The "Cause"

THE "CAUSE"

SELFLESS SERVICE TO SAVE THE LIVES OF OTHERS

On the day of the attack on the World Trade Center, hundreds of rescue workers perished as they tried to save lives. Many of them died gallantly, knowingly risking their own safety for the sake of others. There was such a commitment, courage, determination and selflessness demonstrated by these men. They could have spared their own lives if they had chosen to.

Understanding this, can you hear the Spirit of the Lord saying; “What those men did that day was not a result of a decision that they made that morning. It was not a decision that they made as a reaction to the tragedy of that moment. Many years ago, each of them made a decision to join a profession that would demand selfless service to save the lives of others.

They signed up for a “Cause” and that decision shaped their destiny. They underwent training and preparation for crises of all sorts. They allowed themselves to be trained (call it reprogrammed) to cope with extreme conditions of tension and danger. In their training, any personal weaknesses that would easily compromise them were identified and dealt with. The discipline that would make them strong enough and bold enough to deal with any circumstances they might face was steadily incorporated into their inner fabric.

None of this was achieved in days, it took time to change their priorities and values. They learned to despise the things that matter so much to other people, the desires and comforts that would hold them back. They learned to uphold values that most people dismiss as too high. In other words, a long time ago they set themselves apart for such a task and time as this. When the day came, they were there and they were ready!

If placed in similar circumstances, many well-meaning people would just turn and run for their lives without feeling any sense of guilt, for it would be the most sensible thing for any sane person to do. Yet the attitude of these firefighters was different. To them the logical thing was not to run away, but to plunge themselves into the danger and save a life while the opportunity existed. The only reason they were able to do this was because long ago they invested time and effort in preparing their lives to function above circumstances such as these.

How much more, a Holy God has called us, as Christians, to be “Set Apart” unto Him. Where are our “Last Days Ministers” who signed up for the “Cause”, ready to lay down there lives.

The call to be set apart is not about going away for a few days of fasting and prayer. It is a call to a long-term sowing into a new lifestyle. It is a call out of one lifestyle, which looks so logical and right to other people, into another lifestyle programmed for victory and the ability to stand where others would fall or turn and run. The “Cause” is the “The Great Commission”, to seek and save the lost. As Christians, set apart unto God, we become the rescue workers who have a mandate to reach out to a dying world that is headed for the eternal flames of hell, while the opportunity exists.

What the nations needs today is a new breed of God’s people that live their lives above the constraints that hold others back. People who have learned to despise the things that trap and hold back everyone else such as selfishness, covetousness, lust, and the worldly philosophies, (ie: “It’s my life!”, “I know what’s best for me”, No one is going to tell me what to do”, I deserve a break”, “I have RIGHTS”)

There must be a dynamic encounter with God through which the Lord Himself makes them vessels of honour. People who give up their comfort, self-centeredness, rights, and there very life for God’s purpose and His alone, which is selfless service to save the lives of others, while the opportunity exists. One thing you cannot do in heaven is witness to the lost.

(The Cause: Compiled and contributed by Bishop John Aguilar - Resources: Public News on World Trade Center, John Mulinde, Mark Cahill)

Prophetic Word by John Mulinde:

If you will allow yourself to start on this journey, I will work deeply in your life to do for you what you cannot do for yourself.

I will change your attitude toward life. I will separate you from things that weaken your heart.

And I will make you able to stand where many would just fall or give in to pressure.

You will be an overcomer; then I will position you to help My people worldwide in the times ahead.