Month: July 2025

All India Wheel Wing Meeting 9th July, 2025

Luk 12:47-48  And that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will, shall be beaten with many stripes.   But he not knowing, and doing things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whomever much is given, of him much shall be required. And to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 

Last month we meditated on how to know what is written in our destiny book and  how to know the perfect will of God for us.

God’s children are sent to this world  with a specific purpose and destiny.

Let’s take  the example of a few from Bible.

The Lord Almighty has formed an Army (AOJ)  in this world to bring the last reformation in the  Church.  The destiny of each one who is sitting here as a member of AOJ, is connected with no.6 in the column. The Lord would have revealed it  to you through an experience at a  particular point and period in  your life. (If it has not happened so far, it will happen one of these days when you sit at the feet of the Lord with this query).

 Once it is revealed, we should accept it, acknowledge it, and strive to fulfil it with our  whole heart, mind, soul and strength.

Today’s meditative verse cautions us against the consequences of not accepting, acknowledging and fulfilling one’s destiny written and kept in heaven.   

Luk 12:47-48  And that servant who knew his lord’s will and did not prepare, nor did according to His will, shall be beaten with many stripes.  

We have examples in Bible of people who was struck by God.

Isa 57:17  For the iniquity of his covetousness I was angry and struck him; I hid Myself, and was angry, ………………

Covetousness is a sin against the 10^th commandment. Today many do not know what is covetousness.

All kinds of works are  services  to humanity. A remuneration  can be claimed or offered  for it. But working with the sole aim of making money is covetousness. Today many do not know this principle. So they fix or expect wrong rates as wages.

Prov 11:18- The wicked makes a deceitful wage; but one sowing righteousness has a sure reward.

These are various ways of God striking people for not preparing to do His will or do His will.They will be beaten with many stripes.

Jer 8:10  Therefore I will give their wives to others, and their fields to those who shall inherit them, for everyone from the least even to the greatest cuts off a profit. From the prophet even to the priest everyone deals falsely.  

Responsibility of AOJ

After Covid 19, the Lord asked AOJ to add two more days to BFF in order to expound  the ten commandments in detail to the students of BFF.

Learning Bible more or the Commandments in detail do  not bring  any good to anyone  unless one  observes it. Rather knowing and learning more about Bible and the laws of God without observing them run  the risk thrusting  more punishment  on oneself.

Privileges granted to AOJ

AOJ is given many revelations which are not granted to any Church in the world.  Only the knowledge or receiving more , by attending  BFF, Gifts School, Troop Church, Morning Worship or any Operation of AOJ for attaining knowledge does not bring any good to our lives but rather makes them worthy to receive stripes unless they observe its commands and make their lives fruitful.

For to whomever much is given, of him much shall be required. And to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 

Those who have listened to Bible one time  have no right to listen to it a second time, until they have shared the Good News with others.

That is why Troop Churches have made sharing  the Gospel with others  mandatory after 8 weeks.

Many Christians (of the Institutional Churches) ask  the question,

“We have been sitting in the Church for more than 20,30… years but not able to share the gospel with others, not able to cast out demons from others or heal a sick patient,. How do you expect a new believer of 8 weeks to do the same?

The answer is

“If one sits and go on listening to Gospel without sharing it to others, he will receive beatings. The beatings of the Lord appear  in various forms.

For some, it  will be in financial stringency for ever (Is 57:17)

2. For some it will be cutting off  descendants . (1 Kings 21:21-24).

3. For Zachariah, it ended up in physical handicap. He went dumb for a particular period

4. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11): They lied about their donation, and God struck them dead.

5. Uzzah (2 Samuel 6:6-7): He touched the Ark of the Covenant, and God struck him dead for disobedience.

6. David and Bathsheba’s child (2 Samuel 12:14-23): The child died as a consequence of David’s actions.

King Ahab’s descendants were indeed wiped out, and this can be seen as a fulfilment of God’s judgment on him.

God’s judgment  

Through the prophet Elijah, God pronounced judgment on Ahab’s dynasty, saying, “I will wipe out your descendants and cut off from Ahab every last male in Israel—slave or free”

Fulfilment  

Ahab’s son Ahaziah succeeded him but died, and later Jehu, who was anointed by God to rule Israel, killed Ahab’s remaining descendants, including his 70 sons in Samaria (2 Kings 10).

