THE HIGHEST HONOUR

The large blue gates are opened and we are greeted by a smiling pastor. He has opened his house for us to come and impart more of God’s truth into their hearts. We are ushered into a small room. There are five local pastors who have journeyed from afar, also two young men and a young woman. They have all come to receive deep truths from our Father. We give each one respect and say, ‘Praise the Lord!’ I am aware of what an honour it is to come and share what God has imparted into us.

We begin with a beautiful song of worship. No electronics, no projector. Just our voices, tambourine and shakers. Together we worship.

I am then invited with brother to share the Secret of Success. The humidity is growing and sweat is pouring freely, but God’s Spirit is here! Together we stand and surrender, both the good and the bad. We give our self-will to our Father in heaven and receive afresh His living waters. One pastor testifies: ‘There is a new place to reach. I have now surrendered it to God and have received His peace. I now know that He will produce the fruit. Praise God!’

Our time together continues with session one of the Kingdom of God Interpreting Scripture Short Course. The five key areas that affect meaning are taught, along with the six questions to ask of each scripture: Who? How? Where? When? What? Why? Each one grabs hold of these and God’s call to go and teach others. They understand how these tools can help everyone discover God’s intended meaning of scripture.

One of the young men stands up and testifies:

‘For many years I have been asking for someone to help me understand the Bible. For someone to explain to me how to read it and receive the correct meaning. People would tell me to just sit and read it and understanding will come, but it did not. Praise God, I now have my answer! Through these questions I have the tools I need to read the Bible and receive God’s intended meaning. I am so thankful.’

We finish the first day and depart for the long drive home.

Day two has now come. We start the Narrative session of the Kingdom of God Interpreting Scripture Short Course, and are completing a practical on the first account of creation. We come to the question, ‘How do the characters interact?’ One response stands out to us. God blessed the man and woman equally, and gave them equal authority to care for His perfect world. The man and woman did nothing to deserve this. Their interaction with God was simply to receive. One pastor testifies of a new revelation he received: ‘I now understand that the authority originally given to humanity was nothing like the authority of this world. In this world, authority is abused and used to push others down to get what self wants. But God’s authority is where we raise others up, where everyone is equal-equal. His authority is never used for self-gain. Only to care for others and all His creation.’

‘The Kingdom of God Discipleship Program has been a turning point in my life. I used to live without direction, but learning about the Kingdom of God has given me clarity and purpose. I now understand the love and mercy of Jesus, and my relationship with Him has transformed my heart and my daily life.’

‘I thought I knew about God, but the Kingdom of God Discipleship Program helped me truly experience His presence. I have learned to trust Him completely, and as a result my life has been filled with joy, love and blessings. I am forever grateful for this journey of faith.’

‘Through these studies of the Kingdom of God Discipleship Program, I have come to know Jesus in a personal way. My faith has grown stronger, and I now have a passion for sharing His love with others. My life has been transformed and I am excited to walk in the calling God has placed on my heart.’