Work and Surrender

Comment by Ellis Hein on 11thMo. 30, 2013 at 14:22

Brad, there is much on my heart concerning you, but I don't have words yet. When they come, if they come, I will say more. It is good to see your note here.
Ellis

Comment by Bradley Keith Whitley on 11thMo. 30, 2013 at 16:05

Thank thee friend Ellis. I appreciate thy prayers as the way opens.

Comment by Ellis Hein on 12thMo. 3, 2013 at 4:37

Brad, These few words have come to me. It seems like there ought to be more, but I don't have them yet.

The minister of God must understand the heart of God, else he cannot minister the things of God. The heart of God is the restoration of mankind and the re-ordering of all creation. This is the end, i.e. the purpose, of Christ's coming. Thus are we living in end times, times when we see the purpose of God being fulfilled. The light of Christ, which is the Life in Him, is shining in the darkness. Those who love the darkness, hate this light of Christ, for it brings them and their deeds into judgement. Those who accept the light of Christ, who willingly bring their deeds and their life to this light, are given the power to become sons of God. So the call is to judgement that the dross may be turned away from and the pure life of Christ followed after. We are the sons of him whose deeds we do!

There are many who profess a belief in Christ, but are not come to hear Him as their teacher and the teacher of His people. Such are still in captivity. This state of "believing in Christ" that does not bring one to know Him as the Prophet like Moses is a state of darkness and delusion. It is under the power of Satan and must be turned away from, for Christ is come to teach his people himself. The end of all true ministry is to bring people to this teacher. So the call is to liberty that we may stand in our creation.

I have witnessed many who make a fair beginning fall victim of the snare of the enemy. The minister of God has received freely and so gives freely. You are not for hire. The hired minister has already compromised his purpose. He cannot lead people to Christ, their free teacher. The call is for the people of God to posses the life and power of the living God, which is only available when we come to know Christ in and among us in all his offices.

Comment by Bradley Keith Whitley on 12thMo. 4, 2013 at 0:16

Amen

Comment by Bradley Keith Whitley on 12thMo. 11, 2013 at 18:38

It appears I have no resting place. The Religious Society of Friends is a hulk of its once shining glory. I will follow Christ in this lonely pathway. I claim the name Quaker even though the Quakers in this state won't claim me.

Comment by Ellis Hein on 12thMo. 16, 2013 at 13:16

Brad, This reminds me of a comment Lewis Benson made about certain sections of the Society (maybe most sections) not wanting him. I believe that comment comes in the excellent booklet "What Did George Fox Teach About Christ?" which is now available online. Mouse over the Resources tab to get the drop-down menu. Click on Online Resources. Click on "What Did George Fox Teach About Christ?" I have read that work many times and always find good things in it each time.

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