By The Good Hand of God

From the Pastor: Dr. M. J. Seymour, Sr.

“And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, …” (Ezra 8:18) “And he gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” (Eph. 4:11-12)

Contrary to popular opinion, not every one standing in a pulpit is a man of God sent by the good hand of God. There are many strong delusions that have ensnared scores of well meaning folks. Many worldly business practices have replaced Spirit led knee-prayers. Seeking resumes has become more fashionable than seeking the will of God. The norm is “Who do we want?”, rather than “Who does God want?” There is much ignorance prevailing in the churches, in the pulpits, in the pews, and in board and committee meetings. There has been a fostering of the anti-theist mentality and a suppression of seeking the leadership of the Holy Spirit of God. The Almighty does not bless a church that He does not rule by His good hand. False pastors of righteousness are on an evil quest of deceits.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift if from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” (James 1:17) Every legitimate man of God educated by the Spirit with heavenly understanding is a gift from the hand of God to any congregation. Dare we abuse him whom the Father values as a gift from His hand? It is most dangerous to inflict cruelty on the Lord’s servant. Let he who is spiteful to the Father’s gift be warned of the judgment. Heavenly wrought pastors and missionaries are jewels in the Eternal’s hand. Will we not treasure them as He does?

Brethren, count it a tremendous honor and responsibility when God by His hand sends a man of understanding into your midst to unveil to the congregation the mind of God. If you have not, it is because you ask not, or ask it amiss to consume him with you lusts.