THE
IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING THE LORD
Here
is a simple truth. The lukewarm, half hearted and the fleshly believer
will never know Jesus. Jesus Himself said it this way; So
then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will
spue thee out of my mouth. Revelation
3:16 Those should be soul stirring words for us to remember
and then if we fit in that category, do something about.
Now,
consider this: Actually, we are doing battle, seeking victory, and
moving forward in our walk in Christ. It does take time.
In that “time taking”, the devil will do all within his
power to make you think that you are not going to make it, that
it is too steep a hill to climb, and you might as well give up.
Allow
me to encourage you TO TAKE UP THE FIGHT!
What
is the fight? It is this: We have declared war on sin and on unbelief.
We must be willing to do the battle no matter what it costs us.
We must be willing to do battle with anything that will stand between
us and the fullness of God's Covenant Promises!
We
read from the Scriptures in 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after
the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but
mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting
down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge
all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
The
secret is to determine with all our heart, soul, mind and strength
to go the distance with the Lord. We live in a world of compromise,
bitterness and rebellion. We must draw a line in the sand. We must
not allow this generations filth and unbelief
to corrupt us ever again. HERE IS A FOUR WAY PLAY OF APPLICATION:
- RESIST
- SACRIFICE
- OBEY GOD
- SURRENDER ON TO
JESUS
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