We are not only not going to be great again as a nation, we are going to lose everything we have.
We have murdered 60 million babies, provided porn for the entire world while in the process of legalizing drugs, teaching small children how to act in perverted ways and much more. Not only do we not deserve to be great, our fate is sealed, we are going down.
Our only hope is to trust Jesus Christ as individuals. The nation is on the fast track to total destruction.
Do you really think the influx of Muslims into our country are an accident? Do you think the powers that be are ignoring the open borders to be friendly and kind?
Isaiah 1:4-5 "4 Alas, sinful nation, People weighed down with iniquity, Offspring of evildoers, Sons who act corruptly! They have abandoned the LORD, They have despised the Holy One of Israel, They have turned away from Him. 5 Where will you be stricken again, As you continue in your rebellion? The whole head is sick And the whole heart is faint.…"
If you don't believe me, visit a friend in the next few days, tell them they need Christ, to repent from their sin and become born again, then watch what comes out of them. Chances are good you will make an enemy, since even those who call themselves Christian are filled with contempt for the things of God.
Some may even agree with you in your presence but ignore the need to confess sin or desire to be changed. Most people like themselves just as they are and are enraged when challenged to take a long honest look at their own heart in light of the Bible.
I notice many people are talking about making our nation great again, but those same people never mention the sinfulness that needs to be dealt with before God.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Spiritual Pygys or Giants in the Faith?
When are we spiritual pygmys?
When the Holy Spirit is leading there is order and truth that no man can create through their rules and traditions.
When we depend on the approval of others continually for acceptance, then we are spiritual pygmys.
When our actions or speech are dictated by what others will think about us or do to us, we have placed our trust in man rather than Christ.
Proverbs 29:25-26 "25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.…"
When we are dependent on musical manipulation to "feel" close to God, we have made our emotions of happiness the measure of our depth. Our expression of worship through music can be a wonderful thing. When the music stops, does the sense of closeness remain or does it diminish quickly? This is an important measure to discern whether we worshiped in the Spirit or in the flesh.
When we are led by the Holy Spirit, often we will be an outsider, even if there are no blatant forms of disrespect, there will be covert expressions of dishonor toward us. Dismissiveness through silent disapproval is the favored tactic of the superficial believer who is embarrassed by the presence of the Holy Spirit.
May each one of us evaluate ourselves and through prayer seek Christ to discover the truth about ourselves.
We might want to ask God if our tradition has influenced what we do or has Christ Who lives in us directed us?
When the Holy Spirit is leading there is order and truth that no man can create through their rules and traditions.
When we depend on the approval of others continually for acceptance, then we are spiritual pygmys.
When our actions or speech are dictated by what others will think about us or do to us, we have placed our trust in man rather than Christ.
Proverbs 29:25-26 "25 The fear of man brings a snare, But he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. 26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.…"
When we are dependent on musical manipulation to "feel" close to God, we have made our emotions of happiness the measure of our depth. Our expression of worship through music can be a wonderful thing. When the music stops, does the sense of closeness remain or does it diminish quickly? This is an important measure to discern whether we worshiped in the Spirit or in the flesh.
When we are led by the Holy Spirit, often we will be an outsider, even if there are no blatant forms of disrespect, there will be covert expressions of dishonor toward us. Dismissiveness through silent disapproval is the favored tactic of the superficial believer who is embarrassed by the presence of the Holy Spirit.
May each one of us evaluate ourselves and through prayer seek Christ to discover the truth about ourselves.
We might want to ask God if our tradition has influenced what we do or has Christ Who lives in us directed us?
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