It's Time to Get Off the Fence

    Either you're for me or you're against me this is what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30. These are harsh words to some people, but it's a matter of loyalty to God. Are you going to go all in or keep one foot out because it's convenient? He also said if you're not gathering you're scattering. It's every believer's responsibility to draw others to Christ Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:11) 

    It's relatively black and white. You're either pursuing a relationship with Christ or you're pulling back. Luke 9:62 says, “But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”(NASB)  It's so easy for people to say things like, "well there's more than one way to Heaven." Jesus said differently. He is the Way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. (John 14:6)  Convenience tells us to be neutral. One problem: Jesus wasn't neutral. He was radical. Everywhere He went He shook things up. He challenged the status quo. Everyone knew who He was, whether they wanted to accept it or not, that was their issue. In John 14:16, ”Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (NIV) What that means is that everywhere He went things had to align with God’s order. He cast out demons, raised the dead and healed the sick. (Matthew 10:8)

    I'm astounded at how many ways the enemy will push back when we stand up for righteousness. What's frightening is how it doesn't take much to silence the Church. When we say that sin is sin, Christ is king and He's the only way - we give God the glory. It's disappointing that so many people in their haste to take the road of least resistance, miss the chance to be the best witness out there. The Gospel is offensive for a reason. It's a message of love and hope, but if someone doesn't want to change it's not an easy pill to swallow. Who wants to be told that the way they live is wrong? The key is that we ARE to be the light of the world. Our light should be so bright that the world stops just to take a look. The light we live should imminent from the inside bring glory to the Father. (Matthew 15:14-16)

    At the end of the day, it all boils down to the fact that we have to choose which side we are going tobe on. There is NO middle ground. Revelation 3:15-16 ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.’ (ESV) The choice is completely up to you. I charge you to Get Off the Fence. Choose your side and I admonish you to choose the side of righteousness. 1 John 2:15-16 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. (ESV)

Let’s Pray: Lord, I pray that you help those who are reading this make the choice to stand up for righteousness. I pray that as they hear Your voice they will respond to a lifestyle of holiness. Let them yield to You in every aspect of their lives. Don’t let them be afraid to spread the good news of the Gospel. Strengthen hearts, minds, souls and spirits. Holy Spirit, give them boldness to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with everyone they meet. Show them the path to walk to see Your glory. You are the true and living God. We will praise you forever in Jesus name. Amen. 

If you are reading this and have never accepted Jesus as Your Lord and Savior this is the time. If you have once walked with God, but you have strayed away, here is your moment. There will never be a more ideal time than now to surrender your life to the One who loves you most. He wants to call you out of darkness into His marvelous light. No strings attached. No hidden motives. He just wants a relationship with you. If this is you please say the prayer below. 

Sinner’s Prayer: Lord, I confess that I am a sinner. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God. He died on the cross just for me. I also confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that He rose again on the 3rd day, paying my sin debt in full. He is now seated at the right hand of power, interceding for me to the Father. I thank You, Jesus, that as I pray this prayer and believe with my heart that You have saved me. I receive Your love and commit my life to You. You are now the Lord of my life. Thank You for all that You have done and will do for me in the future. In Jesus name, Amen.

Scripture References: Matthew 12:30, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Luke 9:62 (NASB), John 14:6, John 14:6 (NIV), Matthew 10:8, Matthew 15:14-16, Revelation 3:15-16, 1 John 2:15-16 (ESV) - All scriptures in the King James Version unless otherwise specified. 

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