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THE MINISTRY OF TRUTH
by Rev Ron Buss
www.cyuministries.org

by Rev Ron Buss - Oct 2007

Be careful and observant as to how you traverse your given path. Presented to you today will be many temptations; some good some bad, choose wisely, not with eyes of selfishness and greed but with a heart of satisfaction and purpose. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way (Psalm 37:23)." Sad to say that many of us stumble on this path: It is very narrow and hard to navigate but if we take our eyes off of ourselves and look straight ahead we will not fall. "A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps (Prov 16:9)."

In Numbers 22 God gives us a story of a diviner named Balaam who was not paying attention to his surroundings. It seems that even as a diviner he could not discern what perils lay ahead of him, so his donkey had to take action to save him from the Angel of The Lord. "31 Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the Angel of the LORD standing in the way with His drawn sword in His hand; and he bowed his head and fell flat on his face. 32 And the Angel of the LORD said to him, “Why have you struck your donkey these three times? Behold, I have come out to stand against you, because your way is perverse before Me. 33 The donkey saw Me and turned aside from Me these three times. If she had not turned aside from Me, surely I would also have killed you by now, and let her live (Numbers 22:31-33)."

Focus on what God has ordained for you; listen and follow His directives and do all things with a spirit of joy and thanksgiving. Our hearts and minds should focus on what our individual purpose is and to walk in a spirit of kindness, joy, reverence, worship and generosity. For who is man that he should boast? What importance is a wisp of smoke in the scheme of eternity? We are but a thought, brought forth at our appointed time to honor and worship God.

Preaching is the most important ministry of the Church. "And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “ How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things (Rom 10:15)!"

the pulpit is holy ground

The main focus of any Minister is to teach God’s Word. The pulpit is not a place of ranting or theatrics; it is Holy Ground where lives are changed and freedom is secured in The Name of Jesus. To all who minister and teach, do so in reverence and humbleness; orchestrate His Word and not yours. "5 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. 6 Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar (Proverbs 30:5-6)."

When the thoughts of man supersede the Word of God, then wickedness and evil are birthed and confusion sets in. “I will punish the world for its evil, And the wicked for their iniquity; I will halt the arrogance of the proud, And will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible (Isaiah 13:11)." Man's arrogance is a stench that reaches the very Throne of God. The audacity of religious leaders to teach assumptions and possibilities, not the Written Word, is callous and brazen and those who delve in this onslaught of debauchery will feel the sting of God’s wrath. "11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day. 12 For the day of the LORD of hosts shall come upon everything proud and lofty, upon everything lifted up-And it shall be brought low (Isaiah 2:11-12)."

How do we learn if we are not taught and how can we teach if we do not learn? "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; For all His ways are justice, A God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He (Deut 32:4)." In the many churches that Destiny and I have attended, we've observed that many in the congregations leave their Bible's at home on a dusty shelf. It is the responsibility of the minister to promote and encourage the congregation to bring their bibles to church. The Holy Bible is a weapon, sharper than a double edged sword and should be ready for use at all times. It is the responsibility of every minister and teacher to familiarize themselves with God’s Written Word: There is no excuse here for shortcutting the truth. God spent thousands of years writing His Word for us to use in our daily lives as a standard to live by and a guide book to know Him: It is the greatest and most enduring work of literacy of all time and it will endure to the end of time- Anyone who wishes to change its meaning or to give it a new purpose will do so at their own peril. "18 For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; 19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book (Rev 22:18-19)."

He will speak through you or over you

Servants of The Lord listen: There is a voice calling, if you will but hear and heed the charge, then whatever you do will be given honor. God is seeking oracles of truth and if you answer His call, Jesus will lift you up on to the platform of testimony and deliverance of truth to plead His cause for redemption to the lost and sick society from whence you came. Proclaim freedom to the bound and vision to the blind; life to the dead in spirit, and guide all to the Throne of Grace-the portal to eternal life with Christ eternal. "7 Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. 8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts (Isaiah 55:7-9)."

Let us Pray: Thank You Jesus for Your anointing and authority. Open the blind eyes and strip off the trappings of self disillusionment. Strengthen all as they go forth to their designated assignments. Bring remembrance to why and Whom they serve, with reverence and humbleness emanating from their hearts. Let everyone who serves You Jesus, be filled once again with love and compassion. Amen
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