Principal Hindrance to the Gospel

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“The Chief Obstacle
to Heaven-Sent Revival”
O.S. Hawkins

In order for Satan to prosper he needs believers to withhold essential funds from the advance of the Gospel of Jesus and care of the souls Christ has already saved (Haggai 1; 1 Corinthians 9:1-14; Galatians 6:6, etc.). Supporting the Great Commission Jesus gave to us is essential, otherwise we could be wasting the resources He gives us (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15).

“The principal hindrance to the advancement of the kingdom of God is greed. It is the chief obstacle to heaven-sent revival. It seems that when the back of greed is broken, the human spirit soars into regions of unselfishness. I believe that it is safe to say there can be no continuous revival without ‘hilarious’ giving. And I fear no contradiction: wherever there is ‘hilarious’ giving there will soon be revival!” — O.S. Hawkins, pastor

It is God’s people who are the only people who have the potential to change this nation or any nation (2 Chron. 7:14). The enemy is wreaking havoc on this nation due to the over-spending by believers who don’t freely give of their resources to the LORD’s work because they are ‘mortgaged to the hilt,’ rooted and grounded in this fleeting world. Those who call Jesus their LORD today are grossly lacking in the daily cross He taught (Matthew 16:24-25; Luke 9:23-24). Their monies are going to the world and their hearts are following their dollars as they become more and more worldly and backslidden (Matt. 6:21). Jesus help us! Deliver us LORD!

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” John 12:24-25

Perhaps our giving should reflect the “firstfruits” biblical truth where we give the very first portion of that which we are blessed to bring in. That too rigid and disciplined? Well, we didn’t think twice about being disciplined when we called to sign up for a year’s contract with the cable TV or satellite company, did we? Why is being disciplined in our approach to the LORD and His work somehow “legalistic” or “rigid”? Could it be because our hearts are rebellious and while we call ourselves saved, there is little evidence/fruit to prove such and yet much proof to establish that we love this present, sin-filled world and are not losing our own lives in it to gain them eternally?

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” 1 John 2:15-17

If we merely check or do inventory on our check register or bank statement, we will see exactly where our hearts are. We are fooling no one except ourselves:

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:21

The past and present priorities of our hearts are clearly seen in where we have and are choosing to put our monies.

Giving the first portion of our increase to the LORD was part of faithful Abraham’s walk with the LORD and that was long before the law of Moses (Heb. 7:6-9). Perhaps it is the basic rule of measure concerning how those who know the LORD should give.

Who could the first part of “all” our income belong to?

The “firstfruits” of all our increase could belong to the LORD who gave us life and the ability to earn money. We will give account to Him concerning how we stewarded each penny. The children of Israel were told that the first tenth part of everything they receive was not theirs, it was God’s (Lev. 27:30). The LORD had it earmarked for a special purpose and promised to bless them as they obeyed Him in giving that first portion (Prov. 3:9-10).

In keeping in mind that “God loveth a cheerful giver,” and so we should give from our hearts, what part of our fruits/earnings should go to the work of the Gospel?

“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the FIRSTfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10

One thing is for sure – we are choosing to spend that first portion of the monies we receive on something and someone. Who is that? Who holds the importance in our lives?

“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God isable to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: 9 (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. 10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) 11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

It is important to honor the LORD Himself in giving to His work up front – before any other bill, etc. is paid out. This way we truly put Him first and honor Him instead of dishonoring Him by waiting till we ‘get around to it.’

