Does anybody out there feel that they are the only ones out there proclaiming the gospel? If you do then keep on shouting it on the house tops. Today the world has people scared to offend anyone by saying the wrong thing and it is getting ridiculous. Nowadays the world ridicules you if you discipline your children in public, or if you voice your beliefs about abortion when you are the one being asked, or being asked about your beliefs about other moral issues. Has anyone else noticed that all these things that people are being scrutinized over are all biblical issues? Think about it, every time you hear about something in the news about someone being offended it is directed at Christianity. People do not be fragile and fold like a house of cards when you are pressured by the world's views on things. Do not conform to the ways of the world because you feel that your alone, you are not alone. The spirit of God is with you and as Psalm 32:8 says "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye." Don't be surprised when the world mocks you and looks down on you, just remember before the world hated you they hated Him. Stand up for what you believe in, take a stand for Jesus. Don't be shaken by what the media says. As Christians we are to walk by faith, and not be moved by what we see. Get your Bible out and read it 10-20 min a day so you can keep the sword sharp. I believe in these final days all these attacks against Christians will become more abundant. Just remember where you stand. If you don't know where you stand, get your nose in the Bible and don't come out till you get it figured out. In the book of Revelation 3:15-16 Jesus says, " I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth." That is a harsh way to say it, but it leaves out guessing what Jesus thinks aout those who live one way at church on Sunday, and another way during the week. Think about it, pray about it, and be led by the Holy Spirit.
In Christ,
Eric R. Cox
Scripture to meditate on:
Luke 10:8-12 NKJV
Jesus was talking to the to the seventy disciples. "Whatever city you enter, and they recieve you, eat such things as are set before you. And heal the sick there, and say to them, The kingdom of God has come near to you. But whatever city you enter, and they do no recieve you, go out into its streets and say, The very dust of your city which clings to us we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that the kingdom of God has come near you. But I say to you that it will be more tolerable in that Day for Sodom than for that city."
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Amen, Eric. More people need to see where they are now and change their ways to be with Christ forever!!!! Read and study the Bible daily for 10 - 20 minutes. If you don't understand what He is saying to you try another Bible that explains what other meanings for words are, such as The Amplified Bible. It has helped me tremendously.
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