On the day when we joyfully completed the much-awaited proofreading project of the New Testament Recovery Version in Kannada, the enemy tried to creep in and cause trouble among the serving ones. In fact, while the project was going on, due to pressure and other human opinions and feelings that differed from person to person, some exchange of words and misunderstandings happened among the key serving ones, the translators, the editors, the typesetters, and the coordinators. Though I was vaguely aware of it, I did not get myself involved in it unless needed. I simply stayed in my lane and never bothered to cross over to the other lane that the other brothers were taking care of.
On that day, I was immediately called for an urgent
fellowship to the room of a brother. There, the typesetter, editors,
coordinators, and translators were present. Point by point, a brother who called
the fellowship narrated the incidents that led up to the emergency meeting
being called for. Point by point, he brought the facts out; the hurtings and the
words exchanged among them. The whole matter was addressed to me as a witness
as they all went through some complicated relationship already. I just sat there
and listened carefully to all the words and sentences my brother had to say.
Meanwhile, I also turned to my spirit to discern the feeling of the Lord
concerning the matter. I dare not voice my opinion on any of the points being
mentioned. I inwardly cried out to the Lord and asked for His wisdom and
discernment so that I may know exactly how I should react and respond. It was
indeed a critical moment. This could either make the work successful or
break the entire project to nothing; a very pivotal moment, like the climax of
an event. The tides could turn in favor or against the entire project.
I just listened and prayed, not uttering any word until I was fully clear about
what the Lord wanted me to say.
As he narrated the entire episode and asked for forgiveness from the saints, I carefully observed the reaction of the saints. However he felt he was hurt or being hurt, therefore he did what he felt was best. I prayerfully observed the scenario of
the meeting and considered it carefully before the Lord. One by one, everybody confessed their mistakes and asked
forgiveness from one another. When all had spoken, I realized I had to speak. Only then, did I open my mouth to say what the
Spirit gave words to say.
My statement was simple: the facts were declared,
confessions were made, forgiveness was sought, and according to the truth of
the Bible, the problems were solved whatever, right there and then. I
quoted 1
John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I further stated that no one should hold on to their
feelings any longer. The facts were declared, and the word of God was plain and
clear. Since confession was done, the Lord is faithful and righteous to forgive
us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Period(.) Satan's work was
stopped right there.
After that, we all prayed one by one, and the matter was resolved once and for all. Later, in the afternoon, as a conclusion to our project, we all declared and sang the victorious hymn, Hymn #124.
1
Praise Him! praise Him! Christ is Victor!
He has won the victory!
Sin is judged, old Adam finished,
Full redemption now we see!
Vanquished all the evil powers
Thru the Cross triumphantly!
2
Praise Him! Christ is resurrected!
God hath raised Him from the dead!
All the pow’r of death is swallowed,
Man from death to life is led!
Broken through are hell and darkness
And His pow’r exhibited!
3
Praise Him! Christ hath now ascended!
God hath raised Him to the throne!
Far above all rule and power,
He the highest Name doth own!
All authority receiving
Till His foe is overthrown!
4
Hallelujah, Christ the Victor
Triumphed on Mt. Calvary!
Hallelujah, resurrected,
He displays His victory!
Hallelujah, now ascended,
He shall reign eternally!
What an experience of Christ in critical condition!
Christ is Victor! And to prove it so again and again, the Lord even used the
enemy to really prove that He indeed is the Victor!
How can there be a victory when there is no enemy? How can there be a victory when there is no fight? Satan is being used as an ugly tool for the declaration of Christ the Victor!
Christ is Victor! Jesus is Lord!
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