HEAVENLY FATHER JESUS CHRIST HOLY SPIRIT
THE ONE TRUE LIVING GOD
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GOD DESIRES OUR PARTICIPATION
God Doesn't Need Our Help, But He Desires Our Participation
An Excerpt from Revolution in World Missions by K.P. Yohannan
Be a Servant to God - It is a Privilege (ch.7, pp.74-75)
With a start, I began to tremble with fear. Suddenly I felt the presence of someone else. I realized that the Spirit of the Lord was speaking.
"I am not in any trouble," He chided, "that I need someone to beg for Me or help Me out. I made no promises that I will not keep. It is not the largeness of the work that matters, but only doing what I command. All I ask of you is that you be a servant. For all who join with you in the work, it will be a privilege - a light burden for them."
The words echoed in my mind. This is His work, I told myself. Why am I making it mine? The burden is light. Why am I making it heavy? The work is a privilege. Why am I making it a chore?
I instantly repented of my sinful attitudes. God was sharing His work with me, and He was speaking of others who would join me. Although I still was doing the work alone, it was exciting to think others would be joining with me and that they too would find the burden to be light. From that moment until this, I have not been overpowered by the burden of heading Gospel for Asia. I find building this mission an exciting, joyful job. Even my preaching has changed. My posture is different. Today the pressure is gone. No more do I feel I have to beg audiences or make them feel guilty.
Because the work of Gospel for Asia - and the whole indigenous missionary movement - is initiated by God, it does not need the worries and guidance of man. Whether our goal is to support 10,000 or 10 million missionaries, whether it is working in 10 states or 100, or whether I must supervise a staff of 5 or 500, I still can approach this work without stress. For this is His work, and our burden is easy.
Integrity or Not at All (ch.7, p.77)
I now realize we had gone through one of the greatest tests of the ministry. This was it, my first chance to get a major increase in donors and income - but it had to be done with integrity or not at all.
Father Jesus Holy Spirit, Thank You. We Love You.
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