Senin, 02 Agustus 2010

Beware of leaders who are willing to bend the truth in their quest for popularity, power, and pleasure


zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



Dear friends, I do want to share a little bit about false ministers during this dangerous time we live in. This warning is directed against false ministers whose messages are not from God, but lies intended to win popularity by saying whatever made the people happy. Their messages comforted people into a false sense of security, making not only Ezekiel [in the OT] but today’s true ministers of God’s work more difficult.



Beware of leaders who are willing to bend the truth in their quest for popularity, power, and pleasure.



Please read carefully. Do not rush through.



The false representatives of God during Ezekiel’s time exhibited at least ten negative characteristics.



First, they spoke out of their own will, not God’s will.



Ezekiel 13:1-3 (NKJV) And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, ‘Hear the word of the Lord!’ ” 3 Thus says the Lord God: “Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing!



Ezekiel 13:17 (NKJV) 17 “Likewise, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart; prophesy against them,



Second, they made the people a victim instead of performing a ministry for them. They scavenged among ruined lives for personal gain and self-indulgence.



Ezekiel 13:4 (NKJV) 4 O Israel, your prophets are like foxes in the deserts.



Third, they had no crisis ministry. They could not strengthen the breaks in the walls (i.e., people or nations) or fortify broken lives.



Ezekiel 13:5 (NKJV) 5 You have not gone up into the gaps to build a wall for the house of Israel to stand in battle on the day of the Lord.



Fourth, they claimed their revelations were divine to deceive their followers and easily deceived others because they were deceived themselves.



Ezekiel 13:6-7 (NKJV) 6 They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ But the Lord has not sent them; yet they hope that the word may be confirmed. 7 Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, ‘The Lord says,’ but I have not spoken.”



Fifth, they failed to stand against sin and declared an empty message without truth.



Ezekiel 13:6-9 (NKJV) 6 They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord!’ But the Lord has not sent them; yet they hope that the word may be confirmed. 7 Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, ‘The Lord says,’ but I have not spoken.” 8 Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you,” says the Lord God. 9 “My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility and who divine lies; they shall not be in the assembly of My people, nor be written in the record of the house of Israel, nor shall they enter into the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord God.



Sixth, they preached a message of peace, prosperity, and safety in the face of imminent judgment because they failed to relate the consequences of sin.



Ezekiel 13:10-12 (NKJV) 10 “Because, indeed, because they have seduced My people, saying, ‘Peace!’ when there is no peace—and one builds a wall, and they plaster it with untempered mortar— 11 say to those who plaster it with untempered mortar, that it will fall. There will be flooding rain, and you, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall tear it down. 12 Surely, when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you, ‘Where is the mortar with which you plastered it?’ ”



Seventh, their ministry provoked the wrath of God and invited his judgment.



Ezekiel 13:13-16 (NKJV) 13 Therefore thus says the Lord God: “I will cause a stormy wind to break forth in My fury; and there shall be a flooding rain in My anger, and great hailstones in fury to consume it. 14 So I will break down the wall you have plastered with untempered mortar, and bring it down to the ground, so that its foundation will be uncovered; it will fall, and you shall be consumed in the midst of it. Then you shall know that I am the Lord. 15 “Thus will I accomplish My wrath on the wall and on those who have plastered it with untempered mortar; and I will say to you, ‘The wall is no more, nor those who plastered it, 16 that is, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ ” says the Lord God.



Eighth, they often used false methods and occult practices to legitimize their work and control their victims.



Ezekiel 13:17-21 (NKJV) 17 “Likewise, son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people, who prophesy out of their own heart; prophesy against them, 18 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their sleeves and make veils for the heads of people of every height to hunt souls! Will you hunt the souls of My people, and keep yourselves alive? 19 And will you profane Me among My people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live, by your lying to My people who listen to lies?” 20 ‘Therefore thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against your magic charms by which you hunt souls there like birds. I will tear them from your arms, and let the souls go, the souls you hunt like birds. 21 I will also tear off your veils and deliver My people out of your hand, and they shall no longer be as prey in your hand. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.



Ninth, they encouraged iniquity by word and personal example.



Ezekiel 13:22-23 (NKJV) 22 “Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life. 23 Therefore you shall no longer envision futility nor practice divination; for I will deliver My people out of your hand, and you shall know that I am the Lord.” ’ ”



Tenth, they set up the worst idols, their own self-will (14:1–7).



