When I wake up some mornings I have to ask myself if just perhaps we are on the fast track to the end.
Steady, steady!
All in good time.
God's purposes will be fulfilled in His wonderful time.
The intrigue at the White House, the apostasy in the Church, rampant immorality everywhere we look, these things could be so alarming.
Instead I'm reassured.
Jesus is coming soon.
The world remains blind to the truth, and no amount of preaching or telling can open up spiritual eyes without a spirit that has been stirred by the Holy Spirit.
It's pretty simple.
Let's just throw in the towel and wait on top of the mountain!
I wish.
Instead we buckle down and fight. We pray for those who are lost in sexual sin. We love those who are in prison, in poverty, in trouble. We pray for our loved ones who are spiritually lost. We fast. We wait. We study the Word of God.
Stop reading silly books that question the authority of the Bible. Stop reading things that argue for extra-biblical experiences like yoga, breathing, meditation.
If God gives a vision it will be pretty clear. You will know it. Trust me. It will not contradict Scripture, so if you don't know IF it contradicts you need to get into the Word and test it. It may take a year before you are sure.
You MUST know the Word of God.
Then you can have the confidence to speak in complete agreement. What word did God emphasize for you? What word can you speak to encourage your circle of influence?
Don't speak specifics. That's unfair. Perhaps you saw a vision of someone doing a certain thing. It's fine to share that information, but don't expect to have anyone see your vision as God's direction through you. That's not how it works.
There is spiritual safety in walking steadily and onward in your relationship with Christ. He will see you through. You must act as you see fit each day, each moment, and put Christ first always.
Seek First the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness. All these things will be added unto you.
Righteousness is our battle, our task, our assignment.
God will lead through that commitment to righteousness.
And Hell won't be in the picture for you. You will stand by the shedding of Christ's blood on the cross, and that alone.
Steady, steady!
All in good time.
God's purposes will be fulfilled in His wonderful time.
The intrigue at the White House, the apostasy in the Church, rampant immorality everywhere we look, these things could be so alarming.
Instead I'm reassured.
Jesus is coming soon.
The world remains blind to the truth, and no amount of preaching or telling can open up spiritual eyes without a spirit that has been stirred by the Holy Spirit.
It's pretty simple.
Let's just throw in the towel and wait on top of the mountain!
I wish.
Instead we buckle down and fight. We pray for those who are lost in sexual sin. We love those who are in prison, in poverty, in trouble. We pray for our loved ones who are spiritually lost. We fast. We wait. We study the Word of God.
Stop reading silly books that question the authority of the Bible. Stop reading things that argue for extra-biblical experiences like yoga, breathing, meditation.
If God gives a vision it will be pretty clear. You will know it. Trust me. It will not contradict Scripture, so if you don't know IF it contradicts you need to get into the Word and test it. It may take a year before you are sure.
You MUST know the Word of God.
Then you can have the confidence to speak in complete agreement. What word did God emphasize for you? What word can you speak to encourage your circle of influence?
Don't speak specifics. That's unfair. Perhaps you saw a vision of someone doing a certain thing. It's fine to share that information, but don't expect to have anyone see your vision as God's direction through you. That's not how it works.
There is spiritual safety in walking steadily and onward in your relationship with Christ. He will see you through. You must act as you see fit each day, each moment, and put Christ first always.
Seek First the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness. All these things will be added unto you.
Righteousness is our battle, our task, our assignment.
God will lead through that commitment to righteousness.
And Hell won't be in the picture for you. You will stand by the shedding of Christ's blood on the cross, and that alone.
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