Gross darkness is
covering the land. Evil abounds! Barbaric treatment of women, children and
Christians is epidemic. If you took the pulse of humanity at this moment in
history you would find little respect, caring, compassion or tolerance-the
pulse of life is faint at best. Religion has always been at war with authentic Christian
faith, but nowhere and at no time has it been as vile and hateful as now. But wait! There is good news also available
like never before.
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially
to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:10) There are
many in the religious community with a great deal of sincerity. And when they
see someone who actually practices the purity and power from the pages of
Scripture, something comes alive in them. Their pulse of life becomes stronger.
They genuinely hope it’s true. But, they lack the power of faith! And they can
offer little help in this present disgusting darkness.
On the other hand,
Kingdom-oriented people can offer miraculous solutions and answers for
the world around them. They find great opportunities in the midst of insurmountable
challenges and opposition. The darker it gets the more awakened and necessary they
become! They find themselves with tremendous and abounding opportunities to act
bravely and decisively. Consider the pregnant hope contained in the following passage
of scripture.
Wake up. Put your face in the sunlight.
God’s bright glory has risen for you.
The whole earth is wrapped in darkness,
all people sunk in deep darkness,
But God rises on you,
his sunrise glory breaks over you.
Nations will come to your light,
kings to your sunburst brightness.
Look up! Look around! (Isaiah 60:1-2, Msg)
God’s bright glory has risen for you.
The whole earth is wrapped in darkness,
all people sunk in deep darkness,
But God rises on you,
his sunrise glory breaks over you.
Nations will come to your light,
kings to your sunburst brightness.
Look up! Look around! (Isaiah 60:1-2, Msg)
There
is little time to seize the opportunities. We must act decisively in faith! We
can’t wait for some religious, bureaucratic committee to give us permission to
do what we are already commissioned to do. If we follow Jesus the rewards will
far outweigh the risks! This is our finest hour. Rise up as Kingdom-oriented
people who have within them incredible power fueled and governed by the love of
God! Ron
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