Ezekiel 14:1-7 (NKJV) Now some of the elders of Israel came to me and sat before me. 2 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 3 “Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their hearts, and put before them that which causes them to stumble into iniquity. Should I let Myself be inquired of at all by them? 4 “Therefore speak to them, and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Everyone of the house of Israel who sets up his idols in his heart, and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, and then comes to the prophet, I the Lord will answer him who comes, according to the multitude of his idols, 5 that I may seize the house of Israel by their heart, because they are all estranged from Me by their idols.” ’ 6 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Repent, turn away from your idols, and turn your faces away from all your abominations. 7 For anyone of the house of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell in Israel, who separates himself from Me and sets up his idols in his heart and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, then comes to a prophet to inquire of him concerning Me, I the Lord will answer him by Myself.



Please pray for Vijaya and me, that we will continue to stay close with the one who called us and chose us and fulfill HIS PURPOSE. That we will be HIS Mouth Piece and speak forth His Truth boldly and with His Love.



Ephesians 6:18-19 (NKJV) 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,



Malaysia



5/8/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim- Kedah

8/8/2010 Trinity Bible Church -Penang

29/8/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang



Singapore



31/7/2010 An Afternoon with Christopher.K in Open Hand Fellowship on Spiritual Leadership



1/8/2010 Open Hand Christian Fellowship



Australia –August [pray for more doors to open] 12/8 to 25/8/2010

12/8 AM-Pastors Prayer Meeting

13/8 PM –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

14/8 PM -8th Anniversary of Reach Community Church

15/8 AM –Sunday Morning Service–Reach Community Church –Melbourne

21/8 AM- Men’s Breakfast Meeting –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

22/8 AM-Assembly [name of church TBC later]





India –Kerala / Tamil Nadu –September 7th to 24th.



11/9 to 16/9 Highlands Immanuel Fellowship -Kochi

18/9 10am to 4pm New Life Fellowship -Kochi

19/9 7am Tamil –New Life fellowship -Kochi

9am English –New Life Fellowship –Kochi

11am Malayalam –New Life Fellowship -Kochi

20/9 to 24/9 Chennai –Tamil Nadu



Philippines [28/10 to 4/11]



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

29/7/2010

Selasa, 06 Juli 2010

Testimony from Open Hand Christian Fellowship


Open Hand Christian Fellowship
Blk 209, New Upper Changi Road, #04-645, Singapore 460209






Pastor Christopher Krishnasamy and his wife Vijaya have ministered in our church and have also conducted a 4-day seminar on “Turning the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers. Mal 4:6” from 13th to 16th June 2010. It was a fruitful time of bringing our church members to a place of oneness and reconciliation.

Pastor Christopher is very much a father figure and many of our church members found him approachable and caring. Sister Vijaya is a wonderful help-mate for his ministry. He is light-hearted and jovial when not in the pulpit. He is very focused on his subject when teaching and he knows his material well.

I believe he also has the gift of mentoring and coming along-side pastors and leaders. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of those in the front line of church life can be seen in his ability to give godly counsel. It is probably because of his many years of experience in the ministry and vast interaction with different denominations.

I am delighted to know him and would not hesitate to recommend him for your fellowship or church so that you may benefit from his talents and spiritual giftings.


Pastor Arthur Phua
Senior Pastor
Open Hand Christian Fellowship, Singapore

Minggu, 27 Juni 2010

PRAYER NEED


zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



Revelation 7:9 (NKJV) 9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands,



FloydMclung, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (William Carey Library, 1999)



"I know when apostolic passion has died in my heart. It happens when I don't spend my quiet time dreaming of the time when Jesus will be worshiped in languages that aren't yet heard in heaven. I know it's missing from my life when I sing about heaven, but live as if earth is my home. Apostolic passion is dead in my heart when I dream more about sports, toys, places to go, and people to see, than I do about the nations worshiping Jesus."

Friends, we pray that as an apostolic generation we will not lose sight of Revelation 7:9. That is the “dream” of the Father in heaven and should be the dream of every child of God. We need that same apostolic passion that was in the Son of God to be in us and move us to finish this work with excellence. We need to join our hearts, hands and share the resources that God has released to finish HIS WORK. Let us pray together against this empire building spirit [anti-Christ spirit that is at work within the church]. Much of the resources are wasted in “dead stones”. We should be investing our resources in “living stones” [The people of God and those who are not yet]. We should be using the resources to help send workers to the “field”.