God has always ordained that the free will love offerings of His people sustain those who accomplish His work in the earth on a full-time basis (Lev. 27:30-32; Deut. 14:22-28; Neh. 10:38, 1 Cor. 9:1-14; 1 Tim. 5:17-18, etc.). In Israel the tenth part and offerings were given to the Levitical tribe/priesthood, one of the twelve tribes. This tribe was specifically set apart by the LORD to minister full-time before Him and to His people. The same truth continues under the New Testament (Acts 4:35-37; 6:4). The LORD has set apart certain men for His ministry and they are to be the recipients of at least part of the love offerings we give (1 Cor. 9; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17-18, etc.). God says “For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn.” (1 Cor. 9:9) Several times in this passage, the apostle Paul draws upon the Levites and the Law and its structure of giving and the purposes we give, which is to provide for those called-out to serve the LORD. Read 1 Corinthians 9:1-14.

This great apostle of Jesus actually draws from the Levitical priesthood model and how they were to be supported financially by God’s people. So, such a principle is carried forward and authenticated under the New Covenant and that can’t be denied as one honestly reads this passage. 1 Corinthians 9:1-14.

This is what the LORD accused Israel of doing – stealing what belonged to His work (Mal. 3:8-11).

God’s people backslid because they ceased giving back to Him the first portion of their increase! This is the way we thank the LORD for His provision. As our LORD Jesus says they would, their hearts followed their monies back into the world where they were now spending it.

When we give to the LORD as He prescribed, we can live with clear conscience and in the beauty of His holy fear:

Shouldn’t the first part of our increase be considered the mere starting point of what our giving should be? Someone may argue that the tithe is not a New Testament doctrine. True, and yet giving is and we are called to give all, not just some (Luke 14:33). Can we agree that the first 10% could be observed as merely elementary giving (if one chooses to view it that way)? Doesn’t the LORD own everything (100%)? (Ps. 24:1) Doesn’t it all belong to Him? As we mature in our relationship with the LORD our giving will grow and we will be freely giving to those in need and those who labor before the LORD to teach, equip, and to build up His saints and reach the lost.

The way to break off the curse of greed (hoarding) is by giving God what is rightfully His. Is it time to bring forth fruit meet for repentance (do actions and works consistent with a changed heart and inward conformity to the mind/Word of God)? If you are ready to change your ways and begin giving as the LORD gave His all for you, you may wish to get your checkbook out and write a check to the ministry(ies) you are connected with that are fulfilling God’s will according to His Word and in the power of His Spirit (Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:17).

Since when is feeding Christ’s flock the only un-paid calling on the earth? Is that God’s will? No. 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

The LORD promises to bless those who obey Him in giving of their finances to His work (Prov. 3:9-10; Mal. 3:10-11, etc.).

“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the FIRSTfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10

The following prayer is perhaps the single most immediately important prayer believers should pray in earnest as we align our lives in obedience to the LORD.

PRAYER: LORD Jesus, first and foremost, I this moment rend my heart to You. Father, into Your holy hands I commend and submit my spirit. Please forgive me for not obeying You by obediently giving my life, my heart, and free-will offerings of all the monetary blessings You alone have blessed me with. Forgive me for the insensitivity to You and to those whom you have set apart to study and minister Your Word to me and pray and watch for my soul (Matt. 10:42, 24:40,45; Heb. 13:7, 17). I this moment return to You and renounce this disobedience and will heretofore (from here forward) give You generously the first portion of everything You choose to bless me with, and encourage others to obey You in the same. I will gladly give of what You allow to come into my hands because every good and perfect gift is form You alone. My giving will be from a cheerful heart into Your glorious work. I will freely give You the firstfruits of the work of my hands. Thank You LORD Jesus for those men of God whom you have blessed me to receive Your Word through and who are praying and working for my spiritual maturity while watching for my soul! Please bless them abundantly in every way LORD so that the influence and power of Your truth can bless more and more people in this last hour! Use me to bless them financially so that they can concern themselves only with doing Your work during this late hour of great apostasy! I love You my LORD Jesus. Amen.

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Lots of occultic symbolism in the art below.

