At Avishua Ministries we continue to believe and trust in God for His mighty hand to bring in the harvest. We continue to pray for the servants of the Lord throughout the world, near and far, for labourers are few yet so many still need to come to Christ and to truly know of His greatness and goodness. I truly believe God has a great and mighty plan for these end times, even though what we see is not always easy. Yes, these are intense times in the spiritual, but our God is alive, and still on the Throne. The gates of hell shall not prevail against the remnant of God. We shall not go quietly into the night or be silenced, for our gate is glorious, mighty and powerful! No one or nothing can stand against Him so be full of Holy Spirit fire, faith and boldness for our God is greater than any empire, kingdom, army or man!

Everyone throughout the world faces difficult times, be it financial burdens, be it persecutions, be it spiritual onslaughts or be it threats of all kinds and nature, but I pray that as a disciple of God, you may be bolstered in your faith. May you be strengthened in your courage and be strengthened by the Holy Spirit for the task that the Lord has placed before you. For we stand upon “Isaiah 40: 31But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

God is calling for a remnant that is completely and utterly set apart for His Kingdom. What is this end-time remnant? It is the true Bride on the earth, therefore, the sons and daughters who seek God, who follow Him, and who uphold God’s values, ways, and truths and will as established in the eternal Kingdom. Yes, the dawn rises of God’s end-time remnant, those who are humble, pure in spirit, and who are called to free the lost from the clutches of darkness through the Blood of Jesus. God is seeking His true worshippers who walk in love, truth and honesty, seeking no glory but only His will. The Lord is rising those who have a heart and a voice for the Kingdom.

He is rising up an army that refuses to be silent, who will not flinch in times of trial or tribulation, will not shy away when faced with evil and who will not compromise His Truth.

Such an army is right now being formed on the earth, the remnant that will arise out of the ruins of religiosity and carnality. They are like the 7000 faithful who God said to Elijah refused to bow the knee before Baal. Yes, this is a dangerous remnant, filled by the Spirit of God, for they will be like the first apostles and disciples. They are dangerous for they are not unsettled by Baal, do not fear man, and laugh along with God who loves His enemies. They are dangerous for they love the truth, and they know the battle belongs to God.

Indeed, in these days of so much turmoil and strife, we take to heart and joy that so many servants of God are still clearly passionate about the Kingdom of God. How the Lord’s eye is on His servants who diligently seek to do His work and who seek His Truth! Yes, we do understand there are tremendous challenges within so many countries to evangelise, disciple and preach the Word. But we are trusting in God that He has a plan to bring about a mighty harvest throughout Africa, the Middle East and every other continent. God will shake the nations and the islands and people’s hearts. This we trust and yes, repentance leads to restoration and revival! God is great and glorious. He has placed servants who desire His heart within every country, town, city and village to sow the seed and we trust God for growth and to bring in the harvest of souls. We must remain standing strong for the Kingdom, and trust Him and have faith that He is faithful, and He shall protect, provide, lead, edify, and strengthen.

Let us continue to pray to see the Kingdom of God grow and to be witness to the incoming of a great harvest. Let us continue to shine the light of the Lord as we reach out to the lost, the broken, the hurting, the forgotten and the rejected. This can all only be done through the mighty work of the Lord through the Holy Spirit – He who empowers and equips us to do His Work. Indeed, God is connecting His servants for Him to be glorified and to bring the lost back to the embrace of our Lord Jesus.

Let us stay true to Acts 2, which is truly the blueprint for revival and discipleship: “40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and [o]sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. 46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.”

Paul was often not near or close to those to whom he had preached the Gospel. Yet Paul always prayed for them and kept reminding them of the goodness, power, greatness and might of the Lord. Paul reminded the disciples they were not dependent on him but on God to whom belongs all the power and glory. With God nothing is impossible! In God is our strength and hope and provision. So take strength and in times such as these let your heart not be troubled for God knows and sees.

We must always be reminded of who God is. In prayer, we must support each other knowing God’s power works to His Glory so that the world may be set free in His Love. In Him, we find our rest and hope. He is the Light that will always shine no matter the darkness. Paul wrote the following in Ephesians 1 and this is also our prayer for all believers: “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers; [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].”

Be abundantly blessed and may the Lord’s face shine upon you. May the Spirit of the Lord move mightily and may the harvest be great. And yes, may the Lord bless you in your work for Him and may His countenance shine upon you forever more. Be faithful and God shall part the waters! We are not defeated, but we are victorious in Christ! May we continue to diligently seek the Lord, His Kingdom and righteousness above all, for then we walk in His blessing, truth and hope.

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony, and they loved not their lives unto the death.” (Revelation 12:11)

Riaan and Lynette