I thank you for praying for us as we served the local churches in Sabah and Singapore from 4/6 to 16/6/2010. Below is the testimony send by Pastor Gideon from Rhema Blessed Church from Keningau, Sabah.



To Ptr. Christopher,


First I want to thank God for allowing you to come here in Keningau. I
believe this is not the will of man but this is His divine plan for you.
For two days and two nights you spoke about the heart of the Father to His
children; The heart of the children to His Father.

You shared about what God wants, it’s not having big building but having
the temple of God (Holy Spirit) in us (People).

You shared about the reason why Jesus came to the world; His priority is
to preach salvation to everyone. Jesus encourages us as a Servant of God
to let the people know about Him (Jesus). Not about an organization nor
the Church building but the Kingdom of God. You also discuss about How we
can become a faithful Servant of The Most High God. I saw in you the
manifestation of a humble Spirit, has fire in your heart. The teaching
that we heard from you is very powerful and uplifting.

May The Lord’s presence continue to be seen in you, your family and your
ministry.

Thank you,
From Pr. Gedion
RBC Keningau





Update of coming ministries.



Thailand [28/6 to 3/7] Ministry and time of Rest -Phuket



Malaysia



24/6/2010 Thursday Service -Ministry at Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

27/6/2010 Sunday Service –Emma faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

11/7/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

15/7/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

25/7/2010 Reservoir Garden Baptist Church -Penang

5/8/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim- Kedah

8/8/2010 Trinity Bible Church -Penang

29/8/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang



Singapore



31/7/2010 An Afternoon with Christopher.K in Open Hand Fellowship on Spiritual Leadership



1/8/2010 Open Hand Fellowship



Australia –August [pray for more doors to open] 12/8 to 25/8/2010

13/8 PM –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

14/8 AM- Men’s Breakfast Meeting –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

15/8 AM –Sunday Morning Service–Reach Community Church –Melbourne



India –Kerala / Tamil Nadu –September 7th to 25th.



11/9 to 16/9 Highlands Immanuel Fellowship -Kochi

18/9 10am to 4pm New Life Fellowship -Kochi

19/9 7am Tamil –New Life fellowship -Kochi

9am English –New Life Fellowship –Kochi

11am Malayalam –New Life Fellowship -Kochi

20/9 to 24/9 Chennai –Tamil Nadu



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

26/6/2010

Kamis, 03 Juni 2010

PRAYER NEED


zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,





Friends, please pray for us that the Word of the Lord may continue to run swiftly and be glorified.



2 Thessalonians 3:1 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,



We came back after ministering in Surabaya. It was a fruitful and satisfying trip. Vijaya and I were working with the church that was meeting in Onggo’s home.



John 4:34 (NKJV) 34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work.



This is what Onggo’s community wrote:



“You are not as famous as other speakers

Not so charismatic as others too

But surely we know and recognise you

As a Father’s sent to mould us

Your simplicity and spirit

That inspire us to do more in God

Thank you

Our prayer our God in the name of Jesus

Will bless you abundantly”



We who love you both..

The Church in Onggo’s house





We also want to thank God for a new door of opportunity that has been open in Johore [Batu Pahat and Kluang]. It was a privilege and joy knowing Pastor Sheng and Danny Lim from Harvest Community. Ministered there on 29/5 and 30/5/2010.



Update of coming ministries.



Malaysia

3/6 to 12/6 Kota Kinabalu and Keningau –Sabah

4/6 Rhema Blessed Church -Penampang –Sabah

5/6 Rhema Blessed Church –Kota Kinabalu –Sabah

6/6 Rhema Blessed Church –Kota Kinabalu –Sabah

7/6 to 9/6 Rhema Blessed Church –Keningau –Sabah

10/6 to 11/6 Rhema Blessed Church –whole day teaching and training



18/6 to 20/6 Air Itam Baptist Centre

24/6/2010 Thursday Service -Ministry at Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

27/6/2010 Sunday Service –Emma faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

11/7/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang

15/7/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim –Kedah

25/7/2010 Reservoir Garden Baptist Church -Penang

5/8/2010 Emmanuel Word Centre –Kulim- Kedah

29/8/2010 Emma Faith Nurturing Centre –Penang



Singapore

13/6 AM Going Church

13/6 PM Open Hand Christian Fellowship

14/6 to 16/6 Open Hand Christian Fellowship Church Camp



Australia –August [pray for more doors to open] 12/8 to 25/8/2010

13/8 PM –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

14/8 AM- Men’s Breakfast Meeting –Reach Community Church –Melbourne

15/8 AM –Sunday Morning Service–Reach Community Church –Melbourne



India –Kerala / Tamil Nadu –September



Friends, we are a faith ministry and when you are lead by God to give towards our living and ministry, please direct it to



