BELIEVING AND PROCEEDING

Believing the Word of God over doubts or fears, makes our petitions and prayers answered according to His will for us in Christ (Phil. 4:6). We mustn't assume that being in agreement with His anointed vessel, in the presence of His consecrated Temple, or sharing burdens with a favored saint, certifies our prayer has been answered; rather, we should realize that the LORD our Creator who cares, is Omnipresent, so distance can never serve as an hindrance to the prayers of His Faithfuls, nor does shame separate us, for Jesus has come down and His mercy and grace are great towards each Believer (Heb. 4:14-16).

Further, our Heavenly Father, the Great I Am That I Am, YHWH, whom we are serving through Christ who lives in us, always sees "the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry (Psalm 34:15)." So, even as we remain satisfied and steadfastly committed to our Christ's calling - advancing God's Kingdom by going forth, filled with the Good News of Salvation - He will never leave us nor forsake us, and He will always harken to the voice of our supplication, in due time (Deut 31:6 & Heb. 13:5).

PRAYER: Thank You,  Ever-faithful God, for You're always there when I call; indeed, You are my "very present help in trouble," keeping me safe in Your hands as an Overcomer (Ps. 46). Please keep me able to grow my faith in Your Son, so that I may never stop experiencing Your awesome wonders, being a vessel of Your glorious works, in Jesus' marvelous name,

Amen.

From John 4:49-51

MIRACLE DERIVED FAITH

Right from the days when Jesus Christ lived as the Son of Man on the surface of the Earth, until today, some will never believe unless they see another miracle, experiencing it themselves; for the faith of many is leaning on the visible world, which keeps them in an uncertain state when going through trials, forgetting the fact that True Christians "walk by faith, not by sight (John 6:29-36 & 20:29, Romans 10:17).

However, many in churches today, desire signs and wonders as proof of God's presence in the life of His anointed vessels, chosen to oversee them, ignoring the truth which says: "what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal" (1 Cor. 1:22-25, 2 Cor. 4:16-18). This might make them fall easily into the deception of the lawless one who seems to work signs and wonders with the powers of satan, to divert their attention from the path of Truth and Righteousness in Christ Jesus; the only supreme King of Kings, who "does whatever He pleases (Psalm 115:2-3)." 

PRAYER: Thank you, LORD, Heavenly Father, for making me focus beyond knowledge which puffs up, signs which could be faked, or what you can do now for me - which keeps me strengthened in the Spirit, as I constantly pray and meditate on Your Word, Who revitalizes my soul with Life and Love, that I may reach out to those whose faith is built on visible facts, with testimony and new wonders of Who You Are, bringing them to the realization of true faith, as I keep on discipling them in Jesus' Name,

Amen.

From John 4:48

HONORED OUTSIDE

The Glory of the LORD in the life of a faithful minister is mostly ignored by his close relations, family, and friends, who only see him as a fellow human being, having never embraced forgiveness; still, the Divine anointing of the Holy Spirit will never fail to lead him to the place of recognition, where he is received into the presence of those who are not acquainted with him, yet in need of God's redeeming Grace for their personal Salvation (Mark 6:4). One is being used as a vessel in the hands of God to reach out to all who hunger and thirst for Divine restoration, so that they may be set free from every captivity of the wicked and the bondage of sin, as they believe and receive His Word into their hearts.

Also, the Divine manifestation of the Holy Spirit in a minister's life makes even the high and mighty amongst men humbled - seeking God's intervention through His vessel, declaring His Word (John 3:2). So, as Ministers proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, we shouldn't be discouraged whenever the Word we prophecy seems to be ignored by our loved ones, or the Israelites are partially hardened, but keep praying for their Salvation in due time; for the LORD is in control, and He will surely send others to them and take us to a new place and position of Divine recognition, where His Gospel will be shared and His Spirit made manifest through us for the Salvation of souls near and far.

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Jesus Christ, for bringing me to the point of honor, even as You never stop lifting me higher, from grace to grace and from glory to greater glory. Please continue to lead me to soft hearts, so that I may be equipped to reach more souls - converting and discipling them from within Your Kingdom,

Amen.

From John 4:44-45

EFFECT OF TESTIMONY

The testimony of God's Word, works, and presence in our lives is a source of evangelism that bears more fruits that remain for His Kingdom; for it changes the mindsets of men, bringing them to the realization of Truth in Christ Jesus. As we relentlessly share His Word and awesome wonders that we are experiencing as vessels of His glorious works, the curiosity of many is rekindled to seek the same, and faith is revived to receive Jesus Christ as, "the Savior of the world," even as people around us acknowledge that Believers are being sent by Him, performing signs to the glory of God in His Son (John 17:8, Mark 16: 17 & 18).

