#ENDURING TO THE END...?

It is SO IMPORTANT "to read Scripture in context", but because of decades of misapplication, misinterpretations, incomplete exegesis, and improper context of many Old & New Testament passages, the Body of Christ is now adjusting and realigning itself to the "real Gospel"; and GOD is using men like "Pastor Joseph Prince" to expose "another gospel", in all of its falsities, law-based performances, dogmatic adherences, and misguided pursuits!

It's INTERESTING to watch people, who have knowingly MISREPRESENTED THE TRUTH, like many of our "educated historians" that have "left-out" critical details in thoroughly documenting the "full history" of this democratic republic; including the well-known and historical contributions of the American Indians, African-Americans, etc.

FOR INSTANCE, I'd love to see what "the accounting" before CHRIST is going to be like, concerning ALL the "profit-generating merchandising" that's supposedly for the benefit of "God's people", which has been going on the past thirty years or so, with little to no benefit to the determined parties.. And, obviously, well before "my time"...

I often wonder...DO PEOPLE FEAR GOD, AT ALL?  And, if they do, are they THAT deluded in thinking that 'The Refiner's" going to just let them get away, with the abuse and misuse of their positional authority and voice?

"Pastor Walter: Do you believe that ministers have "knowingly" misrepresented the Gospel message?

YES, and NO!  Let me explain...

YES - I believe that the LACK of education, preparation and understanding of the proper scriptural application, coupled with egocentric and ambitious pursuits - makes the minister the same as an "unlicensed physician" - practicing medicine; which makes them an "occupational menace" and a "dangerous threat", to innocent families and society as a whole!

NO - I do not believe that "every minister" who is ill-equipped, has evil-intent, necessarily.  BUT, "why in the world would anyone want to half-way do the job", with SO MANY lives on the line?

"Real leadership" requires a certain degree of accountability, maturity, and responsibility; and then, we can talk about "anointing" - which is really a  non-issue; if the heart of that man is completely submitted to God!

In the passage below, I'm sure through the years, I've hardly EVER quoted this "in context"...But, while praying and meditating this morning, I HEARD these verses in my heart, and realized that there are some "revelatory layers" that are hidden for us to discover; yet proper context means there's ONE INTERPRETATION - although there may be "many applications" we can benefit from and extract in and during our ongoing walk with Christ.

"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you. "Now brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved. When they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For assuredly, I say to you, you will not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. "A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple that he be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more will they call those of his household! Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. (Matthew 10:16-26 NKJV)

After re-reading this passage, a few SUPER-FUNNY thoughts came to mind for me.. But, I'm sure you would "never" think this way! Lol!

First of all, could you imagine "sending your kids out", with these words as the basis for their basic instructions and preparation in accomplishing whatever mission or mandate they're being given? LOL!

It sounds so, a-matter-of-fact, as if all the betrayal, misunderstandings, rejection, and isolation that will occur - "as a result of your obedience" to follow HIM, is "no big deal"...WOW!

Secondly, WHY send "your babies" into harms way for people that are likely to mistreat, reject and undervalue their efforts?

This passage communicates the "reality" of what "the Will of God" is, and is NOT, in context of circumstances and situations that seem to directly conflict with advancement and progress; but "ultimately" are a strategic part of the specific "ends" that  HE has in mind, anyways..

Finally, since the potential of people NOT being consistent, dependable, and totally self-seeking - is a guarantee, in light of these "challenging instructions" that Christ gave to the disciples, which we're "supposed to embrace" (BLESS US JESUS; Lol!), what's the point of  "enduring to the end"?

WELL, Brethren and Sis-tren (Lol!), THAT's what I have to clearly articulate right now, so that YOU and I don't abort or forfeit this journey, because MUCH OF THE TIME, "you will be giving a lot more than you receive" - if you're mature and a genuine servant; at first!

Somewhere, in the most "deluded parts of our minds", we actually believe that "we could EVER love God, as much or more than HE loves us!"

WATCH THIS...

So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Feed My lambs." He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to him, "Tend My sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?" And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep. Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me." (John 21:15-19 NKJV)

THE CONTEXT of this passage above, is - JESUS just helped Peter and his men, "who toiled all night looking for a catch"! HE then proceeds to matter-of-factly cook them breakfast, and then DROPS this on Peter...

WE ALL "love Jesus", when HE reveals "how much HE love us", by giving us a BIG CATCH! 

BUT, just like Peter, how many of us start hem-hawing, when HE demands more of us then we "planned" to consciously do - want to do, or EVER expected to give - to or for HIM?

"Peter, do you love me?", is THE QUESTION the Spirit of Grace is proclaiming and shouting. in the hearts of HIS entire body!

AS USUAL, some ministers locally and nationally are going to continue the "same course" - PROPHESYING what HE is NOT saying, right now!

THE WEIGHTINESS OF HIS PERSONHOOD is "seeking a resting place" - IN YOU & ME!

The "Inexhaustible Headship of Jesus Christ" is NOT some trendy thing that I came up with or copied from someone else a few years ago..

IT IS "my mandate" and commission from The Father, as long as I am given help and strength to carry it out!

MANY in the Body of Christ are going to continue to follow the same tired voices, churning-out "old stale bread", who have been adrift from the Mind of the Spirit for some time!

The Consummation & the Restitution of All Things - in Christ, MUST BE the focus in order for the "oil to continue to flow" in ministries around the world!

The quagmire is, the often misunderstood - "Gospel of the Kingdom", won't be REVEALED to self-seeking, egocentric, or unaccountable men!

VESSELS don't require all the spiritual gymnastics that GOD (BLESS HIS HEART; Lol!), has to deal with when it comes to "HIS OWN CHILDREN"!

WE are hardheaded, stiff-necked, and spoiled! AND, just like JESUS PREPARED the disciples (in advance) of HIS own - death, burial and resurrection, we act surprised when the seasons arrive that "look like" HE's "left the building"! Lol!

RIGHT NOW, "lift your hands" and surrender everything in your heart to JESUS!

Take a few minutes here.. HALLELUJAH!

Okay.. In order for us "to endure until the end", we must "come to the end of ourselves", first!

YOU ARE BEING TRAINED to "not carry cares" that HE is NOT telling you not to carry, no matter "how" - well-meaning, responsible and "excellent" you may feel in taking responsibility for what HE seems to be "letting die on the vine"...

THE REST, I must impart to you - personally!  YOUR SITUATION is unique!

I AM WILLING to physically meet (if geographically possible), or speak by phone, to FINISH the rest of this, by speaking the Word of The Lord to YOU!  WS-3

Walter L. Smith III (WS-3), Apostolic Founder/Lead Facilitator

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