KRISHNASAMY A/L RAMASAMY

I/C Number -540303-07-5307



May Bank account number : 107125195025



Home Branch number 07125 -KAMPONG BHARU



Swift Code: MBBEMYKL



Or



KASIKORNBANK

Account number: 548-2-01969-4



Become a blessing to the nations by sending us to the nations to disciple the nations.



In His Majesty’s service

Christopher.K [Krishnasamy s/o Ramasamy] and Vijaya.K

2/6/2010

Senin, 17 Mei 2010

Apostle Paul: Rejected


Apostle Paul: Rejected
By Rowland Croucher and others ⋅ May 1, 2010

Based on Bill Britton’s classic; modified and expanded by Dean VanDruff.

MYSTERY BABYLON DENOMINATION
FOREIGN MISSIONS BOARD
To: Rev. Saul Paul
First Christian Church
Antioch, Syria

Dear Mr. Paul:

I have your application for missionary appointment before me, and will be as frank as possible concerning your qualifications as a foreign missionary. We have to be very careful in choosing our missionaries, and our Missions Board has reviewed your case thoroughly. We have decided that it would be unwise to send you to the foreign field for the following reasons:

It has come to our attention that you are doing secular work on the side. We do not feel that making tents and full time ministry go together very well. [1Th 2:9] It seems that you do not have enough experience in trusting the Lord for your income. You should make up your mind whether you want to preach or continue your profession.

Your previous actions have been very rash and unseemly for a minister. We learned that in a public meeting you opposed Dr. Simon Peter, an esteemed minister with a high reputation. [Ga 2:11-14] We also hear that you refused to compromise with other ministers such that a special council meeting had to be called in Jerusalem to prevent a serious split in the churches. [Ac 15:1-30] We frown on putting ideology before people. For your own good, I am enclosing a copy of Daius’ Carnegus book on “How to Win Jews and Influence Greeks.” [Ga 1:10, 1Th 2:4-6]

You have conflicted with mature Jewish brethren in nearly every city you have visited who simply want to encourage the converted Pagans to be properly circumcised. Mr. Paul, you must know that these men are our most learned sages with a deep sense of the roots and history of our faith. As well, and more importantly, these men control the synagogues you could be ministering in if you would simply tone down your dialog into a more friendly and respectful exchange. [Gal 5:2-12]

In checking back, we discovered your Christian education consisted of a three year course in Arabia. [Ga 1:15-20] We find that the Arabian school has not been approved by our accreditation board.
Further, you admit to being an unskilled public speaker. [2Co 10:10, 11:6] Paul, surely you must know that people expect fine elocution from men of God, and that as a denomination we stand for the highest levels of excellence in the pulpit. Yet instead of going to much-needed oratory classes you spend your time making tents instead. From your correspondence, you also appear to be spending a considerable amount of time writing letters to insignificant little “churches” that meet in homes. [Ac 28:3-6] Honestly now; do you really think that such misguided activities are what will lead to your success in the world of religion? We strongly suggest that you put down your tools and set aside your pen, and instead practice hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice modulation in front of a mirror for several hours a day until you come up to par.

It has come to our attention that you often emphasize “the power of God” and “the gifts of the Spirit.” [1Co 2:3-5, 12:1-7] Also that you speak in tongues a great deal. [1Co 14:18] Surely you realize that such as this only drives off the better class of people, and attracts only the riff-raff. It would be better to tone down those more sensational forms of worship. You sound as though you are “off the deep end.” [1Co 3:18]

It has been proven to our satisfaction that you had hands laid on you at Antioch with prophecy going forth, [Ac 13:1-3] with none of the Apostles or Headquarters brethren present to conduct this ordination service in the prescribed manner.

We see here that you have a jail record in several places. [2Co 11:23-27] If this is true, it puts you in a bad light, for our denomination has always stood for a high standard of civic responsibility. I fear it would damage our reputation to have someone representing us that had served time in jails and prisons. Frankly, Mr. Paul, we seriously doubt you could have been innocent and the judge wrong in so many cases. It just doesn’t look right.

