"In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight." (Matthew 3: 1-3)
In this chapter, we will explore, "the message" of the Remnant leader. Let us quickly review what we have learned up till now. It is very important that you recieve, and remember, what this series is opening your eyes too.
We have learned:
- that God uses the "Cycle of the Remnant" to bring back broken, rebellious leadership and people to restoration
- That God will raise "David" remnant leaders to stand and oppose the "Saul" leaders of the church world today.
- That David's calling will send you, the follower, striaght to the valley of Elah, and showdown with Goliath.
- That the showdown between "David and Saul" will happen before your eyes, and you must choose who you will follow.
We have learned much through these chapters. Now we come to point where I must show you the message that the leader of the Remnant believers, carries. As stated in the previous chapter THE TRANSITON, You will tell the difference between the fallen "Saul" preachers and the remnant "David" leaders by their message, and lifestyle of compromise.
Let us begin THE MESSAGE by seperating, and breaking down, both "Saul" and "David's" words that you may know the difference.
THE "SAUL" (CHURCH) LEADER MESSAGE
The "Saul" ministers will never preach on sin. Never a word is mentioned, in their many "marshmallow" messages of the dangers of sin and to stay away from it. Never a warning comes from the pulpit of these wolves in preachers clothing about holiness, righteousness and devotion of body and soul to the living saviour. Their messages are one that ultimately brings glory and honor to themselves. And, one that is a "Toys R Us" shopping spree in the kingdom of God that says, "You can have it all now, take it! and worry not of any dangers". Saul leaders have no answer or power to help you overcome the "Goliath" in your life. When Satan sends his champion Goliath, these leaders fold in fear, and studder for a reason why things are happening.
Let me give you some points to look for to recognize a powerless, "Saul" church leader:
- they preach a message of wealth. they only minister to you, when you pay them too.
- they preach a message of compromise. All denominations lead to God, everybody has some truth that will get you into Heaven.
- They preach a self-help gospel. It's all about you, and what you can do to make "you" better, in the shape you are in. Because that's what God is into.
- They never preach on Sin, at anytime. They do not preach on the eternal dangers of Backslidding. There is no need of repentance in prayer for sin. It is all about how blessed you are, all the time.
- The Father God, and Jesus Christ, are preached as mostly powerful "Genies", that with the right wording, and faith in your commanding them, you can get rich, get what you want, and by-pass all trials of life.
- There is no talk, or allowance to move, of the third person in the Trinity, the HOLY GHOST. The gifts and baptism mentioned in ACTS and 1 Corinthians 12 are not real, and not for today.
- There is no push for the believer to make a personal connection with Jesus Christ, radically making him your Lord and Lover, as in the Song of Solomon. Only on total dependancy on them to preach you the word, and never miss coming to there church, so you can pay your tithes there.
Beloved, I could go much deeper and complex, but essentially, you have enough. These "Saul" leaders messages will contain one, or more, of the points mentioned above. Their message of "Hybrid" poison will not flash, DO NOT LISTEN, THIS IS POISON, at you. But, interwoven in their messages are the lies mentioned above. If you are a true believer in Christ, it is easy to spot the Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, or any cult of that nature a mile away. But it is the contemporay, denominational leader of today, spreading his message of "HYBRID TRUTH", that traps your soul down a road to Hell.
Let me explain the definition of "HYBRID" truth here. The "Saul" denominational leaders of today use a very subtle, but effective, poison. They will mix a little truth, from the word of God, with one of these points above, twisting the scripture to fit there denominational lie. It will sound right, look good and smell like it should, to an undescerning believer. But, it is poison, that centers on you, instead of Jesus. Listen to the warning of the Apostle Paul :
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron."
(1 Timothy 4: 1-2).
My brother Jude, in his small, but powerful, letter wrote this warning of these coming apostate, rebellious leaders:
"But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit."
(Jude 1: 17-19).
Here we see the prophecy, that false, or backslidden, leaders would arise. They would seperate themselves from the Holy Ghost of God, and the truth of the word of God, to bring "Doctrines of Devils", or Hybrid Truths. That means just a little truth, mixed with poisonous lies, to damn your soul to Hell.
Beloved, I have but one instruction for you. RUN! Run for your eternal life!
