they may be shamed, those falsely accusing your good behavior in Christ.
(17) For it is better, if the will of God wills it, to suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
Do you expect to be praised, received, and appreciated when you identify with the Light of the world and of men? Forget it. Don’t you believe what He says?
“And you will be hated by all men for My Name's sake, but the one who endures to the end shall be kept safe” (Matthew 10:22 MKJV).
John 15:15-23 MKJV
(15) No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master does. But I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.
(16) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it to you.
(17) These things I command you, that you love one another.
(18) If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
(19) If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
(20) Remember the word that I said to you, The servant is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they have kept My saying, they will also keep yours.
(21) But all these things they will do to you for My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.
(22) If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
(23) He who hates Me hates My Father also.
So, what should you do, Lord willing?
Can you edit? Can you translate? Can you write? Can you research, investigate, or do studies? Scour the internet through Google? Check out false teachers, see what people are saying about us or doing with our materials?
Do you have computer skills – programming, video and audio production? Would you like to put our teachings on audio for those who can’t read or who would find it handier in their busy schedules to listen rather than read? Do you have musical abilities, whether as a musician, singer, composer or as a technical producer?
Can you farm? Sell? Gather and organize information? There isn’t just TPOT but Harvest Haven as well that the Lord has entrusted to us to reach out to the world in every way possible. There’s no end to what can be done. We have much work ahead of us.
Discussing your interests and abilities with Ronnie, he could give you suggestions and assignments.
People of God, we have come to that place in man’s history where God has appointed us to end the ages of old and to introduce the new. We are here to usher in the Kingdom of God.
Do you get it? This is the Day of the Lord. The prophets, apostles, and saints have done their part over the ages so that we might enjoy the tremendous, undeserved blessings we now have. We are indebted to them all. In Christ, they shed their blood for our salvation. We cannot, dare not, sit on our hands and do nothing with the “talent” or five or ten the Lord has entrusted to us. I don’t care if it’s a nickel or a million dollars. We have work to do.
I’d like to hear from all of you. Are you in? Many of you have already been hard at the Lord’s work. Let us as a community of believers give it all we’ve got. It’s the least we can do. Are you in? Let me, Martin, Marilyn, and Ronnie know. We await a reply from each one of you.
Pray, people. Give thanks for this day and stand ready to serve. God’s will be done. Let us serve Him in faith and not merely in our own devices. Ask the Lord what He would have you to do. Wait on Him. Look to Him. Don’t be hasty or presumptuous; don’t assume you can do anything you feel like doing. He Alone knows what He would have you do. Victor may have his ideas, knowledge, convictions, and desires, but you need to know from the Lord for yourself.
The Lord’s will be done, not ours.
Victor Hafichuk
The Lord gives each one of us, none exempted, something to work with to spread the Good News and Truths of the Kingdom of God to the farthest reaches of the earth. It’s time we all got serious. Isn’t that the stated goal of the Scriptures? For example:
Ephesians 4:1-16 MKJV
(1) I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the calling with which you are called,
(2) with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love,
(3) endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
(4) There is one body and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling,
(5) one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
(6) one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in you all.
(7) But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
(8) Therefore He says, "When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive and gave gifts to men."
(9) (Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?
(10) He who descended is the same also as He who ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.)
(11) And truly He gave some to be apostles, and some to be prophets, and some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
(12) for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.
(13) And this until we all come into the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
(14) so that we no longer may be infants, tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine, in the dishonesty of men, in cunning craftiness, to the wiles of deceit.
(15) But that you, speaking the truth in love, may in all things grow up to Him who is the Head, even Christ;
(16) from whom the whole body, fitted together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of each part, producing the growth of the body to the edifying of itself in love.
“And He said to them, Go into all the world, proclaim the Gospel to all the creation” (Mark 16:15 MKJV).
“Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:1-3 MKJV).
It is asked by some, “What should I do? What should I say, if anything – to my friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, new acquaintances, and strangers? What do I post on Facebook, Twitter, the TPOT Forum, YouTube, or any other social media? Who am I? What is my duty before God?”
There are those who think it’s only up to ministers to do the talking, teaching, and preaching, and not up to every believer. Some think they must grow and develop to some level before speaking and sharing what the Lord has done or is doing with them. Others have a notion that they must hear a Voice, even a specific Word from God directing them to speak certain things to certain people; otherwise, they should remain silent and passive, lest they offend God and man.
None of these things are so. That is all erroneous thinking, which may be due to false teaching, fear – fear of social rejection, loss, embarrassment, and conflict. It could be due to laziness, carelessness, and perhaps, to ignorance of the duty of every Christian. Ultimately, such thinking is a product of unbelief.
