Guest post by uncleministry
"Jesus answered, 'Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way? I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.'" - Luke 13:2-3
Brothers and sisters, the church is in peril. No, not in the sense that it will "perish" as stated above, for Jesus said "the gates of hell will not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18). However, a recent disturbing study has shown that only 3 percent of "Christians" read their Bibles 4 or more times a week! I wonder how many are reading 7 days a week? This begs the question, "Would anybody intentionally not eat for a day or more for no reason?" Of course not. We all need physical food and water to live! But that apparently doesn't seem to connect with many when it comes to their spiritual lives. Did we forget that Jesus is "the bread of life" (John 6:35), and the source of "living water" (John 7:38)? How can ANY believer live without that?
Not only are believers not reading the Word of God, but they are also forsaking the true fellowship in the gathering of the church, which results in abandoning our corporate prayer, petitioning God to help us all not to fall into the "temptation" of neglect. We are in a serious battle, my friends. God has promised He will never leave us or forsake us, but if we don't keep our eyes on Him, we WILL sink, just like Peter did. The race is NOT over, but many are stopping short of Finish Line. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever" (1 Corinthians 9:24-25). "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith" (Hebrews 12:1-2).
Satan knows his time is growing short (Revelation 12:12), and he is pulling out all the stops to prevent us from completing our mission. The time is now to turn back to what we all know is the most important thing. Yes, it's time to REPENT brothers and sisters. If we don't, we lose. Don't give up now. The finish line is in sight, if we take the time to look for it. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers" (Galatians 6:9-10). "And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:8). So don't forget to, "Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near" (Luke 21:28)!
Lord, we ask Your forgiveness for our sin of neglect, regardless of how small it may seem. All around us we see that the clock is coming closer each day to the time of Your return. Help us to keep our eyes on You and the work You have given us to do. Thank You for the great love You have shown us and the blessing of including us in Your Kingdom. You have never given up on us. Help us to not give up on You. May all we do be for Your glory and honor, on that Day when You appear. Amen!
God bless you all on our Mission every day as we walk in His love through the power of the Spirit for His glory!
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