Conclusion  

In conclusion, we can see that gaining knowledge in Bible or spiritual matters alone will not suffice. But acting according to what one has received is mandatory. Failing in this will bring  worse results.

We have seen people asking for more and more graces and anointing from the Lord.  There is nothing wrong in that. But failure to accomplish the duties attached to it will bring worse results.

Along with the best gift of salvation, comes the duty to preach gospel.

When you start preaching the gospel, the gift  of doing miracles and signs is granted.  After receiving this gift, not practising  them in  evangelising (the Constituency given to you)  can bring worse results. 

Those who have heard Gospel one time has no right to hear it a second time until all the population in India hear the truth of Gospel at least one time. 

Sitting in a comfort zone of a building,  listening  to the Word of God again and again, without proclaiming or teaching  it to others will bring beatings absolutely .  God  is not a respecter of persons.

Let us recollect what all blessings we have received personally so far from God as an AOJ soldier.

Of all that I have received , how much have I shared with  others so far. Am I in a situation of  receiving beatings?

Have I received less or more? Should not I give more to others (sharing your spiritual gifts with others).

If not out of love for Jesus, at least to spare myself of the warning of Luke 12:47 I should share the gifts with others.

Let’s  march forward dear SMPs, SMLAs, Soldiers.

God bless you.

REGIONAL MEETING 05.07.2025

Luke 10:1  After this, the Lord appointed seventy other disciples and was about to send them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place that he intended to go. (ASV).

The Lord wants to speak to AOJ soldiers through this verse. Let us humbly open our ears to listen and meditate.

Let us take the key words Holy Spirit stresses in Mat 10:1.

1. “After this”
2. “Seventy other disciples”
3. “In pairs”
4. “To every town and place that he intended to go.”

1. After this – After what?

In Luke 10:1, “After this” signifies a continuation of Jesus’ ministry, marking a new phase where he appoints 70 additional disciples to prepare towns for his visit. This phrase connects the events of Luke 9 to Luke 10, highlighting Jesus’ expanding mission and transition to a wider Mission.

 “After this” also indicates Jesus’ ministry is broadening, shifting focus from the 12 apostles to a larger group of disciples.

Let’s see what happened in the preceding chapter – Luke 9. It focuses on the training Jesus gave to His disciples.

1. Commission to preach and heal: Jesus sends out the 12 apostles to preach, heal, and cast out demons (Luke 9:1-6).

2. Dependence on God: Jesus instructs the disciples to depend on God for provision and hospitality (Luke 9:3-4).

3. Rejection and response: Jesus teaches the disciples how to respond to rejection, shaking the dust off their feet (Luke 9:5).

4.  Feeding the 5,000: Jesus teaches the disciples about faith and provision through the miracle of feeding the 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17).

5. Peter’s confession: Jesus leads the disciples to confess Him as the Christ. Lk 9:18-27

6. Transfiguration: Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, teaching them about His divine nature (Luke 9:28-36).

7. Healing a demon-possessed boy: Jesus teaches the disciples about the importance of faith and prayer in ministering to others (Luke 9:37-43).

8. Lesson on humility: Jesus teaches the disciples about humility and greatness in the kingdom (Luke 9:46-48).

9. Exclusive devotion: Jesus emphasizes the importance of exclusive devotion to Him and His mission (Luke 9:49-50).

10. Correcting the disciples: Jesus  teaches them to love their enemies (Lk 9:51-56)

After joining the Army of Jesus,  an AOJ soldier  should make all the above values their own. The Lord will teach him/her by giving them many opportunities. They should never stop growing, rather should be willing to expand the ministry by raising many more soldiers. 

2. Seventy other disciples- Why  “other disciples”?

The use of “other” emphasizes Jesus’ strategic approach to ministry, demonstrating his ability to empower and utilize various individuals in his mission . In Luke 9, the 12 apostles do face challenges and show limitations, such as:

1. Inability to heal a boy: In Luke 9:37-43, the disciples struggle to heal a boy possessed by a demon.

2. Argument over greatness: In Luke 9:46-48, the disciples argue about who is the greatest, revealing their own struggles with pride and ambition.