Do you believe or don’t you?
“Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith, prove your own selves. Do you not know your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are reprobates” (2 Corinthians 13:5 MKJV)?
Even before I came to faith in Christ, I was asking questions and sharing with family, friends, employers, both professing believers and unbelievers what I was thinking. I look back and see that it was valuable and necessary to do so, both for me and for others.
It was during those days that the Lord gave me three dreams. I was talking to many about them, some of whom were fascinated, especially with my first dream of the Lord’s Coming. They couldn’t argue with me. I had the experience; they couldn’t deny that. They knew I wasn’t lying, but sincere. They knew there was something very unusual, something special about the dream.
I was telling them what I was going through – not everything, not to everyone, but here and there as circumstances arose and opportunities presented themselves. Not that I was looking for them; they just came, and I naturally flowed with them; I really didn’t understand or plan what was going on; it didn’t matter.
People could easily tell I wasn’t trying to push anything on them and I wasn’t religious, so they were good with that and considerate at the least; attentive if not quite interested. I think there were those who were even sympathetic or empathetic with me because I was struggling in a search, somewhat baring my soul to them. As I look back, I see that it was all good to talk these things out.
In sharing with others, they shared with me and I learned. These conversations were important for my journey – and theirs, wherever they were. Then, when converted and granted repentance, I really had things to say! I was overcome with excitement and joy.
Throughout my spiritual journey, I’ve heard and spoken many things concerning the Lord and His Kingdom. I’ve made many mistakes; I’ve pushed things on people and strove to convince, but all in all, not a serious problem that I see.
The Lord laid on me different levels of ministry over the years, not only because I was called to be a ministering member in the Lord’s body and speaker to the world, but because I was simply someone in whom Christ dwelt. I was a “Christian.” He desired that I testify from where I was at.
“What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear, proclaim on the housetops” (Matthew 10:27 MKJV).
Consider the Scriptural Testimony. Consider the Samaritan woman at the well. Was she a “minister” ordained to preach? She only did what came naturally. The same with Zacchaeus, Stephen, Philip, his four daughters, Aquila and Priscilla, Apollos, Lydia, Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus the elder, the Ethiopian eunuch, Mary Magdalene, other women following, Lois, Eunice, and all the disciples who were not called to be apostles or any other particular ministry, but whom the Lord nevertheless sent to proclaim the arrival of the Kingdom. Jesus empowered them by prayer to preach, cast out devils, heal the sick, and even raise the dead.
I tell you, every one of those believers who experienced His blessing couldn’t help but speak. God was with them as new and fresh believers. They didn’t need to be “ordained,” prepared and trained “men of God.” Not saying there aren’t extended waiting and training periods for some as Moses, Paul, and others.
There is no such thing as a true believer in Christ, no matter how new, that doesn’t speak out or not have the right to.
Get this:
Numbers 11:25-29 MKJV
(25) And the LORD came down in a cloud and spoke to him, and took of the spirit on him and gave it to the seventy elders. And it happened when the Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they never did so again.
(26) But two of the men stayed in the camp; the name of the one was Eldad, and the name of the other was Medad. And the Spirit rested upon them. And they were of those who were written, but did not go out to the tabernacle. And they prophesied in the camp.
(27) And a young man ran and told Moses, and said, Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.
(28) And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, one of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, make them cease.
(29) And Moses said to him, Are you jealous for my sake? Would God that all the LORD's people were prophets, that the LORD would put His Spirit upon them!
And this similar event:
Mark 9:38-41 MKJV
(38) And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out demons in Your Name, and he does not follow us. And we forbade him, because he does not follow us.
(39) But Jesus said, Do not forbid him. For there is no one who shall do a work of power in My Name who can lightly speak evil of Me.
(40) For he who is not against us is for us.
(41) For whoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in My Name, because you belong to Christ, truly I say to you, He shall not lose his reward.
I’ve told you that while we of our own selves have absolutely nothing to offer God, we can and usually will have something God has given us to work with. If we’re faithful with it, He commends us and rewards us with more. If we aren’t faithful with it, no matter how small or great it may be, He will dispossess us of it and give it to someone else and then He’ll dispossess us, as well. “Use it or lose it,” the saying goes. It’s the way it is. It is God’s Law.
Matthew 25:14-30 MKJV
(14) For it is as if a man going abroad called his own servants and gave them his goods.
(15) And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to each according to his ability. And he went abroad at once.
(16) And going he who had received the five talents traded with them, and made another five talents.
(17) And likewise, he who had received two, he also gained another two.
(18) But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the earth and hid his lord's silver.
(19) After a long time, the lord of those servants came and took account with them.