The “church growth” industry is a multi-million dollar enterprise with books, seminars, selling sermons, etc., on how to build a large church, how to grow the nickels, noses, and numbers. Is this what Jesus had in mind when He stated “I will build my church”? (Matthew 16:18)

“Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.” 1 Corinthians 7:23

Do you spend more time in “church” than in the Bible itself? Wow! Red flags flying!

“Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.” 2 Peter 3:17

So you are listening to some slick talker preach and yet he’s not using the BIBLE essential words like hell, repentance, holiness, the cross, the blood of Jesus, the return of Christ, etc? Repent and RUN!

The vast majority of so-called pastors today are more interested in getting you to join their church club, to become a member of their church, than they are about truly feeding the flock of God with the whole counsel of Scripture, equipping you for ministry, and winning souls to Jesus (John 21:15-17; Acts 20:20-32; Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Peter 5:1-6, etc.). Prove it wrong.

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Mary hath Chosen that Good Part [podcast]

Luke 10:38-42

Mary = loving relationship with Jesus, not just being busy with doing, with labor, with performing works such as what Martha was doing. First and foremost, Jesus saved us for relationship with Him and the Father (John 17:3). And here our Savior expresses that knowing, loving, adoring, and listening to Him are at a divine premium, they are most important to God. That’s what God desires – for us to delight ourselves in Him (Psalms 37:4).

“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Psalms 37:4

David’s brothers looked the part but they couldn’t and wouldn’t even face Goliath, much less slay him. David though, was spending time alone with the LORD, listening to His voice and tending to the sheep. He who is the only man God ever said was “a man after mine own heart,” was used mightily of God to slay the giant (Acts 13:22; 1 Samuel 17).

Isn’t this how we are with our children? Wouldn’t every parent rather their precious children sit in their mom or dad’s lap telling their parent how much they (the child) loves them (the parent)? That’s the biggest heart melt we know, right?

Like David, the most powerfully used warriors are first worshippers.

Our real, our genuine relationship with the LORD is that place out of which His power and grace (divine enablement) will flow. Like David, we must be primarily, and first and foremost worshippers. Out of that rich communion with the Savior will flow the warrior anointing of the LORD who is “a man of war” (Exodus 15:3).

Many who sense the call of God on their lives to minister go to seminary. Sad. We must go to God ourselves – in prayer, a life of prayer, relentlessly seeking His holy face in His Word for ourselves.

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” Matthew 6:6

Private prayer with the LORD precedes God using us. Those who seek God in “secret” will be “openly” rewarded by Him.

“The little estimate we put on prayer is evidence from the little time we give to it.” EM Bounds

“A sinning man stops praying. A praying man stops sinning.” – Leonard Ravenhill

Luke 10

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

“Mary hath Chosen that Good Part”

The “good part” Mary chose consists of…

Mary made the only wise choice “Mary hath chosen.”
Mary put Jesus first. She put the Savior first, not herself or her idea of what it meant to serve Him.
Jesus says here that choosing to put and keep Him first is the “one thing [that] is needful” or most necessary (v39, 42).
Sitting before Jesus Himself and not searching for God outside of God Himself, primarily that is. All other learning is supplemental and subservient to that which the LORD tells us specifically, in His Word.

Worshippers become the most powerful workers God uses!

Like many today who are shallow rooted, Martha was a worker but not first and foremost a worshipper. Mary was a worshipper who loved to spend time with Jesus. Therefore she was empowered by God Himself via that fellowship with Him to walk in His holy compassion and to do His works with His power and for His glory (1 Corinthians 15:10).

When our works are not fruitful as they should be, perhaps it can be traced back to our lack of fellowship with our LORD. As we fellowship with Him, putting Him first and not ourselves, our vessel, our cup will run over with His goodness…. it will spill over onto others! (See Psalms 23:5.) That’s when our labor will carry His eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:17).

“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalms 23:5

When Jesus came, it was God bringing Heaven to the people – to forgive their sins and make them whole (Matthew 9:6). This was the foretold fulfillment of His kingdom coming on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).