It seems that you are a troublemaker, Mr. Paul. Several business men of Ephesus have written us that you were the cause of severe loss of business to them and stirred up a mob protest. You must learn to cultivate the friendship and influence of men and groups such as these. [Ac 16:16-22]

We also have some details of a shameful “over the wall in a basket” episode at Damascus, [2Co 11:30-33] plus a stoning at Lystra, and several other violent actions taken against your ministry. [2Ti 3:11] Haven’t you ever suspected that conciliatory behavior and gentler words might gain you more friends?

We have learned through channels that following some trouble with a preacher on the island of Cyprus, you began to allow yourself to be known by the Gentile pronunciation of your name rather than the proper Hebrew. [Ac 13:4-11] Yet another conflict, and then a name change. This does not seem to us to be conduct becoming to the ministry.

You admitted in your application that in the past you neglected such needy fields as Bithynia, just because “the Spirit didn’t lead that way,” and that you undertook a hazardous journey on the strength of a dream you had at Troas. [Ac 16:6-10] Mr. Paul, surely you don’t expect us to go along with such flimsy and fantastic excuses for your seemingly purposeless wanderings.

Many times you did not stay long enough, in our opinion, to get a church properly established. You left your converts many times without even a pastor to guide them, and without setting the church in order in some good hierarchical denomination. [Ts 1:5]

We hear also from Troas that you preach too long, one sermon lasting almost twenty-four hours, even to the extent that a young man fell asleep and was seriously injured. [Ac 20:7-12] We understand that you claim to have restored his life and raised him from the dead by falling on him and embracing him. What nonsense! We need practical men in the ministry, Mr. Paul, not high strung emotional radicals. Our advice is for you to shorten your sermons considerably. We find that about twenty minutes is the longest a minister can hold the attention of his audience these days. Our motto is “Stand up, speak up, and shut up.”

It is reported from your home church that you could not get along with your fellow ministers; that John Mark–a commendable young man and nephew of one of our highest leaders–had to leave your party in the middle of a journey; and that you had a sharp quarrel with gentle, good natured Barnabas. [Ac 15:36-40] Now these men are well thought of in Jerusalem and we wonder why you are always having trouble with your fellow workers?

We have notarized affidavits from four very popular and influential preachers: Diotrephes, Demas, Hymenaeus, and Alexander; to the effect that it is impossible for them to cooperate with either you or your program. [1Ti 1:20]

From what we hear, you seem to think that you have some direct sanction from on-high, boasting about your revelations and that God has chosen you to reveal some “Mystery”. [Ep 3:3-4] Can’t you realize that any truth that is to be revealed would come through Headquarters to the recognized, established brethren, and that after it had been checked by our Procedure and Doctrine Committee that we would distribute it on to the field workers?

Finally, we hear that you claim to be an Apostle. We know nothing of this being passed upon by the proper authoritative channels and wonder how you could back that claim up, when the last Apostle was voted into office right here in Jerusalem. [Ac 1:26] Now that our denomination is firmly established, why do you imagine there would be any need for God to continue the Apostolic gifting?

As you see, Mr. Paul, we feel definitely after close scrutiny of your case, that you are undoubtedly the most unqualified applicant we have ever seen, and my advice for you is to find a church where you can work in harmony, and use your past education as perhaps a Sunday School teacher.

I hope I have prevented you from making a terrible mistake in your life.

Most sincerely yours,

J. Flavios Fluphehead, SECY

Kamis, 06 Mei 2010

The National Day of World Prayer


zoe ministries

GL Garden 01-21-02, Solok Paya Terubong 8, 11060 Penang, Malaysia

House Phone: 604-8277554 Hand Phone: 60165318276.

Email: cvs3zoe@yahoo.com

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,



The National Day of World Prayer



Father, we thank you that you are on your throne and in control even though the whole world is in a chaotic condition. I pray for the world leaders that the healthy fear of God will come into their hearts. That they will love you and love the people and build the people. We come against all leaders [national and church leaders] who are corrupted and have oppressed the people in Jesus name that they be exposed and expelled in Jesus Name. In place Father, raise up men and women who will lead the nations with integrity of heart. We come against all forms of injustice, violence, lawlessness, immorality, homosexuality, lesbianism, adultery, and fornication, all forms of addiction, exploitation, and racialism in Jesus Name. We pray for your Kingdom to come in every city and towns and villages. We pray that you will rule in every individual’s hearts and families and departments. We pray Father that you will pour out your Spirit according to your word [your love, your justice, your healing, your deliverance, and bring your change beginning with your people and over flowing into the nations -oh God] upon all flesh. We pray Father that truly your People who are called by your Name will rise up to give you the honor that is due you. That they will set an example to the rest of the World. Indeed they will be "salt and light" to make an impact and influence the communities of the World. In Jesus Name -Amen



Christopher and Vijaya.K

Selasa, 04 Mei 2010

A River is Rising! Keep Moving Toward Pentecost!


