The Invitation Is Still On; Come Ye To The Waters

Isaiah  55:1-11

You have heard it over and over, in every message.  

The invitation is, “come ye to the waters: come ye, buy and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk”.  The Lord’s rivers of pleasure flows every now and again in an unprecedented manner at every morning and evening devotion, fellowship grounds and conferences and during every personal interaction/communion you have with Him.  God is still making the invitation clear to show His readiness and willingness (Matthew 11:28).  

Come To The Waters

What are the waters? The waters are the presence of God and they are ever available: wine, milk and bread (Isaiah 55:1,2).  This shows that every category of persons who come to Him will be taken care of.

The Milk: The mild word of God for the beginner with Christ to grow with is available (1 Peter 2:1-2).

The Bread: This is for the youths who are saved and in continual relationship with the Lord.  New awareness, insight and empowerment for higher grounds and service are available (Hebrews 5:13-14).

The Wine: Wine, in the natural intoxicates and can make one stupid when taken in excess.  But in the contrary, the wine talked about here is that of the Holy Spirit upon a Christian youth in God’s end-time army (Ephesians 5:18).  There are higher heights of the fruits of the Spirit available at the waters of God’s presence (1 Corinthians 12:7-10).

The waters of God will continue to flow at an alarming rate at every conference teachings and all spiritual activities.  As you harken diligently and eat that which is good (Isaiah 55:2), the promise is “your soul shall live; I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David” (Isaiah  55:3).  You can enjoy the rivers of His pleasure as you come to the waters now.  The tap, fountain, river and ocean of His waters are flowing every moment.  Come and drink and be satisfied (Matthew 5:6). You can have it now.  It is all yours for the asking!

Song

Over And Again, Lord I Give You My Life

Over And Again, Lord I Give You My Soul

Over And Again, And Over And Again 

I Belong To You.

Over And Again, Lord I Give You My Life

Over And Again, Lord I Give You My Soul

Over And Again And Over And Again 

I Belong To You.

Young Warrior, Say Not, I Am A Child

Jeremiah 1:4-19

So many Christian youths are becoming conscious of the fact that God has need of them at this last time.  The Lord will not continue to keep quiet but has decided to arise to confound the wise men of the present generation and show that He is the Lord. But then, it is possible that many of these youths are already manifesting doubts, anxiety and fear about succeeding in this mission.  Jeremiah received a great and wonderful information, but his response was one of fear “I cannot speak: for I am a child”.  Gideon responded the same way when he remembered His background.  He said “Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel?  Behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house” (Judges 6:14-15).  Moses did likewise (Exodus 3:11; 4:10).  For Joseph and David, their brethren tried to put fear in them (Genesis 37:18-19; 1 Samuel 17:28).

Despite discouragements and anxiety that seemed apparent, God’s word prevailed.  He still went ahead to tell them more of what He wanted them to do for Him (Jeremiah 1:6; Exodus 3:12; 4:10, 12).  Since this is the case, it is clear you cannot reject the calling, therefore your response should simply be “Lord, what will thou have me to do?”.  Let’s now see what He is sending you to do.

What The Lord Would Have You To Do (Jeremiah 1:7, 10; 2 Kings. 9:4-10)

As a youth on the height, you are a ‘watcher’ and a warrior.  As a ‘watcher’, you are to pass decrees over unacceptable situations and declare what must hold (cons. Daniel 4:13-17) and as a warrior, you are to blow the trumpet declaring war against the enemies of God and mankind and move on to fight against:

They That Know their God

 Daniel 11:32b 

                                                              

“...but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” (Daniel 11:32b).

The Lord God is known from creation that all His works are good and when He begins, He makes an end (Genesis 1:10,12,18,21,25,31; 1 Samuel 12:6).  He begins by calling a youth to His side, sanctifies and sets him apart for Himself. He delights in empowering him to be able to continually keep his banner flying high amidst the militating and seemingly intimidating programmes and forces of men and spirits in these last days.   Let's now look more into who such young men and women are.

They That know their God 

Knowing the Lord begins with knowing Him as the Father, having a Father-son or Father-daughter relationship with Him.  He then becomes YOUR GOD (Jeremiah 7:23; John 1:12).  

