Opponents Must be Gently Instructed

Fellow Warriors of the Cross of Jesus Christ,

May the truth of God's word show us the way into the hearts of the lost! 

2 Timothy 2:25-26

Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to the knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

 

 Today the whole of humanity is under a supernatural attack unlike any time during the history of the world. Everyone is fighting for worldly rights to make sin more publicly accepted, thus creating an internal war between God's children. Shouldn't we as Christians continue to daily seek first the kingdom of God, love others as we love ourselves, cast all our cares upon Him as instructed in the Holy Word of God?

I'm beginning to wonder if people really even know or believe what God's word says anymore? He lovingly instructs us throughout the entire Bible on what to do and what not to do, what to say and what not to say and even how we should live. Christ also explains to us in John 6:44, "No man can come to me unless the Father who sent Me draws him." So why do we think we can use worldly methods to reach the lost? I wonder how many people turned to the truth using the signs pictured? Could they change them to say, "The god of this world hates you" or "Satan Deceives?" Would it even mater to them, or do they simply love the sin they are wrapped up in?

So if no man comes to the Son unless the Father calls him, shouldn't we focus on the areas we can make the greatest impact that will allow the light of Christ to really shine and draw people? Jesus told us where we are to go in Matthew 25:35, "you gave me food when I was hungry, a drink when I was thirsty and a place to rest when I was a stranger" so aren't we called to go feed & help the hungry & homeless? Matthew 25:36, "I was naked and you clothed me", can't we clean out our closets every year and give the clothes to those in need. Matthew 25:36 "when I was sick you visited me," can we visit people in hospitals, nursing homes, burn units or in hospice? Matthew 25:36, "I was in prison and you visited me." In my humble opinion, these are the areas God is calling us to take the gospel of Jesus Christ. When you do go and take the gospel into all the world, remember the words of 2 Timothy 2:25-26 and gently instruct and then let God handle the rest.

I will be a light of hope unto others,
Kelly Pierce

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