Servias Ministries Blog

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 2:

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

14 Do all things without complaining and disputing,

15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

16 holding fast the word of life . . .

This is a rather simple directive to our ministry as Sons of GOD.  FATHER is not surprised about the existence  of a crooked and perverse generation.  Neither is HE concerned about HIS Sons and Daughters being prepared as Light Bearers.  HE knows that this latter group will be ready to minister to all who are groping around in the darkness.  The only question is which group will you or I be in?  These writings are intended to prepare us internally (spiritually) for our calling rather than focus on the external worldly events.  The external will not change the internal.

Unconditional Love must take over our entire being for us to be able to function in the same manner as Jesus Christ.  We each know what our true priorities are on a daily basis even though we may perpetuate an acceptable illusion to others.  How do I look at others- with compassion or distaste?  How do I respond to others?  Do I seek ways to bless people with acts of kindness?  Do I really listen to others or am I more interested in them hearing my point of view?  Each of us must assess our own priorities.  Only FATHER and I know the Truth of the matter.

Be a light bearer with the good news of salvation, restoration, and healing.  As we each take on those qualities required, we will come into unity with FATHER and each other.  The message will then spread around the globe.

If there is one quality missing among most people, it is a lack of transparency.  Walking in transparency is in direct conflict with the ego which wants to project full and complete success in all that we have set our hands to do.  We want those around us to believe that we have no struggles or issues that might lower our status among our peers.  It is often about building a reputation without the Truth and facts being the foundation.

By THE SPIRIT Paul wrote in Philippians chapter 2:

1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,

2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Transparency must begin with those who have gained your trust over the years and are like-minded with you.  Those who are pursuing a walk in Agape Love will meet that criteria before others do for they will not use your transparency as a means to hurt or belittle you.  Let’s face it, we all have plenty of imperfections if we are only willing to be open about it.  Those walking in selfish ambition will exploit your weaknesses and time will divulge their intent.  Conceit is an attempt at “empty glory” in order to exalt oneself without any basis.

We need to move to a state of Agape Love where we are truly in one accord and of one mind.  This can only be done as we are willing to take on the Mind of Christ.  In order to achieve this, we must become transparent ourselves and quit trying to keep up with the false perceptions created by those who have no transparency.  Our focus must be on the Truth which will stand on its own and quit trying to massage the facts to fit some perception our ego wants us to promote.  Keep in mind that FATHER gives me these writings and are meant to change me as well as those who read and embrace them.

There is much peer pressure found among most groups of believers who think they have the key to Sonship.  It is subtle but nonetheless it is there.  If Agape Love were truly the primary goal of those groups, this would not be the case.  Agape Love cannot be reduced to a formula, counting dates, some form of technical analysis, or declaration founded on some past revelation.  Agape Love is a personal, spiritual issue which must be addressed by each one of us individually.  Will there be some corporate activation on a specific Feast day that all will acknowledge as the turning point?  Possibly, but we must not concern ourselves with the corporate at the expense of our individual spiritual state.  If each of us will watch over our own situation and focus on becoming mature, the corporate will take care of itself through FATHER’S Plan.

Paul expressed this Truth and gave us the perfect Example:

5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,

6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,

7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

If we truly want to be Christ-like and become mature Sons of GOD then we must take what Paul wrote seriously in the above passage.  This must become the number one priority in our daily walk.  We must become transparent in our relationship with others who we believe to be like-minded.  This will allow us to minister to whatever is keeping our brother or sister from overcoming their daily challenges.  As we make ourselves of no reputation as did Jesus, we then allow FATHER to decisively move us to the fullness of our calling.  This calling will be 100% motivated by Agape Love.  We will not have to convince people of our calling for they will see it because of the transparency of our lives.

By THE SPIRIT it is written in Acts chapter 9:

15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.

16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

17 And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”

18 Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized.

19 So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus.

Most Christians are not looking to suffer on behalf of Christ yet Jesus made it clear that Saul (who is Paul) must suffer for Jesus Christ.  There is a message of hope that would have us believe we should never suffer but live a life without having to overcome obstacles.  Yet when you listen to those who preach this, they typically use examples in their own lives of suffering where they had to overcome.

