The Divine Ministry Of The Lord Jesus

The Divine Ministry Of The Lord Jesus Christ

The divine ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ is not a corporate profit and loss organisation, run by a few CEO's on a Sunday then managed by them throughout the week.  

It is of divine origination and source, it has a biblical; moral, ethical, constitution called the Bible.  

God is people centred and people focussed.  God, who so loved the world, (not universe, not willing for anyone to perish) that He was willing to sacrifice His only begotten Son.  Crucifying all the sins of mankind on the body of Jesus.  

The only profit and loss is the cost and time it takes to rescue people's souls from going to hell.  Then to radically see their lives turned around so that they can hook onto the purposes of God by the power of God.  

The self-sacrificing in the ministry is of its workers.   Who are striving in the vineyard, to fulfil the underlying foundational biblical principle, "rescue souls from hell and prepare &  perfect them to meet the bride groom (Jesus) in heaven".    This Great Commission involves our time, talent and treasure being employed and put to work. 

Our mission is to cleave people to the Lord Jesus Christ joining them fully to Him (Acts 11:23).  I can only "partner", "not join" to a ministry or brand of Christianity because I identify with it for a set time that God has allowed.  In so doing,  I am helping them to accomplish a biblical purpose.  

Partnership, purposes that are practical and positive as God directs and instructs us by His Holy Spirit (Philippians 4:10-19). 

Someone can only "join" to their spouse in a "covenant relationship".  Joining to a ministry implies a much more intimate kind of relationship to a ministry which could be very destructive or very abusive if not managed, monitored and regulated correctly.  

Philip joined  himself to the Ethiopian eunuchs chariot for divine purposes as instructed by the Holy Spirit.  It was for sharing the gospel and then he left.  The prodigal son "joined" himself to a citizen in a far country which was for wrongful purposes.  It lead to his destruction but resulted in his deliverance and reconciliation to the Father. 

I am "divinely joined" into the body of Christ,  and I am in the body of Christ, functioning as a member, recognising that Christ is my eternal Sovereign head.   I am divinely seated in heavenly places far above all principalities and powers (Ephesians 1:3, 2:6). 

1 Corinthians 3:4-9 says "who then is Paul or who then is Apollos?"  They are just co-labourers in the field, which is Gods.   The ministry of Jesus Christ is not about a celebrity personality or a power performance from the select few who will grace the platform or hit the stage this Sunday?  To try and turn us on, rev us up,  impress us, or captivate our hearts.  Put ministers in their proper place.  

Remember what happened to Herod when he failed to give the glory to God after making his oration... the Angel of the Lord smote him and he got eaten with worms (Acts 12:21-23).  Give all honour to whom it is due.  

It's all about Jesus!  The gift is from God, the anointing is from God, and God alone takes all of the glory.  Every man has sinned (Romans 3:23).  A man can receive nothing, except it come from God (John 3:27). 

So where is our focus and attention then?   Hebrews 12:2.  Looking unto ..... Jesus! 

The Lord Jesus Christ, bought and paid for me, redeeming me with His precious blood which is far above and beyond all human worth, value and wealth.  (1 Peter 1:18). Where is human boasting then? 

Rather, let the authentic ministers & ministries that are of God suffer the loss of all things materially and thereby gain Christ (Philippians 3:8), if they truly believe in divine rewards?   Or do they?!   He must increase (Jesus) and ministers must decrease. (John 3:30). 

Heaping up earthly, temporary, treasures on this earth.  They try to impress, boasting about their net worth.  Making the people invest in some "pet project"  in the "Name of Christianity" for selfish gain to finance their empires and exclusive, extravagant lifestyles that are so far removed from the Biblical earthly, ministry lifestyle, example, of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Read 2 Peter 2:3. Do not allow feign words merchandise you! 

Jesus said let your conversation be without covetousness. (Hebrews 13:5). There is no pay to pray.  Prayers are free! 

God  Himself does not need someone's money He lives on streets of gold with very a impressive throne made of sapphire, jasper, onyx, emerald and sardine stones. (Rev 4).  He has no economic or money problems.   There is no recession in heaven!   You have the money problem man or woman of God!!! 

These ministers and ministries should become so completely transparent to earthly rulers of this world (like the naked Christ who hung on the cross, He gave account and subjected Himself to Herod (King) Caiaphas (High Priest) Pilate (Governor) thereby, stripping all principalities and powers in the process (Colossians 2:15).  Why shy away from them?  Jesus was not intimidated by Pilate the governor! (John 19:10-11).  Does it really matter if they strip you of your impressive luxury assets; planes, yachts, boats, luxury cars or mansion houses.  

Is God in this plan, purpose or pursuit ? That is the question we need to be constantly asking ourselves. 

Am I advancing His purposes following a divinely ordained mandate in the earth or building my own kingdom and agenda?  Then worst of all using Christianity as a cover or crutch to appeal for money to fund it (Mathew 7:21-23).  

Dear God, & Heavenly, Eternal Father, purify the hearts, motives, attitudes and desires of your church in your holy fire, so that they will align to your divine will and mandate.  Let the pure divine gold can come forth out of us.  Burn up the dross, fan into flame, winnow your floor, thresh the wheat and gather it into bundles for your barns.  Blow away all the chaff.  Go in deep with the sword of your Word piercing, penetrating all forms and works of darkness.  Leave no stone unturned, leaving  nothing hidden but made manifest before You, my dear King.   For your holy & precious Name sake.