(20) And so he who had received five talents came and brought another five talents, saying, Lord, you delivered five talents to me. Behold, I have gained five talents above them.
(21) His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.
(22) He also who had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered two talents to me. Behold, I have gained two other talents above them.
(23) His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.
(24) And he who had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew that you were a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter.
(25) And I was afraid and went and hid your talent in the earth. Lo, you have yours.
(26) His lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant! You knew that I reaped where I did not sow, and gathered where I did not scatter,
(27) then you should have put my money to the exchangers, and coming I would have received my own with interest.
(28) Therefore take the talent from him and give it to him who has ten talents.
(29) For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will abound. But from him who has not, even that which he has shall be taken away from him.
(30) And throw the unprofitable servant into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Remember the parable of the talents.
I hereby call on every one of you who have attended The Path of Truth for enough time to learn about the King and His Kingdom to get to work and spread the Great News to others. Have you been helped even a little bit? Have you been healed, blessed, made free, enlightened, enriched, and granted wisdom and understanding?
Have you been raised from the dead or delivered of devils? Then how can you not help but speak up and freely share with others what you’ve been freely given? Will you not give God the glory?
And I say to all, don’t just come to get; come to give. Don’t come to be served but to serve. In serving, you’ll receive. Don’t come to just be a part of a group; come and get involved. Consider that you have an obligation to the Gracious One Who has been Merciful to you.
How can you get involved? There are countless ways. For examples, you can do Facebook and YouTube. Answer people who are writing us in those places, whether they do so for good or evil. Answer them. Give them a reason for the hope in you. Reprove works of darkness instead of partaking with them. Let the children of darkness know there is light. Speak the Word that ultimately raises the dead.
1 Peter 3:14-17 MKJV
(14) But if you also suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled,
(15) but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason of the hope in you, with meekness and fear;
(16) having a good conscience, that while they speak against you as evildoers they may be shamed, those falsely accusing your good behavior in Christ.
(17) For it is better, if the will of God wills it, to suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.
Do you expect to be praised, received, and appreciated when you identify with the Light of the world and of men? Forget it. Don’t you believe what He says?
“And you will be hated by all men for My Name's sake, but the one who endures to the end shall be kept safe” (Matthew 10:22 MKJV).
John 15:15-23 MKJV
(15) No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master does. But I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.
(16) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it to you.
(17) These things I command you, that you love one another.
(18) If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
(19) If you were of the world, the world would love its own. But because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
(20) Remember the word that I said to you, The servant is not greater than his master. If they have persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they have kept My saying, they will also keep yours.
(21) But all these things they will do to you for My name's sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.
(22) If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
(23) He who hates Me hates My Father also.
So, what should you do, Lord willing?
Can you edit? Can you translate? Can you write? Can you research, investigate, or do studies? Scour the internet through Google? Check out false teachers, see what people are saying about us or doing with our materials?
Do you have computer skills – programming, video and audio production? Would you like to put our teachings on audio for those who can’t read or who would find it handier in their busy schedules to listen rather than read? Do you have musical abilities, whether as a musician, singer, composer or as a technical producer?
Can you farm? Sell? Gather and organize information? There isn’t just TPOT but Harvest Haven as well that the Lord has entrusted to us to reach out to the world in every way possible. There’s no end to what can be done. We have much work ahead of us.
Discussing your interests and abilities with Ronnie, he could give you suggestions and assignments.
People of God, we have come to that place in man’s history where God has appointed us to end the ages of old and to introduce the new. We are here to usher in the Kingdom of God.
Do you get it? This is the Day of the Lord. The prophets, apostles, and saints have done their part over the ages so that we might enjoy the tremendous, undeserved blessings we now have. We are indebted to them all. In Christ, they shed their blood for our salvation. We cannot, dare not, sit on our hands and do nothing with the “talent” or five or ten the Lord has entrusted to us. I don’t care if it’s a nickel or a million dollars. We have work to do.
I’d like to hear from all of you. Are you in? Many of you have already been hard at the Lord’s work. Let us as a community of believers give it all we’ve got. It’s the least we can do. Are you in? Let me, Martin, Marilyn, and Ronnie know. We await a reply from each one of you.
Pray, people. Give thanks for this day and stand ready to serve. God’s will be done. Let us serve Him in faith and not merely in our own devices. Ask the Lord what He would have you to do. Wait on Him. Look to Him. Don’t be hasty or presumptuous; don’t assume you can do anything you feel like doing. He Alone knows what He would have you do. Victor may have his ideas, knowledge, convictions, and desires, but you need to know from the Lord for yourself.
The Lord’s will be done, not ours.
Victor Hafichuk