By THE SPIRIT Paul ended up writing two-thirds of the New Testament thus his suffering produced much fruit on behalf of the Kingdom.  He was a chosen vessel to suffer on Jesus’ behalf.  Are we willing to suffer in like manner?  In Romans chapter 8, Paul writes about suffering:

14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”

16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

The thought of suffering can bring about fear of the unknown but Paul associates it with the spirit of bondage and we must not let bondage rise up in us.  Instead, we cry out to Abba, FATHER WHO removes any obstacles which appear to be insurmountable.  Let us be strong and of good courage as we are faced with life’s challenges, some of which will cause us to suffer.  Let our trust in FATHER overshadow anything set before us.  Each of us should simply Love, forgive, and walk in the fruit of THE SPIRIT.  As we do the things we must suffer will shrink in their ability to affect us.

Paul continues:

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

The sufferings we are subjected to are of little or no consequence when we compare the suffering with the glory to be revealed in us.  With this assurance, embrace the suffering knowing that the reward outweighs the suffering we are required to endure.  If you are emotionally drained, cry out to “Abba, Father” knowing that FATHER will comfort you as you walk out the suffering set before you.

In John chapter 8 Jesus spoke:

12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

Men walk around in darkness hoping to find someone who can lead them toward the light.  They devour books, articles from the Internet, and interviews of people with past success in pursuit of the “light” yet Jesus plainly stated that He is the light of the world.  Fear and scarcity are the general motivators of those who trust in man’s opinion rather than the revelation provided by Jesus.

Men will manipulate others in order to achieve their own goal and they have no problem with the fallout their actions produce.  They present convincing arguments that line up with their theory so that others will rally behind their cause.  This is especially true in the area of religious doctrine.  Their doctrine frequently contains some “elitist” revelation that separates them from the rest of the world.  Once they promote division, they have revealed their intent and it does not include unconditional Love.

The light Jesus spoke of leads men to zoe life- the absolute fullness of life from FATHER.  Men want this zoe life but are unwilling to pay the price to achieve it.  Why?  Their ego has convinced them that they will lose some strategic edge resulting in loss of stature, finances, or other achievement they hold dear.

Jesus referred to zoe life when He made the statement in Matthew chapter 7:

13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.

14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”

Jesus warned us of the difficulty in walking according to The Way which leads to zoe life.  It is protected from those who would compromise the walk with their own agenda and/or motivation.  We must let The Word cleanse us and purify us so that we are found worthy to enter in through the narrow gate.  Our life must become transparent before FATHER so that anything impure may be dealt with decisively.

We must place our faith and trust in FATHER’S Word above all else we hear and read.  Man’s opinion of FATHER’S Word will not open the gate thus we need to embrace the ministry of The Holy Spirit to guide us into all Truth.  Jesus knew we would have the need of assistance and that is why in John chapter 14 Jesus assured the disciples:

25 “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you.

26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”

It takes time and commitment to walk according to The Way.  This zoe life is not attained by casual attempts to change when the urge hits us.  The Sons of GOD must be fully committed to also bring forth the light of life.  FATHER will not give this responsibility to those HE cannot trust with such a precious revelation.  Let us prove ourselves by trusting and relying on FATHER to bring us into full understanding of walking in the light.

In  1st Thessalonians chapter 5 Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT:

5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness.

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.

7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.

8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.

9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

10 who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.

Those who are pursuing The Way are among the sons of light for they seek wisdom, understanding, and knowledge to walk in the light and be led by THE SPIRIT.  We all understand the need to have a revelation of Agape Love in order to fulfill our calling.  We also know the necessity of walking in faith and renewing our minds with the hope of salvation.  The spiritual is what moves us to focus on the eternal rather than the temporal of this world.

FATHER has called us to remain sober, in full control of our faculties so that we are not caught unprepared for whatever is placed in our paths.  The center of our preparedness must be based on Love and we must not let anything dim the light found in us.  This light grows brighter as our Love takes over all aspects of our life.  When we are seen as pure Love then we will emit the pure light of Christ in us.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in 2 Corinthians chapter 4:

3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,

4 whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.

5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.

