Well, such things HAVE been addressed in THE WORD, and, ARE a part of the groaning pains of the coming of what is to be! I am NOT saying this because I am predicting the end times, I do NOT have ANY authority to do so; I am saying this because what IS occurring IS a part of THE HOLY ORDER!!!
We are to STAND STEADY, and, PRACTICE, in thought, action, and, reaction, THE HOLY WORD, while BEING an example for others to follow! We can reach, teach, and, preach, but, we should NOT use, any means of force to represent THE TRUTH, as, that will create more problems! Remember, *GOD* exists in the hearts, and, minds of ALL Mankind, and those who deny HIM, have NO excuse, come the day of their answering unto HIM!!!
Our place is ABOVE the world, focusing upon our own spiritual development, the building UP of THE BODY, THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, and, EXEMPLIFYING HIM, in ALL we think, do, or say, no matter what! We are Chosen to BE good, and, to DO good, so that, THE TRUTH IS even MORE visible for those who deny HIM! We are a Chosen, Royal Priesthood, therefore we can SHOW others the GOODNESS of *GOD* (1 PETER 2:9)! All things ARE working according TO HIS WILL, and so, we must remind ourselves of this, while, PRAYING for guidance in our role in what is!!!
It is frightening to see the increased defiance towards HIM, HIS WILL, and, HIS WAYS, yet, this too, is part, and, parcel of HIS HOLY plan! We HAVE to keep our full armor on, and, deflect the onslaught of what is against HIM, from the world! We MUST remain IN HIM, at ALL times, in order to maintain safety, and, the knowledge to move ever UPWARDLY!!!
As ONE, members of THE CHURCH, CHRIST our LORD, we need to join hands, hearts, PRAYERS, PRAISE, WORSHIP, and, REJOICE, for in numbers there is power untold! We need to as ONE, BE the reflection of what is just, right, and, good! We must SHINE in the darkness, despite the darkness! HE IS EVERMORE, THE LIGHT, THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE KING OF KINGS, and so, the BEST way to promote HIM, is to ALWAYS be THE radiance of HIM!!!
We need to CONTINUE training, fighting the good fight, keeping our EVERY thought on the PRIZE, CHRIST, our LORD! A good soldier does NOT become entangled in the business affairs of life (2 TIMOTHY 2:4)! The members of THE BODY, THE CHURCH, CHRIST JESUS, are PEACEFUL, quiet, and, submissive to *GOD*! We are EVER striving to BE the visible, tangible evidence of HIS GRACE, MERCY, and, LOVE! We exist IN LOVE, compassion, understanding, patience, tolerance, and, other virtues, marking our allegiance to HIM, that, more, and more, through our diligent practice of devotion, and, understanding OF HIM, is a path for these, TO HIM!!!
2 TIMOTHY 4: 3-5...
3/ For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, will accumulate teachers
4/ and will stop listening to the truth and will be diverted to myths.
5/ But you, be self-possessed in all circumstances; put up with hardship; perform the work of an evangelist; fulfill your ministry.
Yep, the world is being deceived, more, and more, but, this too, IS IN DIVINE ORDER, and, HAS purpose TO the restoration of HIS Chosen! Let us then, be careful NOT to become enmeshed in what is wrong, trying to correct it, instead, let us EVER keep working through our own Salvation, with fear, and, trembling (PHILIPPIANS 2: 12)!
PHILIPPIANS 2: 15-16...
15/ that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like lights in the world,
16/ as you hold on to the word of life, so that my boast for the day of Christ may be that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
The madness of the world, is part, and, parcel of HIS WILL being done!!!
JUDE 17-25...
17/ But you, beloved, remember the words spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
18/ for they told you, "In (the) last time there will be scoffers who will live according to their own godless desires."
19/ These are the ones who cause divisions; they live on the natural plane, devoid of the Spirit.
20/ But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the holy Spirit.
21/ Keep yourselves in the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
22/ On those who waver, have mercy;
23/ save others by snatching them out of the fire; on others have mercy with fear, abhorring even the outer garment stained by the flesh.
24/ To the one who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished and exultant, in the presence of his glory,
25/ to the only God, our savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord be glory, majesty, power, and authority from ages past, now, and for ages to come. Amen.
Remember, because we know NOT the length of our time here, nor, the arrival of THE LORD, each day IS apocalyptic, and IS the time to perfect the spirit, SO, IF we are busy with matters of the spirit, we do not have time to become ENSNARED by matters of the world! Also remember, MATTHEW 6: 33-34...
33/ But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides.
34/ Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.
Be of the PEACE that comes of HIM, STAND STRONG IN FAITH, LOVE, and, WHOLESOMENESS, while, FOCUSING UPON HIS GLORY, and, the PROMISES HE has given TO HIS Chosen! KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS ON HIM, and, escape the throes of what is taking place, which, have the power to trip us!!!
PRAISE HIM for HIS AWESOME plan, and, for the hours of this gift of a day! WORSHIP HIS HOLY name, and, REJOICE IN HIS LOVE, GRACE, and, MERCY! Take care, and, MUCH LOVE! Find comfort in HIS WORD, and, all else you need...
REV. LWINSOR © 2012
BIBLICAL, and/or other references, marked BOLDLY IN COLOURS
No comments:
Post a Comment