THE MINISTRY LETTER 2006 ISSUE 11

To all handmaidens and bondservants of the Lord Jesus Christ:

        ...."I can do nothing on my own initiative. As I hear I judge and My judgement is just because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me"....
                                                                                                                                      John 5:30 NASB

        The principle of the Cross is to deny "all" which proceeds from the "fallen" nature and depend on God for "all" things. As we come to know Jesus (the Word) and the Father more intimately, we come to realize fully that the Holy Spirit is our sole teacher and guide. Yet, because we are still physically living in a "world system" which is anti-Christ in every way, it is no easy school at times - and it is certain that there can be no "hurried" learning. As we exercise a continually greater degree of faith and trust and dependence upon Father and His Word each day, the more proficient we become at living (abiding in) the life of the Cross (self-denial unto a perfect obedience). As we are faithful to continue on in the school of the Cross we are led by the Holy Spirit into a deeper understanding and appreciation of the fulness of our redemption and salvation in Christ through daily "personal experience" - a personal experience and revelation which comes only from a constant dependence and reliance upon the Father and His Word. Jesus bore the Cross throughout His earthly ministry to show us the way. He calls us to give up the self-life with its self-pleasing, self-seeking and self-exaltive practices, to bear the Cross in fellowship with Him that we might become partakers of the "fulness" of His victory. Those who would view the Cross through carnal eyes alone see only death and defeat, and because of this they fear laying down their lives to serve God with "all" of their heart. But the one who will open their heart to see the Cross in all of its glory and power (as it is revealed to them by the Holy Spirit) will surely be empowered to cast down every mental ascension and fear they have of the Divine requirement (Luke 10:27). As one does, they will see clearly that their true measure of service - as a child of God - is the same as the requirement which was set before the Lord Jesus so many years ago - and they shall THEN be set on a course in their obedience which shall surely cause them to know the fulness of the Father's love for them.

Related Scriptures:  Romans 6:6-11; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:8-11; Luke 14:25-33; 1 Corinthians 2:2;
                                    2 Corinthians 4:7-12;

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                                          "THE "SAFE-GUARD" AGAINST SELF-EXALTATION"

        Maintaining close and intimate contact and fellowship with the Father and His Word is the "safeguard" against self-exaltation in the ministry and to the maintenance of being a pure channel and vessel of His love and power. Up until this time - a spirit of deception has been prevalent within the church because many have "persisted" in partaking of - and walking in - the ways of the "world", and because of this Satan has been able to keep many of God's children sick and in lack. Now is the God-ordained time to put forth the Word concerning the deeper revelations of the Kingdom in order that the "veil of deception" might be lifted from the hearts and minds of all those who truly love God - and who thus desire to come that the place of abiding in the "fulness" of their inheritance in Christ.

"GREAT AND POWERFUL SHALL BE THE MANIFESTATION OF THE FATHER'S SUPERABUNDANCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO WILL HEAR HIS WORD"

        As the people of God begin to open their hearts and seek new and divers ways to give of themselves in seeking first the Kingdom - spirit, soul and body - so shall it be given unto them exceedingly abundantly beyond all they have EVER asked or thought. Great and powerful shall be the manifestation of the Father's superabundance in the lives of those who will hear His Word and harken unto the voice of His Spirit. As they act in faithfulness and obedience He will surely confirm these things in ways which exceed even their highest "thoughts".

                           "REVELATION AND LIGHT ALWAYS PRODUCE ETERNAL CHANGE"

