Digital Artwork original by Aje PelserFellowship of the Mystery
Preached by Apostle Aje Pelser, Harvester Reformational Church, Cape Town
Original Artwork available on order as a poster print. Contact aje@harvesterchurch.net

Eph 3:8 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
Eph 3:9 and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;
Eph 3:10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,
Eph 3:11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Eph 3:12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
Eph 3:13 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Entry Points to the Fellowship of the Mystery
1. Apostolic Grace
Earlier in the chapter states that: “when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ.”
“Eph 3:5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:
Eph 3:6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel,”

The Holy Spirit gives apostles and prophets the grace to be stewards of the mysteries of God. Apostle Paul in particular understood his stewardship of that revealed mystery to the Gentiles. He was persecuted for it wherever he went, because the enemy knows the value of the mystery revealed to God’s people.
We are not trying to make the Gospel difficult; we are stewards of the mysteries of God revealed to those who are willing to deny themselves, take up Jesus’ cross and follow Him.

“Things too deep and things too high that the Father has the knowledge of… but by His Spirit, He reveals them!”

Apostles and prophets have the knack to refocus God’s people at critical moments in history. Now is such a critical moment in history where the church has a choice: “Allow the world to squeeze the church into its mould, or all Jesus to build His church the way He wants to.”
If we are tuned into the Spirit right now, there is a stepping away form and into God’s purpose for the church.
We are constantly reforming to conform to the image of His Son. Reformation is not a historical event only; it is a dedication to present revealed truth that interpret the mind of Christ for us today.
Jesus would act no differently, speak not differently today than he did when he was on earth. He is the embodiment of love and kindness, grace and truth, yet he was tough on hypocrites and challenged the status quo along with religious leaders. His teachings are exactly what the world needs to hear today as men have become lovers of self rather than God.
People still need to hear that God’s house is a house of prayer first before any other agenda or merchandise.
The focus is still spirit and truth worship versus a show to appeal to popular culture.
The target is still saving souls and releasing captives from dungeons of depression, addiction, sin and sickness.
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever,

2. God’s Manifold Wisdom through the Church
The manifold wisdom of God is revealed more than ever through a many membered body of believers, of whom Jesus is always the Head. We are co-labourers with Christ Jesus as He builds his Church and prepares us by His Spirit for His triumphal return for His bride.

Special Word revealing the Mystery of God’s Church
(As I was preparing this message the Holy Spirit began to prophesy and decree through me. )
I can feel a rumbling in the spirit.
There is a change of guard happening today where the Lord is displacing principalities, shifting people’s functions and anointing a whole new generation of believers to operate on double portion level of anointing.
I can feel the Holy Spirit stripping us of old rags of dead works and placing a new robe of righteousness on us – something that is tailormade for each one and allows us to move more freely in the anointing and grace God has called us to walk in.

The dispensation is a management for a season – God is giving us a season while we are available to manage and steward the release of His glory on the earth – the glory of the latter house that is greater than the former and I trust the Lord to reveal it on multiple levels to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

He always reveals what He is about to do to His faithful servants. Are you ready for what is to come? Press in through prayer and connection in church, there is a tightening of the nets for the great catch of fish that is coming from every nation. There is a strengthening of the ranks in ministry that is causing greater trust and mutual submission with the character of Christ Jesus the servant leader who showed us how to serve one another and operate out of meekness and humility. Pride and arrogance will be exposed quickly, and people will be given a chance to upgrade into His humility based on their measure of faith, and His meekness where we place our strengths under His control.

I believe this is an important message for the body of Christ and believe it will only be transmitted through accurate churches that reflect Christ Jesus. Those have an ear, hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.

I did not plan to wite this apostolic declaration – I am busy preaching through the epistle to the Ephesians, but I felt a different anointing as I started to type this message. Let’s avail ourselves to the Lord for a new season of stewardship of His mysteries and give more space to the Holy Spirit in our lives to download and unlock the seals on those mysteries for His church and indeed for our own lives today.

Grace and peace

Apostle Aje Pelser