Coptic Church & Ecumenical Movement - Saint Mina Coptic ...

St. John the divine, a pillar of the church, was the only living disciple when he
addressed his message to the seven churches. He did not give personal words, but
could convey the message of the Spirit because, he says: “I was in the Spirit on the
Lord’s day” (Revelation 1:10). We need to listen to the voice of the Spirit in us and
to convey his message as is. We have to deny our wisdom to join Saul of Tarsus in
saying, “Lord, what do you want me to do?”
Jesus Christ is asking what we have done with the talents we received to merchandise
with. May we be able to answer, “Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have
gained five more talents besides them.” His joyful voice will then answer, “Well
done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you
ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” (Matthew 25:20,21).
Dear brethren, the time is short (1 Corinthians 7:29). We need to work for God before
He comes. Let us join in building His kingdom and speak to all about Jesus and His
wonderful salvation. Let us not listen to every voice, but to His voice only.
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God;
because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1). The world
can be spiritually conquered and Jesus’ prayer be fulfilled, “I have manifested Your
name to the men whom You have given Me…For I have given them the words which
You have given to Me,” (John 17:6-8). “O righteous Father! The world has not
known You… And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the
love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.” (John 17:25-26).
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