Lately I read the verses in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 where it says, "Quit you like men. Be strong. Watch ye all, stand fast in the faith." I did a bit of digging into commentaries and quickly had a picture before me of an army. A STRONG army. It was led by visionary, purposeful leaders who protected and led with such courage, wisdom, and clarity, that the people behind them were sheltered, safe, and following boldly.
The more I pray and listen to God's voice, the more my heart grows for the next generation to be a strong army. We need men who are willing to stand up with courage. Men who are boldly planted on the truth and so filled with the Spirit that not a single ounce of fear will stop them. We need women who know the word and live it out daily. Who protect the children under their care from evil and show them the True Way.
Our world and sadly some of our churches, have been hijacked by Satan and his values. We no longer love what is pure and honest and lovely. We value perverted cheap entertainment. We revel in the world's filth while singing, "I'm Pressing on the Upward Way." Really?
Sometimes I wonder how Jesus feels. Really feels. I would be terribly grieved if the very people I died for endorsed what I saved them from.
Perhaps it is time we come back to Him. Every army needs a General. He is ready and waiting to give us His Spirit and His guidance. The question is, are we ready to come to him for it? In this King's army, no self-righteous snipers are allowed. No selfish wealth-grabbing individuals. No guards with tainted motives. Only the truly broken and humble will be taken in and suited with a uniform. Only those who listen and are ready to follow instructions. They will hate sin and shed it for a new garment of righteousness. They will lay aside personal rights and accumulation of wealth and fame to serve at their own expense. It's all or nothing and we must make the choice.
The King is calling but never forces enlistment.
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