Devotion for today - 8/10/2013:
SCRIPTURE:
Read: Jude 17-23
Key verse: Jude 22-23; And have mercy on some, who are doubting; save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh.
INSIGHT:
Effective witnessing saves people from God's judgment. As believers, we witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the garment polluted by the flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must witness to and love the sinner. Unbelievers, no matter how successful they seem by worldly standards, are lost and in need of salvation. We should not take witnessing lightly - it is a matter of life and death.
In trying to find common ground with those to whom we witness, we must be careful not to fall into the quicksand of compromise. When reaching out to others, we must be sure that our own footing is safe and secure. Be careful not to become so much like the non-Christians that no one can tell you are or what you believe. Influence them for Christ - don't allow them to influence you to sin!
PRAYER:
- Pray for family members and friends who are struggling with tough life issues. Be an encourager to them. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you ways share with them as they seek answers to situations.
- Pray for the lost. The world is an evil place and many are wandering around without direction and guidance in life. They are living a life with no hope for the future and have no idea of eternity. We, as believers, have the message of hope...the good news of Jesus Christ and His gift of salvation. This gift is FREE with no strings attached and is available to anyone who is willing to trust Jesus as Savior and by faith follow Him.
- Pray for revival for this nation. Revival...is not for unbelievers, but for those of us who are born again, children of the Most High God! If we want to see 'hope and change' it must begin in the hearts of the saved, in the house of the Lord! Judgment begins in the house of the Lord. We cannot depend on man to make things happen in this country, we must depend on Almighty God...El Shaddai. Can this nation be restored? Absolutely, but only by the hand of God and only through the prayers and actions of His children!
- Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. He alone is worthy of our praise!
Have a great day in the Lord! Love to all, Rob <><
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
God is NEVER Wrong...
There are two subjects that are happening in the world today that is wreaking havoc on society. These two things are clearly defined in God's Holy Word as sin. These topics are splitting families, churches and relationships, even some relationships with the Father. Both topics have been debated throughout time and although sides have been taken...they are still sinful acts that grieve the Holy Spirit and hurt our loving and caring heavenly Father.
However, regardless of what we believe, the bottom line is this...God will not be mocked and disobedience will be punished! These 'societal' issues are no greater sin than any sin committed by anyone. In God's eyes sin is sin and must be punished. However the two following topics seem to be at the forefront of life and we are inundated daily by its presence.
As I post this today, I felt that I needed to get this 'off my chest' and 'vent' because I am really tired of the attacks that Christians...true believers, not the ones who wear a label, are experiencing for sharing the truth of God's Word. I am also quite tired of the way non-believers take the Word of God and twist it to their liking as they defend the sinful lifestyles that they have chosen.
If you know me, you know where I am going with this. If you don't know me very well, then after reading this you will know me a little better.
The two topics I speak of is abortion rights and homosexual rights. First of all, these are not rights...they are sin!
Let's begin with abortion shall we...abortion (my definition) is the murder of the unborn child, legalized, to justify the immoral and irresponsible lifestyles of immature adults and now, in some cases, children.
The sanctity of life is being trampled upon. The Word of God ignored, and law is written to protect those who murder innocent, defenseless babies still in the mother's womb. What is even more barbaric is some of these babies are being murdered after being partially born. This method allows the 'doctor' to take a pair of scissors and thrust them into the base of the skull and then taking a hose and extracting the brain of the child. Another method is the severing of the spinal cord. All of this in the 'name of women's rights'...my question is this: what about the babies rights! Who is there to protect them and who gives the woman the 'right' to authorize this atrocity? As a believer in the Lord Jesus, I call all brothers and sisters in the Lord to pray that this 'law'...Roe V. Wade...be overturned and babies given their rights as human beings. Furthermore, anyone caught performing these acts of barbarism, be punished as the murdering criminals they are and either given life in prison without the chance of parole OR the death penalty. All should be held accountable!
My second topic and one that has really been in the public eye lately...glorified homosexuality or 'gay rights'. God calls homosexuality an abomination, detestable and He hates it as He does ALL sin. However, in this case, homosexual acts are acts committed against the body. In God's infinite wisdom, sex is something beautiful and designed for a man and a woman in the fidelity of marriage. Marriage is Biblically defined as between one man and one woman...PERIOD! There is absolutely NO ROOM for DEBATE regarding this subject. Sexual immorality can be overcome if God's discipline is practiced and His word followed and obeyed.
