My hearts’ desire is to share with you, about being a missionary and how I knew. And of my calling, to being made sure, partaking of his divine nature, and yet there’s more. But first, the knowing.
I have been saved over 30 years. I had a very dramatic new birth experience. God’s presence
came into my room and surrounded me. It felt like pulsating waves of warmth and living love
saturating my entire being. I was so thrilled that God was real, and that he had answered a
simple prayer. “Do you still love me? I need a bible, I don’t have one.” Oh, I was brought up in church as a little girl. But at age 18 everything changed.
After saying that simple prayer, I seemed to be impressed to turn on the television. A minister
was on. He pointed his finger at the screen and said, “Did you know that God still loves you?
And if you need a bible we’ll send you one.” That sent shock waves through my very being that God would answer in such a way. The minister led in a prayer for salvation. Then said,” you
must go tell people what God has done for you.” Needless to say, that sent me on my way.
Immediately I began to share what happened to me as I caught the bus back and forth.
People began to give their hearts to the Lord. I was so excited to tell them. I would ask them
would you like Jesus to come into your heart? And one by one would pray the salvation prayer
At the same time, I began an exhaustive study of the word of God. Night and day, I just
couldn’t seem to get enough of his word; I joined myself to a wonderful denominational church. They taught me what they knew. God bless them! I learned a great deal from them. In times of
quietness I would ask God questions. And to my amazement, someone would walk up to me at the bus stop; not even knowing my thoughts and would answer the very question that was rolling around in my head! How my heart would race with excitement in seeing him answer me in such unusual ways. My zeal you see is not without precedent.
I continued my studies and came among those who had a deeper relationship still. And as I
studied and learned about the Holy Spirit and his gift, God began to speak to me. Sometimes in 2
visions, sometimes in dreams, sometimes his tender voice on the inside. He led me in a teaching ministry to children youth and even mission groups in the early 80’s. In the denomination I was brought up in, they would have made me district superintendent of Sunday school. Then I also was asked to speak for the missionary departments in various district meetings. My great aunt was the missionary president at our local church. Yet the Lord was calling me deeper. In one
vision the Lord said I have called you to preach. I said you mean teach? He replied, “no, I said preach”. Then I began preparing sermons and my church did not believe in women preachers, so I asked a minister of another denomination what to do? He said obey the Lord. I began preaching in the nursing homes in the city jail and in Women’s Aglow meetings occasionally. I didn’t
separate myself from my church, I continued to serve in the capacity that they could receive.
Eventually I went to Rhema bible training Center in Tulsa Ok and graduated from school of
Pastor studies I would have gone on to their school of world missions, but God said to go home. Help my Dad and that there was a church in LA he would send me to. But back in the early 80’s I knew I was called to help the pastor, and I have worked with a few. I knew back in the 80’s that I would one day go to Singapore, Beijing, and the Philippines. The Lord has instructed me also to teach on Faith, the Gifts of the Spirit, Love and Prayer and healing. I have a Facebook page with about 4 years of material that you can look at. I’m learning how to create a website and blog posts. There’s over 40 groups that I already post in all over the world.
There is nothing like having confidence in knowing your purpose and being challenged to
make your calling an election sure. To the second part of the question, I’m learning to give all diligence; in adding to my faith virtue: and to virtue more knowledge. I thank God for these
wonderful classes. I can’t wait to learn how to put a seminar together and run a revival. And to knowledge temperance. And to temperance patience: And to patience Godliness. Oh, the riches of his grace, to teach us so that one day we shall see his face. And to Godliness brotherly and 3
sisterly kindness. And to all these things love. For I know if these things be in me and abound, as the scripture says, “… I will never stumble” 2 Peter 2:10
I have endeavored to give a two-fold answer the question’s set before. I pray that something said would fuel your fire even more. How I knew, and in deep relationship I did procure. And with continued diligence and the grace of God, I will make my calling sure.spirit
Think about this, Would God give us less than He did in yesterday year? Or serve us last years blessings due to lack and scarcity down here? I trow not, He is Graciously unfolding, for the newness of the hour, so that we can behold His might, and provisional strength that’s pertinent to light, so that we may ascertain what it means to be connect to the author of life.
Ephesians 2:6,7
6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Wow, if only we had known, that God is so deeply and highly educated. Lol, we would have approach his word in a different way. We would have relaxed, and examined every event that took place, against what was spoken by Him. We would have created mental hypothesis which would have provoked further investigations, and would have arrived at the conclusion, that what we see in God word is not just an optical illusion, but indeed It means just exactly what it says.