 Possible Reasons for Appointing “Other” Disciples

1. Additional Disciples: The “other” suggests that Jesus is appointing a new group of disciples beyond the 12 apostles.

An AOJ  soldier should not go on  conducting the same Troop Church lifelong. They should look for new disciples and wider perspectives for growth and expanding.  This will happen through sending/bringing others  for training.

2.Different Role or Function: The “other” might imply that these disciples have a distinct role or function compared to the 12 apostles. Even when the 12 disciples were getting trained Jesus appointed the second level disciples.

Here we see a typical model which  AOJ Soldiers should do. After the  5^th week of Troop Church, each soldier is expected to  seek and  pray to the Master of harvest to show them to identify the  new disciples  recognizing the need for more workers in the harvest. This  symbolizes  the challenges of spreading the gospel.

3.Expansion of Ministry: The appointment of “other” disciples highlights Jesus’ expanding ministry and the need for more laborers to spread the message.

 The Lord wants AOJ to increase   in quantity and quality. We are to send missionaries to other countries this year (2025). The Lord asked us to repay the debt we owe to other countries. Let’s select missionaries to be sent to other countries for ministry (along with job).  Apart from shadow systems and gift schools, the number of AOJ other operations have increased to 29.

4.Need for fresh perspectives: Jesus might be appointing new disciples to bring fresh perspectives and energy to the ministry.

AOJ needs more people  language wise, skill wise to be sent to various countries as per language, and people groups. 

5. Expanding the mission: The appointment of “other” disciples could be a strategic move to expand the mission and reach more people also. AOJ is expanding to 3 more continents  USA, Europe and UAE in this tenure 2025 July-December and has appointed coordinators to these countries.

6.  Developing a broader leadership base: By appointing additional disciples, Jesus might be developing a broader leadership base to support the growing movement.

All the regions of AOJ, East, North, Northeast, West, Central and South Regions should train up and raise leaders  who have communicative skills, artistic skills, expressive skills etc. so that the good Kingdom network  we get will help us  establish Jesus Government across  the world.

3. Jesus sent the disciples in pairs -Why in pairs?

In Luke 10:1-2, Jesus instructs the 70 disciples to travel in pairs.

Travel in Pairs emphasize the importance of support and corroboration.

Let’s see Biblical Examples

1. Jesus sending disciples in pairs: Jesus sent out the 12 apostles in pairs (Mark 6:7, Luke 10:1).
2. Paul and Barnabas: Paul and Barnabas traveled together on missionary journeys (Acts 13-14).

Importance of Going in Pairs

1 Mutual support and encouragement: Partners can encourage and support each other in ministry.

2. Corroboration and accountability: Having a partner helps ensure accuracy and accountability in ministry.

3. Shared burden and workload: Partners can share the workload and responsibilities.

4. Different perspectives and gifts: Partners bring different perspectives, gifts, and strengths to ministry

 Biblical Principle

AOJ does not encourage doing ministry all alone and  fighting the battles all alone. It will become a plus point for satan to knock one down easily.

1. Unity and harmony: When we do ministry of AOJ, partners should strive for unity and harmony in their ministry (Philippians 2:2).

2. Trust and reliance: AOJ Troop Church soldiers  should trust and rely on each other (Galatians 6:2).

3. Mutual edification: AOJ Soldiers  should seek to edify and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11).

4. By going in pairs, ministers can demonstrate unity, support, and accountability, ultimately furthering the gospel message.

4. To every town and place that he intended to go.

Jesus sent the 70 other disciples to every town and place that he intended to go. 

This might be

1. To Prepare towns: Heralding Jesus’ arrival and spreading the message of the kingdom.
2. Preparation for Jesus’ Visit: The appointed disciples are tasked with preparing people in various towns for Jesus’ arrival, showcasing his growing influence.

AOJ Soldiers wherever they are sent, should promote Troop Churches, Gift Schools, and AOJO operations.

Recently I was asked to attend a meeting with an AOJ soldier who is working in Canada. She narrated how she was looking eagerly for every opportunity to meet a soul, tell them about Jesus and invite them for Troop Church.