6 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Once again we are reminded of the ministry of The Holy Spirit whereby we glorify Christ.  Our light is not determined by the level of blindness of those who do not believe but by the Love we walk in as we minister Christ to a dying world.  There will be days when it seems that there is a resistance to our message but we must not let the temporal define our determination to spread the Gospel of Love.  We are vessels formed by FATHER’S Hands and HE knows exactly how to mold us for HIS use on a day-to-day basis.  If today seems a little “dry” then simply minister to FATHER by speaking forth the testimonies of deliverance and healing HE has done in your life.  Sing forth HIS praises which will remove any hindrance you might be experiencing.

Go spread some Love by speaking forth a kind word or other act of Love.  Our calling does not depend on how we feel or what we confront any particular day.  We must simply press on in faith that FATHER will intervene whenever necessary.  Our hope is renewed as we break through the resistance and gain victory over the circumstances which would attempt to derail our mandate.  Let the day grow brighter as we enter the situation FATHER has placed us in… we are Sons of the day.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Ephesians chapter 2:

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.

10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Each of us has a unique history of interaction with family, friends, and acquaintances.  Some of those people may have spoken doubt and negativity over us to such a degree that we assumed they were correct in their assessment.  Those words and thoughts must be removed from our hearts and minds.  How do we do this?  By learning to trust FATHER’S Word spoken to us and about us knowing that HIS Word is far superior to any word spoken by man.  His Word has power and authority behind it whereas man’s word is only as effective as the recipient allows it to be.  When we are young, we tend to accept words spoken over us without considering we could reject their intent.

We are HIS Workmanship created for good works.  We must embrace that Truth above everything else that has been spoken over us throughout our lives.  FATHER is the Creator and has the right to create us for any purpose HE sees fit.  If we have deep-seated beliefs that conflict with this Truth, then we must dwell and meditate on the above passage until it becomes more alive than anything else in our hearts and minds.

FATHER has given us gifts to operate in.  These gifts are not given because we earned them but are given to fulfill HIS Divine Intent of Love.  Our responsibility is to operate in what has been assigned to us individually.  We do not have to take on the responsibility for acquiring gifts since FATHER has take on that task HIMSELF.  We simply need to be led by HIS SPIRIT. 

In Ephesians chapter 3:

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,

17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—

19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

As we come to fully trust FATHER’S Word, we will be rooted and grounded in Love which will also increase our comprehension.  As we mature, we will be filled with the fullness of FATHER and HIS Workmanship will express itself to those whom we minister.  This will promote the good works we were created to perform.

Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Galatians chapter 6:

6 Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Sowing and reaping is a fundamental law FATHER set up for us to be a blessing to others.  Many of us have been sowing into others’ lives for a number of years and we must not grow weary while doing good.  Some seed simply takes longer to produce a harvest than other seed.  If you find yourself growing weary then maybe it is time to take a few days and re-create.  There will be plenty of time to minister after your break and it is important to stay refreshed.

FATHER is well aware of our limitations and is more than willing to minister to our needs accordingly.  I can attest that HIS ministry of restoration is always complete, lacking nothing.

We are warned not to sow to the flesh which in turn produces corruption.  We should be sowing what is pleasing to THE SPIRIT knowing that we shall reap everlasting life.  Agape Love sows life, health, and healing to those who make themselves available to Love’s ministry.  Love never fails to produce everlasting life and we must not allow ourselves to miss such a critical blessing.  FATHER expects us to do good to all so let us be pleasing in HIS eyes as we sow good seed into others.

Let us bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.  There will be times when we think we can handle no more but let Christ strengthen us so that we can be a blessing to those who are weak.  Agape Love is all about a life of service to others without bringing attention to ourselves.  Paul wrote by THE SPIRIT in Philippians chapter 4:

12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

You and I can minister to others no matter what state we are in for we know that Christ strengthens us as well.  We have a history with FATHER renewing our strength so that we could minister Love to those who are weak and/or immature.  FATHER can and will work out what resources we need in order to reap everlasting life among those we are ministering.  Everlasting Life is worth the effort!

Each of us has a unique and special calling given to us by FATHER.  Some callings are rather “public” by their very nature whereas other callings may remain hidden from public view and scrutiny.  We must not be moved by what others have been called to do and feel that if we don’t participate in their callings we are missing out on a blessing.  Let us be content and satisfied with what FATHER has called us to do for we are uniquely qualified to fulfill FATHER’S Divine intent for our lives.

