An introduction to the devotional/exhortational articles written by Gavin Finley. Nov. 2000

GOD IS CALLING US INTO HIS WITNESS;
IT IS A STRAIT AND NARROW WAY.
BUT THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS LEADS ONWARDS;
TOWARDS THE GATES OF SPLENDOR.

Dear Saints,
faithful witnesses,
esteemed in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ,

I bid you greetings in His wonderful name!
In this letter and articles that follow I invite you to consider the scriptures regarding the climax of this age. Somewhere up ahead there is a difficult period of history for all mankind. The Judeo-Christian people are prophesied to enter a crisis of unprecedented severity. But even in this very process our God is extending an invitation to all mankind. He is calling them to Himself and into His divine purpose. It is a romance and an adventure that is far more glorious than words can describe. It will be a difficult passage. But the saints, the elect, the "called out" company of God, will rise and shine in the gathering darkness. (Isa.60) That strait and narrow way will actually lead the redeemed company of end-time pilgrims into the gates of splendor.-Mat.7:13-14

It is only because very few seem to be teaching these hard yet awesome truths that I have resolved to bring you this word. My hope and prayer is that in spite of the somber message you will also discover that along with this comes a wonderful word of encouragement and exhortation. It is my burden and joy in these writings to inform the saints concerning their critical and essential role of witness in the future trials. Let us prepare ourselves spiritually for that task.

Yes our God has sent us an invitation. He is calling His people to Himself for a magnificent purpose. The much maligned Way of the cross is actually a divine serendipity. Our Redeemer will lead us into glories we cannot yet see or even imagine. I am fully convinced that if we keep our eyes fixed upon Him, even in the trials, He will carry us in transport across a spiritual threshold. In that passage we shall find ourselves embracing our destiny with understanding, with cheer, and with a set purpose.

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A CALL TO DEVOTION

Brothers and sisters let us resolve, even at this very moment, to seek the face of 'the God who is there'. He is very near. He is as close as the mention of His Name. He knows precisely where we are. And He is calling us to Himself. By His divine empowering grace He stands ready to guide us onwards. The promised Holy Spirit outpouring will be our covering. -Joel 2:28-32. The signs and greater works will follow, (-Mark 16:17-18) even as our walk of faith turns into an all consuming race for the finish line. -Heb.12:1

And what is the purpose in all this? What is our true calling and destiny as human beings? If we look at ourselves in the mirror we see a mortal creature of flesh and blood. But we are more than that. We are also spirit beings. We are creatures of eternity. We realize that when we pause to reflect on our lives. What then is the meaning and purpose for our passage through this world? Question number one of the Westminster Catechism gives us the answer.