OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE: GOD’S SALVATION PLAN – THE DESERT LAND SHALL SERVE HIM!
“They that DWELL in the WILDERNESS [DESERT PLACES] shall BOW before him; and his ENEMIES shall lick the dust” Psalms 72:9.
“The WILDERNESS [DESERT PLACES] and the SOLITARY PLACE shall be GLAD for them; and the DESERT shall rejoice, and BLOSSOM as the rose . . .” Isaiah 35.
IT’S AN AWAKENING MOMENT AGAIN – OUR REVIVAL TIME. SALVATION IS HERE AND STILL COMING. And assuredly and certainly – The DESERT, REMOTE NATIONS SHALL SERVE THE LORD GOD – because the eternal Blood of Jesus Christ, which ATONES for all human Salvation, is speaking in God’s REDEMPTION plan and BLESSEDNESS, and it belongs to them too.
Our God is interested in both the CITY CHURCH as well as the DESERT [VILLAGE and RURAL – CHURCHES] too. Hence He’s awakening all on these anchor legs toward His coming. God’s SALVATION plan is the same for all in His HEAVENLY MANDATE commission. In advancing the kingdom cause of God and in keeping the enemy at bay, all must be included irrespective of status, colour, race, gender, and geographical location.
And I am emboldened to say that despite what’s going on in the world today, surely and certainly, the SALVATION of our God shall break forth into the DESERT PLACES as well as it is done in the CITY PLACES – for our God is not only the God of JEWS but also of the GENTILE World. And Gentile world means every other people beside the Jews. He’s the God of all – for in Him we all LIVE, MOVE, and HAVE our being. [Acts 17:24-31; Job 32:8; Job 33:4; Romans 10:11-13; 1 Corinthians 10:32-33; Colossians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 1:21-24; Romans 1:16-17; Acts 20:20-21; Galatians 3:25-29].
Be it known that, no matter the confusion in the world today, God has an end plan in it, for the liberation of human lives without drones, guns and bombs; and it also goes beyond humanitarian aid and relief in times and terms of preventing POVERTY and curing SICKNESSES and DISEASES in places including the DESERT landscape as we see events unfolding day by day.
Be it known also, as an awakening or reminder, that the end of man is just the beginning of our God. Surely and certainly, His REDEMPTION plan in His BLESSEDNESS is coming to pass. If you believe, say AMEN with me in Christ Jesus’ stead.
“Then Philip went down to THE CITY OF SAMARIA, and PREACHED CHRIST unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was GREAT JOY IN THAT CITY . . 25 And they, when they had TESTIFIED and PREACHED THE WORD of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and PREACHED THE GOSPEL in many VILLAGES OF THE SAMARITANS. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, ARISE, and GO toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is DESERT. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet . . . 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and PREACHED unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou BELIEVEST WITH ALL THINE HEART, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he BAPTIZED him . . .” Acts 8:1-40.
The experience of Evangelist Philip in Acts 8, to be used of God in Samaria to establish a CITY CHURCH of multitudes and later on a DESERT CHURCH of one member, can only be possible with one who is following and in obedience – OBEYING THE HEAVENLY MANDATE. How many today can make such decisions in their life, from the multitudes mandate to a single soul mandate? Hence, obeying the heavenly mandate will only be possible by God for the desert places to seek after Him too as in the city places.
I pray that our God gives you the enabling wisdom in the knowing and understanding, that His global plan, purpose and pursuit, is unto the ends of the earth – from the cities to the desert places [wilderness – local, community, village], as long as there’s a soul there as Jesus did.
“Then Jesus went about all the CITIES and VILLAGES, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when He saw the MULTITUDES, He was moved with COMPASSION for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. 37 Then He said to His disciples, “THE HARVEST TRULY IS PLENTIFUL, BUT THE LABORERS ARE FEW. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” Matthew 9:35-38/NKJV.
In matters of the kingdom mandate, there’s no place and room for sentiments, prejudice and dissimulation to any; for God’s kingdom mandate in Christ Jesus’ stead, is irrespective of geography, gender, tongue, people and such like. Wherever you have found yourself doing the kingdom mandate, be assured that our God will ensure His mission through you in the grace of Christ Jesus’ stead will come to fruition and fulfilment. Amen.
Be BLESSED in God’s BLESSEDNESS in His mission mandate in the grace.
SELAH – PAUSE AND THINK.
SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT:
“They that DWELL in the WILDERNESS shall BOW before him; and his ENEMIES shall lick the dust” Psalms 72:9.
“The WILDERNESS and the SOLITARY PLACE shall be GLAD for them; and the DESERT shall rejoice, and BLOSSOM as the rose . . .” Isaiah 35.
“And this GOSPEL of the kingdom shall be PREACHED in ALL THE WORLD for a WITNESS unto ALL NATIONS; and then shall the END come” Matthew 24:14.
“For I am not ASHAMED of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the POWER of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the JEW first, and also to the GREEK. 17 For therein is the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God REVEALED from faith to faith: as it is written, THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH” Romans 1:16-17.