Isaiah 40:10-14
10 Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. 12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? 13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counseller hath taught him? 14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
It’s so important to find out who the sender is and analyze the motive for the message. That sounds very trivial but my brothers and sisters, what you receive, and accept, and clasp to your bosom, will affect your life, your destiny, your physical health, your emotional health, your well being, your protection, your longevity, and so on. Now lets look at an example:
◄ 2 Corinthians12:7 ► Parallel Verses King James Version And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
“Being Exalted through the abundance of revelation”… The more that is revealed to you by God, if you act upon it, it will give you the ability to walk closer to Him than ever before, if it is applied
The Apostle Paul said there was given……there was given…. When you read this verse in it’s entirety, the question should arise in your mind, who gave him that thorn? Was it God? We know it couldn’t have been God because that violates what Jesus taught. In Luke 10: 19 he says, Luke 10:19 “19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you”
Mark 16:17
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils……
Matthew 18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Paul himself wrote in Ephesians 6:10-17
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Why Would Paul ask God to remove a thorn that He already had been given authority over to do something about himself. Why would God give Paul a Thorn and then tell Him his Grace was sufficient contradicting all that been taught previously? No, Paul wasn’t walking in the light of those abundant revelations. Satan was side stepping him and confusing him on the issue.
Warning, as Jesus taught, He said take heed what you hear, for the way you hear, it shall be measured to you. Those Holy Men of Old received much revelation, that doesn’t mean they always walked in it.
Mark 4:23- 25
23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
Do you know you can loose everything you have by not analyzing the scriptures correctly?
Who doesn’t want to hear, “You Nailed It, Bravo! Performance Extraordinaire, Well Done, Good for You, Encore”? Such a since of pride in the accomplishments, all modesty set aside Lol! Yet, and the same thing can be true, as your spiritual Father congratulates you for the small kindnesses and the gentle strengthening that you demonstrate to the young and growing. He sees you as a precious, remarkable, priceless, on point, flawless, on fleek, when you take the knowledge of His word and take time with others and help them gain that same place.
Matthew 25:21 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord
Breaking this down to a simplistic form, if your walking and your feet are not aligned with the walkway, you may bump into a door, step off a cliff, fall into a pond, well you get the gist. We use our eyes and other sensory coordinations to maneuver us as we take steps, walk, or run. And so it is with the word of God, one must use visual aids, adjust our composure, and coordinate our steps in conjunction with the the parameters that He’s showing us. Not a difficult task if we stay with it. Let’s stay in proper alignment with our Loving God’s word, so that we can walk on water if we just have to. Jesus needs us to follow His example.
Mark 14:22-27
22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
Ringing your hands, sweating profusely, unable to concentrate, are indicators that a spiritual enemy has entered in. Release everything into His hands. Some would say how can I do that? There is a remedy.
Worry is dangerous. If you will separate worry from each issue, you will find that God has provided an answer. Learn to live life with the theme “God has everything under control.” I will not let any situation snatch my peace from me.
Philippians 4:6-8
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
The influence that God has upon those promoting His love, can lead to vivacious living. Governing thyself, well, let me put it this way as we govern ourselves by what we promote, many people will stop and look and take note. The chatter will be: They don’t just peddle the Gospel of Christ, He’s actually reached in and taken a hold of their lives. This brings great joy, when your charm and influence creates a desire for men to repent.
Acts 26:26-29
6 For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. 27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. 28Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Never alone, never neglected because I stay here in the secret place, I’m always protected. Let that be your song today, and in the night, your sleep will be sweet, till the mourning light.
Psalms 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Incomparable, the Life With Christ. It Exceeds all that one could imagine. The Prince of Peace, the Prince of Strength, the Prince of Life abiding, oh let me say it another way, making His residence within our hearts. An abiding Love, an abiding stay, never to depart, never flittering away. The calm in the midst of a storm, blanketing our hearts so that were kept safe, comfortable, far away from distressing alarm. Preparing a table in the midst of the press, helping us remain stately, reminding us that we are blessed. The Joy of living continues to grow, as are knowledge of the Savior increases.
Psalm 16:11O
11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore
Oh, but if you don’t know this wonderful Prince of Life, ask Jesus to come into your heart right now. Don’t wait another second.
The mercy to the young in Christ, will utterly astound and bless your life. God is so lovely to the young of His flock who come out to Him with all their hearts. They could be in their 80’s or approaching 21, but to God they’re little babies. In His loving care, He nourishes them. I pray for those who have recently received Jesus as Lord, that you would be surrounded by the saints of love. He’s so glad to have you.
Ephesians 2:4-7
4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
And to you who have not yet come into the family, don’t let the sins of the past, or even yesterday hold you back. Come running, He’s waiting to receive you with open.