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