Homosexuality is a sinful act and will be punished at the judgment. Recently, there has been a professional basketball player to 'come out' announcing he is 'gay'...another beautiful word destroyed and taken out of context...also a renown female basketball player who recently was drafted into the WNBA. Their choice is their own, however, their choice is sinful and will be judged by almighty God. These two have been glorified by the mainstream media and a society who is blinded by evil. Theirs is a bold act and they have been commended for their 'bravery' and everyone should just accept and move on. I am sorry, but I cannot accept something that my Lord hates as something 'good'. I cannot stand by and watch as those who are believers take a BOLD STAND and voice what God says about this are BLASTED by those who condone this type of sin. The Bible tells, actually warns us, that 'evil will be perceived as good and good as evil' and those of us who stand for the good will be persecuted for our belief in God's Word.
In closing I want to share this...and if you are a homosexual who happens to read this...I DO NOT APOLOGIZE...unless you repent and trust Jesus Christ as your Savior and make Him the Lord of your life, you will stand before almighty God at the Great White Throne Judgment, be condemned and cast into the 'Lake of Fire' which in case you are wondering is HELL. If you profess to be a Christian and practice this sinful lifestyle...don't be fooled by Satan...you cannot willfully practice this sinful lifestyle and expect to spend eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ in heaven...God's Word just does not support that.
Remember...Christianity is not something you add to your life - It is LIFE!
Have a great day in the Lord Jesus! Love to all, Rob <><
However, regardless of what we believe, the bottom line is this...God will not be mocked and disobedience will be punished! These 'societal' issues are no greater sin than any sin committed by anyone. In God's eyes sin is sin and must be punished. However the two following topics seem to be at the forefront of life and we are inundated daily by its presence.
As I post this today, I felt that I needed to get this 'off my chest' and 'vent' because I am really tired of the attacks that Christians...true believers, not the ones who wear a label, are experiencing for sharing the truth of God's Word. I am also quite tired of the way non-believers take the Word of God and twist it to their liking as they defend the sinful lifestyles that they have chosen.
If you know me, you know where I am going with this. If you don't know me very well, then after reading this you will know me a little better.
The two topics I speak of is abortion rights and homosexual rights. First of all, these are not rights...they are sin!
Let's begin with abortion shall we...abortion (my definition) is the murder of the unborn child, legalized, to justify the immoral and irresponsible lifestyles of immature adults and now, in some cases, children.
The sanctity of life is being trampled upon. The Word of God ignored, and law is written to protect those who murder innocent, defenseless babies still in the mother's womb. What is even more barbaric is some of these babies are being murdered after being partially born. This method allows the 'doctor' to take a pair of scissors and thrust them into the base of the skull and then taking a hose and extracting the brain of the child. Another method is the severing of the spinal cord. All of this in the 'name of women's rights'...my question is this: what about the babies rights! Who is there to protect them and who gives the woman the 'right' to authorize this atrocity? As a believer in the Lord Jesus, I call all brothers and sisters in the Lord to pray that this 'law'...Roe V. Wade...be overturned and babies given their rights as human beings. Furthermore, anyone caught performing these acts of barbarism, be punished as the murdering criminals they are and either given life in prison without the chance of parole OR the death penalty. All should be held accountable!
My second topic and one that has really been in the public eye lately...glorified homosexuality or 'gay rights'. God calls homosexuality an abomination, detestable and He hates it as He does ALL sin. However, in this case, homosexual acts are acts committed against the body. In God's infinite wisdom, sex is something beautiful and designed for a man and a woman in the fidelity of marriage. Marriage is Biblically defined as between one man and one woman...PERIOD! There is absolutely NO ROOM for DEBATE regarding this subject. Sexual immorality can be overcome if God's discipline is practiced and His word followed and obeyed.
Homosexuality is a sinful act and will be punished at the judgment. Recently, there has been a professional basketball player to 'come out' announcing he is 'gay'...another beautiful word destroyed and taken out of context...also a renown female basketball player who recently was drafted into the WNBA. Their choice is their own, however, their choice is sinful and will be judged by almighty God. These two have been glorified by the mainstream media and a society who is blinded by evil. Theirs is a bold act and they have been commended for their 'bravery' and everyone should just accept and move on. I am sorry, but I cannot accept something that my Lord hates as something 'good'. I cannot stand by and watch as those who are believers take a BOLD STAND and voice what God says about this are BLASTED by those who condone this type of sin. The Bible tells, actually warns us, that 'evil will be perceived as good and good as evil' and those of us who stand for the good will be persecuted for our belief in God's Word.
In closing I want to share this...and if you are a homosexual who happens to read this...I DO NOT APOLOGIZE...unless you repent and trust Jesus Christ as your Savior and make Him the Lord of your life, you will stand before almighty God at the Great White Throne Judgment, be condemned and cast into the 'Lake of Fire' which in case you are wondering is HELL. If you profess to be a Christian and practice this sinful lifestyle...don't be fooled by Satan...you cannot willfully practice this sinful lifestyle and expect to spend eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ in heaven...God's Word just does not support that.
Remember...Christianity is not something you add to your life - It is LIFE!
Have a great day in the Lord Jesus! Love to all, Rob <><
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