Text:
Ex.35:4-10, 40:34-38
Topic:
Divine Instruction a requirement for a fruitful ministry
The topic will be considered with the following
sub-headings:
Background
Moses
relating God’s instruction
The
Aftermath
Other
means/attempts at fruitful ministry
Conclusion
Background
The
second book of the bible known as exodus was written by Moses according to
Jewish traditions and it details how the children of Israel were delivered from
captivity although with mighty works done by God. Ex.5:2- 12:33
God had always programmed, deserved and wanted worship Ex.20:2-6,Matt.4:10b,fellowship Gen.3:8,relationship and communion with His people are we still interested and investing all that is requisite to the worship and communion with the only living God?
Little
wonder the instruction for a physical Tabernacle which was from Him Vs.4,10-11
to serve the aforementioned purpose and more, may God expose us to more of Him,
His service, Instructions, provision, fulfillment in all spheres and even in
ministry in Jesus mighty name, Amen.
Moses
relating God’s instruction
Moses not too long had just relayed the Ten Commandments to the children of Israel Exodus 20:1ff, then recently unveiled God’s instruction for Sabbath Ex.35:1-3, he then related GOD’S INSTRUCTION cum request from HIS PEOPLE.Vs.4 & 10.
God
wanted: HIS PROVISIONS in the custody of His people: Gold, Silver, Bronze,
Blue, and Purple etc. Vs.5-9 HIS GIFTINGS on HIS PEOPLE vs.10.does he still ask
for this today? What is our disposition to His asking if yes?
This
are some of the most important instrumentality for ministry: materials, money,
men (men whose skill and grace are from God and will be deployed for the
masters’ use and glory alone) albeit the devil in His craftiness also lays
baits and corrupts these: the process for acquisition or as a product in
totality, for example money and materials gotten via ungodly and illegitimate
means will never be acceptable to God even if a church accepts same/or
otherwise, in the same vein, persons not sanctified do not have holy hands to
lift up to our holy God who will not reduce His stance for anyone or anything, “
be ye holy for I am holy”, Cain and Abel Gen.4:1ff are worthy illustration. Moses
was sent to the children of Israel God’s people.
The
Aftermath
Ø He
was initially deserted Vs.20
Ø God
stirred His people for His work vs.21a it is not hard to know God people when
His work is ongoing.
Ø They
willingly brought ALL that was needed vs.21b & 23
Ø All
the skilled people yielded their Gifting’s/Skill to God Vs.25,26,36:8ff
Other
means/attempts at fruitful ministry
Hypnotism/occultism
means and methods: this involves but is not limited to control of the weak sheep’s
against their consent, burying things underneath the pulpit and pew, usage of
human blood and body parts etc. In a bid to get the devil’s/their work which
they label as God’s work to be fruitful. (All for the crowd and the crowns).
Manipulation
in God’s name: Gehazi manipulated Naaman in
Elisha’s name 2kings 5:20-27 and He put himself and descendants in
trouble, how come we are this daring to do same in God’s name and without any
fear/remorse, where is God’s awe?
Copying
what other churches and members are doing: can we say all the 100k capacity and
more auditoriums around us are God’s and Godly instruction, the new ideas,
models and methods ravaging the 21st and 22nd century
church, can we say same of them?
Conclusion
God’s
provisions, gifting’s are always around/located, tied, attracted by & to,
sequenced to His instructions Gen 26:3, 4, 12 &13, If God instructs us to
go on a mission, He will make all that we may need available for our
fruitfulness and Success, this may not be at our time and method because He is
not limited by all human capacity, cascading and potentiality. Please await and
follow His instructions in all your endeavors.
Shalom.