As a result of the Authority of Jesus Christ in us, of whom we glorify - declaring His Love and Salvation to all - many are being brought to humility before Him, even as they realize that we are set free from our sin and they too can be sent by Him with purpose; to reveal the Good News as ambassadors of Christ, reborn for the advancement of His Kingdom (Luke 4:32, 1 John 4:14).

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Jesus Christ, for You've made me a living testimony of Your awesome wonders, having entered my life to stay. Please keep me Divinely Strengthened, physically equipped, and remaining emotionally fit to focus on Your Love, testifying to all, in Your Holy Name,

Amen.

From John 4:39-42

SENT TO REAP

True Christians and faithful servants of God are called and chosen to reap from the efforts of their faithful Fathers, who sowed obediently in faith, so that they may be divinely empowered by the Holy Spirit to generously advance in God's Kingdom. This is established for the growth of God's work, which the Old Testament Prophets started, and Jesus Christ, having come in the flesh, reestablished with an eternally solid foundation, upon which we convert souls, baptize, and disciple them to bear more fruit which remains.

Therefore, we should endeavor to remain faithful to the end so that we may not only come humbly to the threshing floor but be continually, Divinely rewarded as true Stewards of the manifold grace of God; then, those whom we are discipling may reap from our faithful and dedicated efforts, even as they live in the righteousness of God in Christ, increasing the Kingdom of Heaven together (1 Cor. 3:7-8, 11 & 14).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Holy Name, Eternal Father, thank You for calling and anointing me as a Laborer in Your Vineyard, assigned to continue Your glorious and marvelous works, done through many before me, so that I may gracefully live to advance Your Kingdom, changing the mindsets of men today,

Amen.

From John 4:38

REJOICING TOGETHER

What can be known of His Divine nature is understood through creation and made evident by God, whose glory shines more brightly than the Sun; since He deserves to be shown gratitude for life, it is time to look for opportunities to harvest ready people (Romans 1:19-21)

No matter what role one has in the life of self-sacrifice, be it faithfully sowing the seed of the Gospel in the hearts of men or reaping souls for God's Kingdom, as Laborers in His Vineyard, they should be living solely to the LORD in Christ Jesus. Yet, both the ones who nurture, discipling new converts, and those who go into the fields, seeking lost sheep to bring into the Body of Christ, as they confess Him by faith, each is Divinely rewarded by the LORD, so that all may rejoice together as co-laborers, seeing the fruits of their labor and moving from glory to glory.

Moreover, the joy of every faithful Son, ministering in Christ Jesus, is to see all whom they've converted and discipled, in the presence of God as Christ's fellow bondservants bearing fruit of purification whose purpose of growing is everlasting life in God's Kingdom (Romans 6:22, 1 Thess. 2:19 & 20).

PRAYER: In Jesus' name, thank You, LORD, for making me fruitful in Your service, which comes with a Divine and eternal reward from Your throne. Please keep every part of Your body actively motivated and persistently strengthened in Your Vineyard, so that we may continue converting and discipling more souls for Your Glory,

Amen.

From John 4:36

HARVESTING SOULS

The time to harvest more souls is now and not later, continuously seeking God's Kingdom above all, and making the most of the time; for, "the harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few" (Col. 4:3-6, Matt. 9:37). So, let's focus more on seeking lost souls diligently, attracting them by genuinely loving one another, converting and discipling them so that they may be preserved for the LORD and equipped to serve as co-laborers in His Vineyard, advancing His Kingdom for His glory.

This is necessary, so that all who are ripe for harvest today, may not fall into the hands of the wicked one, who only seeks to devour any who could be useful to the LORD, yet remain far away from His hand, having never been taken to Him. Even then, we should endeavor to lay aside prejudice, discrimination, nationalism, and racism, solely to uphold our Christ calling, so that we may remain fruitful in His service. Casting a net to this world He created, we can leave condemnation to the end, for people who are not kept, to be cremated (Jude 1, Mat. 13:47-50).

PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, for opening my eyes and making me useful in Your Vineyard, harvesting souls with and without season (2 Tim. 4:1-2). Please keep me strengthened with Joy, to disciple them so that they may become co-laborers in Your Vineyard, advancing Your Kingdom in Jesus' Name,

Amen.

From John 4:35