We are ALL in this together: A Call to Action!

I know it has been a while since I have posted, and it's a Saturday, but the Lord told me to write and post. Many of you have been disappointed and need encouragement from a Man or Woman of God. So, I am here to encourage you Dear Ones. First, let me declare that I am no one special. My title does not mean I am higher than anyone. I am a nobody just trying to tell everybody about somebody who can change anybody.

I am human, like you. I have struggles, like you. The enemy attacks me, like he attacks you. Listen, Dear Ones, we are in this thing together. The only thing that makes me a "pastor" are my credentials and the job I do, which is to shepherd the Lord's sheep. I put my pants on the same as you. I brush my teeth the same as you. I face disappointments, pain, and sickness, just like you. I have faith tests, just like you. Occasionally, I run ahead of the Lord and He has to deal with me.

We are ALL living in days where we NEED each other. No one can sit back and let others do the work. There is MUCH to be done and miles to go before we sleep! Everyone is needed; EVERYONE! Prayer warriors, laborers and workers. Any position you can think of, YES, YOU are needed! Luke 10:2 says, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." I am asking the Lord for workers. YOU are needed! Rise up. Wake up. Stand up.

It is VERY important (muy importante) that you understand that YOU HAVE VALUE!!! If you are not called to the five-fold ministry (preacher, teacher, evangelist, prophet, apostle) in Ephesians 4:11, it's OK. Not everyone is called to one of these ministries. However, you are still a minister and an ambassador.

However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9

Every believer starts here. It's up to God if He calls you to a more specified position. It's like being a doctor. You can be a general practitioner with basic training and a general call to reach the general populace. Then, there are the specialists, who have more training and are called to specified fields and roles. Just remember Dear Ones, that EVERY believer is a general practitioner, with the authority, training, and the equipment to act as such.

We are all part of the same body. Each of us has a God-ordained role to fulfill. It is VERY important (muy importante) for us to understand this. If you do NOT fill the position you were called to fill, there is potential trouble for the whole body. We need each other. Read 1 Corinthians 12. Also, remember we are all part of the Lord's Army. He is The Captain of the Host we see in Joshua 5:13-15.

¹³ When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you one of us or one of our enemies?” ¹⁴ He answered, “Neither one! I am here as the commander of the Lord’s army.” Immediately, Joshua bowed with his face touching the ground and worshiped. He asked, “Sir, what do you want to tell me?” ¹⁵ The commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals because this place where you are standing is holy.” So Joshua did as he was told.

So, there is a hierarchy here and we need to get this. Jesus is the head of The Body. We are The Body. Jesus is The Captain of the Host and we are His Army. So, there is a rank of sorts, but not to cause friction, envy, or discord among us. It is just the position we are called to. That's all. No need for jealousy among us. Beside that, we are each equally important to His Cause, no matter what our position is.

We HAVE TO get this my brothers and sisters. No one in ministry leadership is to pull rank on their sheep, acting like they are high and mighty. They are servants and are called to act like servants. This means a life poured out. This means sacrifice for the cause. This means prayer and fasting and weeping before the Lord for His People. This means death to self.

I am sorry if any preacher, pastor, or minister has given you a poor example. Please allow me to ask your forgiveness on the behalf of the true pastors of God. I am sorry if you have had poor examples. I am sorry if you have been disenfranchised by any action, word, or deed of someone who is a pastor. Please forgive them and release them. They are the Lord's business to deal with, and He will deal with them. Remember the greater the calling on one's life, the greater the responsibility to the Lord. He will call them on the carpet. So, don't you worry about that. You live your life holy unto God with mercy and grace, love and forgiveness.

For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required; and of him to whom men entrust much, they will require and demand all the more. Luke 12:48

This pastor calls you to awake, arise, stand up, and join in the fight against the kingdom of darkness. We need you. You are equipped and called by the One who gave His life FOR YOU! This is a rally to join The Cause. Listen Dear Ones, The Mission gives you Permission! But just in case you NEED to hear the word of a Man or Woman of God, hear me! I call you to take your post. I call you to duty. I activate you now. Let's go.

On your feet soldier!
Grab your sword.
Put on your armor and fall into rank.