July 1, 2008

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Eph 5:15-16). This word from God has occupied so much of my thinking over the past few weeks. The hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, famine etc., are the groaning of creation telling us that we have come to an end time. Things become very strange and difficult at an end-time. The conflicting forces of the universe register very terribly upon that which is of God and upon those who are a part of the work. The ways in which this works out are many, but the whole effect is to paralyze and to put out of commission that which is of God.

The command of God, to, “walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil,” tells us there is an allotted time for each of us to finish our God given task. God will not stop the clock while we waste the time allotted us on the frivolous things of this world, but if we will truly redeem the time, God will extend to us His long-suffering. To redeem the time is to come to the place, where we, like Paul, can say from our heart “This one thing I do.” It is to wait upon God, to hear His voice, and then do what we are told.

All that God desires to do for the world He does through men and women whom he has taken into His counsels; those who will yield themselves fully to His will, and allow the Spirit to possess them. You and I have proven this to be true; we have given ourselves to the Lord, and in fifteen years and eight months made disciples in one hundred and fifty countries, plus we are in over six hundred prisons in America three to five times a week. Together, we have delivered ourselves from the blood of three fourths of the world's population. When Paul declared himself free of the blood of all men, it did not mean that he had personally told every creature, it meant that he had transferred the responsibility to the disciples he had trained and sent.

We are within sixty countries of having made disciples in every major country in the world. We are in reach of repeating the success of the first generation, by reaching our generation. The call is coming from around the world asking us to bring the School of Christ to their countries. A great door effectual has been opened to us, and the possibilities are unlimited.

In my letter some years ago I made this statement; “A well-disciplined spiritual remnant, who are ready and willing to make whatever sacrifice necessary, can reach this generation.” That statement has proven to be prophetic. You and I are that remnant and we are almost there. Who would have ever believed that so few could have come so far in such a short time? We have proved that the key to fulfilling the great commission is to allow the cross to do its work. Our responsibility is to do what He says, that is, without question, move out on His word and give Him what we have. If we choose the dying, and leave the resurrection to God, the work will be done. I believe God's word to you and I at this point in history is; “Be not weary in well doing for we will reap in due season if we faint not.” We will hear Him say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.”

We have the personnel that will go; if you will send us, we will finish the job. Keep in mind, a lad's lunch in the hands of Jesus can feed a multitude. If you and I will give Him what we have, there will be more than enough. We have come too far to turn back now, the end is in sight.

 

God bless you greatly for standing with us in this great work.

 

His bondservant,

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