There is such a higher purpose to living than just what you see. SEE ABOVE your circumstances. SEE ABOVE earth. You are better than this! Bought with a price, more precious than gold. Worth the death of the Son. Worth His taking off deity for a time and coming down to this sometimes “hell-hole” to rescue you from the clutches of that ancient enemy who hates you and wants to take you with him to hell. You were made in His image so you are hated just like He was and is. At the cross, the ruler of this world was defeated. Hang on to THAT and never give up my friend. NEVER until the end!
“And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”
Put him first in all things, always thinking of what he did for you…He gave His life…
He didn’t die so you could have a “cushy life” living in the lap of luxury. IF you are living in luxury it is to GIVE and ONLY to GIVE. GOD IS NOT A HOARDER and neither should we be. He did not send His Son to die for TEMPORAL gain and to be selfish. He died to wash away your sin, to take away YOUR unrighteousness. ALWAYS we need to be cognizant of the fact that we DESERVE DEATH, that we need to take up our cross DAILY, and to show our GRATITUDE by SERVING others in all humility just as JESUS did. A servant is not ABOVE his master. Let’s be a “Giver” like He was.
Let’s get our minds on HIS HEART. If you are not sure what that is, get into the word and ask him INTO ALL of you and ALL of your life. You will not be alone. HE will be your MAIN teacher. You will learn to discern HIS voice from the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Don’t LET ANYONE be your SOURCE of spiritual guidance no matter how ‘anointed’ they may seem, no matter how “big their ministry is,” no matter how many members they have, no matter if they say they have seen JESUS, or even how right they have been. They are ALL wrong in some things- including me. We need to always TEST the spirits, and JUDGE every prophecy. As long as we are still in our earthly bodies, we cannot trust anyone or ourselves. PUT NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH. This is why we will get glorified bodies one day. When we do, ALL sin will be removed from us. We ARE saved, our minds are being saved (renewal of your mind is a constant process), but our bodies (earth suit if you will) cannot be saved. This is why we need to take up our cross DAILY. You can do this with His help.
You Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens You-Even to Take Up Your Cross
Some people thrive on starting arguments. Avoid them. It’s an attempt by the enemy to distract you and steal your precious time. Even if they are “Christian” don’t fall for it- it’s harassment plain and simple.
I had to distance myself from some so- called ministers in the body of Christ who refuse to concern themselves with the spiritual well-being of those under the authority of a fallen leader. It seems the leader is more important to these ministers. God help us all. God help the victims. We have lost our way when we have put leaders above others. It is no different than the Catholic Church who looked the other way when boys were molested by some priests.