Chuck Pierce:

A River is Rising! Keep Moving Toward Pentecost!

http://www.mypropheticspace.com/images/faces/Chuck_Pierce08_100pixels.jpgA River is Rising!

"There is a river within My people that I am bubbling up now. There is a river within My people that will bubble up and pour out now. Many of your rivers have been filled up with debris. Therefore, over the next several weeks, I will be cleansing you. There is a grace to be cleansed. There is a window to be cleansed. There is a moment that I will cleanse you. Because bacterium like E. coli has been down in your intestines, I will begin to produce clear colons. I will begin to cause your stomachs to be able to digest what I have for the future. My cleansing stream will come forth."

Keep Moving Toward Pentecost!

As we approach Pentecost we must continue to shift our minds and thinking processes toward HARVEST. Watch for NEW DOORS to FORM! To "form" means to develop or mold the shape or outline of something or to give meaning, character or nature to something.

Another way of looking at a forming time is when something is becoming what it will be in days ahead. This includes the conditioning of our mind and body in regard to its mental performance ahead. A forming season includes conceiving, training, and disciplining. This phase denotes the arrangement of the part of a thing that gives its distinctive appearance.

A key Scripture reference about Pentecost time is 1 Corinthians 16:8. Paul purposed to stay at Ephesus until Pentecost, because an effectual door was opened to him for his ministry. Many enemies are behind this forming door, but the Lord says:

"Do not focus on your enemies during this season, but watch the door form and be ready to enter into this new opportunity. I will give you grace over your enemies. I am releasing your new assignment and you will go forth into new mission fields."

Do Not Fear Darkness

God will be sending some of His people into dark structures. Do not fear the darkness. He will give you "night vision" to see a path of righteousness through any unrighteous structure. This will be like moving in the Gulf Stream through normal ocean currents. The Gulf Stream is a warm stream that originates in the Gulf of Mexico, goes through the Florida Straits and then moves into the colder waters of the Atlantic Ocean. God is parting waters! Dark spirits that have stopped us from advancing in certain areas to bring forth the harvest commission of the Son will now let go of harvest gates.

1 Corinthians 16:9 which says, "For a great and effective door has been opened to me, and there are many adversaries," and will become a reality in this season. The Word of God will enter places and groups of people that have been closed or resisted freedom. Demon forces will part like the Red Sea and will be held back while God's children go into their new assignments.

Time for Harvest!

Most of us do not understand harvest time. We're in the days of waving the omer. Biblically, you wave your best offering daily and then by Pentecost you enter into a new harvest release. Because of our complex life, we are far removed from the actual production of our food supplies and the origination of the source of our provision. The harvest was a most important season (Genesis 8:22; 45:6). Events were reckoned from harvests (Genesis 30:14; Joshua 3:15; Judges 15:1; Ruth 1:22; 2:23; 1 Samuel 6:13; 2 Samuel 21:9; 23:13).

We must understand that harvest has a process:

1. The seed is broadcast and plowed under in late winter.

2. The prayer for rain–the early and the latter rain (Zechariah 10).

3. The grain was grasped and cut with the sickle (Deuteronomy 16:9 and Mark 4:29).

4. The grain was gathered into sheaves.

5. The grain was taken to the threshing floor.

6. Tools were used for threshing. You have tools for harvest.

7. The grain was winnowed (tossed in the air). Let the wind blow away your chaff.

8. The remaining grain was shaken into a sieve (Amos 9:9). Some of you are in this process.

9. The grain was brought into the storehouse. Find your storehouse.

Now, the harvest must be protected because harvest has major enemies:

1. Drought. Ask the Lord to identify and break all your dryness.

2. Locust invasion. Ask the Lord to remove any devouring in your harvest.

3. Plant diseases (mold, mildew). Ask the Lord to remove any mold in your life.

4. Hot, scorching winds. Ask the Lord to turn any adverse winds.

5. War. The enemy wanted to live off the land. Declare that any enemy that has eaten your harvest will run out of your land.

