Post by Les Brewer on Aug 13, 2012 8:52:23 GMT
John Wolf
Calvary's Cross Ministries
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk...
Good morning to all!It's been a few days since my last post,I hope all is well with everyone,and that you are blessed of the Lord!
If ever there were a time in the history of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ,where lukewarmness and apathy exists,it is in today's church.I'm reminded of Revelation 3:14-22 and the Laodicean Church and the Bibles description of what this church looks and acts like;
1.)They were neither cold nor hot,but,lukewarm.They were neither cold towards Christ or hot towards Him.They didn't know which way to go.Almost as if to say,"I like it right where I am in my relationship with Christ,I don't want to stir up any animosity or hatred against me for taking a stand on any issue."
2.)The modern church has need of nothing.They are rich and wealthy.They are happy with their life.The don't want to make any waves,by taking sides on an issue.By not taking sides though,they are automatically taking the side of complacency.Is it any wonder we have a very small minority of individuals in this nation who are lobbying to have their rights granted,while trampling the rights of the majority.
Jesus gives the church good advise in verse 18,"I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined in the fire,that you may be rich;and white garments that you may be clothed,that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed;and anoint your eyes with eye salve,that you may see."
Doesn't the church see that,if they have won the heart of Christ,through fervent love and devotion,they have all they could ever want?Purchasing the "Gold" that has been refined in the fire,is Jesus Christ.He is the only One who has trod the wine press of the Wrath of Almighty God and has come out victorious!Without Christ,how could we ever hope to survive the wrath God is about to pour out on the sons of disobedience (Eph.2:2;5:6;Colo.3:6).
The white garments in verse 18,can only be the pure,white righteousness of Jesus Christ Himself.It can not be our own righteousness,for it is as filthy rags.The church must wake up now,before the Rapture/Resurrection,not afterwards.There are many in the church who have lost their first love,and need to repent and come back to Christ for cleansing and renewal.That the fire of first love may be rekindled.We all struggle against this spirit of apathy,no one is exempt from the fight,but we must keep the flame of white hot love for Christ ever burning by taking a stand for Christ and His standards of living for His people.
We can not allow the world to continue to influence our thinking,with low living,just because they want to live that way.Fan the flames of love for Christ again by seeking His face.Ask Him to purge out all of the dross and impurities in our lives.Allow the Holy Spirit,once again to give you that holy zeal that we all need to be His witnesses in the earth before His return!
Will you be one who is vomited out of the mouth of the Lord when He returns? Only you and the Lord know the answer to this question.Please,if you feel that you may be one in this condition,take hope,it's not too late.Take the counsel of Christ and buy of Him the gold and the white garment that has been purchased by a renewed faith in His sacrifice for your sins.We all grow weak and tired at times,but we will not receive the price if we fall out of the race.We have to finish the race,in order to capture the prize,Jesus Christ.
We are living in the last of the seven churches,just prior to His coming in the clouds.Night time is coming when no man can work,let us continue to work while we still have the light.I pray that you allow the Holy Spirit to do a soul searching and cleansing in your life.I am willing,are you? May God bless each and everyone of you in this mission,draw near to Him in true assurance of faith.God bless you all is my prayer...........brother John
Calvary's Cross Ministries
Preaching Christ Crucified
From the Pastor's desk...
Good morning to all!It's been a few days since my last post,I hope all is well with everyone,and that you are blessed of the Lord!
If ever there were a time in the history of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ,where lukewarmness and apathy exists,it is in today's church.I'm reminded of Revelation 3:14-22 and the Laodicean Church and the Bibles description of what this church looks and acts like;
1.)They were neither cold nor hot,but,lukewarm.They were neither cold towards Christ or hot towards Him.They didn't know which way to go.Almost as if to say,"I like it right where I am in my relationship with Christ,I don't want to stir up any animosity or hatred against me for taking a stand on any issue."
2.)The modern church has need of nothing.They are rich and wealthy.They are happy with their life.The don't want to make any waves,by taking sides on an issue.By not taking sides though,they are automatically taking the side of complacency.Is it any wonder we have a very small minority of individuals in this nation who are lobbying to have their rights granted,while trampling the rights of the majority.
Jesus gives the church good advise in verse 18,"I counsel you to buy of Me gold refined in the fire,that you may be rich;and white garments that you may be clothed,that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed;and anoint your eyes with eye salve,that you may see."
Doesn't the church see that,if they have won the heart of Christ,through fervent love and devotion,they have all they could ever want?Purchasing the "Gold" that has been refined in the fire,is Jesus Christ.He is the only One who has trod the wine press of the Wrath of Almighty God and has come out victorious!Without Christ,how could we ever hope to survive the wrath God is about to pour out on the sons of disobedience (Eph.2:2;5:6;Colo.3:6).
The white garments in verse 18,can only be the pure,white righteousness of Jesus Christ Himself.It can not be our own righteousness,for it is as filthy rags.The church must wake up now,before the Rapture/Resurrection,not afterwards.There are many in the church who have lost their first love,and need to repent and come back to Christ for cleansing and renewal.That the fire of first love may be rekindled.We all struggle against this spirit of apathy,no one is exempt from the fight,but we must keep the flame of white hot love for Christ ever burning by taking a stand for Christ and His standards of living for His people.
We can not allow the world to continue to influence our thinking,with low living,just because they want to live that way.Fan the flames of love for Christ again by seeking His face.Ask Him to purge out all of the dross and impurities in our lives.Allow the Holy Spirit,once again to give you that holy zeal that we all need to be His witnesses in the earth before His return!
Will you be one who is vomited out of the mouth of the Lord when He returns? Only you and the Lord know the answer to this question.Please,if you feel that you may be one in this condition,take hope,it's not too late.Take the counsel of Christ and buy of Him the gold and the white garment that has been purchased by a renewed faith in His sacrifice for your sins.We all grow weak and tired at times,but we will not receive the price if we fall out of the race.We have to finish the race,in order to capture the prize,Jesus Christ.
We are living in the last of the seven churches,just prior to His coming in the clouds.Night time is coming when no man can work,let us continue to work while we still have the light.I pray that you allow the Holy Spirit to do a soul searching and cleansing in your life.I am willing,are you? May God bless each and everyone of you in this mission,draw near to Him in true assurance of faith.God bless you all is my prayer...........brother John