        It is clear now that every day the intensity within me to see the handmaidens and bondservants of the Lord come into "perfect positioning" - both locationally and spiritually (in the perfect spiritual environment) - is growing and I have no doubt that this will continue until the fulness of the Father's will is manifested concerning the establishment of all things. I believe that anyone that "allows" the Holy Spirit to lead them into a "true spiritual environment" will be changed eternally - and prepared perfectly for true Kingdom service. The simplest possible definition I can give you of true "spiritual environments" is that they are "environments" totally and wholly ordered, empowered and established by the Holy Spirit. Their aim in the heart of the Father is that they continually - and always - promote the greatest spiritual growth possible in any given situation - whether 2 believers or 200. Divine revelation and light always produce eternal change and in light of the "rapid acceleration" in our times of preparation to enter into the fulness of the Father's plan for the Church, it is of the utmost importance that EVERY child of God be obedient to even the slightest impressions that the Holy Spirit is placing on their heart. Certainly, this is the most critical time for every last member of the Body of Christ - whose deepest heart-desire is to fulfil all that they were created for in Christ - to be in the right place, at the right time - doing the right(eous) thing.

IF ONE IS TRULY SEEKING TO CARRY OUT THE FATHER'S WILL WITH A "PIN-POINT ACCURACY" THEN HE IS ALWAYS FAITHFUL TO CONFIRM THEIR PATH

        When times of pressure and distraction and "compulsion" attempt to overcome one in the daily course of their service to the Lord, it MUST be understood that they can easily - and always - afford to step back from what they believe the Holy Spirit is saying to them and put themselves in the "necessary position" (whatever that may mean for them) to receive a total and absolute confirmation that that "instruction" (leading) is from the Throne Room. One thing about the Father, He NEVER sets us in a position where we MUST make a sudden decision. If one is truly seeking to carry out His will with a "pin-point accuracy" then He is always faithful to confirm their path. For our part we must just simply be found continually acknowledging Him in ALL of our ways - KNOWING that He will surely keep us and hold us on the path of righteousness - no matter what the Enemy attempts against us.

Let us hear the words of the Father:

       "TIME HAS RUN OUT ON THE REBELLIOUS AND HARD-HEARTED ATTITUDES OF MANY"

        ...."This is the end of the end times and truly I say to you "time" has run out on the rebellious and hard-hearted attitudes of many in the midst of the congregation. So let all those of My children who have up until now refused to deny their "self-life" - thus allowing themselves to be deceived by the Evil One - turn to Me with hearts wholly given for truly I say to you, this is the "only" way that they will ever come into the proper position that I have set out for them in My Church!"....

"IT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR EVERY MEMBER OF MY BODY TO ABIDE IN INTIMATE FELLOWSHIP WITH ME"

        ...."It is an inherent tendency of the flesh to "ordain" leaders which "they" then set their eyes upon in "worship" (idolatry), rather than fix their eyes upon Me. It is most important for every member of My Body to abide in "intimate fellowship" with Me (My Word), and thus keep their hearts in tune with all that I desire to accomplish through them"....

                                   "IF I GAVE MANY OF MY CHILDREN A PHYSICAL SWORD...."

        ...."If I gave many of My children a "physical" sword and told them to go forth and "clean up" the church they would surely slaughter everything in "sight" that did not conform to their "own" imperfect views. This is exactly what many of My children have done with the "sword of the Spirit" - they have spoken the "truth", but not in love, and thus they have caused division and strife in the midst of the congregations. And unless they "soon" repent they shall surely bring My judgement down upon themselves!"....

"THE MARK OF THE CROSS SHALL BE EMBLAZONED ON THEIR EVERY WORD AND THOUGHT AND DEED"

        ...."It is through the "power" of love that one shall be able to distinguish between My true servants and those who serve Satan. For it is in the "union" with the deepest element of My being that will cause those who truly serve Me to stand out from the "crowd", and the mark of the Cross shall be emblazoned on their every word and thought and deed. And so shall it be that "resurrection power" shall both lift them and keep them in the place of ascension, and in that place shall the Authority of Almighty God manifest "Himself" continually on their behalf"....

                                                               "THE SPIRIT OF THE CROSS"

        ...."Every work which I call My people to must be done in the "Spirit of the Cross", for without the denial of self to "apprehend" the revelation of My will needed to carry out the task, then the "tasks" which are carried out "in My Name" shall have absolutely nothing to do with Me. Behold! As I lay bare the "works" of each one of My children - through the consuming fire of My Spirit - there shall not be even one word or one action which escapes Me, and you shall once again be able to clearly distinguish that which is of Me and that which is not of Me; those who have truly served Me and those who have not truly served Me"....
 
