God Multiplies

God Multiplies

- April 15, 2020

Two days after our first outreach the LORD moved three dear fellow believers in the U.S. to send us help. In a touching gesture of kindness insisting that we prioritize purchasing the medication we need, and the rest, we were free to use as we please. Such a timely gift, as medicine for our son's epilepsy, was down to the last few tablets. God made sure we were enabled to buy two week's worth of medication. And finally, to accomplish our original plan to include some mothers in our church in the giveaways. But the very next day our local government distributed relief goods to the entire community (it does not include our area), which were more expensive than the meager items we planned to give. We admit having been disheartened when we saw how simple our packages were compared to what they received.

And so we opted to give only on a per need basis to our neighbors instead since the people on our side of the wall do not enjoy the same privileges as those who are registered in Bocaue. We were enabled to pack 17 rice packs before, but the LORD enlarged our packs to accommodate 22 families this time. At a time when we have nothing of ourselves to give. This time we were able to include New Testament bibles and Gospel tracts in each package. One family was so happy to find a bible inside the bag.

We apologized to each family for the simple items we were able to gather. It would perhaps feed a small family for three days. Their gratitude showed us the simple act was appreciated. We wish with all our hearts to be able to give more. But we would rather that the LORD use the Bible and tract inside to call them to Himself.

This was posted not to brag, for we really have nothing to brag about of ourselves. It was the LORD who sent, we merely bought and delivered. The LORD broke the bread, we simply gave to the people. For now, we have peace: God has given us the desires of our hearts. The LORD bless and multiply his mercy and grace in the lives of brother JG, and sisters SM, and MS. May the LORD's kingdom come. May His will be done.

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Kletos Covenantal Ministries is a small house gathering of Christians inside Brgy. Batia, Bocaue, Bulacan standing solely on the absolute authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of God's Holy Word by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God, the Father of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are Presbyterian in church polity. We adhere strongly to the Westminster Confession of Faith (Larger and Smaller), the Athanasian and Nicene Creeds, and the Heidelberg Catechism. Our emphasis is on prayer, experimental/experiential preaching, the active proclamation of God's word in public, catechism, and daily intentional Family Worship in the homes.

Who I Am

I am a husband, and a father.

I am a mere recipient of my Father's mercy by the gracious merit of my Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ of God.
An unprofitable servant.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, lived like a demon for 24 years in that religion, became a "Christian" and joined a rich church twice, while living as a hypocrite for 19 more years, 14 of those in adultery. Finally found by Christ out of his own good mercy, convicted of my severe offenses, I realized I was helplessly lost. Regenerated and renewed according to the will of God through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Granted the gift of repentance and faith. Was saved. Washed in the blood of the Lamb. Passed from death unto life. Justified. Dying daily in sanctification. Soon to be glorified.

I pray in God's mercy that I may endure to the end carrying His name, proclaiming His kingdom, and preaching the good news of Christ's salvation, the good work of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, and the victorious power of the Resurrection unto sanctification which is in Christ Jesus, to all who will believe and behave the gospel.

I do not believe Christ saved me to merely hide inside a church building to be a good member, but He enlisted me to be a warring soldier for His kingdom to come; nor do I believe the Holy Spirit indwells in a believer and lets him live as the same old person prior to being saved. If, despite my service, the most Sovereign Lord assigns me to hell at the end, then I have no merit of my own to present to him for myself, other than that which is found in Christ. Though I deserve His justice, I can only plead His mercy. Regardless, God is still truly worthy of all service, worship, and praise.

I am in no way superior, more good, or better than the person I meet on the street. The only difference is I fully realize that I am a guilty criminal before God and that I rightly deserve to die under his justice, yet by His mercy and grace He forgave me - and so I am eternally grateful for this act of kindness that no good act in my entire life can ever truly repay. The common "churchian" knows this, yet has no evidence for it. I am of no such company.

Out of gratitude, I willingly set out to fulfill the Great Commission of proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus Christ where all the fishes are - out on the street. Faithfully declaring the clear Gospel of repentance unto salvation, which is able to save to the uttermost, the newness of life in Christ, the persecution that comes with such profession, and the terrifying wrath & judgment of God to come upon the sons of disobedience.

If I lift Him up therefore, He will in turn draw His elect to Himself, thus glorifying the Father, who deserves the reverence He demands from all people and creation. May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward for his suffering.

Grace alone.
Faith Alone.
Christ alone.
Scripture alone.
For the glory of God alone.