Firstfruits: A Key to Blessing

This feast was called the "Day of Firstfruits" (Numbers 28:26) because it marked the beginning of the time in which people were to bring offerings of firstfruits. It was a feast of joy and thanksgiving for the completion of the harvest season. Then these offerings were presented as a "wave offering" for the people. The first ripe of fruit, grapes, grain, oil, wine and the first of fleece were required as an offering (Exodus 22:29; Leviticus 2:12-16; Numbers 18:12; Deuteronomy 18:4; 2 Chronicles 31:5; Nehemiah 10:35, 37, 39; Proverbs 3:9; Jeremiah 2:3; Romans 11:16).

At this time, the Lord was credited as the source of rain and fertility (Jeremiah 5:24). In the New Testament the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4), at the festive time when Jews from different countries were in Jerusalem to celebrate this annual feast. The interval between Pentecost and tabernacles was the time for offering firstfruits.

Ask the Lord for your firstfruit offerings.

The Power of Redemptive Multiplication

Here are some keys to prayer to bring an increase to your thinking processes and to help you learn the power of redemptive multiplication:

• Read Proverbs 10:5. "He who gathers in summer is a wise son; he who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame." Break a spirit of slumber. Ask the Lord if you have slumbered when you should have gathered.

• Repent and Don't Look Back! Ask the Lord to forgive you for any sins that you have made. In this passage you see how the people continually questioned the Lord's power and protection. They had no faith that He would deliver them out of their present distress so they began building and worshipping false gods. The Word says when God saw this He was "Provoked to anger." The Scripture says, "The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!" Know that God is willing to save you out of every situation, but you must make the choice to fully surrender to Him and understand that His timing is perfect. Read Jeremiah 8:20.

• Thank Him for Your Inheritance! Thank Him that He has an inheritance for you. Here you see that David describes the inheritance that he has been given from the Lord as a good inheritance. Thank God for what He has given you to steward over and bless Him in all you do. The inheritance that God has given you is better than anything you could ever ask or dream of. God gives you nothing but the best. It is your decision to accept it and move into all the blessings that He has available for you. Read Psalm 16.

• The Greater Dimension of Faith! Let Faith arise in your heart - "the greater dimension of faith." Whenever I read the stories about healing in the Bible, I always seem to be baffled at the amount of faith displayed by these people. Now, as I view our culture, everyone seems to place all their faith into things they know. Many things, without a doubt, will give them some sort of return. Faith has an object. These people had found an object, Jesus, the Messiah, to place their faith. If we all would just fully let go and come into the understanding that God wants to heal and move into a new level of faith. We just have to have the faith.

In Matthew 8, I love when the centurion came to Jesus and pleaded with Him to heal his servant. Jesus was more than willing to go out of His way to personally visit the man's place and heal the servant. However, the soldier knew all that was needed was for Jesus to SPEAK or SAY that the servant was healed and he would be healed. This man understood authority and command. That is the kind of faith that I desire to see!

Ask the Lord for a new level of faith to arise in you! Read Matthew 7 and 8.

• Be A Laborer in His Kingdom! Ask the Lord for laborers. Let Him show you where you are to labor in His Kingdom. At the end of this chapter Jesus tell His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." The Gospel says that Jesus was moved with compassion when He saw the people for they were weary and scattered.

God has a harvest that He is bringing that will be too much for us to anticipate. We must pray and ask for the wisdom to have all the proper "laborers" in place so we don't get beat down in the process. Thank God for the harvest that He is bringing! Be ready to be a laborer in this next harvest move! Read Matthew 9.

• Freely You Have Received! "Freely you have received, freely give." Prepare an offering. We have received so much, as a matter of fact all the Father had—His only Son. Do not be afraid to give. In Matthew 10 you see that Jesus charged the disciples to go to the Israelites and preach to them saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" Jesus said that His disciples could not take gold or silver with them. He told them to preach and stay with those who would receive them.

In verse 14 Jesus says, "And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet." We must become more sensitive to the presence of Holy Spirit in our midst. Ask the Lord to open your eyes to His presence and pray that you would see Him in every situation you are in! Be patient in your job or your city so that you do not leave prematurely. Do not be afraid to witness. Read Matthew 10

Blessings,

Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion International Ministries
Email: chuckp@glory-of-zion.org