From "Call" to "Ruling & Reigning"

First they were disciples of John the Baptist and were with him when they heard him say, “Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:36).  This was the second time they had heard John speak these words.  Then, hearing Jesus speak, they followed Him.  Seeing them following Him, Jesus turned and said, “What do you seek?” (John 1:38a).  Their response was, “Rabbi (Teacher), where are you staying?” (John 1:38b).  Whereupon Jesus said, “Come and see” (John 1:39).

Note a certain parallel to Moses’ “call”.  “And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush.  So he looked, and behold, the bush burned with fire, but the bush was not consumed.  Then Moses said, ‘I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn’” (Exodus 3:2, 3).

From these two incidents we say, generally, God is not in to hiding Himself, but must be searched out (Proverbs 25:2).  What these two searches unveiled!  One search led to the establishment of a nation whose ultimate ruler would be eternal.  The other search let us have a sneak preview of this ruler who would reign over an eternal kingdom.

From these two “searches” events develop, over time, precipitating an incredible turn of events:  He Who was once being sought is now the seeker.  Listen as the Lord speaks, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20).

They Had Their Turn, Now it’s Ours

This is an invitation to “believers”, followers of Jesus, to open the door of their hearts and let Him come in.  Whether ironic or not, there’s more.  Though such followers may not be in on the “ground floor” in terms of nation and kingdom building Jesus gives a special invitation to all takers, “To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne” (Revelation 3:21).

Here we have a perspective on being a “follower” of Jesus that goes far beyond any paltry concept of being “saved for our soul’s sake”.  Out of our having fellowship with the Lord, truly getting to know Him, and far more important, truly letting Him get to know us, some mighty and powerful things can begin to happen.

The ultimate destiny of all such followers is to prepare the way for the second return of Jesus Christ.  Moses was not in a position to do this.  The Apostles were not in a position to do this—but we are.  All that was achieved at the hands of Moses and all that was achieved at the hands of the Apostles will be achieved (and more) by the simple “followers” during this age about to unfold upon us.  How can this be?  Because “Throne Room” anointing will be upon such followers.  Such anointing will be necessary because all the powers of hell will be unleashed against the people of God and with that “Throne Room” anointing, previously unknown, they will push back.

In America we say to such a challenge, “Are you game”?