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These are the top 10 excuses God will happily allow for not letting the Lord Jesus be your King.
And in case any of those don’t work, try using this effective excuse:
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In response to a lament of the current state of affairs in the world, I responded, “Nothing is ever won by a defensive posture. Winning requires an aggressive offense. The more Christians speak up, the less room for the anti-Christian values to prosper.”
Perhaps you think you can’t talk about Jesus in public. And perhaps you’re right. Perhaps you know so little that you can’t really add much to the debate between wickedness and godliness. But consider this: Every day millions of words are being written and spoken against Jesus and His perfect values among His people. And every time another word is uttered against Him, space is taken from Christians to speak of what is true.
With this in mind, I think it’s clear that if we don’t speak “something”, we are losing ground. In the end, we will become the hunted. Though this might be the case regardless how we go on the offensive, we still live in a free society. You didn’t inherit this place of freedom of speech from those who kept silent in the face of opposition. Your grand children will not inherit a free society if you keep silent. What you hold dear is being undermined by those who would be quite happy to see you simply disappear (regardless the method).
Either speak now, or keep silent when your rights are taken away. Do you really think evil will allow you to worship Jesus when they finally take over all the power structures of this world? Surely you’re not that blind to their agendas.
You don’t have to be a “Know-it-All” when it comes to Christianity. All you need to start doing is mentioning the name of Jesus, virtually everywhere you speak. The first few times are difficult to muster the strength to utter. But soon, you’ll find speaking of Jesus comes naturally and easily. If you can’t speak of Christianity, out of whatever keeps you back now, at least link to it on your facebook page or blog. And if you don’t use either of those, simply refer to Christian authors often (such as C. S. Lewis, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Or perhaps John Bunyan’s “Pilgrims Progress.)
Speak up folks. The time for offense is nearing an end. Personally, I know it’s an opinion, I think we have less than 5 years left to make a dent in the way this world is headed. My life is full of things that others can attack. I have not led a godly life very much. Yet, I will still speak of Jesus, for the sake of His Holy Name and His people.
By His Grace.
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We have heard that the Patience of God is great. We have heard that He provides for the wicked regardless how they rail against Him. In this Great Patience His Mercy is profound. But we have also heard that there is an end to His Patience and Mercy. In the Lord’s patience we find Him a “long suffering” God. But He will not suffer loss forever. He has warned us that there is an end to His patience and mercy.
How long has He suffered with the rebellion of man? We are told, and believe, that He has suffered the rebellion of man since the sin of Eve. But I saw something more last night. And if we allow ourselves to understand, our concept of the Glory of God is about to increase.
I have written that this place of testing was built as an answer to an accusation. I have written that we are living answers. An accusation was presented regarding God’s Glorious patience, mercy, and righteousness. You will find this in the post called, “What is man that you are mindful of him?”
We should not assume that God simply rose to His Holy Throne one day to condemn the accuser. We are taught that God does nothing without employing great patience and mercy first. There is the Love of God which provokes Him to counsel, teach, and rebuke the wickedness within all of us. I rest confident that this was also employed in the way of the accuser. We read that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. And we have read and believe that Jesus is the exact representation of the Father. So in Jesus we have a telling view of our Father in Heaven. And for those who are learning to Love Jesus, we have the personal testimony of His great patience, mercy, and righteousness.
Look at the patience of the Lord that He should suffer so for the sake of bringing us to His Father, clean, confident, and full of holiness. Consider how many years the Lord has suffered with the sins of man. Would you now think that the accuser did not have the same mercy applied to his sin before this place of testing was built? Would you conclude that God rose quickly to condemn without first trying to rectify the problem?
Who can accurately name the number of centuries man has been allowed to prosper and sin under the watchful eye of the Holy Lord God? And we have never seen the face of the Most High. Mercy to us is extended while we learn of His ways. This same God, who is so very gentle with those who are striving to rid themselves of rebellion, would surely have dealt with the accuser in the same way. How many of our years might He have been patient with this one? Who can tell. But I know the patience and mercy He has shown me. And I revel in the fact that He is a Marvelous God who is able to save those who desire to rectify their state of affairs before His Holy Throne.
There is, however, a place where the heart of His creatures becomes sealed with a lock. We do not die because we have sinned. We die because we have determined that He will not be allowed entrance into our heart, mind, and soul. We close off every word of correction and become proud of our hardness of heart. Rebellion sets in and utterly closes any possible hope of avoiding regret. We see this in many who have heard the Gospel over and over, yet remain in their sins; not calling out to the Lord, because they no longer see any fear of hell. They no longer consider the Holy Love of God. This hardness of heart remains a place where God can no longer hope to help. And the end of such men is absolute destruction. For they have sealed themselves against the Lord God’s ways. And reject any possible alliance with eternal life.
I submit that the patience of our God was extended before He saw the accuser harden his heart. Yet, when God perceived the bent desire of the accuser, I can also rest assured that God moved quickly to begin this place of testing. There is alarm and fear within me as I consider the Lord God Almighty approaching me without mercy! And now this accuser stands in exactly that place. He is condemned without mercy. For the Lord has already given what he intended, and was able and willing, to give. Now there is nothing left but to be utterly destroyed. For God will not live with rebellion and sin forever. He will restore His Glorious peaceful place. And never again will rebellion exist!
Why do I bring this up? Because men rarely understand the God they serve. Because God’s patience does have an end. And His mercy will not be extended forever to those who remain rebellious. There is a place where we become hardened against His Love. And He can no longer have any effect on the heart of these ones. I present this post to cause those who love Him and struggle with their sins to consider. Renew your efforts to submit yourself to the Lord you say you serve. Consider how powerful and deep is the patience of God for those who desire to be rid of their rebellion.
