The Missing Weeks

The Missing Weeks

- June 11, 2022

A major turn came in this month as I once again was called for somewhat regular work in my previous occupation. This situation now demands more than half my current time for study and teaching, and I am forced also to give up regular sleep hours which I badly need. I believe I need to sort things out quickly being in this age, and I am often incapacitated due to returning ailments. There will be adjustments in the family, in the study classes, and in my daily regimen. But I continue to wait on the LORD for what could possibly be a door for the kingdom. At this point it is still too early to assume, even though the signs are there.

These are some of the highlights from this past month:

I had the privilege to give a Lord's day message to the Taiwan church. The children are extremely tenderhearted, like little lambs, and were raised well in loving affection. This agape love overflowed to the local gathering here. The LORD brought the church closer and knit it tighter than ever before, way past the confines of simple study, into the realm of Christ-like love and the showing of it. A far cry from what we were introduced to when we moved here.

The LORD is teaching me faithful stewardship, providing the wisdom, the exhortations, the morning greetings, the convictions, and the brotherly love. God is zealously separating His children unto Himself. There have also been a moving of the Spirit amongst the babes. Sunday messages have been overwhelmingly assisted by the LORD. Both church groups beautifully communicating tangible love for each other. I also have been gently assisted in love by my dear brother Blaine, and his dearly beloved Ingrid. Ah, such a tremendous blessing to have godly eyes to watch over me. Currently Taiwan's national situation is on a strenuous note, and we are on standby to assist the brethren should the need arise.

Here on local soil the push towards the kingdom continues in the public square. The LORD commanded us, occupy till I come. And so we will by God's great hand.

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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.