Because few seem to have a discipline to read daily from the Bible most haven’t a clue as to what is coming towards them. I’m also convinced that many born again Christians are slipping back into a lifestyle that God helped them escape. If that is the case with you read on and start living in the Lord and for the Lord. Those who refuse will find themselves on the outside looking in on Judgment Day. Before you get upset with me I’m not speaking of any of us “earning” our salvation. Jesus did that by shedding His Precious Blood at Calvary. Nothing we do can add to it’s cleansing power.
“The Kingdom of God isn’t meat nor drink but righteousness, peace and joy in the HOLY SPIRIT.“ If you must, stop now and ask Him to explain it to you personally. Much of what’s in the Word of God isn’t understood for it’s spiritually discerned not intellectually understood. Because of this we have denominations that are so far out not one person in them will live in Heaven. This statement may shock you but you and I can reach some of them for Jesus. If you don’t care about the lost, I’m already concerned for you. God cares and if He’s in us, we care too. If we don’t care shouldn’t we be concerned? You bet we should for we are all one breath away from the undertaker. Are you ready to be put away by one?
After nearly 40 years I’m convinced that the righteousness of God is “His Will”. Jesus demonstrated it when John baptized Him in the Jordan. John knew He was looking at the “Unblemished Lamb” who was to be slain for us. John was a very humble servant of God and knew his unworthiness and said, “Lord, You baptize me.“ Jesus said, “John all things must be done according to righteousness.” Hang on to those words for they lead to life.
For the umpteenth time I ask you to accept Ephesians 2: 8-10 as a complete thought. Those who omit verse ten are living “out of righteousness” as far as I’m concerned. God says here that we [who are born again] are created in Him. God [our Heavenly Father] has prepared “special works” for us to walk in or do. What do you think about it? Do you think God has left us here who are His adopted children to act as before we were saved? If you do I am even more concerned for you. Lets get on God’s side and do what He wants before we are left behind. “Two will be in a bed and one will be taken, two will be in the field and one will be taken.” Do you believe Him?
I’ve discovered the Joy of the Lord is the pay we receive when we walk in obedience to the Holy Spirit. Do you have His joy? If you don’t do you want it? Believe it or not there will be a lot of folks that will say, “I‘m happy enough.” Please forgive me for being blunt, they are stupid. Dumb is something some are born with but stupidity is an act of the will. I’ve been so stupid in my life that it’s a wonder I’m still here writing this for you. To give you an idea sometimes when I’m driving I still do stupid things and I bet you do too.
Do you have the Peace Jesus spoke about? He said it isn’t the peace of those who are living in the world for they mean a time of no conflict. He is speaking of living in harmony with God knowing you are as clean as new snow now and will NEVER be rejected by Him. “The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable or as it says in some versions, “without repentance.”
God never makes mistakes and if you have become one of His kids, He is going to keep you one. If He is disciplining you now consider it a “mark of His ownership of you.” He purchased us out of this world by the Blood of His Son. Consider the exchange, God’s blood for you a sinner who deserves to be cast into Hell. If that doesn’t move you I’m super concerned for you. The Cross is the power of God unto salvation and you are still lost.
Will you consider what you’ve read here and use it for your own good? If you will please consider you received it without cost and God says give it away. “Freely you received, freely give.“ Obey Him instantly and He won’t have to bring discipline to you. I ask for it for I want so much to please Him. It hurt God to watch Jesus die so horribly for us. The spit, slaps, slugs in His face, the crown of sharp thorns beaten into His scalp, the horrible beating with a scourge that nearly killed Him and finally the nails that held him to the Cross were not equal to the worse thing that happened, rejection.
Just like today, folks for whom He came to save rejected Him, hurting Him deeply as it does today. Will you reject Him anymore? I’m not ashamed of Jesus. I know He won’t be of me, for by His grace, I’m living in His Kingdom now and you can too.
In His Service,
Capt. Ben Marler
captben61@gmail.com
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