Knowing their God in our context involves not just this first encounter with Him but one moving on into a closer relationship and knowing His person, attributes, ability, etc. (cons. Isaiah 40:18, 21-22, 25; 57:15; 43:10).  The much you know of God is the extent you trust and depend on him and that in turn determines your strength or how strong you are or will be in the face of challenges or obstacles (cons. Numbers 13:30-33; 14:6-9).  Let’s see some people who knew their God and had special experiences. 

Putting A Difference Between The Holy And Unholy

Looking at our topic “Putting The Difference Between the holy and unholy”, there is one fact that every youth must recognize, understand and believe. It is the truth and fact that God is holy and originally made man as a holy being though man later strayed away.  It must be understood also that since then whatever God is doing now is aimed at bringing back, restoring that lost nature and maintaining the new status, that great experience of holiness (Romans 4:2; Ephesians 5;25-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Colossians 1:14-22).  Having then found himself in a world that cares nothing about holy living or pleasing God, it is expected that any genuine child of God must desire and be able to differentiate between the holy and unholy and also be determined to lift up that banner of righteousness yet if he must really do so he must have encountered and experienced God’s holiness to qualify to recognize impurities and flee them and declare the righteousness of God without any pricking within (Isaiah 6:1-7).  It follows then that SANCTIFICATION is a MUST for the saved youth who wants to move forward as God’s standard bearer.  

Sanctification Of The Saved Youth

Once the call to come over to the Lord’s side through repentance and faith in Christ death is obeyed, the unsaved youth’s sins are forgiven and his spirit cleansed and from that moment he strikes a Father-son relationship with God and the holy nature of God is deposited in him.

The next thing in this ladder of holiness is to have his soul cleansed for completeness (1Thessalonians 5:23).  This is done at sanctification.  The very source of sin from where contaminations, ungodly desire, etc. come, is rooted up.  God, by His Spirit and through faith in the blood of Jesus, purifies the saved youth from all that cause sin in his soul, spirit and body setting him apart for Himself (Isaiah 6:6-8; Romabs 15:16; Hebrews 10:10;13:12).  Sanctification is Instantaneous.   This is a definite instruction from the Lord and God’s standard for His children (Jeremiah 4:4; 1 Peter 1:15-16).  As you realize your need for it, desire and thirst for it, sincerely pray and believe the Lord whose will it is to give it and you shall receive it (Isaiah 6:5; Matthew 5:6; Luke 11:9,10; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24). 

Who Is On The Lord's Side?

Exodus 32:1-6, 17-20, 25-28.

 Truly, the fact that today’s generation is filled with people who are bent on going their own way and people who are not bothered about what the Lord has said cannot be argued.  We find youths even in the Church seeking convenience in every area of life including in the worship of God.  Many care less about the standard of God in the matter of service to God, in relationship with others, in choice of career, etc.  Rather, they manipulate things to suit them not minding if the way or instruction of God on such issues are distorted.  Let’s consider three different states as can be identified with today’s youths and draw some inference and take decision.

Before Now (Exo. 24:1-18)

Just before Moses was called up into the mount to be with the Lord and to receive instructions, the children of Israel had some new encounters with God.  Once again, they heard the word of God and His judgments rehearsed in their ears, the book of covenant was read again to them.   They were all thrilled and with one voice said “All the words which the Lord hath said will we do.”  (Exodus. 24:3, 7).  In fact, they renewed their covenant with God.  They saw the glory of God like devouring fire on the top of the mount.

Many youths in their early adolescents or teenage life had glorious experiences of the Lord.  They received wonderful teachings and they believed in what they received (cons. 2 Timothy. 3:14-15). They memorized, recited and applied the memory verses given them as children and took same with them as they marched into the teenage life.  Parents, pastors, teachers, etc. taught them morals and values from homes, Church and school (Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Proverbs 6:22; 2 Timothy 1:3).  These values were accepted, and many got the experience of salvation and much more.  They walked by the doctrines and principles of God in the place they found themselves, even true churches and served the God of their fathers (cons. Jeremiah 35:1-14).  Such life styles of moderation in dressing, having regular fellowship, prayerfulness, active participation in Church activities, regulating television programmes or movies watched, purity in relationship with the opposite sex, obedience and respect for parents and elders, adherence to examination rules and terms of service as apprentices, etc. were attended to with fear and in reverence to God (cons. Genesis 39:9b; 1 John. 2:15-17).  Though tender in age and strength, yet was like the young David before Goliath because of his trust and relationship with the God of his father (1 Samuel 17:22-25, 32-37).  He believed like a child and walked with God in innocency.  He fled sin as was instructed and believed that God was everywhere and watching as he had been taught.  He was neither crafty nor did he formulate excuses for his actions.  It was never difficult to admit to wrongs and errors done and to repent of them.  His peace with God and others abounded (Hebrews 12:14; Romans 5:1).  He sought and heeded to counsels (Proverbs 11:14).  At every opportunity, he renewed his covenant with God and kept his portion of the covenant (cons. Genesis 35:1-7).  This was the state of the youth before now, but what can be seen today?