If your chruch, or leader, has been guilty of this, or if the precious spirit of God is convicting you right now of this trap, leave. Do not rebel against this warning. Find you a Remnant leader, right now. Let me show you how to spot a "David".
THE "REMNANT" LEADER'S MESSAGE
Remember our scripture reference at the beginning of this message? John the Baptist (not a denominational reference, just what he did, baptise), was coming out of the wilderness on fire of the Holy Ghost with a message. His message has been preached many ways, with many meanings and some very wrong. But, essentially, it was this:
REPENT! AND PREPARE!
John's message was to prepare the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. That meant telling all of that generation to first:
- Repent (turn around) from the way you have been serving God, ask for forgivness for the sins you have not stopped doing.
- Prepare your heart, and mind, to receive the coming of the Saviour.
His message was, simply, one was coming that was to fix all this mess. The Pharisees, (church leaders of that time), were corrupt and leading them astray. Repent of your sins the leaders had failed to warn you of, then prepare to recieve Jesus as your new Lord and lover.
Dear reader, you will be able to spot a Remnant "David" leader by this very same message. He, or she, will be preaching this very message to you. Let us not forget, John the Baptist also did one more thing. He attacked the corrupt leaders of his time. Remember what he said to King Herod, leader of the Jewish nation:
"For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her."
(Matthew 14: 3-4)
John would attack the Pharisees and Herod, the corrupt leaders, for their sin openly. He never backed off, or cowardly kept quiet, to rebuke them in front of the congregation. Ultimately it cost him his life, but that is the price of a remnant leader. He will be made fun of, talked about and come against by the ruling leaders. And, many times, it will be just one or two voices speaking against the mainstream leaders. They will be just a voice, in a certain geographic location, proclaiming boldly the leaders have failed, it is time to repent and prepare.
let us give you a few points here, to spot a remnant leader, and his message.
- It will be one of repentance. Sin will be mentioned, and he will preach on it's poison.
- He or she will be telling you the path of the mainstream church has failed, and will push to bring back the old paths of worship. (Jeremiah 6:16).
- Living, moving and walking in the Holy Ghost, (Romans 8:1) will be preached. The real Power of God will be put back in the church.
- He will not be ashamed to preach on the Holy Ghost, the gifts of the spirit, and a return to the spirit's leadership completely.
- The message will be a return to Jesus Christ as the lover of your soul, He will be come your love, your life, your friend. And to look to him for every need.
- He or She, will warn you that a great tribulation is coming, not another "revival" like the church has seen before, and to prepare for it by returning to a personal connection with Jesus and the power of the Holy Ghost as the only way to make it through.
THE CHOICE
By any means this is not exaustive and complete, but enough has been given you to understand. Dear saint, I beg you today to recieve this teaching. You now understand enough of THE MESSAGE to make a choice. You must make a choice. God no longer accepts living in the failed leadership. He will no longer tolerate you trying to listen to the "saul" preacher and the remnant leader at the same time. You must decide, today, to turn from the mainstream denominational leaders of today:
- Kenneth Copeland
- John McArthur
- Joseph Prince
- Joel Osteen
- Adrian Rodgers
- Charles Stanley
- Josh McDowell
- Peter Poppoff
These, just to name a few, and their many disciples are the example of the fallen, rebellious leaders of today who have become "Eli" and judged in God's plan. God's man for today will be in showdown against these leaders, condemning them while asking you to repent and prepare. Judgment is coming. The tribulation is coming. The Anti-Christ and his many lying signs and wonders, is coming. To follow these leaders and their message is a one way ticket straight to the lake of fire, (Revelation 19:20 - 20: 10-15). You must choose.
I pray today you make the choice to follow the Remnant. It won't be easy. Jeremiah was persecuted for his stand. So was John, and all the Apostles. Many will mock and condemn you, but remember the words of our Saviour, "Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets." (Luke 6: 21-22).
The choice of the remnant, and its message, is the only way out of your valley. It is the only way to defeat the "Giant" standing in your life. The only way to make it thru the coming tribulation on this earth. The only way to prepare for THE RAPTURE, of the saints and make it into Heaven. Run from the "Saul" ministers. Run from the Pastor and his church that refuses this message. Pray to the God of Heaven, in Jesus' name, to send you to a Remnant body of believers and follow his leadership, now. The Lord is calling, "who is on my side? let him come to me!". I pray you make the right choice today.