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MEDITATIONS ON THE TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE:

+       No one is richer, no one more potent, no one more blessed, than the one who knows how to abandon self and reckon themselves the lowliest.

+       Any "doctrine" that draws you "away from" Christ and somehow causes you to put "self" on the throne of your life is propagated by the "spirit of anti-Christ" and you must reject it! Any doctrine you hear that turns your heart away from Christ and causes you to seek after the "world" and its material possessions is being propagated by the spirit of anti-Christ reject it! Any doctrine that causes you to seek after power so that you can try to manipulate God in acquiring things for "self" is being propagated by the spirit of anti-Christ, do not accept it!

+       Never let the evil disposition of one mate hinder the devotion and grace of the other. Never let the difficulties of your home lead you to abdicate your throne of authority in Christ. Do not step down to the level of your circumstances, but lift them to your own high calling in Christ.

+       We must shake ourselves our of our spiritual sleep and apathy, and rise up in these closing hours of time with a new sense of purpose, a new sense of urgency and a new spiritual determination and consecration, to fulfill all that God has planned to do through us.

+       Before true restoration (regeneration) comes to the Body of Christ there must be a time of true repentance and intercession.  There is no other way!

+       A spirit of true holiness, righteousness and consecration of a new level is coming to the Body of Christ to prepare us for Christ's coming. There will be no more compromise or hypocrisy.  "Emotionalism" will be replaced by serious dedication!

+       The "true unity" that is coming to the Body of Christ is not on the "surface". It is not an outward manifestation of various denominations and church "organizations" united together, adhering to certain rules and coming into agreement on various "doctrines and methods" of worship. The unity God has planned for us to experience is not a man-made unity. It is a "spiritual unity" - or unity in the spirit by the power of the Holy Spirit!

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GOLDEN MANNA FROM THE MOUNT

                                                                             "Staggerless Faith"

                                                                                   Ronald Powell
                                                                           drronaldpowell@cox.net

                                                                            www.crosswindsusa.org

        ...."And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness".... 
                                                                                                                                      Romans 4:19-22

My child,

        There is an urgency in your heart to complete and fulfill that which was prophesied over you. Know that I am not forgetful nor have I put off answering your prayers! In order for a miracle of My making to take place, I have deliberately delayed! What you may think is My neglect will work together for your good and My glory. I have not abandoned you. I am deliberately being silent that your faith in Me might be drawn out and matured to the point of naked trust. When I answer it will be with My planned miracle and it will leave you speechless. 

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KORAH'S REBELLION

                                                                                     PART FIVE

                                                                          THE SPIRIT OF GLORY

        ...."Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever, Amen. Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you, but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that also at the revelation of His glory, you may rejoice with exultation. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you"....                    
                                                                                                                                            1 Peter 4:11-14

        It is important to note that when a "delegated authority" of God is found suffering for righteousness' sake (continually resisting the onslaught of all that they have been redeemed from, in Christ) the glory of the Lord will always appear. In other words, God will manifest His presence in some way and to some degree in that situation. This is why we, as Christians, should be found rejoicing in the various persecutions and trials that will surely test all those who even desire to live godly lives, in Christ. I am not talking about rejoicing in the "unrighteousness" that is at the root of those persecutions and trials, but rather the fact that in one's stand of faith and love and obedience even the vilest schemes of the Evil One will simply result in a greater release of the Glory of God - ultimately crushing every last one of his attempts against us, and setting those captives with whom we have to do, free.

