Invitation notice:
If you are getting this letter of invitation at this time, it is not just an encouragement to come to the Lord. This is an official invitation, from the King; I am at times being sent specifically to certain people; some of whom I know; some I have never before met (Acts 8:26-40). But, each specific person is one He is directing me to give this invitation to. Each person will respond as they choose; but sincere attention should be given to respond quickly; this is from the King of Kings [Rev 19:16].
Others are being led to this notice by the Spirit of Jesus Himself, bringing them to this page by way of any number of contacts or incidents He may utilize. But, whatever way you get to this point, it is truly between each person and God; respond as you choose, as you are led; but the invitation is truly golden.
It always was written that such things would come to us one day. What was not so clear was the precise form it would take; and baptism has had many symbolic forms throughout the years. What the Lord always had in mind never was a dip in the water; that was only symbolic. This entire ordeal, ever since the beginning, has been about the Word of God [John 1:1; 14], our rejection of it for doctrines of demons, and our eventual return to it, once His points were made. So, true baptism never was about a dip in water to make things right with God; that was merely a temporarily acceptable symbol, a metaphor, of God’s real intent, which always was to use His Word of Light to wash away those words of darkness [Eph 5:26-27], the doctrines of demons we chose over God’s Word so long ago. Naaman was right: what will a dip in the dirty water of the Jordan do that he couldn’t do far better back home [2 Kings 5:12]? But Naaman was simply an actor, on God’s grand stage; and his baptism was simply symbolic of washing in the Only Begotten Word of God, in the hands of His servants [Acts 8:30-31]. This is the same Word His own Hand carved in stone, and handed to the Hebrews, through Moses (real events, but also all symbols).
So, this special day God has provided a special study series, to cover specific issues already within the Word of God, to deal with what He specifically wants to deal with, the way He wants it dealt with, so that we can acceptably present ourselves before Him. But, in order to be allowed into this feast of God’s Word, this wedding supper [Luke 14:16-24], there is a new covenant vow which must be in place. This is written [Jer 31:31-33; Gen 3:16b; Josh 24:25; Heb 8:7-13; Neh 9:38]; and now He has revealed just what that vow will involve, and has begun sending out invitations to this ‘feast.’
At this point in time most all things are fully set; but one thing was still lacking about the wedding supper, and I was not precisely clear what it was; so I just kept praying.
I go through various prayer moments, as led by the Lord. Currently, I am now being led to lift up this one, and I must conclude that it has to do with these particular invitations, which I am being sent to deliver at this time:
Matt 9:35-38
35 Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." NKJV™
Therefore, I recognize that these are not yet the general invitations soon enough to begin going out, through the Holy Spirit; but rather these invitations are for servant positions, laborers for the harvest, to begin their training to serve at the wedding super of the Lamb:
Rev 19:9
9 Then he said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!'" And he said to me, "These are the true sayings of God." NKJV™ [see Matt 14:19]
These invitations are officially sent, as directed by the hand of the Lord upon me, His servant, called in the Spirit as His writer/servant. For many, the invitations may be rejected, and that will be their testimony, in which case I will be a witness. But, for those touched and led by the Spirit, these seats and positions will be prized indeed; but for now, it appears that most of what the Lord is preparing is to train the staff, who will then serve the general throngs soon to come for the baptismal feast, the submersion studies [John 4:2]. The documents are set in place; the only missing piece of the puzzle are the laborers of the harvest, specifically to serve at the wedding feast, either as support, or actual hands on, Teacher’s assistants, and people with other talents, such as healing [many will be deeply wounded], cleansing, priestly Scriptural responsibilities [Ezekiel 44:15; 44:23-24 {only as anointed}], general house-of-God servants [Is 66:21], and all other forms of talents, as needs will arise, the initial servants of the Lord.
To me, it is the best, and not a lesser thing, to be His servant. I want to be in this production, to the max. So, if the Director has chosen some of us to be actors or props on His stage, giving us an ‘excuse’ to be on stage, it is fine with me if I am doing so as a waiter. Now, the people sitting at the table may see us as slaves, and there may be some truth to it [John 12:3]. But even the KING OF KINGS put on servant’s clothes, and bowed to wash the feet of His people:
John 13:4-5
4 rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. 5 After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. NKJV™
John 13:12-17
12 So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 16 Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. NKJV™
I guess we could be motivated out of fear of the very real judgment soon to come [Rev 14:7]; it is a seriously valid point, and many should also truly consider that perspective. But, having actually tasted of some of what is to come, and thus knowing personally how golden and rich this calling is, I prefer to dwell upon that view as the main motivation [Eph 1:17-21; Ex 34:10]. This truly is Showtime: so come, all you whom He is kind enough to send me personally to invite this day. As soon as possible get going on the study guide for the vow, which He requires in order to be part of the wedding supper event. It is the will of God that the vow must be in place before we can acceptably begin [Matt 22:11-14; it is our covering], and we do not want to again reject the will of our God; not this time [Luke 7:29-30].
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