CHILD SUBMISSION SERVICE
1 Corinthians 14:20
14:20 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
There are two things that need our attention as follows.
GENERAL SERVICE
Peace and grace in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The book of Revelation that consists of 22 chapters and 405 verses is the last book in the Holy Bible. In the layout of Tabernacle, this book refers to the Ark of the Covenant, that is the last equipment in the Tabernacle.
The Ark of the Covenant consists of two parts as follows.
Exodus 25:10-11
25:10 “And they shall make an ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits shall beits length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height.
25:11 And you shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and out you shall overlay it, and shall make on it a molding of gold all around.
This morning, we learn from the measure of the length, width, and height, to understand the ways to become perfect bride of God.
The ways are as follows.
Therefore, the ways to become the perfect bride of God are as follows.
God blesses us.
1 Corinthians 14:20
14:20 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
There are two things that need our attention as follows.
- We must be as baby in malice.
It means that we become as children who do not sin, or live in righteousness. This kind of life is the owner of the Heaven.
The child who is submitted now is in zero point in malice. Parents must be watchful so there are not roots of evil and uncleanness that grow in the child through bad environment or companion.
Therefore, parents must bring this child in the companion with God through the sheepfold. Within the sheepfold, he can receive the Word (through his feelings or pore), so he may grow spiritually up to maturity. - We must be mature in understanding.
If one is mature physically, he will think about the physical marriage.
If one is mature spiritually, he will only think how to become Heavenly bride.
Hebrews 5:14
5:14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is,those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
The sign of spiritual maturity is the ability to consume solid food, meaning the Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword, and able to sanctify and cut the sins. The Word will also renew us little by little to become spiritual man as Jesus.
Life renewal is started from mouth (senses) that does not lie. Let “yes” be “yes” and “no” be “no”. A spiritual mature life will be silent more, correct himself, and talk more with God.
We must be renewed little by little until we are perfect as God on His second coming.
GENERAL SERVICE
Peace and grace in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The book of Revelation that consists of 22 chapters and 405 verses is the last book in the Holy Bible. In the layout of Tabernacle, this book refers to the Ark of the Covenant, that is the last equipment in the Tabernacle.
The Ark of the Covenant consists of two parts as follows.
- The mercy seat with two cherubim of pure gold (the godly substance).
The first cherub refers to Father God (Lord).
The mercy seat of gold with the sprinkling of blood refers to the Son of God (Jesus).
The second cherub refers to Holy Spirit God (Christ).
Thus, the mercy seat is Lord Jesus Christ in glory as the Heavenly bridegroom. - The ark is made of acacia wood that is overlaid inside and out with pure gold so the wood cannot be seen anymore.
It refers to the perfect church of God as the Heavenly bride.
Exodus 25:10-11
25:10 “And they shall make an ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits shall beits length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height.
25:11 And you shall overlay it with pure gold, inside and out you shall overlay it, and shall make on it a molding of gold all around.
This morning, we learn from the measure of the length, width, and height, to understand the ways to become perfect bride of God.
The ways are as follows.
- The length is two and a half cubits, that equals to 5/2.
Number five denotes five wounds of Jesus on the cross. It is the sacrifice of Christ to redeem our life.
Number two denotes two people, or togetherness.
Thus, the measure of the length or 5/2 refers to the death way together with Jesus. - The width is a cubit and a half, that equals to 3/2.
Number three denotes three days, or the resurrection of Jesus.
Number two denotes two people, or togetherness.
Thus, the measure of the width or 3/2 refers to resurrection way together with Jesus. - The height is a cubit and a half, that equals to 3/2.
Number three denotes God the Trinity in glory.
Number two denotes two people, or togetherness.
Thus, the measure of the height or 3/2 refers to glorious way together with Jesus.
Therefore, the ways to become the perfect bride of God are as follows.
- Death way.
Isaiah 30:14-15
30:14 And He shall break it like the breaking of the potter’s vessel, Which is broken in pieces; He shall not spare. So there shall not be found among its fragments A shard to take fire from the hearth, Or to take water from the cistern.”
30:15 For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:“In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” But you would not,
The condition of one in death way is as a broken vessel, meaning being powerless, not being able to do anything, being worthless, always being blamed and rejected.
The right attitude in death way with Jesus is being silent and calm.
Being silent means correcting ourselves through the sharpness of the Word of God.
If we find sin, we must confess it to God and the others. If we are forgiven, we must not do it anymore. It is the same as repentance.
If we do not find sin, we must keep silent.
If we find sin but we do not confess it even blame the others, we will be broken in pieces and destroyed forever.
1 Peter 4:7
4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
Being calm means we control ourselves through the sheepfold, so we do not hope and lean on the others, but we only hope and lean on Jesus. Thus, we can pray to Him.
Being silent and calm (repenting and praying) equal to stretching out our hands to God. Thus, He will also stretch out His hands to us to recover the broken one, and to make possible the impossible things. - Resurrection way.
Romans 4:25
4:25 who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.
The practices are as follows.- Living in righteousness according to the Word of God together with Jesus.
- Prioritizing the things which are above more than the earthly ones, or prioritizing ministry more than other matters.
Colossians 3:1-3
3:1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.
3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
3:3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
It means being faithful in ministry and not being willing to be hindered in doing it.
Isaiah 11:5
11:5 Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.
Being faithful and righteous equals to wearing the belt, meaning always being ready.
Luke 17:7-8
17:7 And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?
17:8 But will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink’?
A faithful and righteous servant will not ask for his right, but only do his duty, that is ministering God and giving Him food and drink, until He is satisfied. It equals to stretching out our hands to God, and He will stretch out His hands to us.- To satisfy and give us Heavenly joy.
- To care our life miraculously in abundance.
- To make our life neat and good.
- Living in righteousness according to the Word of God together with Jesus.
- Glorious way.
Glory means life renewal from flesh man to become spiritual one as Jesus.
1 Peter 4:12-14
4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
4:13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
4:14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you,for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
We can get the glory of God through the sprinkling of blood and worship prayer. As a result, we will receive the Spirit of glory from Him, that makes us humble and obedient.
Philippians 2:8-9
2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point ofdeath, even the death of the cross.
2:9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,
Thus, God will lift up our life to the throne of Heaven.
1 Peter 5:5-6
5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to yourelders. Yes, all of yoube submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”
5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,
Being humble and obedient equals to stretching out our hands to God, and He will also stretch out His strong hands to exalt and lift us up in His time. It means as follows.- God lifts us up from all failures and makes everything beautiful in His time.
- God uses our life in the revival of Holy Spirit in the last rain, that is the ministry of the building of the perfect body of Christ. It is started within marriage, shepherding, between shepherding, up to the perfect body of Christ.
- God sanctifies and renews us from flesh man to become spiritual one as Him.
The sign is peace. If there is peace, everything will be easy and light. When Jesus comes a second time, we will be renewed as glorious as Him and lifted up to His throne.
- God lifts us up from all failures and makes everything beautiful in His time.
God blesses us.