Message 87<br />

 September 24, 1968 | 2:40 a.m. - 4:35 a.m. | Rottweil,

Germany<br />

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 While on a mission in Rottweil, Germany, to attend the first

European Assembly, of The Church of Christ with the Elijah message,

the light of the Messenger filled my room from 2:10 a.m. to 3:00

a.m., September 20, 1968, at the home of Martin Huonker. This

occurred after a week of services and deep prayer to know if God

was pleased with the work being done.<br />

 Four days later on September 24th, 1968, the angel appeared at

2:40 a.m. and gave the following message. He wore the white robe as

on previous occasions, and spoke with authority, lifting his voice

to emphasize many phrases. The light of the resurrection emanated

from him, filling the whole room, enabling me to easily see as I

wrote. The great mellowing of the Spirit remained even after he

left at 4:35 a.m.<br />

 I hope and pray that every reader will seek God in deep humility

and faith, believing that they may receive the testimony of the

coming of the Elias.  W.A.DRAVES<br />

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 1 Behold! Write the words I will give you.<br />

 2 I have come to you at this place in this house, that I might

again give assurance that this is the Lord's work, and His will you

have obeyed.<br />

 3 The Lord has sent you to this land of Germany to bring the

greater blessing to the brethren here. All those that help you and

labor in this cause will be blessed.<br />

 4 There are many honest of heart in this part of God's great

vineyard. Many will come forth to unite for God.<br />

 5 Let all labor in love; be harsh with no one.<br />

 6 As servants labor and learn their needs, qualify to be leaders

of Christ. Go to the rich and poor alike. Be not puffed up, be

humble, and inasmuch as you will do this, God will be with you to

the end. You will enjoy the Spirit and great things will come to

pass.<br />

 7 You will find those that are wise, whose hearts are filled with

the Spirit of God. Be patient with them. This truth will be

revealed to them and they will be a part of this work.<br />

 8 It is the Lord's will that the servants go forth from this place

to other nations in Europe, Asia and Africa as much as they can, as

the way opens. The Lord will touch hearts and many souls will be

saved. He will water the seed you sow and they shall bring

forth.<br />

 9 The Lord has used others in great works to prepare the way for

the words I bring to find their place in the lives of those in this

nation, as well as others: even His servant Lorber.<br />

 10 Many here are descendants of the Levites and because of their

ancient choosing and vow, they will serve the Lord. But remember

the work is sacred, and the priesthood holy, therefore be unspotted

from the sins of the world.<br />

 11 Unto my fellow servant Huonker, the Lord has long held him in

faith and preserved him to this day, with those the Lord gives, who

would carry on this work. Indeed the Lord has, and will give help

as the way opens. The elders now established and those yet to come

will work together to save souls, wherever they go. His children

will labor also.<br />

 12 Likewise my fellow servant Kobs has been counted faithful. The

Lord has heard his prayers, and will bless his efforts. Though

there is much to do, his labor is not in vain. God will be with

him.<br />

 13 The Lord has preserved many to help. Those, now in this work

with you, are the Lord's planting. Yea, the time is short for the

great work to be done. Be kind to all men and you will win favor

with God and man. My mission is one of love.<br />

 14 Let the book, The Word of the Lord, the words I bring be

printed in all languages as fast as it can be done, as the way

opens. The Word of the Lord must go everywhere. The people must

have it that they may read. Swing wide the gate, plant the seed and

the harvest will come forth.<br />

 15 When the storms and wars do their sweeping as necessary evils

in destruction, the people become humble and learn to inquire of

the Lord. Let the standard be found among you, in The Church of

Christ with the Elijah message, the words I bring, the gospel of

hope and salvation, the words of life, deliverance for man<br />

 16 Some are slow to obedience, yet not active in their calling-the

Lord will give you others to help.<br />

 17 In times to come there will be changes in conditions in

governments and ways will be opened and some closed, but let the

message be sent, or proclaimed wherever it can be done, in all

languages, tongues and peoples.<br />

 18 Yea, the faithful shall mount up as eagles in understanding and

knowledge of God's planning.<br />

 19 Let all peoples, color and kind, work together in love to bring

the consummation of all things to pass. I bring the restitution and

restoration of all things. I bring the priesthood authority. I have

planted the church in pace. I have called servants to labor and the

Lord of the vineyard will labor also that the work will be

accomplished.<br />

 20 I am the Elias, which was for to come, I am John the Baptist. I

bring the Elijah message. I am the forerunner of Christ. I bring

peace. I establish love, I bring hope for mankind that all men

might believe in the light of Christ. I bear witness of that light.

I bring together the works of God's plantings and bring together in

one fold those that serve the Lord-God's people speaking oft one to

another. Then turn and discern them that serve Him, and those that

serve Him not. They that serve Him shall have right to the tree of

life.<br />

 21 Be at peace. I leave a blessing in this place upon all that

hear my words. I will continue to come until the work is

finished.<br />

 22 The Lord has spoken. He has sent me to speak and His words

shall not return to Him void.<br />

 23 Let those that come to the church be baptized in water, and the

laying on of hands for the gift and gifts of the Holy Spirit.<br />

 24 Let repentance and faith be taught and remission of sin through

the atoning blood of Jesus Christ.<br />

 25 The work may go slow now, but young and old will be awakened-as

there comes the greater understanding and light will take place.

Praise ye the Lord in His wonder working power and plan.<br />

 26 Some called to be in the quorum of apostles will not accept or

prepare-therefore as openings come, let Phillip M. Dixon and Martin

Huonker take their place in the quorum.<br />

 27 Let Ernst Huonker and Rolf Dieter Burk be set apart as elders.

The Lord will bless and make His servants a blessing.<br />

 28 Give these words to the brethren and the church, publish them.

Place them in the book with the rest.<br />

 29 Be up and doing, write the decrees and the teachings the Lord

has given you that the people may know and the work move

faster.<br />

 30 I leave peace with you and in this house. I will come again.

Amen.<br />

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