“God that MADE the world and all things therein, seeing that he is LORD of HEAVEN and EARTH, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, SEEING HE GIVETH TO ALL LIFE, AND BREATH, AND ALL THINGS; 26 and hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; 27 that they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: 28 for in him we LIVE, and MOVE, and HAVE OUR BEING; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device . . .” Acts 17:24-31.
“Therefore we conclude that a man is JUSTIFIED BY FAITH without the deeds of the law. 29 IS HE THE GOD OF THE JEWS ONLY? IS HE NOT ALSO OF THE GENTILES? Yes, of the Gentiles also: 30 seeing it is one God, which shall JUSTIFY the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith” Romans 3:28-30.
“Give none offence, neither to THE JEWS, nor to THE GENTILES, nor to THE CHURCH OF GOD: 33 even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be SAVED” 1 Corinthians 10:32-33.
“But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been BAPTIZED into Christ have put on Christ. 28 THERE IS NEITHER JEW NOR GREEK, THERE IS NEITHER BOND NOR FREE, THERE IS NEITHER MALE NOR FEMALE: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” Galatians 3:25-29.
“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 where there is neither GREEK nor JEW, CIRCUMCISION nor UNCIRCUMCISION, BARBARIAN, SCYTHIAN, BOND NOR FREE: but Christ is ALL, and in ALL” Colossians 3:10-11.
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 22 For the JEWS REQUIRE A SIGN, and the GREEKS SEEK AFTER WISDOM: 23 but we PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED, unto the JEWS a stumblingblock, and unto the GREEKS foolishness; 24 but unto them which are called, both JEWS and GREEKS, Christ THE POWER of God, and THE WISDOM of God” 1 Corinthians 1:21-24.
“And how I KEPT BACK NOTHING that was PROFITABLE unto you, but have SHEWED you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, 21 testifying both to the JEWS, and also to the GREEKS, REPENTANCE TOWARD God, and FAITH TOWARD our Lord Jesus Christ” Acts 20:20-21.
“Then Philip went down to THE CITY OF SAMARIA, and PREACHED CHRIST unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was GREAT JOY IN THAT CITY. . 25 And they, when they had TESTIFIED and PREACHED THE WORD of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and PREACHED THE GOSPEL in many VILLAGES OF THE SAMARITANS. 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, ARISE, and GO toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is DESERT. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet . . . 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and PREACHED unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou BELIEVEST WITH ALL THINE HEART, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he BAPTIZED him . . .” Acts 8:1-40.
SUMMARY:
The whole message is a prophetic call to recognise that God’s salvation plan covers every place and every people — not just cities, but also deserts/wilderness areas.
- Core Declaration
We are in a season of awakening/revival. God’s salvation is active now and still coming. By the blood of Jesus, God’s covenant of redemption and blessing extends to “desert places” and “remote nations” just as much as to cities. - God’s Inclusive Mandate
God’s plan is not partial. He cares for both CITY CHURCH and DESERT/VILLAGE/RURAL CHURCH. The Gospel mandate is for all: no matter city or wilderness, status, race, gender, or location. God’s redemptive plan includes all peoples — Jews and Gentiles alike — because in Him “we live, move, and have our being”. - Beyond Temporary Fixes
God’s end-purpose goes deeper than politics, war, or aid. His plan brings true liberation from violence, poverty, sickness, and disease. Even the “desert places” will be touched. The end of human plans is where God’s plan begins. His redemption will come to pass. - Biblical Model: Philip in Acts 8
Philip is used as the pattern:
- He preached in SAMARIA CITY → great joy, multitudes saved.
- Then he obeyed the Spirit into the DESERT ROAD → led one Ethiopian eunuch to salvation and baptism.
The point: Obeying God’s mandate means being faithful to multitudes AND to one person. That kind of obedience only comes from God. If God can reach a desert road for one man, He can reach every desert place.
- Prayer & Charge
Prayer for wisdom to grasp God’s global purpose: from cities to villages/wilderness, wherever there’s a soul. The harvest is large everywhere; labourers are few. No room for bias, prejudice, or partiality in the Gospel. Wherever you are placed, God will fulfill His purpose through you by Christ’s grace. - Scriptural Foundation
Loaded with Scripture to anchor it:
- Psalm 72:8, Isa 35:1 – Deserts will bow and blossom before God.
- Matt 24:14 – Gospel to all nations, then the end.
- Acts 17:24-28 – God made all nations from one blood; in Him we live/move/be.
- Rom 1:16, Rom 3:29-30, Gal 3:28, Col 3:11 – No Jew/Gentile distinction in Christ; salvation for all.
- Acts 8 – Philip’s city + desert obedience.
- Final Call
Blessing is pronounced on all who join God’s mission by His grace. Reinforcing: God’s plan includes the desert, Jews + Gentiles, revival is here/coming.
In one sentence:
God is awakening His Church to obey the full Gospel mandate — taking salvation, healing, and deliverance to both crowded cities and forgotten deserts, for Jew and Gentile, because Jesus’ blood redeems every soul, everywhere.
REV. CHUKIE MORSI