But if we look at the promises of destruction for the accuser, and that of those who harden their hearts to the Gospel, we also see the sure end of the patience of God. He does not hand over to destruction because He has lost His patience with us. He sees the condition of our heart when we reach the point where we lock it down to His Love. When a man becomes handed over to destruction, it is his own fault! We read, “The one who sins is the one who will die”. We never hear of the Lord condemning the righteous, who struggle to learn to love Him. It is the rebellious who are pronounced as walking dead.
Be wise and consider these things. There is a fence within you which divides hope from hopelessness. I would advise you, with urgency, to step toward God and away from that fence. You know the place. God has placed a divide within us. And each of us knows where that divide is placed. Once you cross that line and lock your heart to His Love, you will be sealed forever. Enter His love and push away rebellion. Accept His leading, teaching, and discipline. He is leading you toward Himself and away from that chasm which divides life from death. Why would you choose death? When He offers such glorious communion with Himself and you?
I promise and testify a truth: There is a Glorious peace to be had in submitting ourselves to His Love. He does not leave His people dry and empty as they come near Him. He replaces rebellion and hopelessness with a marvelous peace and joy! With this in mind, why would you choose death?
If, after reading this long post, you desire to read the Word of God regarding this issue you will find Jeremiah 15: 5 -21. The Lord is providing every possible avenue for your escape right now! Step away from the Lock. You do not have the key to reopen it. And the Lord has no key to reopen it. Once locked, you are sealed as one who will be destroyed. And this sealing will be on your own head. I will tell you that there are billions who have done this horrible thing to themselves. And some are walking around in this world. Many are already waiting for their destruction, reserved in a place for judgment. DO NOT JOIN THEM!
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I think there’s only one person in the world who is ashamed of the Lord Jesus. I haven’t found him or her yet. I know what I’m looking for though. It’s that person who will never mouth the name of Jesus in any serious terms. He or she will laugh at you if you speak about the Bible. If you approach the group of people he or she hangs around in and mention Jesus, that person will turn beet red and start to fidget. And I’m looking for that person whose library is full of all kinds of “self-help” books. But you’d never find a dust line of a Bible. The person I’m looking for is obviously self righteous. So it shouldn’t be too hard to spot them.
If you find this person give me a call at 333-333-3333. Thanks for your time. Hope we locate that person. It would be a shame to watch them quiver at the sound of the Father’s voice as He pronounces the sentence of death. Surely we can all pitch in to help turn this soul from such a death.
by His Grace.
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Those who we regard as “those in the know” say that this winter will be harsh. The animals seem to agree. Bugs are more plentiful this spring and summer. And I felt a tiny bit of stiff water droplets on the porch railing this morning. Hard winters mean tough times for everyone.
Add this tidbit of information to the political, financial, and social scenes and you will come away with a sense of foreboding for what might happen this winter. Gold is soaring upward due to the markets in the world. Corruption is over running righteousness in the leadership of every organization. Islam is busy taking over countries which will allow them access to tons of munitions and political clout in the world. Politically correct speech is demanding an end to the absolute nature of truth. While investments are losing their value in markedly dynamic free falls, unemployment and foreclosures are continuing to rise.
This winter poses a serious threat to far more people and families than I’ve ever seen in my life. Wouldn’t this be the correct time to seek the Lord Jesus? Wouldn’t it be a great time, this fall, to slam your body to your knees and ask for salvation? No one boards up a window after the hurricane passes through, in the hopes of keeping the blasting wind out. Well, not the wise anyway. Today would be a really great time to seek Jesus.
By His Grace.
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Millions have questioned the statements regarding the time it took God to create the universe and the earth. They suppose that God is limited to our time and resources. He made the stars. He made the earth. He made the sun and moon. He made the water, clouds, and land. And He made all the plants, animals, and even man. He has done this and He did it according to His powerful hand.
Shall you continue to speak of God as though He were limited as we? Do you know or remember the story we are told of how Jesus calmed the storm? He spoke to the sea and the wind and immediately there was calm. He did not let the storm die down while he held on frantically to His people in the boat. He did not allow the little boat to float in the air while the sea tossed. And He did not create a bubble of protection around the boat from the wind. He spoke to the wind and seas and they simply stopped their thrashing about.
The clouds were not permitted to float on in their course as is the nature of things. And the waves were not allowed to slowly cease their tossing. When He spoke they simply obeyed. Shouldn’t this tell us something about the Lord’s power?
And why did He provide the proof of His Majesty like this? Was it so those men wouldn’t die? No! He is the Lord of Life. What is it to Him if men die? They come to Him. And did we forget that He raises the dead any time He desires? He did this to prove to them that the Father of all life was within Him, testifying to the Glory that is Jesus.
What do you say concerning Jesus? What do you say concerning righteousness, holiness, and sin and death? He was. He is. And He will come. There is life in your hands right now. And He is demanding that you accept this word of truth:
He has made you that you might worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. He has provided proof of His Glory all about you. His demand will remain upon you all the days you live here. And the demand will be sealed at the moment of your death. Jesus has come to testify regarding the Father’s will for man. And this testimony was supported by various signs and wonders, which came from the Father of Life. For those who believe, Jesus is God. And He is God regardless of your willingness to believe.
So why focus on the things unknown or debatable? Why not focus on what is currently both in your hand to do and that which is demanded of you?
May You bless these words Father. In the name and power of Your Holy Son Jesus, Your Christ. Amen.
By His Grace.
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