Plaridel

Plaridel

- December 04, 2020

The street was small and very unassuming. The stalls were about to close and there wasn't much people going about. But we are reminded that even one person is still a precious soul.The LORD gave gracious insight that the true gospel has yet to be raised in this place. We thought of transferring to another location, but decided to labor here instead and started to distribute our tracts, which everyone pleasantly accepted.

Our pleading bore fruit as the vendors were held captive at their posts while we openly proclaimed the penalties and consequences of sin and the saving power of the cross. Everyone was staring blankly into space as the words seemingly bore into their conscience and not a few verbally acknowledged the truth of their own ways. After that they served us with cold bottled water. The LORD is witness to their kindness. May they not lose their reward for refreshing us.

The LORD still brought souls to us even on our way out, one of which was selling us food. These are always great opportunities for sharing the gospel. When I asked her if she knew the Lord Jesus, she was immediately brought to tears. And when asked about the state of her soul in death she hoped in her devotion to God, for she was very religious. She is a devout Roman Catholic. May the LORD be pleased to open her understanding to the gospel message.

This young mother was walking around asking for alms, but in approaching us she got more than alms:
the saving grace and hope found solely in Jesus Christ.

The LORD opened plenty of opportunities for one on one at this location.

We had a sweet time of fellowship back at the center, and an overnight watch was scheduled for next week. The LORD be pleased to grant us this privilege to come near Him in earnestness.

Comments

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.