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I used to be that way. I made fun of my oldest brother who was on fire for the Lord when he turned to Christ. Everything that came out of his mouth, I laughed. All the Scriptures he mentioned, I thought of him losing his sanity. When he talked about spiritual battles, and of demons, I thought about how much he fantasized about things. That “this religion” is not good!
“But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who push the truth away from themselves. For the truth about God is known to them instinctively. God has put this knowledge in their hearts.” - Romans 1:18-19
We are all, unfortunately, the same. We are all SINNERS! How can we quickly think of others as full of flaws when we don’t have to go that far. Just look into ourselves. We have our own! Perhaps, even worse! Pride…Lust…Adultery…Lying…Murder…And others…
Oh how I wept when I came to the end of one road and just knew I couldn’t continue to walk all alone! That I needed Someone to guide me, strengthen me and release me from the bondages that had a hold on my soul. I knew there was a war going on. That I wasn't making fun of my brother...I was making fun of Jesus!!! I’m grateful that He found a lost soul like me…He showed His love and mercy to me...
“It’s like this: When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child does. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. Now we see things imperfectly as in a poor mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God knows me now.” - 1 Corinthians 13:11,12
God is complete. Represented by Jesus. It’s us who lack understanding. One day, when we all see God and see Him face to face, everything will be revealed. This alone, a glimpse of what’s in store should give us, believers, the hope and strength that we need to continue to press on. To endure. To bless those who hurt us, instead of being angry. To pray for them instead that the veil is removed on their hearts, so that the Lord’s Good News they can clearly see…
“But the people’s minds were hardened, and even to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, a veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ. Yes, even today when they read Moses’ writings, their hearts are covered with that veil, and they do not understand.” - 2 Corinthians 3:14
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Lord, if it grieved me to see so many who are still not willing to repent and turn to you, who are full of pride and hardened hearts, I can’t imagine how it must feel for You. For You, Oh God, have been patient so that many of us can be saved through Jesus. Help us Lord to remember that with You, a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is like a day. Help us know in our hearts that You aren’t being slow about Your promise to return, as some people think but that You are being patient for our sake. [2 Peter 3:8,9] Because You, Oh Lord, God of love, doesn’t want anyone to perish. I pray Oh Lord that many more will turn to Jesus and let Jesus be the Lord of their lives. Lord, please remove the veils in so many, many people who still don’t know You, that they may see the brightness and let Your light in, into their dark hearts and minds. Thank You Lord for Your love, Your mercy and grace. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
I join you sis in this prayer.
ReplyDeleteIt is sad that so many of those in high and influential places see Christianity and faith as something to be ridiculed. Can't they see that it is Christian faith and ethics that has done so much of the good in the world? This should energize us to preach even more! And do good works in His name. Good post.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad. Rosel it is a tough world with so many broken people in it.
ReplyDeleteIt is so sad to hear people on TV laughing at Christians and the Bible. But their eyes are blinded to the Truth. I try to remember that so I don't get angry with them. Instead, I want to pray that the eyes of their heart would be opened to the love of Christ. We shouldn't expect anything different. The world who doesn't know Jesus as their personal Savior will live out exactly what they are; sinners.
ReplyDeleteWe are also sinners but we've been saved by God's grace. We have the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome sin. However, we need to chose to submit to the HS's leading.
Blessings and love to you,
Debbie
If people don't have Jesus, how do they have any hope?
ReplyDeleteI don't like to hear anyone putting anyone down....it just doesn't feel good...When I was a child...I spoke as a child. Funny how even my kids know....it's not a good thing to put someone down. Maybe it's b/c they love the Lord. Hugs to you Rosel.
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ReplyDeleteWe can have hope that the reason for the rapture is this very reason, that these people need the chance to hear the message of salvation. It is said it takes people on average 15 times before the seed will begin to grow inside. Hopefully God will remove the scales from his eyes and he will see how mistaken he is before it's too late.
I truly feel sorry for him and praying for his salvation and the truth to finally hit home.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Hello Dear Rose, I know what Bill Maher was talking about when he said about Moses dropping the heavy tablets (too hard to keep them) of the Ten Commandments...We who love the Lord find them hard also but in our Love we try to keep them. When we fail we ask for forgiveness...
ReplyDeleteTo Bill Maher, they are just too heavy because he doesn't want to keep them. So he jokes about them being dropped..... When he gets to hell, he will likey get the message... I pray he repents before then. God Bless you. CML
Thank you for your testimony. Only God can change our hearts.
ReplyDeleteGreat prayer Sister-in-Christ. In John Chapter 3, the Lord Jesus specks to darkness and light. With the freedom to choose between God & self, many choose self. I don't think that we are born Christians because of original sin. Though there is an age of innocence before the age of accountablity becasue a child is too young and immature to understand what choices for Christ truly mean, there comes a time when we have to relaize our "sinner" state, see that we can not make it on our own, repent and make a choice for God's Plan of Salvation through the Savior. This is just another way of saying what you wrote above. As for those who attack God, the Bible and the people of THE WAY, they shall be confronted by those gifted saints equipped to fight that fight. Darkness will always attack the light. John 3:19-21 "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God." We are told to stand firm int he faith.
ReplyDeleteWe know that God is ultimately in control and pray that as many hearts as possible come to a "saving" knowledge of Jesus Christ. Those are some great verses that you used in your message. Blessings
I feel a burden to pray for people who are not saved to be able to see the error of their ways and come to know Our Lord and Savior. So sad to see celebreties making fun of Christians but then we know that will happen. Thanks for this thoughtful post my friend. May God Bless you richly.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jean
So many people pray for Jesus to return quickly, but I just can't do that. His time is the right time and there are still so many people who haven't accepted Him yet.
ReplyDeleteWhen we stand before the Great White Throne Judgment, then we will know who will have the last laugh. It is quite scary to speak and act as if this earthly existence was all there is to life. But the road to heaven is narrow... because only a few will make it, the Remnant Bride.
ReplyDeleteLet's not grow weary in doing good for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Keep up the good work!
Love
Lidj
The atheist Bill Maher and millions of other sinners need Jesus just like we all do. We all deserve to burn in hell but because of God's grace He has chosen to pluck some from the fire.
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I come in agreement with this prayer....I thank God that I am not one of the many people who are walking in ignorance and that I was able to come to my senses long enough to realize and recognize Jesus as my personal Savior.
ReplyDeleteAmen Sister!!!
ReplyDeleteI stand in agreement with your prayer as well!
Love you.