Thursday | 04 December 2025
In addition to enabling the revelation of the mystery of God, the Spirit also makes clear, from the prophetic Scriptures, what applies to a particular generation and time. With this in mind, it is apparent that the midnight hour of this present earth is upon us, for the Spirit continues to insist upon our consideration of Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins. He is declaring, ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming’. Mat 25:6. We know that this is what the Spirit is saying, because of the present emphasis in the word calling for cultural reformation in our marriages and families. This is the appeal, through the ‘Elijah ministry’, for households, who belong to the bride of Christ, to be made worthy and to grow to firstfruits as part of a network of worthy houses who are ready for the coming of the Bridegroom.
The Holy Spirit ministers the words of Christ, and makes known to us the prophetic Scriptures that apply to the times and seasons in which we live, through messengers who belong to the fellowship of a presbytery. Their work is to proclaim the gospel of God from the Scriptures as the word of present truth. 2Pe 1:12. Within the presbytery, Christ has given to some men ascension‑gift grace to illuminate, from the Scriptures, what the Spirit is saying to the presbytery and the church. Eph 4:11‑12. Importantly, these gifts are not for the purpose of laying another foundation by adding to, or reinterpreting, the writings of Paul and the other apostles. Rather, through their ministry, and then the ministry of the presbytery, each hearer is able to build on the foundation that the apostles have laid. 1Co 3:10-11. In this regard, ascension‑gifted presbyters are to minister in the mode of Timothy and Titus.
Further Study:
Matthew 25
References:
Mat 25:6
And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’
2Pe 1:12
For this reason, I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.
Eph 4:11-12
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.
1Co 3:10-11
According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.