To Coincide with Fasting Prayer Service Session III.
Peace and grace in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Revelation21:14
21:14 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
The twelve apostles refer to the ministry. Thus, the foundation of the Church or heavenly bride is that we must have the ministry.
Where does the ministry come from?
Ephesians4:8-11
4:8 Therefore He says: "When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men."
4:9 (Now this, "He ascended" --what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
4:10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)
4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Jesus must die on the cross for the following things:
Who deserves to receive the ministry? The priests and kings do.
Ephesians4:12
4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
The priest means as follows:
Mark1:6
1:6 Now John was clothed with camel's hairand with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
The appearance of priests and kings generally must be simple or not show the worldly things or luxury.
Leviticus21:10
21:10 ' He who is the high priest among his brethren, on whose head the anointing oil was poured and who is consecrated to wear the garments, shall not uncover his head nor tear his clothes;
Specially, the priests and kings must wear the clothes according to the function, namely for covering the flesh and being appropriate and clean for serving to God. The haircut must be tidy. The clothes must be right.
Deuteronomy22:5
22:5 " A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the LORD your God.
Spiritually, the clothes of camel's hair is useful for protecting from the sun heat at daytime and for warming. It refers to the anointing of Holy Spirit.
The functions are as follows:
The leather belt refers to the faithfulness and righteousness.
Isaiah11:5
11:5 Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.
Luke17:7-8
17:7 "And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'?
17:8 "But will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink'?
We serve to God in faithfulness and righteousness. It is the same as feeding and giving drink to God for satisfying His heart. As a result, the matter of our food and drink becomes God's concerning. He is able to protect and preserve us in the midst of the difficulties in the world.
Revelation19:11
19:11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
We are used in the revival of Holy Spirit at the latter rain up to the perfection.
Psalm18:40-41
18:40 For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
18:41 You have also given me the necks of my enemies, So that I destroyed those who hated me.
The belt of strength refers to being strong and of good courage. As a result, the hand of Holy Spirit is able to give victory over enemies or solve all impossible problems. We overcome the world, so we can be peaceful.
John16:33
16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Psalm27:14
27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!
We can wait for Jesus' second coming.
God blesses you.
Peace and grace in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Revelation21:14
21:14 Now the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
The twelve apostles refer to the ministry. Thus, the foundation of the Church or heavenly bride is that we must have the ministry.
Where does the ministry come from?
Ephesians4:8-11
4:8 Therefore He says: "When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men."
4:9 (Now this, "He ascended" --what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
4:10 He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)
4:11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Jesus must die on the cross for the following things:
- Saving the sinful men.
The process of salvation is as follows:- Having faith or believing Jesus as the only Savior.
- Repenting or being dead to sin. The faith is the same as the brake so that we can stop sinning.
- The water and Holy Spirit baptism.
Colossians2:12-13
2:12 buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead.
2:13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses,
The fullness of Holy Spirit is the proof that our debt of sin has been paid by the blood of Jesus, so we are saved and blessed by God.
- Having faith or believing Jesus as the only Savior.
- Giving the ministry.
Thus, the ministry costs the blood of Jesus. As long as we appreciate the sacrifice of Christ, we will never move or leave the ministry.
Who deserves to receive the ministry? The priests and kings do.
Ephesians4:12
4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
The priest means as follows:
- One who is holy because of being shepherded and always dwelling in the Holy Place.
- Being equipped with the ministry and gifts of Holy Spirit.
- Serving and ministering to God according to the ministry which God has entrusted.
- Being used in the ministry for the edification of the body of Christ.
Mark1:6
1:6 Now John was clothed with camel's hairand with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.
The appearance of priests and kings generally must be simple or not show the worldly things or luxury.
Leviticus21:10
21:10 ' He who is the high priest among his brethren, on whose head the anointing oil was poured and who is consecrated to wear the garments, shall not uncover his head nor tear his clothes;
Specially, the priests and kings must wear the clothes according to the function, namely for covering the flesh and being appropriate and clean for serving to God. The haircut must be tidy. The clothes must be right.
Deuteronomy22:5
22:5 " A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the LORD your God.
Spiritually, the clothes of camel's hair is useful for protecting from the sun heat at daytime and for warming. It refers to the anointing of Holy Spirit.
The functions are as follows:
- Making us sensitive to the danger. Holy Spirit makes us far away from the danger in the wilderness as follows.
- The danger of the bad friendship.
1 Corinthians15:33
15:33 Do not be deceived: "Evil company corrupts good habits."- Making one unable to prioritize the service and ministry to God. One who does not serve to God is meaningless like the straw that only waits for being burnt.
- Making one unable to live in righteousness.
- Making one unable to prioritize the service and ministry to God. One who does not serve to God is meaningless like the straw that only waits for being burnt.
- The danger of the false teachings, gossips, and so on.
1 John2:27
2:27 But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.
We must hold fast the true teaching Word that has been our life experience.
- The danger of the bad friendship.
- Making us endure the suffering or willingly suffer for serving and ministering to God. We do not grumble or murmur, but always give thanks.
- Making us humble and obedient.
1 Peter5:5-6
5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble."
5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,
As a result, the hand of Holy Spirit holds us, so we never fall or leave the service and ministry to God until the end line.
Exodus29:9
29:9 "And you shall gird them with sashes, Aaron and his sons, and put the hats on them. The priesthood shall be theirs for a perpetual statute. So you shall consecrate Aaron and his sons.
The ministry is for a perpetual statute. It means until forever or without retirement.
The hand of Holy Spirit is able to exalt us in due time or glorify us in the world in His time.
The leather belt refers to the faithfulness and righteousness.
Isaiah11:5
11:5 Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.
Luke17:7-8
17:7 "And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'?
17:8 "But will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink'?
We serve to God in faithfulness and righteousness. It is the same as feeding and giving drink to God for satisfying His heart. As a result, the matter of our food and drink becomes God's concerning. He is able to protect and preserve us in the midst of the difficulties in the world.
Revelation19:11
19:11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
We are used in the revival of Holy Spirit at the latter rain up to the perfection.
Psalm18:40-41
18:40 For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
18:41 You have also given me the necks of my enemies, So that I destroyed those who hated me.
The belt of strength refers to being strong and of good courage. As a result, the hand of Holy Spirit is able to give victory over enemies or solve all impossible problems. We overcome the world, so we can be peaceful.
John16:33
16:33 "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
Psalm27:14
27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!
We can wait for Jesus' second coming.
God blesses you.