"ALL" SIN AND REBELLION IN THE MIDST OF GOD'S PEOPLE SHALL BE JUDGED IN THIS LAST HOUR - BEGINNING WITH THOSE IN LEADERSHIP

        As we strive in and by the Holy Spirit to serve our God we must become aware of His ways and His means, and understand that it is only in our "perfect accordance" with His will that we can glorify God in "all" we do. We see from Numbers 16 verses 5-19, that Moses begins to carry out the Lord's instructions concerning Korah's rebellion and calls for them to assemble together the next morning saying:

        ...."Tomorrow morning the Lord will show who is His, and who is holy, and will bring him near to Himself; even the one whom He will choose, He will bring near to Himself"....                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                            vs.5

Moses also sent a summons to Dathan and Abiram but they refused to come up saying:

        ...."Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to have us die in the wilderness, but you would also lord it over us?"....                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                           vs.13

        These words of Dathan and Abiram betrayed their lack of faith and trust in God and also the "spirit of self-exaltation" that was working through them against Moses. The first sign of a lack of faith is the "grasping" to discern all things through the five physical senses - in other words, what can be seen and felt and heard. It is from this place of "faithlessness" that Dathan and Abiram ran into trouble and so too, we see here a "severe" warning for the children of God today, for if the child of God "chooses" to discern "anything" through their five physical senses (as their "final" authority and apart from the revealed knowledge of God's Word) then they too will - as Dathan and Abiram did - claim, in their heart, that the "land" they left (the "world") is the one flowing with "milk and honey" and that the "path" (the life of the Cross [self-denial]) that God would have for their lives is futile. It is the failure of the children of God to live by "revelation" that has led to the "rampant presumptuous activity" which has infested many areas of the church of Jesus Christ, through unbelief and rebelliousness up until this time. Let us understand clearly that God "must" judge sin and if sin is found amongst His people then, because of their "alignment" (agreement) with the lies of the Evil One, even those who have been blessed with much in the past shall be judged in such a way that "all" that is not of God shall be consumed!"

THE LOVE OF GOD - THE "DEFINING" CHARACTERISTIC OF ALL TRUE DELEGATED AUTHORITY

        So Moses told Korah and his company to wait until the next morning when the Lord would show who was His and who was holy. One revelation that the delegated authority of God must have burning deeply in their heart is the fact that God, and God alone, is their vindication, for any failure to walk in love towards one's enemies and the failure to pray for those who persecute them shall only betray the pride and rebellion in their own hearts. Truly the bondservants and handmaidens of the Lord in this last hour shall be known by their love for "all" who cross their path. The questioning of Moses' authority was not with Moses now, but with the Lord. The people thought they were merely opposing Moses and Aaron and did not think for even one moment that they were rebelling against God Himself. But, as we saw in previous teachings, God and His true delegated authority are inseparable. The same spirit which held Korah and his company captive in their quest to overthrow Moses and Aaron was the one spoken of by the Lord Jesus in John 16:2-3 when He said:

        ...."They will make you outcasts from the synagogue, but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God. And these things they will do, because they have not known the Father, or me"....

"THE FAILURE TO PARTAKE OF THE REQUIRED FELLOWSHIP IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD SHALL SURELY CAUSE ONE TO REVILE IN SOME WAY THOSE WHOM HE HAS SENT"

        As it is only close and intimate fellowship with the Father and the Son which will guard and protect us against "self-exaltation" in the ministry, let us understand that a failure to partake of this "required" fellowship in obedience to God shall surely cause one to revile IN SOME WAY those whom God has sent, and unless a deep and thorough repentance is forthcoming, then God's righteous judgement shall abide with that one until such a time as they humble themselves before Him. It is never possible to "maintain" one attitude towards God and another attitude towards all those who are walking in obedience before Him. If we truly love God with our "whole hearts" - and are therefore willing to do all of His will at all times - then we shall love those whom He has sent (John 7:17). If, through "holding part back" from God we walk in disobedience, our discernment shall become darkened, and thus we shall be "incapable" of understanding that which God seeks to accomplish - in any given situation - and we will "surely" be found reviling those whom He has delegated His authority to. It must be clearly understand by every last member of the Body of Christ that this is a most serious thing in the eyes of the Father!

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