HOLINESS AND PURITY

i know i have not arrived, i know that this side of eternity i will not arrive (Philippians 3:12-14). This side of eternity, this life is an eye-blink, a vapour (James 4:14) in which we are to serve Jesus. This life is but a short time. Christians serve Jesus, this is our life, this is who we are. Doing the Will of God from the heart (Ephesians 6:6), in the fear of the Lord (Ephesians 6:5). The Word is very clear on what this servant-hood is and i have written much about it.

Since the inception of this blog almost 2 years ago, i have stressed so many times, the need for prayer and reading God's word, DAILY (Acts 17:11, Psalm 119:11, Etc..). I know the urgency God has placed upon my heart for the lost and lukewarm (Luke 19:10, Revelation 3:16) with regard to this same subject matter. Romans 14:11 says EVERY knee shall bow to Jesus. Every person on this earth is eternity bound, are they bound for eternity in heaven or hell? People are sleeping,(Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 24:30-34, Romans 13:11) they are being deceived and lulled in great numbers, their consciences are being numbed by the devil's subtle lies (1 Timothy 4:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:1-7). He comes (as a false prophet) like a wolf in sheep's clothing (Matthew 7:15) . like a roaring lion looking to devour (1 Peter 5:8), to destroy and to kill, and he is doing it in homes and churches all across this Nation. He is doing it in so-called "Christian" homes and churches all across this Nation. We are, as in the days of Noah (Matthew 24:35-39) and Lot (Luke 17:28), living life as if there is no eternity, for our instant gratification, for ourselves. We have lost sight of the life we are called to live, the GOD we were meant to love, and looking for the path of least resistance (iniquity), the wide gate (Matthew 7:13-15). There truly is a straight gate and a wide gate, a narrow way and a broad way, and JESUS himself said FEW will even find the narrow way. We try to find a way in which we can live in and be friends with the world and still belong to God. i am sorry, but this just cannot be. Friends of the world are not friends of God (James 4:4). the way that seems right to us is not God's way(Proverbs 14:12).To follow Christ means to give up everything, to die with Him on that cross EVERY DAY of our life (Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23) to walk the road of ridicule, suffering, pain, hate and sorrow (John 15:18, Matthew 24:9). To stand up to ALL forms of evil no matter how subtle and good it looks. Because folks, the devil is no idiot, he knows how to dress up evil so you think it is good, he knows how to package the deal so you will take it home to your family, your friends and to your churches..he knows us.

Do we know how to discern the spirits, do we know what is of God and what is not, is the Holy Spirit quickening within your spirit what is of God? It is by staying in prayer and in the Word of God, and yes, even fasting, that you become intimate with our God (JOHN 17:3). There is no other way to God, to holiness ( 2 Corinthians 7:1) and purity (Matthew 5:8, Philippians 4:8), to the power the Holy Spirit has for us (Acts 1:8). We need to hear God (Hebrews 5:11-14). We need to study the Word of God to discern good and evil. Do not kid yourselves, time is short and we do not have time to play around with our eternal souls and those of others.. We need to take seriously the Word of God and we need to take seriously what is going on in this Nation and the world on a spiritual level. The world and all its sin will pass away, God has promised it. But the Word of God will last forever. Why do we cling to the devils world when we can have eternal life right now in Jesus? Why do we keep on keeping on like there is no Judgment coming? We ALL will face it and putting it out of your mind does not change that. Delayed judgment is not judgment deferred. It is coming to all people.

God bless you all, Please pray for the team going to New York City, 22-26 May.