When Jesus came, He went to the people, to heal, to save, to make whole (Matthew 9:35-38; Acts 10:38, etc.).

As we go, Jesus is with us, “even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:20).

Daily, our LORD is using His people to bring Heaven to the people. As the Holy Spirit fills our lives, His blessed presence and fruit in our lives is going to over overflow onto others.

A sister in Christ once told me that “The best Marthas are first Marys.” Think about that one in light of what we read in this passage when Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42). Those who sit at Jesus’ feet to hear His holy counsel, are changed into His image and become reservoirs for His blessed glory. Their cups run over onto others!

“Prayer is of transcendent importance. Prayer is the mightiest agent to advance God’s work. Praying hearts and hands only can do God’s work. Prayer succeeds when all else fails.” E.M. Bounds

When worshiping Jesus is our first priority, the work He uses us to do WILL carry His unction and bring fruit to bear for His eternal glory.

Rote obedience to minister to others, while not anchored in intimacy with our LORD, will not yield an abundant harvest, fruit. In contrast, we can be blessed to have God’s power and grace to do His work and that happens as we are truly communing, fellowshipping in the construct of that oneness relationship He made us for (John 15; 17).

Knowing God’s Word and obeying Him is not an automatic progression (John 8:31-36). One can know the Bible and not its Author. Or, one can know the Bible well and not know the Author well (Job 22:21-28). Obeying God’s Word requires knowing Him, abiding in an intimate fellowship with Him, thereby enabling that saint the grace (divine enablement) to obey Him (John 5:39-40; 7:17; 14:21-23; 15:1-16, etc.).

Martha “received him.” Many of us have “received” Jesus, have been saved by Him (John 1:12), yet like Martha we aren’t sitting at His holy feet, listening to Him speak through His Word. Like Martha, we also are “cumbered about much serving.”

It should be understood that our work can exceed our worship, our hospitality can exceed our holiness, our serving can exceed our sanctification, etc. That would be defined as imbalance (Proverbs 11:1).

In Luke 10:38-42, notice that Mary sat directly at Jesus’ feet and no other. When we arise in the morning to commune with the LORD, such is to be direct communication between you and Him, alone (Matthew 6:6). That would mean perhaps that when you arise in the morning you aren’t reading some other book about God or turning on a podcast or TV program to find and commune with the LORD. No, those things involve others. We must directly commune with the LORD in prayer and in HIS Word. How else shall we be able to discern the “MANY false prophets” Jesus warned us “shall deceive many”? (Read Matthew 24:11; 1 John 4:1.) How can we know the counterfeit if we don’t know the real? We can’t.

In principle, Martha is a person like Cain, a person who chose to do things their own way, not God’s – because they are not truly submitted to God. Does that describe your life friend? Jesus calls us home to Himself (Matthew 11:28-30).

Are we attempting to serve the LORD on our own terms or are we sitting before Him, hearing His voice as we are worshipfully, joyfully submitted to Him on His stated terms?

“The men who have done mighty things for God have always been mighty in prayer, have well understood the possibilities of prayer, and made the most of these possibilities. The Son of God, the first of all and the mightiest of all, has shown us the all-potent and far reaching possibilities of prayer. Paul was mighty for because he knew, how to use, and how to get others to use, the mighty spiritual forces of prayer.” EM Bounds, The Complete Works of E.M. Bounds on Prayer, P. 341

When we are brought to the point of true repentance it will be obvious in that we will do things God’s way and no longer our own. Like Mary, we will be settled at His feet, hearing His Word, His voice. The Mary person is in love with and submitted to the LORD and Savior she so joyfully worships.

“Jesus never taught His disciples how to preach, only how to pray. To know how to speak to God is more than knowing how to speak to people. Power with God is the first thing, not power with people. Christ loves to teach us how to pray.” –Andrew Murray, With Christ in the School of Prayer, pp. xxiii-xxiv

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