WALK AND FIRM UP NOW

 

 Matthew 24:12,13 

 

  "And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved." ESV

 

Jesus warned us that the world would become so evil that many would view evil as acceptable and normal. They will not be pierced in their hearts by evil and their love for God will lose it's fervor. We are to be alert to this subtle takeover of evil, because only those who are firm in their spiritual walk with Christ will be saved.

Heavenly Father, we know this world is getting more evil as time passes. We ask You to keep us firm and passionate in our walk with You. Help us to resist evil and to continue being living testimonies of You in this evil world. We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

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LISTEN UP!

 

 

 

 

Hebrews 2:1

 

"Therefore, we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it." ESV

 

The Gospel message of Jesus Christ is of such infinite importance to our eternal future, that it should be in the very front of our minds and continually the deepest concern for us. There are many things in this world to distract us from this most important message. If we consider the glory and dignity of the One who gave us this message of eternal life, we will make every effort to keep our hearts and minds from getting side tracked.

 

Heavenly Father, when we consider what You did for us on the cross, we bow in humility that we let the world and its' concerns pull us away from the most important concern. Increase our faith and awareness of the message of eternal life You freely gave us, so that we will not drift from it, but will carry it wherever we go and share it with others. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

 

          

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ITCHY EARS

 

 

2 Timothy 4:3

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions." ESV

The Way to eternal life is a straight and narrow path. There is nothing glamorous or attention grabbing about it. It is a challenging path that takes full commitment and total self-sacrifice. Very few people humble themselves and commit to staying on this path. Even those who "call themselves" Christians do not really want to travel this difficult path. They look for an easier way, more appealing way, a less difficult way to feel they are walking in the Truth. The problem is there is no alternate route. There is only One Way. So let's take up our cross and follow Him.

Heavenly Father, we are in great need of discernment to know when the teachers and respected leaders of the church have changed the true message of the Gospel to one that is more compatible with our lives, one that is less of a sacrifice. Help us to keep from watering down the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others. Help us to teach and live the only Way to eternal life. We pray in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Amen.

        

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DECEIVED, WHO ME?

 

1 Timothy 4:1

"Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teaching of demons." ESV

It would be difficult to believe that Christians would intentionally follow after demonic influences. The problem is, the demonic influences of these last days are so subtle that they appear to be the One and Only Truth. This places Christians who are not alert, watching, and fully equipped with the armor of God in grave danger of being deceived. It is the gradual drifting away, the unnoticed, seemingly harmless little deviations from the Truth that will catch many. It doesn't have to happen to us! We are told by the Word to stand firm, be alert, and put on the whole armor of God.

Heavenly Father, we stand vulnerable to being deceived if don't stay alert and close to You. Help us to stay in prayer, the Word, and communion with You so that any subtle presence of deceit will stand out to us like a sore thumb. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

        

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BUCKETS WITH HOLES

Hebrews 2:1   "We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away." NIV   "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip." KJV   How many of us are like a bucket with a hole in it or a barrel with cracks between the staves? The Word of God repeatedly tells us to be alert, be on guard. If we become comfortable in our spiritual experience, we are in danger of complacency (being satisfied and unaware of danger), and the spiritual maturity and strength we have received will seep out of us like the bucket with a hole in it. That is a dangerous place to be. It will reveal the true child of God from the imitation.   Heavenly Father, forgive us for letting our guard down. Heal the holes and cracks in our spiritual lives so that we will be true children of Your Kingdom. Give us attentive hearts and make us strong so we can help others do the same. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.         ©2012 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC drbobbijo@yahoo.com http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

TURN FROM THE FAITH?

 

Matthew 24:10

"At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other."NIV

"And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another."KJV

What time is Jesus talking about here? He is talking about the last days just prior to His second coming. All of us are sure that we will not be one of those that fall away and betray fellow Christians. But Jesus said it would happen and He said many would do so. How can this happen? The falling away is not an abrupt waking up one morning and deciding not to follow Christ anymore. It is a slow subtle veering away from the Truth led by smooth talking men and women who call themselves Christians. They will teach enough of the truth to keep us listening while throwing in little bits of Satan's lies that don't seem to be harmful at all. If we stay in the Word of God and prayer, the Holy Spirit will let us know when deception is present. Be on guard. Turning from the faith can happen to any of us who aren't alert.

Heavenly Father, oh how we need discernment and dedication to Your Word. Give us more hunger for Your Word and prayer so that we will be equipped to stand strong and not fall away when the time draws near. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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THE OLD NATURE IS STRONG

There are some who ask God for His saving grace to cleanse them
from their hopeless and sinful lives. Of those, there are some who
fail to give over all their lives to be cleansed. As a result, their human
nature draws them to return to the same sinful life and depravity they
lived before. With God, there is no "halfway saved." It is all or nothing.
If you allow God to have all of you, your nature will become like His.
If you don't give God your all, your human nature will take you back to
where you started.

Read 2 Peter 2:22

"Of them the proverbs are true: 'A dog returns to its vomit,' and 'A
sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.'" (NIV)

"But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog
is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her
wallowing in the mire." (KJV)

ITCHING EARS

The Way to eternal life is the straight and narrow path. Very few humble
themselves and commit to staying on it's course. People who call them-
selves Christians but do not want to travel that difficult path seek out
different routes that are easier, more appealing, not as difficult. The only
problem is, there is no alternate route.

Read 2 Timothy 4:3

"For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine.
Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great
number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear." (NIV)

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but
after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having
itching ears." (KJV)


  
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