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To What End?

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Why do you protect your family?  Why do you work so hard to earn a living?  Why do you go to church?  Why do you read the Bible?  Why do you study devotions?  Why do you pray?  Why do you speak the name of Christ?

Are all these things only for show?  Or are they so that you can become as devoted to the Living God’s Christ as are the Holy Angels?

When you have done these things for years, have they produced a holy man?  Or have you found yourself only becoming a socially acceptable Christian? 

What is the fullness that God desires in all his people?  What does that look like?  Can you point to someone and say, “That is it”?  Can anyone point to you and say the same thing?

It is like men to pursue a dream, only to find a place where they are comfortable.  What about death to all the things in this world?  Does that sound comfortable to you?  What about a beating by the hands of men because you have spoken the Gospel in their presence?  How many friends have abandoned you because you love God?  What about a burning willingness to obey God’s command, regardless the outcome?  Does that apply to you?

I ask this many questions, because you are the only one who can answer them for yourself.  I do not command anyone to do anything.  But I have an obligation to ask my brothers these things.  And they distinctly apply to me also.  And why would anyone not ask his brother at these things?

Who will shake the world for Christ?  Will it be you?  Who will cower in a corner, amassing all kinds of peace and luxury.  Will that be you?

By His Grace

What if?

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Pick a town of moderate size.  Let’s suggest that the town has 45 Christian churches in it.  Just for giggles  let’s say the average attendance is 80 people.  That’s 3600 fictional characters.

What would that town be like if all 3600 of its Christian citizens turn to God with full obedience?

I’m not talking about tithing.  I’m not talking about reading the Bible.  I’m not talking about prayer or good works.  I’m talking about a complete abandon to do the will of the Living God in Christ Jesus.

We hear an awful lot of excuses being handed out for the sake of drawing people in.  One I’ve seen recently says, “No perfect people allowed”.  I understand the premise, but it’s also an open door to a lack of devotion.

But I’ll just throw this idea out there.  And suggest a little more Bible reading.  What happened to Israel when David stepped up?  What happened to Israel when Samuel took his place?  And what of Gideon, and all the rest who took their rightful place before the Most High God.

If an entire nation can be turned around by one faithful servant, what might happen with 3600 of them?  What might happen with 3?  Look at what has happened because of 11.

I better hurry and post this before the Lord returns, or we will never find out.

By His Grace

Where’s God’s Will?

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Far too many believe Jesus has died to give them a life of peace, joy, prosperity and an eternity with Him in heaven.  There’s nothing wrong with that part of the blessing we receive from Him.  But where’s the other part?  You know, the one about testifying for His Glory, the one about being willing to endure all hardships for His sake here, or perhaps the one about making yourself available for the very will of the Most High God?

Think about it.

By His Grace.