Peace only comes through Jesus Christ. As the world seeks out peace and tranquility through the power found within themselves or in tune with the universe we will continue to watch our children and generational lines be tormented as we gain the whole world and lose our souls. God reminds us NOT to bring any accursed object into our homes which I believe extends to our bodies. God disciplined Israel for mixing pagan religions with following Him. He states that He is a jealous God that will not be mocked. The true Christians will not be houses divided. They will worship Him in Spirit and in Truth, not following the doctrines of demons that will ruin and harden the hearts of our generational lines.
To me, there seems to be five groups of people in scripture:
1. Mockers and scoffers that oppose and fight every aspect of scriptural truth, and seek after the world, other religions or within themselves to find truth and enlightenment.
2. Social Christians that agree with some of scripture but love the world more. They love mixing truths and practices from other beliefs to make their own enlightenment and attempt to find the promises of God in other ways. They prostitute themselves with whatever seems good to them that feeds the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh and the pride of life.
3. People who walk in the Spiritual Gifts that are given by God, but they lack the personal relationship of submitting to Him. This group will cry out: “LORD, LORD look at everything we’ve done …”. He will say, “get away from me I NEVER knew you”.
4. Unwise virgins that have kept themselves from the influence of prostituting themselves with the world or paganism. Yet, they are not still focused upon Christ and His Kingdom. Their time is still their own. They bury their ‘talents’. When the Bride-Groom returns for His bride (the Church and its people) this group will not be prepared and will be caught in the ‘dark’! Therefore, left behind.
5. The final group, walks in humility of relying upon the sacrifice and grace of Jesus Christ to transform them. These wise virgins will run the race towards Jesus Christ endeavoring to look to the prize that awaits us. There cups of oil are over-flowing. They will know the season and be fervent in the Great Commission. They will allow grace to empower them to walk in the Spirit and in Truth, fleeing from even the appearance of evil. They will count all things as garbage in comparison to the gift of the Gospel and being restored into right relationship with God. Their lights will burn bright with the anointing of the Holy Spirit whether they are a pastor, mechanic, janitor, nurse, president, or whatever. They love God with all their heart (as possible), and what He loves. They flee from what He hates and what doesn’t draw them to Him. They than love others with the same sacrificial love rooted in truth. They will seek after Truth and Righteousness as they pursue Him. The Gifts of the Spirit will be evident and confirmed within the Fruit of the Spirit. Their hearts are after God’s heart. And when they fall, they repent, get up and continue to run the race.
Which one am I? Which one are you?
From what I can tell, only the last group has assurance of the hope in Jesus Christ and spending eternity with Him. Even the fourth group appears to be on shaky ground with their faith. God ultimately gives the thumbs up or thumbs down. But, He gives us symptoms and guidelines of what True fait brings about and what pseudo-faith looks like. Every tree produces fruit. God knows the heart, but says we will know followers by their fruit.
Jesus died to reconcile you to Himself. To bring you into His flock. To lead you in green pastures. To lead you to the Promised Land. To equip you with the power to overcome the giants in your life. To surround you with others of like-mindedness and passion. Than in the finale, give you the new heaven and new earth as we walk with Him in His eternal presence and Glory.
Will we be found faithful? Will be found ready, waiting and looking up for His return?
Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice–alive, holy, and pleasing to God–which is your reasonable service. Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God–what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:1-2
What does it mean to be:
a sacrifice?
Alive?
Holy?
and pleasing to God?
He’s not done with us yet. So,
Stand Up!
Stand Out!
Look Up!
Your salvation draws near!
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