Letter to the churches of Jacksonville
To the churches of Jacksonville, Florida. May the grace and peace of God the Father, the Almighty, the Holy one, the LORD of glory; and the majesty of His Son, who is our King and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
For 100 years the United States of America has set the example and has the ability to set the example for the rest of the world when it comes to projecting the influence of the truth, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Both here and internationally, around the world, this influence that can only be given from the LORD, cannot be taken lightly. Nor can we back off or resend from our responsibilities and the grace that the LORD has given to us. This gives us as the churches, the responsibility of making that truth and gospel known to this nation and to all people and to all generations.
This gift of faith, influence and responsibility comes only from God and can only be given to a nation by God. Therefore, let us allow God to lead us in the direction He would have us to go and to establish our path.
This is a great honor the LORD has given to this nation and the churches therein. This great honor and grace that the LORD has given to this nation requires a steadfast stewardship and for us to walk in and according to the truth and in the power of the Holy Spirit, regardless of what challenges or contrary spirits that attempt to thwart or hinder the kingdom of God and it’s operation in the earth and among God’s chosen and special people. We have a commandment from the Lord to love one another. We have a responsibility to uphold in the world and in our nation. A responsibility to stand together against a common spiritual enemy, the devil. Against a common adversary, Satan, who relentlessly attempts to attack our values, our faith, our families, our children, our friends, and our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the world. The time has come where it is time to stop playing Christianity and be the Christians and people of God that God the Father has called us to be! The words that I write need to be from the Spirit of God, and the words that we speak must be from the kingdom of Heaven. Not of our own hearts and minds; not from the flesh but from the Spirit and born of the Spirit. For we can say good things, but God can change the nation and the world and the city of Jacksonville with His words and the power of His Holy Spirit.
If we do not fulfill and walk according to our responsibilities as the nation of Israel was also given responsibility in a similar manner in generations past, it can be taken away from us and, or, there can be undoubtedly consequences with such a rejection of the grace, calling and responsibilities that God has given to us.
What happened to the spirit of the prophets of Israel? What happened to the spirit of the apostles and gifts of the spirit of the apostles and gifts of the Holy Spirit operating in the earth? Did they just vanish and go away? Most certainly not, they should and must still be here especially since now the Holy Spirit has been given to us. Therefore, the gifts are still here but perhaps sometimes challenging to recognize due to all of the divisions and busyness and sometimes confusion that can abound in our daily lives and in the times of this generation. The gifts of the Holy Spirit that come from the Father in Heaven are given to the churches, to all of them, and not just to a certain denomination or particular Christian group. If the LORD sends a minister or messenger, or gives us men with the gifts of a Pastor, Evangelist, Prophet, Teacher, etc… it is for all of us and given to us all. Therefore, let us all take heed to the gifts the LORD has given to each of us individually, to and for all of us collectively.
As the churches of the city of Jacksonville we are being called to be a city which stands together for the gospel. We have many resources and potentially influential connections at our disposal to impact this city, nation, and the world moving forward. However, it will likely take spiritually minded leaders to recognize what is happening and to step into the great endeavor we are being called to walk in. That is to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ back to the forefront of society in the city of Jacksonville, Florida.
When the LORD rises up and requests us to act, let us do so accordingly and according to His grace, and power, and will, and eternal salvation that is found in His Son, Jesus Christ (Yeshua) the LORD of all, and the Son of the living God. This letter has been written by myself, David W. Rozendal, and has been sent to all the churches of Jacksonville, Florida. May the blessings and peace of the LORD God Almighty be with you all.
Letter to the churches of Jacksonville
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Is is possible that we have forgotten about the monumental and paramount importance, and necessity for the unity of the Spirit to be at work among us? Have we become so comfortable and used to doing things our own ways and following our own agendas, plans and ideas that we have forgotten to seek the kingdom of God collectively among the churches? As far as my understanding, one of the main reasons Billy Graham’s evangelistic ministry was so successful was because he was committed to the unity of the churches, which the Bible refers to as the unity of the Spirit. In those days the churches were willing to work together in order to accomplish and achieve a common purpose, which was to evangelize and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the United States and around the world on a large scale. During those days and because of endeavors such as are being mentioned herein, the gospel of Jesus Christ was at the forefront of society and culture in the United States and the majority of the population in the USA were Christian. Since those days of the majority of the churches being willing to unite and work together in order to place and keep the gospel of Jesus Christ at the forefront of society and culture in the United States, we have lost much ground. Now that for the most part the churches are in a continuous state of not working together on any large scale, the gospel has been receding to the background of American culture and society, and the majority of the world has followed suit.
However, it doesn’t need to be this way and it should not be this way and I am persuaded that God has a greater plan for this generation and the churches of the United States of America. Let us answer the call to work together for a common goal and purpose which is to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ back to the forefront of society and culture in the city of Jacksonville, and the United States and to collectively bring the truth to as many people as we can in our nation. To all people and ages, and especially to the younger generation whom are being taken captive by social media and entertainment via technology.
We are proposing to create a multi-denominational evangelistic association and alliance here in Jacksonville. Called the Jacksonville Evangelistic Association and the Jacksonville Evangelistic Alliance depending on the level of participation each church may see fit for their involvement. This association of churches would be for the purpose of continually working together to reach the city of Jacksonville with the gospel of Jesus Christ, both now and until the Lord returns from heaven with the trumpet sound of the archangel!
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2
Am I saying that I am some great man of God, or messenger of God and to listen to me or else? No, I am not saying that. But I am saying that God is up to something and is doing something right now and at this very moment, and in this city and we should pay close attention to it.
Please reach out to me and my ministry as I would like to take the time to meet and talk with each of you. You are welcome to call or email us for more details and information. We do also kindly ask, if we call to schedule a meeting with your church, or pastor or leader, to discuss this effort and work of the Lord further, please do not ignore us or disregard our request.
I am suggesting that we set a meeting for the church leaders of this city to attend in order to discuss how we can collectively bring the gospel of Jesus Christ back to the forefront of society and the culture of the city of Jacksonville.
We are highly considering, with the collaboration and the input of the majority of the churches in the city, to put on several large scale outdoor evangelistic events at strategic locations throughout the city. To even utilize the billboards in the city, which the attorneys are taking more advantage of than we are. And the LORD willing, even ultimately putting on a large scale even in the new Jacksonville Stadium that should be completed by 2028.
Speaking previously of Billy Graham, we are planning on reaching out to his Evangelistic Association and some of the other established ministries in the United States to partner with us to put on some of these evangelistic events. This however, would be dependent upon if we get enough of a response and collaboration from the churches of Jacksonville. Please do not be hesitant or afraid to work together for the sake of the gospel and the future generations to come. Do not be afraid to let the city of Jacksonville know, that the churches are here and our presence will be made known, even more, to the people of this city, both now an until the LORD returns.
With all that said, we are Ministry United Mission, INC. and I am
David W. Rozendal.
I sometimes refer to myself as an Evangelistic Teacher, but this is not about me, this is about the LORD and His kingdom and His glory. I hope to be in touch and to work together with the gifts that the LORD has given to each of you all, soon.
As I am sure that many of you will want to know more about who it is that is writing this letter to you. An introduction to my story and more about me can be found in my book titled;
To the Churches: For we are All One in Christ
By: David W. Rozendal
May many blessings and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Your friend and brother in the LORD,
David W. Rozendal