We are all called to Love in an unconditional manner.  Once we choose to take this path shown to us by Our Lord Jesus Christ then we are given greater detail about our individual mandate.  It is written in James chapter 5 “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”  If we are called to be prayer warriors on behalf of those who are at the forefront, let us embrace this calling to its fullest.  I personally appreciate effective prayers going before FATHER on my behalf.

Don’t underestimate the importance of your calling!

Luke wrote by THE SPIRIT in Acts chapter 4:

5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes,

6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

Peter and John had been arrested for a good deed done to a helpless man.  They were taken before the entire leadership of Israel residing in Jerusalem thus the good deed was being challenged by those who were to follow and “enforce” the Law.  These are the same people who crucified Our Lord Jesus Christ and attempted to cover up His ascension.  Their motivation was to stay in power no matter what the cost, even if it meant robbing the helpless from a good deed of healing.  Can you imagine a man or woman living with an infirmity for over 40 years being robbed of the opportunity to walk and be like everyone else?

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:

9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,

10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.

11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’

12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Now the disciples were empowered by being filled with The Holy Spirit Whom Jesus sent and they too were being challenged by those in authority.  However the helpless man stood in their midst as a witness to this empowerment from Heaven and his witness could not be denied or covered up.

If we are to be at the center of being fully led by THE SPIRIT, I believe we must fully embrace all aspects of Acts chapter 4.  Peter had a boldness he was missing before the time of Jesus’ crucifixion.  What changed?  Being filled with The Holy Spirit!  Peter was now fully empowered to manifest the ministry of The Holy Spirit-(1) expose sin, (2) guide others into all Truth, and (3) glorify Christ.  Isn’t this what happened when Peter was confronted by the leaders?  He exposed their sin of greed and exploitation.  He spoke the Truth of Jesus’ ministry and Who He is.  He glorified Christ by healing the helpless IN HIS NAME.

Once He had fulfilled the ministry of The Holy Spirit:

13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

After Peter successfully walked out this aspect of ministry, something else happened when Peter prayed for boldness:

27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together

28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.

29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,

30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

The Holy Spirit responded:

31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

They all received an additional “filling or anointing” of the Holy Spirit which empowered them to be even greater witnesses speaking with boldness.  This is what is critically needed today so that we can without reservation help the helpless.

Jesus spoke in Mark 16:

15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.

17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues;

18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

FATHER has established the Name of Jesus Christ as being the “door” to salvation and healing so that there is no question in anyone’s mind Who is the anointed Son of GOD.  In HIS Wisdom, FATHER established “The Way” for men to be restored to HIM.  Jesus gave us the key to ministry: His Name exalted above all other names in Heaven and on earth.  With great reverence we should employ the Name of Jesus when praying for the sick and ministering salvation to those who are lost.  We should pray and meditate on this Truth until our trust in His Name has absolutely no question or hesitation in its use.  Our elder brother has provided us with the means to minister in like manner if only we will trust in His Name.

Luke recorded by THE SPIRIT in Acts chapter 4 when Peter spoke:

27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together

28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.

29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,

30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

The disciples had spent 40 days being taught by Our Lord Jesus Christ where He prepared them as firstfruits for the great commission.  As firstfruits, the disciples ministered to those in need calling on the Name of Jesus Christ thus they paved the way for us to minister in like manner.  The Book of Acts and the Epistles are given for our instruction in how we ought to minister.  The disciples’ successes are meant to encourage us as we walk out our ministry with similar expectations of success.  The name of Jesus has Spiritual power and authority unlike any other name.  Man’s logic and worldly wisdom cannot grasp the connection in the Spiritual which causes them to place no faith in His Name.  Signs and wonders are provided to them who don’t believe in this connection.

In Acts chapter 2 Peter spoke:

38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”

The gift of the Holy Spirit can only be obtained through the name of Jesus Christ for He promised to send the comforter.  This name is so critical  in all aspects of spreading the Gospel that we should never grow weary in studying and meditating on these promises given to us by Our Lord Jesus Christ.  IN MY NAME…