Would You Deny Him?

If someone came to your church, claiming to be called to build churches both spiritually and numerically (offering no special programs or gimmicks); you could see it their heart's desire, the Holy Spirit compelling them (I Jn. 5:6b), and every step of instruction was scriptural ... would you receive them?

If a prophet came to your front door, with glorious visions for your future and they, not only proclaimed God's message with the veil of the Old Testament removed but, was willing to be the person in the forefront; going through all the fires and floods to show you how (fulfilling scriptural evidence that their gift was real) ... could you believe them (Is. 49:4, 7)?

If someone could interpret the misunderstood writings of Paul, to guide you into the experimental administration; where Jesus is truly the head of the church ... would you still want more proof (II Co. 13:3)?

If God rose up murders, adulterers, terrorist, and such to places of special service (as He did the great men of old) ... would you be like the Pharisees, requiring signs from Heaven (when they had already been provided in the scriptures)? Or, would you be like the Greeks, relying on your own wisdom; with a hundred reasons why God's Word does not count for today (I Co. 1:22)?

God keeps His Word in that He will never walk over the heart of man to accomplish His purpose. No apostle, no prophet, no Savior, no calling has any power with man; except they first be received by faith (II Co. 1:24).

If you want to see the works of Jesus, the power of Jesus, and the truth of Jesus in their lives one, first, has to believe they are a messenger of the Lord (Mt. 23:39); and faith without works is dead.

For every action contained in the scriptures, there is a reaction. First, 'trust' God (believe Him), 'try' Him (take the step of faith), and then God will 'prove' He is who He says He is.

Might we also require proof of Jesus, causing Him great sorrow, and risk forfeiture of our blessings (Mk. 8:11)? Or, could we accept the proof already provided in the scriptures and reap its reward?

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me;
and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me."

John 13:20

© by Joyce C. Lock
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About the Author

Joyce C. Lock is a published author, poet, and columnist. In addition, she founded and maintains the email ministries "Heavenly Inspirations" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeavenlyInspirations/ and "Share a Smile" http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smilesharing/ . Joyce's writings encourage us in our relationship with God and each other.