Letter
January 19, 2004

January 19th, 2004

Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Dear Brethren and Co-Workers with Christ,

Greetings from Charlotte, NC! U.S. President George W. Bush has now officially set a soaring "new course for America’s space program." Mr. Bush stated, "We do not know where this journey will end, yet we do know this: human beings are heading into the cosmos…. The desire to explore and understand is part of our character" (Charlotte Observer, January 15, 2004). Even now, America’s latest space probe is sending pictures back from planet Mars. For years, scientists have been trying to find some signs of life on Mars. So far, no luck. But it is obvious that various nations will keep on trying to "conquer space." Something in the mind of man—"part of our character," President Bush said—makes us want to find out what is going on "out there." Mankind intends to explore the entire universe

 Will we succeed? 

The real answer is intriguing and understood by very few. Yet it is directly tied in with the very purpose for your life. It has directly to do with the cosmic question: "Why were you born?" 

For as we see the specific biblical prophecies unfolding right in front of our eyes, it becomes even more evident that there is a great personal God—a real God—who guides the rise and fall of nations and who is "in charge" of this universe. Even now, He is working out a great plan and purpose here on this earth. 

At the beginning of human existence, God said, "Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. So God created man in His own image; in the image of God he created him, male and female He created them" (Gen. 1:26-27). Mankind was, at the very outset, given limited "dominion"—or rule—over God’s creation. Man was made in "God’s image" in more ways than just outer form and shape. Far beyond all other creatures on earth, man alone has creative imagination and a genuine mind power in a limited way like God Himself. God’s inspired Word directly indicates our Creator’s concern that this awesome capacity might be misused. 

When mankind began to build the "Tower of Babel" the Eternal God said, "Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them. Come, let Us go down and there confuse their language, that they may not understand one another’s speech" (Gen. 11:6-7). 

In dozens of statements, space scientists and political leaders have said that one of the primary reasons why they feel America needs to push forward with a sophisticated space program is that—if we don’tother nations may get there first. They imply that whoever controls space may soon control the whole world! So the bottom line is that a primary reason for spending untold billions of our tax dollars on a space program is the military potential of controlling outer space. The Eternal God knows that mankind has always used every powerful weapon made available to him. God knows that the coming "space wars" will play a vital part in the destruction of all human life from this planet—unless He supernaturally intervenes! Therefore our Creator does plan to intervene in human affairs and send Jesus Christ back to this earth—just before it is too late. God’s Word tells us that at the end of this present age, "Then the seventh angel sounded: and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!’" (Rev. 11:15). 

Jesus Christ stated that just before His return as King of kings "…this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come"(Matt. 24:14). We in this inspired Work of the living Christ are giving increasing millions the advance good news of this soon coming world government—the government or Kingdom of God! God is not "trying" to save the whole world now—otherwise He would be doing just that! For God truly is the "Almighty" God. As Jesus directly stated, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day" (John 6:44). 

However, as Jesus stated, God does want His faithful servants to preach the true "good news"—the "gospel of the Kingdom"—as a "witness" to all nations before the end comes. Very few people will be truly converted through this "witness." But as the events of the coming Great Tribulation begin to unfold, they will not be able to cry out to God, "Why didn’t you tell us?" For, once this "witness" is effectively given, God will be able to say, "I did tell you. But you refused to listen and to heed"! Most ministers and most churchgoers do not really understand this at all. For they think that God is somehow trying to "save" nearly everyone now. Since they themselves are not "called" at this time, they just don’t understand

Neither do most religious people grasp the real significance of the fact that mankind truly has been created "in God’s image." For when you fully grasp this concept and its ultimate meaning—articulated in literally dozens of scriptures—you will realize that, eventually, we will travel into outer space and we will control the entire universe! For we were created to become full sons of the great God who rules the entire universe—if and when we are willing to achieve this on God’s terms! 

This exciting reality is understood by extremely few people outside of this very Work of God. Yet it is truly the ultimate good news! It is the genuine reason why you and I were born! It is the real reason why most true Christians have to go through years and even decades of trying and testing, of praying and overcoming, of growing "in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (II Peter 3:18). It is why the Apostle Paul was inspired to write, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God" (Rom. 8:18-19). 

If you have not yet received and studied our truly awe-inspiring booklet entitled, Your Ultimate Destiny, please write us or call us immediately and request your copy. It will be sent absolutely free upon your request. You will then understand the genuine outcome of mankind’s urge to "conquer space." The very purpose for your existence will become clear as never before once you study this booklet with an open mind. 

Let us hear from you soon. As this new year gets underway, we plan to increase the power and impact of this unique ministry. Your prayers and your support are extremely welcome. Thank you for your prayers and your encouragement! As the end of this age comes ever closer, the Work of the living Christ must go forward!

With Christian love,

—Roderick C. Meredith