Servias Ministries Blog

Mario Murillo interviews Gary Wilkerson, the son of  American Christian evangelist David Wilkerson , best known for his book The Cross and the Switchblade.

Love acts!

With the financial help of our partners, we paid off school lunch debt for kids in need in three different elementary schools.  We blessed a total of 230 boys and girls which in turn, blessed their families.  These families are struggling.

This act of Love is to promote hope to those in need and be a witness to those who observed these acts of Love.  The kids’ families were above the poverty line where the government will not pay for lunches, yet they don’t produce enough income to fund their kids’ lunches.  The Federal poverty calculation is not realistic, especially with the notable inflation now occurring.

Our thanks to those who are able to give into Servias Ministries.  FATHER knows your heart!

As Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in 2^nd Corinthians chapter 9:

6  But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God Loves a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.

9 As it is written:

“He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”

10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness

Pursue gentleness with others!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:

22  But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:

joy that overflows,

peace that subdues,

longsuffering (patience) that endures,

kindness in action,

a life full of virtue,

faith that prevails,

gentleness of heart,

and strength of spirit.

23 Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

The Greek word for gentleness is chrestotes which means: one who is adaptable to others; a person with this trait seeks to become adaptable to the needs of those who are around him.  You want to be all things to all men.  Paul referred to this mindset when he wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Corinthians chapter 9:

19  Now, even though I am free from obligations to others, I joyfully make myself a servant to all in order to win as many converts as possible.

20 I became Jewish to the Jewish people in order to win them to the Messiah. I became like one under the law to gain the people who were stuck under the law, even though I myself am not under the law.

21 And to those who are without the Jewish laws, I became like them, as one without the Jewish laws, in order to win them, although I’m not outside the law of God but under the law of Christ.

22 I became “weak” to the weak to win the weak. I have adapted to the culture of every place I’ve gone so that I could more easily win people to Christ.

23 I’ve done all this so that I would become God’s partner for the sake of the Gospel.

When this fruit of THE SPIRIT is operating in your life, you are not demanding that everyone be like you.  You are looking to do what you can to reach those around you.

And in Galatians chapter 6, Paul further wrote:

1  My beloved friends, if you see a believer who is overtaken with a fault, the one who is in the Spirit should seek to restore him in the Spirit of gentleness. But keep watch over your own heart so that you won’t be tempted to exalt yourself over him.

2 Love empowers us to fulfill the law of the Anointed One as we carry each other’s troubles.

3 If you think you are somebody too important to stoop down to help another (when really you are not), you are living in deception.

We are to bear one another’s burdens when possible.  Jesus bore our burdens and we should do likewise.  For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Paul also emphasized this walk in Ephesians chapter 4:

1  As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk Holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your Divine calling.

2 With tender humility and quiet patience, always demonstrate gentleness and generous Love toward one another, especially toward those who may try your patience.

Walking in gentleness can challenge your soul when the person is trying your patience.  Don’t submit to their frame of mind but be quietly patient.

Your longsuffering will be challenged by those you Love!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:

22  But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:

joy that overflows,

peace that subdues,

longsuffering (patience) that endures,

kindness in action,

a life full of virtue,

faith that prevails,

gentleness of heart,

and strength of spirit.

23 Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Longsuffering is the Greek word makrothumia which is the compound of makros and thumos.  The word makros means long, and thumos depicts a passionate desire, and compounded, it is a long-held passion; the patient restraint of anger and therefore longsuffering.  It can be translated as the words forbearance or patience; it is ready to forbear and patiently wait; it does not easily give up or bow out.

Paul also wrote in 1^st Corinthians chapter 13:

4  Love suffers long (makrothumia) and is kind; Love does not envy; love does not parade Itself, is not puffed up;

5 does not behave rudely, does not seek iIs own, is not provoked, thinks no evil;

6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the Truth;

7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Have you ever had loved ones who have berated you and blamed you for their own actions, shirking responsibility and accountability?  Their flesh is revealing their immaturity.  It is the battle of the flesh challenging the fruit of THE SPIRIT.

