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Friday, November
16, 2007
Onward Christian
Soldier
John
8:51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall
never see death. (KJV)
There
is a security to those that are in Christ, the peace of God assures our
heart that we are on the path of life, and continuing in His plan. But it
is up to you, who and what you choose to listen to, that will allow you to
continue forward and not see death, separation from God.
Hebrews
2:1-3 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which
we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word
spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience
received a just recompence of reward; How shall we escape, if we neglect so
great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was
confirmed unto us by them that heard him; (KJV)
Again
Church, look at who this is written to. If you neglect your salvation,
which means to make light of or give no regard to, then you will reap that
which you sowed, and you too may just find yourself slipping away into the
darkness as well, letting the river of living waters flow right on by you,
and not partaking of it.
Hebrews
10:26-29 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge
of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain
fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour
the adversaries. He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two
or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be
thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath
counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy
thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? (KJV)
Once
you willfully disregard the truth, there is no more that can be done on
your behalf. You made the choice to enter the Kingdom, and you can make the
choice to exit as well. God is not going to send another saviour, though
many claim they are; He has done all that is necessary to make the way of
escape for His people. So if you disregard His name and message sent to the
world, you definitely run the risk of being disregarded as well come the
judgment day, no matter how well you may have started the race.
2
Peter 2:20-22 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world
through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again
entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the
beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of
righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy
commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to
the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow
that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. (KJV)
You
wouldn’t let a dirty pig into your house, what makes you think God is going
to allow it into His? Once you have accepted salvation, it’s up to you to
continue in the faith, and not be overcome again with the pollutions of the
world, so that the Lord will let you have access to His eternal home. And
if a dog is puking, I sure don’t want him on my lap either.
Romans
8:13-14 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the
Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are
led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (KJV)
You
still have a choice, this day, right now. Even though you may have accepted
God’s plan of salvation, and begun in the spirit, you need to fight the
good fight of faith, keeping your body in subjection to the spirit, so you
don’t end up looking to old things to try and fulfill the new within you.
You still have a fallen sin nature, the old man that wants to take back
control of the body, and do what pleases the flesh. Like with many fad
diets, some see results and rejoice for a season, only to end up six months
to a year later gaining back the weight with interest as well. Unless you
make salvation a lifestyle, being renewed in the spirit of your mind on a
continual basis, you will find yourself desiring the things of this realm
and not the things of God; and find you are packing a lot of spiritual
weight back on that you once let go of. So what is the leading, driving
force in your life? Are you able to see the path clearer and clearer, or
are you falling short of the goal being overburdened with the cares of this
life?
John
12:24-26 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into
the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much
fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life
in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him
follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve
me, him will my Father honour. (KJV)
Are
you dying to finish this race? Will you do whatever it takes to make it to
the end? Run this race with patience so that you will receive the reward of
inheritance in which God is waiting to crown those that are willing and
obedient.
Romans
10:9-11 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt
believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt
be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the
mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever
believeth on him shall not be ashamed. (KJV)
The
Bible says that by our words we shall be justified or condemned. Please
take note of verse 10, which states confession ‘is’ a continual process, not
‘was’ made unto salvation. So what you allow into the heart is what is
going to come out of the mouth; which is either words of life or death.
Galatians
6:7-9 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that
shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap
corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life
everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we
shall reap, if we faint not. (KJV)
Remember
Church, this word is a written reminder of what is available to God’s
people. Now, it is a matter of whether or not you will continue to the end,
which if one looks around it is not that far off.
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