The Army of Jesus – Jubilee Year (1998-2023)
April 14, 2023
Dear Soldiers,
We all know that 2023 is the Silver Jubilee year for the Army of Jesus. The Army of Jesus was founded on 11.11.1998 and the first Troop Meeting was started on 12.11.1998. We are celebrating the Silver Jubilee on 11,12 & 13 November in Tamil Nadu with a preparation of seven months starting from April.
Seven themes are taken for 7 months.
April is given as the Month of Purification.
April 14, 2023
Today The Lord gave John 17, never thought these verses are meant for the purification of our part in the fellowship we are directly related to!
Joh 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth. Your word is truth.
Joh 17:18 Just as you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.
Joh 17:19 It is for their sakes that I sanctify myself, so that they, too, may be sanctified by the truth.
Although it’s Jesus’ prayer to Father, these verses speak a beautiful summary of the responsibilities Jesus had with the souls given to Him and how He had been faithful to God and the souls given.
These verses helped me to analyse and submit myself for purification of the areas where I have been unfaithful to God and to the responsibilities I am given.
I realised that many a times, I have stood selfishly for myself, my spiritual growth etc., failing to look into the needs of the souls entrusted with me.
I came to a realisation that it’s our responsibility to keep them safe and protected in the name of the Lord and not allowing them to get lost at any cost!
We should stand for the justice and support them to bring them out of their falls so that they enjoy the full measure of joy of Christ.
Jer 23:16 This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: “Don’t listen to the words of the prophets who are prophesying to you; they’re giving you false hopes. They declare visions from their own minds—they don’t come from the LORD!
Jesus sanctified Himself that His disciples too may be sanctified. Sanctification is a sign of complete obedience to Truth. We through obedience become a channel of sanctification for the souls given to us.
As we take in ourselves the sufferings of Christ for the sake of souls given to us without complaining, we hold the glory in ourselves, that they also take part with us in eternal glory.
Bearing their weaknesses and ignorance (physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural social etc), reaching out to them in tender love, encouraging them and empowering them all come under this.
Lots more….
We have our own deviations…
May the Holy Spirit lead us into purification every day
Prayer
Lord, forgive me for my irresponsibility towards the souls given to me. Help me in my efforts to sanctify them through sanctifying me every day.