September 27, 2002 (22)
WORKING TOGETHER WITH THE LORD. What a great privilege and yet at the same time such an enormous responsibility. Elevated to a position where we are workers together with Christ, building the kingdom of God. Not a temporal, earthly structure but an eternal everlasting Temple of the Lord. Laborers in the process of developing a living, vital vine that will eternally bear fruit. That which the Lord will accomplish in the end of the age is to usher in the eternal order. The garden and the structure are made here, for eternity. 1 Cor. 3:9 This is harvest time. Now, as never before we must pray for the Lord to raise up and thrust forth laborers into the harvest fields of this world. In so doing we will fulfill the request of the Lord Jesus. Mt. 9:37-38
THE BUILDING IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING ERECTED. There is a move of the Spirit that is destroying many man made walls. Some have stood for decades, but they are crumbling. From the carnage there will arise two great religious movements. One the true body of Christ, the other a pseudo group which is to be an imitation of the true. More about that at a future time. The real building will be distinguished by its unity, its oneness, its ability to amalgamate and join together in perfect harmony. This church, this bride is the thrill and joy of the heart of the Lord Jesus. She is created and brought to completion for Him, that she might be His bride. His holy and everlasting Temple. This is to be His Eternal City. The New Jerusalem. the place that has been chosen of the Lord for His dwelling place, eternally. Eph. 2:21-22
AGAIN, CAN GOD? Is it possible that out of the multiplicity of doctrines taught by the church that the Lord can achieve a < unity of the faith >, as declared in Eph. 4:13? If the Lord said it I believe it. Not only is it possible but the Lord will accomplish His project to absolute perfection. We will not have to compromise but will all be taught the truths of the Word by the Holy Spirit. Many of the doctrines of the church today are the doctrines of men, not those expressed by the Spirit. To arrive at the place where < all speak the same thing and there are absolutely no divisions > can only be achieved by the Spirit of the Lord. The perfect joining together of the body of Christ in harmony of mind and spirit will be fulfilled. 1 Cor. 1:10 All things are possible with the Lord. If we would hear the voice of the Lord today we would hear Him repeating the words of Paul; Be of one mind, like minded, one in thought and doctrine. Having the same love, the love of the Lord. A love for truth, for the moving of the Spirit, a love for the brotherhood, the whole family of God. Unified, being made one in spirit and in purpose. All actions being motivated by a humility in Christ, considering others better than ourselves. Phil. 2:1-3 What a crushing blow to the pride that is too often made manifest in the believer and in particular in the ministry. To be a real member of the body of Christ will require drastic changes and a full adherence to the teaching of the Word. Lord haste the day.