The Young Warriors

                                THE BATTLE OF THE WARRIOR

 

God of heaven is at this last time raising YOUNG WARRIORS in every home, city, town and nation (Jer. 1:10; Is. 62:1, 6,7). The warfare is not a physical one (2 Cor. 4-6; Eph. 6:12) and not for the carnal but for the spiritual.

It is the BATTLE OF THE WARRIOR. "For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood…" (Is. 9:5).

The Young Warriors have been given definite assignments. They are to roll out the DECREE OF THE WATCHERS on:

• The Whoredom And Witchcraft Of ‘Jezebel’ And Her Daughters

• The Killings Of The Children Of ‘Rachel’ And Spilling Of The Blood Of ‘Naboth’

• The Diversion Of The Worship Of The True God To The Worship Of ‘Baal’

• The Intimidations From ‘Ahab’ And The Powers That Be

You want to know more about the Young Warriors and their battle? You desire to be a part of this heaven-ordained team, then this blog is a MUST VISIT and a MUST READ henceforth. God has need of you in this business.

On The Mountain By Night, On The Plains By Day

In His Steps, this is the heartbeat of every Christian youth. What youth can afford not to thread therein? A youth must cross the Rubicon of the way of multitudes to the side of no return, the side of the Saviour, come to an inexplicable awareness of this great Lord, the incomparable model, Jesus Christ. Thereafter he becomes a Christian who can be identified anywhere many years after (read the article  titled: "And They Were Called Christians".)

This article before you is to launch you into the secrets of His exploits if you must fulfill His injunction and promise (Lk. 19:13; Jn. 14:12). The teaching is "On the Mountain by Night, on the Plains by Day".

On The Mountain By Night: Explanation And Examples

In the physical, a mountain is a land mass that projects well above its surroundings. It takes great efforts and determination to climb a mountain because of its rough sides and slope but at the end the climber achieves his purposes. A mountain can be a place of extraordinary experience where God and man meet. The people of Old Testament including the children of Israel at different times had glorious visitations as the Lord descending on the mount. On one of the mounts at Moriah, Abraham experienced God as Jehovah Jireh (Gen. 22:11-14), at Mountain of God in Horeb, Moses saw the bush that burned which was not consumed (Exo. 3:1-2), when God came down in fire on Mount Sinai, there was smoke, quakes and the children of Israel heard the voice of the Lord (Exo. 19:16-19; 20:18; Deut. 4:9-12); there God gave Moses and Israelites the ten commandments and His statutes and judgments (Deut. 4:13; Exo. 20:1-3). At mount Carmel, Elijah and the Israelites saw the God that answers by fire (1Kgs. 18:36-39). When Jesus took some of His apostles to the Mountain, they (the apostles) saw a scene that so made them afraid that they temporarily forgot everything about themselves (Matt. 17:1-3). The different experiences at these different mountains remained memorials for generations after those that experienced them and for us today (Rom. 15:4; 2Pet. 1:16-18; Deut. 4:10-13; Heb. 12:18-19). They were glorious experiences indeed.

Now one may wonder if these experiences belonged to only those who have mountains in their areas to climb in order to encounter God. The coming of the Messiah, Jesus, has given every one of us a better privilege and we do not need a physical mountain to enjoy the mountain experience (Jn. 4:19-24). The worship of God MUST be in spirit and in truth which is what the conference has been addressing since we began. So, what then is the mountain today? The mountain for a child of God is that place and time when he separates himself and rises above his surroundings through prayers, supplications, wrestling, studying and meditation of God’s word (Gen. 32:24-28; cp. Ezra. 7:10; Neh. 8:1-3, 5-6, 8; Matt. 26:36).