Paul urges us by The Holy Spirit in 1^st Thessalonians chapter 5:

14  Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient (makrothymeō) with all.

15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

16 Rejoice always,

17 pray without ceasing,

18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

19 Do not quench the Spirit.

20 Do not despise prophecies.

21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.

22 Abstain from every form of evil.

23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We must not allow the works of the flesh to overtake the fruit of THE SPIRIT.  Love is not irritable and impatient but is willing to wait a long time for someone to change.  You must have Agape Love in order to walk in longsuffering toward another.

Paul also wrote in Hebrews chapter 6:

13  For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself,

14 saying, “Surely blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply you.” 15 And so, after he had patiently endured (makrothumia), he obtained the promise.

Our soul wants to be impatient thus hindering our fruit from being led by THE SPIRIT.  Let us be known for being longsuffering toward others.  Abraham’s blessings required longsuffering.

True Peace is supernatural and rides above the chaos on the earth!

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter 5:

22  But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is Divine Love in all Its varied expressions:

joy that overflows,

peace that subdues,

patience that endures (longsuffering),

kindness in action (gentleness),

a life full of virtue,

faith that prevails,

gentleness of heart,

and strength of spirit (control of self).

Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

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25 If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives.

The word peace (Gr. eirene) means: the cessation of war; conflict put away; a time of rebuilding and reconstruction after war has ceased; distractions removed; a time of prosperity; the rule of order in the place of chaos; it is a calm, inner stability that results in the ability to conduct oneself peacefully even in the midst of circumstances that would normally be traumatic or upsetting; it is the Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word Shalom, which expresses the idea of wholeness, completeness or tranquility in the soul that is unaffected by outward circumstances or pressures.

Peace comes from the inside and is not determined by the outside circumstances.

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Philippians chapter 4:

6  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

7 and the Peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

The Holy Spirit then explains what to do in pursuit of walking in peace:

8  Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and Holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every Glorious Work of God, praising HIM always.

9 Put into practice the example of all that you have heard from me or seen in my life and the God of peace will be with you in all things.

Paul had many trials and tribulations, yet he was able to walk in peace.  There was chaos all around him, but he did not allow circumstances to rob his peace.  We should endeavor to walk in the same manner.

Paul described the character of the new man when he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Colossians chapter 3:

12  You are always and dearly Loved by God! So robe yourself with virtues of God, since you have been Divinely chosen to be Holy.

The mere fact that you are reading these Words would indicate that you have been chosen.

Be merciful as you endeavor to understand others, and be compassionate, showing kindness toward all. Be gentle and humble, unoffendable in your patience with others.

13 Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them.

14 For Love is supreme and must flow through each of these virtues. Love becomes the mark of true maturity.

Walking in Love will produce the other fruit of the SPIRIT and peace will prevail in your life.

15 Let your heart be always guided by the peace of the Anointed One, Who called you to peace as part of His One Body. And always be thankful.

16 Let the Word of Christ live in you richly, flooding you with all Wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit, so sing to God with all your hearts!

17 Let every activity of your lives and every word that comes from your lips be drenched with the beauty of our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. And bring your constant praise to God the Father because of what Christ has done for you!

We have entered a time of chaos in the world.  There is instability in all areas of society.  The “temporary” is going through a shaking.  It is vital that we embrace the Supernatural peace from GOD in preparation of this time at hand.

Paul warned us in Hebrews chapter 12:

26  The earth was rocked at the sound of HIS Voice from the mountain, but now HE has promised, “Once and for all I will not only shake the systems of the world, but also the unseen powers in the heavenly realm!”

27 Now this phrase “once and for all” clearly indicates the final removal of things that are shaking, that is, the old order, so only what is unshakable will remain.

28 Since we are receiving our rights to an unshakable Kingdom we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights HIS Heart as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe.

29 For our God is a Holy, devouring Fire!

Pursue peace on a daily basis.