It's time we stand as the Christians we are. If you're a Christian behind closed doors, you're not a real christian; sorry to break your bubble. Even Jesus Himself said it when He said that whoever denies Him before men will be denied before His Father who is in heaven (Matthew 10:33). We tend to hide the fact that we are Christians from the world so we could be accepted by them. We forget that even though we are in the world, we are not of the world. Please don't say it is hard. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13).
Don't give up on who you are called to be. No amount of enjoyment, no amount of pleasure you get here on earth is worth going to hell forever for. Yes even if you are very rich, you can get everything you desire and you think life can't get any better; it's still not worth it. We are on earth and in this world there is sadness, pain, sorrow, death, anger, strife, sickness... so no matter how happy you are or think you are, it's nothing to be compared to the joy you'll obtain in heaven. Because in heaven there are no bad days, no sorrow, no sickness, no pain, no struggles. But pure joy and happiness because eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, nor have it entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him (1 Corinthians 2:9). Have you ever thought of that?
And you still want to go to hell? I was talking to this guy sometime ago, kindly reprimanding him for his ways, he said he really appreciated what I was doing but he was far gone into sin and he can't turn back now. He said he'd rather rot in hell than change his ways. Wait what!? It's crystal clear that the devil has blinded him totally. He thinks the little pleasure he gets here on earth is worth perishing in hell eternally for. The devil has deceived a lot of us. He's roaring like a lion seeking for who to devour. Redeem your life right now! Take charge of your life. "I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life that you and your offspring may live," (Deuteronomy 30:19). Choose life that you may have eternal life. God's will for you is that you be saved.
We can't come to Jesus except we be called by God (John 6:65). He's calling you right now. You see God sent His only begotten son to die for us that we might be saved. He showed His love in that while we were still sinners, Christ came and died for us (Romans 5:8). Don't you get it? While you haven't even acknowledged that you have wronged God, He sent His ONLY son Jesus, to come and die for you! Have you ever wondered how much agony God was in when Jesus was on that cross? When they beat and whipped Him? When they forced that crown of thorns onto His head? When they passed those nails through his hands and feet? When they crucified Him on that cross of Calvary? You know God had the power to save His Son. He had the power to prevent His Son from going through all that anguish. But He let Jesus suffer so that we who don't even love Him might be saved. Isn't that such an amazing love God has for us?
Now how do you have strength, how do you have the heart to turn around and disobey God? How can you crucify Jesus the second time?! (Hebrews 6:6) Remember, if God wants to, He could destroy us whenever we sin as was done to the Israelites in the wilderness. But His grace is sufficient for us. So please next time when you wanna sin, think twice. Let the way we live our lives show evidence that we are truly of God. Be wise. God bless...
I love this message Didi for it speaks to the world to understand the way of the world leads to sin and death. We can only live a glorious life through our Lord Jesus Christ. As believers of the Lord we have to, "Trust in Him with All your Heart and Lean not unto your own understanding; Acknowledge Him for He will make your paths Straight" (Proverbs 3:4-5). Good Job at the message. I pray God teaches you more wisdom to grow. Amen :) God Bless
ReplyDelete--Dara
Amen and thanks a lot dear!
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