"my Vineyard Is Not For Sale."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES

(1 Kings 21:2) "Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth.”

(1 Kings 21:3) "But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.”

(1 Kings 21:7-10) (7) Jezebel his wife said, “Is this how you act as king over Israel? Get up and eat! Cheer up. I’ll get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” (8) "So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, placed his seal on them, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city with him. 9 In those letters she wrote: Proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people." (10) "But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them bring charges that he has cursed both God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death.”

(1 Kings 21:11-14) (11) "So the elders and nobles who lived in Naboth’s city did as Jezebel directed in the letters she had written to them." (12) " They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth in a prominent place among the people." (13) "Then two scoundrels came and sat opposite him and brought charges against Naboth before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king.” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death." (14) " Then they sent word to Jezebel: “Naboth has been stoned to death.”

PREFACE SUMMARY

This morning, I received a message in my spirit as I meditated on wine and how it is often used as a metaphor to describe the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. The wine and the Holy Spirit both bring joy, refreshment, and renewal to those who partake of them, and just as grapes are grown in vineyards and then transformed into wine, the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of believers to produce a transformation.

Beloved, the process of turning grapes into wine requires careful cultivation, harvesting, and processing. Similarly, the Holy Spirit cultivates and nurtures the spiritual growth of believers, guiding them through the ups and downs of life. And just as wine is a complex and multifaceted drink, the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers is multifaceted and can manifest in a variety of ways.

It is an urgent message that I believe every pastor and minister in the church should be aware of. The message is about our priorities and the immense blessings God has bestowed upon us by allowing us to partner with him in his imminent harvest. As we approach the end of the day of grace, we must recognize our pivotal role in spreading God's message to the world.

Beloved, not only through street evangelism but also through our work, we have the opportunity to touch countless lives and lead them to the path of righteousness. I urge you to take this message to heart and reflect on the great responsibility of being a pastor or minister. Let us prioritize spreading the word of God and embrace the blessings that come with working towards his end-time harvest.

The message being conveyed here is of great significance. It highlights the importance of pleasing our Creator, who knew us even before we were born. The message encourages us to understand the depth of meaning behind the plans and purposes that God had written in his books even before we were born. It is a call for us to realize our role in the body of Christ and to comprehend the weight of responsibility that comes with it.

Beloved, souls are at stake, and no measure can be placed upon their value. We must understand that every person will one day enter an eternity, prepared or unprepared to face it. Therefore, we must comprehend the significance of our role in spreading the Word of God and sharing His love with others, take our responsibility seriously, and be mindful of our impact on those around us.

Beloved, we that make up the body of Christ, must strive to make a positive difference in the world and bring light to those lost in darkness. We must be a beacon of hope for those struggling and support those who need it. In essence, this message is a clarion call upon us to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world, to live our lives in a manner that reflects His teachings, and to make a positive impact on the lives of those around us.

Dear reader, when the Lord placed this message upon my heart, he caused my mind to drift to that of a hardworking man who has put a great deal of time and effort into improving his home. He has remodeled his house, plowed his fields, landscaped his yard, painted, and fixed up the outside of his house. This man takes pride in his work and has invested in something more valuable to him than life itself. The man who stands with sweat dripping off his brow where he had been laboring to provide for his family will not sell his investment. He has worked tirelessly to create something he can be proud of and provide for his loved ones.